On Sunday, September 12, 2021, members and friends are invited to gather in-person and online for our Annual Fall Sunday Morning Worship of Return from our summer ventures. This service will include a Water Ceremony, which has been our tradition for many years. This is a reminder that as you make your summer sojourns to … Continue reading Fall Return Water Ceremony Reminder
Saturday, September 11 Join us on Saturday, September 11 anytime between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to spruce up the church and get it ready for our upcoming in-person gatherings. We have tasks big and small, so whether you can spare an hour or the whole day, we can use your assistance! Contact Vickie Cox-Lanyon … Continue reading All Church Clean-Up Day – Sept 11, 2021
Join the 8th Principle task force for a picnic discussion of the play “The Niceties” on Thursday, July 29th from 6:30-8pm. “The Niceties” was recently performed by the Worcester County Light Opera Club in partnership with the Worcester Black History Project and the Worcester Historical Museum. The play explores themes of race and privilege through … Continue reading 8th Principle Picnic Discussion
Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 8:30 PM via ZOOM Another important way that we can draw closer to each other is increase opportunities to “see” each other even if it is over video, and to have a chance to share how we are and any needs that present themselves, as well as have good conversation and … Continue reading Weekly Online Opportunities to Check-in & Chat
Sunday, June 6th will be our next New Member Sunday. On New Member Sunday those who would like to become members of the congregation are invited to participate in a ceremony during the 10 am worship service during which participants sign the membership book and are welcomed formally by the congregation. Participation in this ceremony … Continue reading New Member Ceremony, June 6th
by Rev. Aaron Payson There once was an old Chinese farmer who had one son and a horse. His wife had died many years ago when his son was a baby. The farm was quite small, but they grew enough food to get by. The farm was located in a valley north of the famous … Continue reading Acceptance
Join members and friends from congregations in the Greendale area for the 2021 Lenten Study of The Last Week by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan. Though purchase and reading of the book is helpful it is not required to join the study. Sessions are every Tuesday evening from February 23 – March 30 @ … Continue reading Greendale Ecumenical Group 2021 Lenten Study – The Last Week
Daylight savings time begins at 2:00 AM, Sunday, March 14, 2021. Remember to set your clocks ahead one (1) hour before you go to bed Saturday Night!
Rev. Aaron Payson Heaven & Hell: A Zen Parable Long ago in Japan, a samurai—a warrior of those ancient times—went to visit a monk named Hakuin. The samurai was elaborately dressed in armor, and by his side swung a gleaming, sharp sword. He was a big, proud fellow, used to getting whatever he wanted. … Continue reading On Emotional Intelligence
