What did we Learn? Utopian Visions, Part II Rev. John Marsh Some utopian experiments came to abrupt ends (remember the one with the Kool-Aid?). Some stories feature villains who betrayed the ideals of community for their own material gain. Other communities flourished for a time, diminished, and then reformed themselves, becoming more like a company … Continued

Let’s Be Perfect! Utopian Visions, Part I Rev. John Marsh North America was and is awash with attempts to form the perfect society. Boston was to be “a city on a hill.” Philadelphia was William Penn’s “holy experiment.” The state of Georgia was started as an experiment to have a society free of slavery at … Continued

Days of Awe Rev. John Marsh Lessons for Unitarian Universalists from the celebration of the Jewish New Year.

Putting Our Best Foot Forward: Why We Take Positions on Matters of Social Import Rev. John Marsh Taking stands on social issues can divide us against ourselves, can seem to run against what we say about the importance of the individual conscience, can seem like people are playing at being holier than thou rather than … Continued

Blind Spots and Brain Bugs: Roadblocks to Social Justice Lay speaker Michael Cluff Nobody ever said fighting for social justice was easy. Michael will explore the mindsets that block progress, both in our rivals and in ourselves.

The Pursuit of Happiness Interim Minister Rev. John Marsh Ours is one of the few governments that gives helping to make its citizens happy as a reason for its existence. How is that working out for you? How much can we reasonably expect from government in the happiness department? How much from our religious community? … Continued

Living Waters Interim Minister Rev. John Marsh Everyone is invited to bring some water from a source that gives meaning and hope. We will celebrate the beginning of a new Congregational Year, with a new minister, a new Board, and a renewed Search Committee. We will acknowledge the anniversary of a tragic event for our … Continued