International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day
Join us in celebrating International Women's Day by imagining and helping to create a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. Together we can celebrate women's achievements, raise awarene...
Healing Ourselves/Healing the World
Healing Ourselves/Healing the World
Social Justice as a Spiritual Practice. We often make a distinction between social justice actions and spiritual practices. Can social justice activism be sacred? Are we making artificial distinctions...
In The Shelter
In The Shelter
This month our theme is Love, and we UUs believe in expressing love through service. Our partner for Share the Plate on February 25th is PorchLight, formerly Congregations for the Homeless (CFH). Ea...
Love is My Religion
Love is My Religion
Unitarian Universalism centers love in the shape of social justice. We nourish community, value relationships, care for the suffering, and practice love by breaking through labels and divisions. What ...
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras
There is so much causing us to stress these days. Sometimes one of the greatest gifts we can give each other is the gift of laughter and fun. Join us in sharing the wonderful gifts of laughter, love,...
Clara Barton Sisterhood
Clara Barton Sisterhood
Universalist Clara Barton is best known for her work in organizing nursing services during the Civil War and, later, founding the American Red Cross. She did not start this work until she was over 40....
A Theology of Darkness
A Theology of Darkness
“We need a new theology of darkness—a new way to relate to the darkness, blackness, and brownness that surrounds us.” Inspired by Minister and Poet Kristen L. Harper, we are invited to explore a...
Parenting as a Spiritual Practice
Parenting as a Spiritual Practice
"If you want to change the world, become an activist. If your goal is inner peace, become a monk. If you wish to know yourself, become a parent." We often think about meditation, religious rituals, or...
Bayard Rustin: The Architect of the March on Washington
Bayard Rustin: The Architect of the March on Washington
"We need, in every community, a group of angelic troublemakers" This Sunday we honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King by lifting up the collective power of community. We recognize that every ...
The Courage to Change
The Courage to Change
The Feast of the Epiphany reminds us to honor all of our life’s journeys, particularly the unexpected detours. We’ll reflect on the meaning of the Epiphany and those unexpected “Aha!” moments ...
Christmas Eve Candlelight All Ages Service
Christmas Eve Candlelight All Ages Service
Enjoy the unique and comforting peace of Christmas Eve in this service crafted for all ages. We will end the service with the traditional candle lighting, enjoying hot cocoa and a story walk about na...
Las Posadas
Las Posadas
In many Latin American countries we celebrate Las Posadas, a pre-Christmas tradition recreating the arduous journey of Mary and Joseph fleeing from violence and seeking refuge. In the United States, m...
Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month. Join us as we welcome Guest Speaker, Paula Peters, member of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts. Paula Peters is a politically, socially, and cu...
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
The wheel of the year has turned again. Once more the Thanksgiving season has arrived. Let us sing our song of gratitude together. Let us gather in community to give thanks for all the blessings we ha...
Rhythms of India
Rhythms of India
East Shore will be joined by Bhangra dance group Rhythms of India to help us celebrate Diwali in style! We will learn dance moves and put them together in a fun and exuberant service that is part stor...
Spiritual Generosity
Spiritual Generosity
In such a small world it can mean so much to welcome the stranger. Now, and perhaps more than ever, our generous responses may be the key to building the community we yearn to grow. Reverend Eric Kam...
Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos
Join us to honor the memory of our dearly departed. We will begin to build our community altars in the sanctuary on Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28 from 12:00-4:00 pm. You can also bring...
Songs of Our Parents
Songs of Our Parents
So many of us have specific experiences and memories of musical pieces our parents shared with us. Some of these are lullabies, some are songs sung together on road trips, some provide underscore to c...