Centering
We enter Black History Month 2021 after a year which saw, among many other things, the Movement for Black Lives manifested in the largest and most diverse demonstrations for equity … Continue reading Centering
Category: Ministerial Blog
Recovering From the Last Four Years of Abuse
Rev. Sinkford is on break this week. The following is by Rev. Marilyn Sewell, Minister Emerita of First Unitarian Church. At last it’s over! I mean the last four years … Continue reading Recovering From the Last Four Years of Abuse
What’s Theology Got to Do With It?
I have heard from many of you how much you appreciated Rev. Connie Simon’s sermon, From the Inside Out, last Sunday. A book group of elders that has been meeting for more than 50 … Continue reading What’s Theology Got to Do With It?
Unity
The first time I teared up during the Inauguration was when Lady Gaga sang the Star-Spangled Banner. Neither the singer nor the song normally bring me to tears. It was not … Continue reading Unity
The Ghosts Will Not Leave Us Alone
Weary. That is how many of you have described yourselves to me in recent days. Not tired. We know how to deal with being tired. Rest is recommended, and respite. Recovery … Continue reading The Ghosts Will Not Leave Us Alone
Holiday Wishes
One Love
‘Twas the week before Christmas…and I must confess to feeling a bit like one of the elves in the mythical St. Nick’s workshop as we prepare for the holidays at First Unitarian. I guess Santa … Continue reading One Love
Festival of Lights
The eight days of Hanukkah begin tonight. This Jewish celebration is one of the many ways that people of faith pause and witness during this season of long nights. The … Continue reading Festival of Lights
We Are the Ones
This Sunday is the second Sunday of Advent in the Christian liturgical calendar. In that tradition, Advent is a time of waiting and personal preparation to receive the mystery and the miracle … Continue reading We Are the Ones
Thanksgiving: Gratitude and Grief
This is not my first attempt to write a “Thanksgiving” message. You all expect me to offer one and I understand offering a word of gratitude in this season to be a responsibility of my ministry, part … Continue reading Thanksgiving: Gratitude and Grief