Spiritual midwifery recognizes that each and every birth is the birth of the Christ child–Ina May Gaskin On Christmas Eve morning, Rev. Alison brings lessons from her midwifery study and practice to explore the miracle and mystery that are present at every birth.
We gather on a dark winter night to tell stories, sing carols, and light candles honoring the promise of peace and love that was born with one little baby over two thousand years ago. To accommodate the regular Sunday evening worship service of the Haitian Christian United community with whom we share our space, our … Continue reading Christmas Eve Eve Candlelight Service
Come celebrate the season and explore the meaning of Christmas in our Unitarian Universalist faith. Hear the Saltwater Choir share the music of John Rutter and enjoy a feast of traditional Christmas carols at our December Music Service.
Come celebrate the season and explore the meaning of Christmas in our Unitarian Universalist faith. Hear the Saltwater Choir share the music of John Rutter and enjoy a feast of traditional Christmas carols at our December Music Service. This is a Faith Formation Sunday, so stay after the worship service for another feast…a soup lunch … Continue reading The Very Best Time of Year
This time of year can be challenging. Is it for you or for someone you love? All are invited to join Reverend Alison, Debra Valpey, Toska Rodriguez, and Jean Spohn (your lay ministers) for our annual “Blue Christmas” evening Zoom service. Join with us in a safe and quiet place to reflect on our personal … Continue reading Blue Christmas Friday Vespers (Online Only)
As the wheel of the year turns toward the longest night, let us sink in to the luminous dark of the fertile earth, the vastness of space, and the womb of potential that holds all in darkness before it is birthed into being.
Let us celebrate together. At this time when folks around the world from many traditions are lighting candles in the darkness, we wanted to lift up a few of these traditions: Advent in the Christian tradition, Bodhi Day in the Buddhist tradition, and the weekly lighting of the Shabbat candles in the Jewish tradition. If … Continue reading Holidays of Light
In late November of 1991, HIV/AIDS activists Ibrahim Farajaje and John Paul Hammond lost a dear friend to AIDS and struggled to imagine facing Thanksgiving without him. Out of their pain and love, Thanxgrieving was born. Rev. Alison will share the history of the Thanxgrieving observance and explore its continued relevance in the 21st century.
The Zen monk and poet Ryokan shows us the way to a natural and broad generosity. How might we cultivate a heart that gives away the best of us?
In her first sermon as Saltwater’s minister, Rev. Alison will explore the ways that congregations, and especially this congregation, are important sites of giving and receiving. From acts of community care, to the mutual promises of covenant, we hold and are held by the generosity of beloved community.
