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Connection and Mystery
Sociology studies have discovered profound health and emotional benefits that emerge out of our intentional connection to others. What happens when they disappear?
Speaker: Rev. Janet Newton
Waffles and Worship with Rev. Janet Newton
When chaos, division and fear are the near-constant undercurrent flowing through the daily news, it’s easy to feel an impulse to disconnect from it all. Everything starts to feel too painful, too complex, too futile — there’s no way any one of us could possibly … read more.
Be Curious, Not Judgmental: Regenerative Community Principles as Expressed in Ted Lasso with Rev. Janet Newton
The popular TV comedy series Ted Lasso just completed its 3rd and final season. The show’s premise – what happens when an American college football coach is recruited to lead a professional English football (soccer) club – is the backdrop for profound community-building lessons. This … read more.
Lost Objects and Found Connections: The Promises of Multigenerational Community with Rev. Janet Newton
Join us Sunday as we explore the power and possibilities that often emerge for members of intentionally multigenerational communities. What lessons might we apply to our own community? Where do we want to go?
Spiritual Practices of the Summer: A Uniquely Vineyard Lughnasadh Observance with Rev. Janet Newton
This Sunday we’ll lift up and share the rituals and routines that, collectively, reflect the spiritual practices we use to navigate a Vineyard summer. It is the Sunday closest to August 1st, when the Gaelic world traditionally celebrates the festival of Lughnasadh, marking the start … read more.
Pride Against Prejudice: Queer Pride as Spiritual Growth
Pride Against Prejudice: Queer Pride as Spiritual Growth
If we look at most global wisdom traditions — their teachings, scripture, history, and wisest practitioners — we find comprehensive support for the virtue of humility. From Christianity to Confucianism, Judaism to Jainism, Shinto to … read more.
100 Years of Flowers with Rev. Janet Newton
100 Years of Flowers
Join us at UUSMV on Sunday for the 100th Anniversary of a widespread Unitarian Universalist Ritual: Flower Communion. If you’re able to, bring a flower from your yard, your rambles, or your favorite farmer’s market vendor. We’ll explore the heritage, the meaning and … read more.
Letters in Memory with Rev. Janet Newton
We are, all of us, asked to show up in different ways, in the service of different causes throughout our lives. This Memorial Day Sunday, join us as we meditate on the complexities of showing up when called — while grappling with fear, doubt, ambivalence … read more.
Beautiful Dreamers with Rev. Janet Newton
Albert Einstein claimed that “the most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science.” This Sunday our service is an invitation to look at the human response to mystery … read more.
Blessing of the Animals with Reverend Janet Newton
During our April 30th Service we are planning a Blessing of the Animals. Here are 5 ways you and your animal(s) might choose to participate:
If you have a well-behaved animal that can be … read more.