Do you ever wonder why you just can’t fit into prescribed boxes? Whether it is our spiritual path, personal identity, or some other aspect of Self, sometimes we have to break away from others’ expectations to fullyrealize and experience our own lives.

All the buried seeds crack open in the dark the instant they surrender to a process they can’t see. As a seed buried in the earth cannot imagine itself as an orchid or hyacinth, neither can a heart packed with hurt imagine itself loved or at peace. The courage of the seed is that once … Continue reading The Courage of the Seed

On August 16, 2015 I gave my very first sermon at UU Amherst – a sermon that was met with consternation and even a bit of hostility. Let’s revisit the Beauty School, together.

What makes your heart sing? Are you more Unitarian? Or Universalist? Is there a difference? This exploration is not about taking sides, but rather, understanding who we are at our core and how we fit together.

“Joy is the gift of love. Grief is the price of love. Anger protects that which is loved. And when we think we have reached our limit, wonder is the act that returns us to love.” (Valerie Kaur)

Imbolc is the Celtic celebration of the growing light that was born at the Solstice. It is a time of Emergence and Awakening.

Masters of all religious traditions on earth now understand that spiritual training is essential not solely for monks and nuns but for all people, whatever their faith or way of life. The nature of spiritual development is intensely practical, active, and effective. The danger we are all in together makes it essential now that we … Continue reading Centering Practices & Establishing Boundaries

Just what does it mean to be a Unitarian Universalist? Some people think we are a cult; could it be true?

Based on the book by Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone, this service is meant to help us find our center, the source of our hope, in the midst of climate chaos. A New Book Study Opportunity: Join Rev. Michelle in reading Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We’re In Without Going Crazy (Joanna Macy … Continue reading Active Hope

What are our touchstones for renewed hope and strength? This service features a sermon shared by UUA President, Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray.Following the Service: You are invited to remain in the chapel for a UU Christian Communion rite. The rite celebrates the gathered community and is fully inclusive. One need not hold a Christian framework to … Continue reading Inviting the New Year