What a lovely scene on Flower Communion morning (May 19th) to see the abundance of blossoms waiting to be shared. And then when we all circle the sanctuary, we collectively become the abundant blooming, full of beauty and seeds for new growth.                When I am part of a group circling up, there is some […]

I am very excited that USH is participating with the other two Unitarian Universalist churches in greater Hartford in the Wellspring spiritual development program. Follow this link for more info about Wellspring at USH and the region. Three times in my life I have had the chance to take part in a group program where people […]

Rev. Heather comes to Seabury Retirement Community once a month for conversation and reflection with up to 20 Unitarian Universalists who live there. Her topic this month is how do we go on in tough times. “Many of us are Humanists and we don’t hold a traditional faith that some Force is looking out for […]

Sunday 4/7 I had a chance to go back 48 years and celebrate my Unitarian Universalist spiritual roots at Manchester Unitarian Universalist Society East (UUSE). It is their 50th anniversary and last Sunday the “old timers” told the story of the first decade of which I was an active part. A number of folks from […]

I am trying to lose weight again. I’m down 10 pounds since January 1. I’m proud but I haven’t reached my goal yet. I have 7 pounds to go. I am tempted to say, “Close enough.”  Do you ever get to that point on your way to a goal (weight loss or otherwise) that is […]

“My” song sparrow has returned and is singing his heart out from the top of bushes. And the Seabury mallard pair are back once again testing the tiny koi pond for nesting. But my heart isn’t in it. I read the news and feel overwhelming despair. This morning I had a strange thought. What if […]

-Submitted by Judy Sullivan, USH Social Justice Chair; Source:https://americansofconscience.com/ 123 weeks down, 86 weeks to the presidential election. The AoC Checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and respect. To stay engaged through challenging times, we practice gratitude, self-care, and celebration. YES! Good things are happening, so lift your head up and […]

-Submitted by Judy Sullivan, USH Social Justice Chair 122 weeks down, 85 weeks to the presidential election. The AoC Checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and respect. To stay engaged through challenging times, we practice gratitude, self-care, and celebration. I value democracy. With respect and collaboration, we create a government […]

When we face sudden illness in our family or with our friends, it can really shake us. We have all kinds of initial reactions: why her, why so young, why now, can’t they catch a break and so on. Yet soon we have to face what they face and then our own helplessness may set […]

 -Submitted by Judy Sullivan, USH Social Justice Chair There is no Checklist this week. I received an email from Jen Hofmann explaining the difficult choice she faced to either attend a leadership conference or publish her Checklist. I invite you to go to her website to learn more of her research and suggested actions.  https://americansofconscience.com/checklist/ […]