Sermon Archive
Unwavering Defenders
Unwavering Defenders © Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church October 4, 2026 In a final essay published after her death just last month, activist and author Gloria Steinem said this, “Eventually, after covering lots of territory and many issues, I...
A New Song for America
A New Song for America © Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church September 27, 2026 Every year, sometime in February, I start to notice some subtle changes outdoors. There’s always a morning when I look at the trees and notice that the branches look...
The Will to Turn
The Will to Turn © Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church September 20, 2026 “Now is the time for turning… …for us, turning does not come so easily. It takes an act of will for us to make a turn. It means breaking with old habits. It means admitting...
Protecting the Water
Protecting the Water © Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church September 13, 2026 One of my favorite walks takes me to the quarries in Pigeon Cove, past Flat Ledge and on up the hill to Carlson’s and then to Steel Derrick. And the past couple of...
No sermon to post from Aug 30
No sermon to post from Aug 30
What Brought You Here
What Brought You Here Jonathan Hudgins, 8/16/2026 Readings Much of what brought me here is the history of this place. So, buckle up, I’ll be weaving plenty of history into today’s service. --- In July 1846, A D Mayo became the pastor of our Gloucester...
Living the Ineffable
Living the Ineffable Service, August 2, 2026, Jim Seavey, Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church Responsive Reading: These Roses, # 556 in Singing the Living Tradition These roses under my window make no...
Flower Communion
Flower Communion reflections July 5, 2026 by Lucille LePage Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church So, here are your flowers – and here we are, together. It is cause for celebration. Today we take part in the Flower Communion, as people have done for more...
The Worship of Power
The Worship of Power © Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church June 28, 2026 Earlier this month, the Department of Defense took the unusual step of eliminating the majority of official religious affiliations for service members, from 211 down to 31. And of...
The Month of Liberation
The Month of Liberation Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church June 21, 2026 I’m sure we’re all tired of hearing about the Ultimate Fighting Championship event, the cage fights, that took place last Sunday on the lawn of the White House to celebrate...
How We Flourish
How We Flourish © Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church June 7, 2026 Last Sunday we hosted a wonderful concert here in the sanctuary. It featured well-known local performers - Miranda Aisling, as well as What Time is it Mr. Fox. But most...
Let the Mystery Be
Let the Mystery Be © Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church May 31, 2026 Just a little over two years ago, I received one of the great gifts of my life. It was a beautiful, clear night, with a crescent moon hanging low in the sky. My son was visiting, and...
Upcoming Services
Becoming the Ocean, led by Reverend Janet Parsons. Courage, they say, is contagious. On this weekend when many people take to the streets to protect democratic norms, we'll talk about why collective action is so important. Music provided by Steve Lacey.
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Becoming the Ocean
Becoming the Ocean © Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church October 18, 2026 When I was a child, I just loved playing on a seesaw whenever I went to a playground. That sense of shooting up into the sky, and then rapidly returning to earth, over and over,...
Sunday Oct 18
Becoming the Ocean, led by Reverend Janet Parsons. Courage, they say, is contagious. On this weekend when many people take to the streets to protect democratic norms, we'll talk about why collective action is so important. Music provided by Steve Lacey. Worship is...
GUUC Newsletter SJT Oct 9, 2026
The New Social Justice Team News The annual Socktober Drive is October 1st through October 31st. Donations of socks and underwear, winter hats and mittens will be collected here in the bin at the Church Street door. Collection bins are also at Nelson’s clothing store...