“Thanksgiving on East Point”
Each Thanksgiving Don offers the story of a Downeast Maine man as he gathers for family Thanksgiving dinners over the span of time.
Speaker: Rev. Don Rollins
The Rev. Don Rollins is UUFH’s Interim Minister.
“From Generation to Generation”
Much is being made about the differences between age groups in our nation and denomination
“Through Many Dangers, Toils and Snares”
As we gather on the precipice of a critical presidential election, let’s be reminded how far we’ve come
“Johnny Cash for President: 2020”
The country aches for gut-level leadership right now
“An Alternative Theology of Evil”
In this last segment on religious liberals and theology in such times, let’s head into the deep waters of the First Principle, the first of seven value statements adopted in 1984. Don will suggest assigning “inherent worth and dignity” to all may not account for what we do to each other, and the earth
“God is Dead: Long Live God!”
The liberal religious tradition has been home to many tensions about the nature – even worth of theism
“Getting Ready to Get Ready”
As you probably know, UUFH will be welcoming a new settled minister two years from now. The temptation for many congregations is to focus on what they want in that person rather than what they have to offer that person. As we enter into the second year of interim ministry, let’s pause to consider five … Continue reading “Getting Ready to Get Ready”
“Secrets”
It was 16 years ago when Frank Warren began PostSecret, a project based on collecting self-revealing, anonymous postcards. From the silly to the searingly painful, PostSecret has since become an imperfect but useful example of the power of confession. Don will offer a summary of the program, then share some submissions for life under COVID-19. … Continue reading “Secrets”
For Real, How Do You Want to be Remembered?
These days, most of us have extra time to reflect on the essentials of life – as Unitarian preacher, abolitionist and Transcendentalist, Theodore Parker put it, discerning what’s permanent versus temporary. As Don returns to UUFH’s online pulpit, let’s pause to think about the legacies we’re building as we go about our lives. Until we feel that it … Continue reading For Real, How Do You Want to be Remembered?
Poetry for Hard Times
The longer we live in the shadow of the coronavirus, the more our spiritual practices come into play. Once dubbed a “dead and dying” art form, poetry still speaks to many of us. Don will make the case that poetry is alive, well and relevant as we find our way through these times. Until we … Continue reading Poetry for Hard Times