Past Services
Sunday September 1 – 11 a.m.
Join us Sunday in the social hall for Brunch Church. The service will be led by Jeremy Melvin. Everyone is welcome! Join us at 11 a.m. in-person. Livestream will resume next week.
Sunday Aug 25
Reverend Janet Parsons will lead worship this Sunday, August 25, with music provided by Susan Taormina. Please join us at 10am in-person, or at the livestream link below. Everyone is welcome! Link to livestream:...
“Responses to Authoritarianism”
This Sunday's worship is led by Karen Bell with music by Andy Soll. It will feature a short introduction to some of the major cultural and political forces that are currently at play in the presidential race, after the momentous developments of the past 2 weeks....
More Services Archives
“Unexpected Resurrections”
Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 About a year ago, maybe even longer, some of my clergy colleagues began raising an alarm. It seemed that Easter this year was going to take place on April 1: on...
“Along the Holy Way”
In the Christian liturgical year, this is Palm Sunday, when Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem is commemorated. We ask, why was his arrival so celebrated? Why were the authorities so prepared to condemn him to death? Join us for a look behind the scenes at the...
A Celtic Service of Music, Poetry and Blessings
This service will be led by Cynthia Smith with help from members of the Music & Liturgy Team and others in the congregation. Join us as we look forward to the hope that spring brings.
“The Still Point, the Even Keel”
In a world that seems sometimes to be spinning beyond our control, how do we maintain our own equilibrium, our sense of balance? Join us as we begin our exploration of our new monthly theme of Balance. The Still Point, the Even Keel © Reverend Janet Parsons...
“Why am I seeing this?”
"Why am I seeing this?" We say to ourselves "Why is this happening to me?" Some spiritual traditions have taught total responsibility for what one sees and experiences. What difference would that make? We will learn and try out together an ancient Hawaiian healing and...
“Nevertheless, She Persisted”
During Black History Month we often hear of the same few well-known people. Today we'll look at some lesser known women of color who made a difference. Why are they unheard and forgotten? We'll also hold in our hearts the victims of the school shooting in Florida. All...