Sermon Archive
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...
This Curious Religion
This Curious Religion © Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church May 17, 2026 People tend to think that it’s easy to be a Unitarian Universalist. After all, they like to tell us, we can believe anything that we want! What could be simpler? And the...
The Blessing and the Curse
The Blessing and the Curse © Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church May 3, 2026 I was attempting to meditate for a short while yesterday. I am confident that I possess some gifts, but to be honest, meditation just doesn’t seem to be one of them. I...
Upcoming Services
A New Song for America, led by Reverend Janet Parsons with music by Steve Lacey. Our theme for September is Beginnings. What might a new beginning look like for the United States?
Worship is in-person or at the livestream link below. Please join us at 10am. Everyone is welcome!
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WEATHER CONCERNS
We are watching the predicted storm closely but it's too soon to decide whether Sunday's service will need to be cancelled or moved onto Zoom. We will send out a Constant Contact update either Saturday evening or first thing Sunday morning: watch your inboxes! If the service moves onto Zoom, the link will be included in that email.
Above all, please decide always to do what is safest for yourself!
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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...
Sunday Sep 27
A New Song for America, led by Reverend Janet Parsons with music by Steve Lacey. Our theme for September is Beginnings. What might a new beginning look like for the United States? Worship is in-person or at the livestream link below. Please join us at 10am. Everyone...
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...