by Rev. Aaron Payson In 1858, 97 years before Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, Unitarian author and poet, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper did the same on a Philadelphia horse-drawn streetcar. Her actions, and the later humorous retelling of the story, in The Liberator, helped many realize … Continue reading Resilience and The Courage to Stay Seated
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Annie Armstrong, a member of CoRR (Committee on Right Relations), delivered the February CoRR Moment during the service on February 1, 2026. She discussed how we can sustain and support a courageous and caring community by bringing our best selves to form a welcoming, loving and inclusive community of faith, which is the first element … Continue reading Committee on Right Relations News – Showing Up As Our Best Selves
Please join us for Religious Exploration on Sunday Feb 8th. What is Nirvanah Day? Let’s discover something new while honoring world religions and celebrations this month. Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration
Join us for our monthly Lunch with the Minister on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 in Fellowship Hall. Bring your lunch and enjoy a casual visit and conversation with Rev. Aaron Payson and other UU friends. Beverages and place settings are provided. Everyone is welcome to drop in.
January Events through UU Mass Action Looking for opportunities for learning and action with other UUs? Consider some of UU Mass Action’s upcoming programs. Topics range from immigration justice, to climate justice, to indigenous rights and more! January 15th from noon to 1pm is their monthly action hour – a time to take action on … Continue reading Faith In Action – UU Mass Action Upcoming January Events
Now that the ceiling has been fixed at the back of the Sanctuary (thank you Win and Nancy Hancock!), we have moved the Video / Photo Free Zone. It is now the last TWO pews on the RIGHT side of the Sanctuary. Sit there and you won’t appear in any photos or videos taken by … Continue reading Video/Photo Free Zone Has Moved
by Rev. Aaron Payson Last Friday, I had the privilege and honor to gather with over 200 clergy from across the Commonwealth for a “Prayer Conference” at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral and the State House in Boston. Clergy gathered to pray and to implore Gov. Healey to take bold, public administrative action to protect the … Continue reading Words For The Moment
