Recently I left a memorial service at the same time as a friend; we were both overwhelmed at how much we didn’t know about the deceased. Of course, we didn’t expect to know personal details but this was basic history. We were both shocked.

My friend … read more.

In less than 4 weeks, almost three million Ukrainians have fled their country and become refugees. This humanitarian crisis is growing but the Ukrainians are just the newest group to become homeless. There are 6 million Syrian refugees, just to pick one group. Gloucester welcomed … read more.

I collect children’s books; and regularly re-read and enjoy them. One year almost thirty years ago, I sent my oldest friend’s first child a favorite holiday book. It was called Babar and Father Christmas. 3-year-old Emily loved the book. She asked her mother to read it on … read more.

I collect children’s books; and regularly re-read and enjoy them. One year almost thirty years ago, I sent my oldest friend’s first child a favorite holiday book. It was called Babar and Father Christmas. 3-year-old Emily loved the book. She asked her mother to read it on Christmas … read more.

When people ask me where I work, I never say church. This doesn’t mean I don’t love the Unitarian Universalist Society of Rockport. But I prefer to call the UUSR a faith community, or a congregation, a religious group, or even a merry band of spirituality-seeking, justice-makers. I … read more.

Has anyone else noticed the book banning?  It’s like an epidemic—not as physically harmful perhaps as the Coronavirus, but deadly serious nonetheless.
Emma Sarappo, of the Atlantic Monthly wrote “State Representative Matt Krause recently put more than 800 books on a watch list, many of … read more.

Walking after a big snowstorm is magical. There is something so sweet about the fresh look snow gives everything. Whatever is unsightly becomes hidden under a blanket of white. Streets, straggly bushes, construction cones, old mottled leaves, garbage cans, junky cars and bikes—all gone and in their … read more.

The verdict was a huge relief. Joy would be the wrong word but reading that the jury convicted police officer Derek Chauvin on all three counts (2nd and 3rd degree murder as well as manslaughter) was deeply satisfying.

When it comes to issues of race, things in this country … read more.

Coming Out of Hibernation and Where Do We Go from Here?

As we come into spring and out of hibernation from this DECADES long pandemic, we are facing lots of questions and challenges as we try to cope with a “not so new anymore,” normal. At our board meetings each … read more.