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We are called to nurture everyday kindness through small acts of compassion and generosity, which can provide essential support during difficult times. This Sunday, we will reflect on how these small gestures can illuminate our shared path, offering comfort and hope in a world that greatly needs these light-filled connections.
Incremental acts of courage, love, interdependence, generosity, and grace are the small drops that wear away stones, carve new landscapes into immovable mountains, and by torrents of popular will, cause sudden changes in the world.
A few weeks ago, we explored the meaning of Presence and Listening. We talked about slowing down, grounding ourselves, and practicing sacred attention—being fully here, body and soul. Today, we continue that conversation. This time, we go deeper. Because once we begin to live in presence – once we make room to truly listen – … Continue reading “Presence and Listening 2”
After a summer of growth, change, and challenges, we come back together for our annual Ingathering and Water Communion service at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Norwich, led by our minister, Rev. Dianne M. Daniels. Bring a small amount of water from your summer travels or meaningful places in your life to share in our … Continue reading Ingathering and Water Communion
Hope is more than a wish — it is a spiritual force that empowers imagination, honesty, and resilience. Rev. Dianne invites us to cultivate hope as a daily practice that strengthens commitment, fuels justice, and lights the path forward. One of the most impactful feelings you’ll ever experience is hope. Hope occurs when we center … Continue reading Hope is Power
Memory grounds us in gratitude, connects us with ancestors, and offers grace in both remembering and forgetting. Rev. Dianne explores how recalling our roots — and releasing what no longer serves — helps us live with purpose, love, and resilience. We’ve all been there: kicking ourselves because we can’t remember someone’s name or an “important” … Continue reading “The Power of Memory: A Harvest of Grace”
Stories connect us across generations and cultures, reminding us of our shared humanity. Rev. Dianne reflects on storytelling as a radical act of truth-telling, empathy, and justice — a way to both honor tradition and envision transformation In times of great political and social upheaval, stories serve as both mirrors and windows: they reflect who … Continue reading “The Power of Stories”
Suffering is part of the human story — but it doesn’t have to define us. In this sermon, Rev. Dianne explores how we can understand suffering through multiple faith perspectives, discover meaning in our struggles, and turn to spiritual practices and community for relief and resilience. For those who adhere to the Christian faith, suffering … Continue reading “Theology of Suffering: Getting a Handle on It and Relieving It”
