Sanctuary Upgrades
This summer we have been worshipping in our historic Eliot Chapel so that construction work could take place in our Sanctuary. For years it has been a goal to make … Continue reading Sanctuary Upgrades
Category: Ministerial Blog
Unfinished Business
This week I am working hard to “tie up” loose ends and work through my year-end “to do” list. Some of you are finishing or have just finished a school … Continue reading Unfinished Business
Mission-Driven
Saturday evening we will celebrate Cathy Cartwright-Chow’s 15 year ministry here at First Unitarian and her 30 years service to Unitarian Universalist congregations. We will send her off into retirement … Continue reading Mission-Driven
Welcomed as Blessings
What does the Beloved Community look like? What will it look like? How will we know if we get there? Is this just about race? I have been asked these questions, and more, by … Continue reading Welcomed as Blessings
Our Moral Compass
Too often, in recent days, I have found myself yearning for a return to “compassionate conservatism.” Each new day brings another revelation that our national leadership is motivated primarily by … Continue reading Our Moral Compass
A Gentle Angry People
There are some things that need to be clearly condemned. Israel’s shooting of more than 1350 Palestinians on Tuesday and injuring of hundreds more was an outrage. I can imagine … Continue reading A Gentle Angry People
Go In Peace
The news of the day includes both the release of three hostages by North Korea and Israeli air strikes on Syrian facilities and infrastructure. How do we hold both movement … Continue reading Go In Peace
The Need for Renewal
As a minister, a religious leader, I have been struggling to understand the response of people of faith to our national politics. Celebration of the National Day of Prayer at … Continue reading The Need for Renewal
Living Tradition
A note from Rev. Sinkford: Congregational singing is such an important part of our worship life at First Unitarian. Our worship leaders take care every week to select hymns that … Continue reading Living Tradition
“A Movie Review …”
I believe this is the first “movie review” that I have offered in this blog. It is not that I do not watch movies. Nor is it that I think … Continue reading “A Movie Review …”