Dear members and friends,
Happy February and Imbolc blessings to you! This day, a traditional Gaelic festival, is celebrated by Pagans as the coming of spring and by Catholics as the Feast Day of St. Brigid. Some elements of our service this Sunday will … read more.
Greetings friends,
I hope this finds you warm and dry and shoveled out!
Amidst the shoveling and other work, I’ve spent a solid chunk of this week worship planning for February. Beginning February 5th, we’ll be embarking on a three-week exploration of Love and … read more.
Dear friends,
I hope this finds you well! There is much going on in our community and things have been busy. I hope those of you who are able to make it to church on Sunday (either in person or on Zoom) enjoy your … read more.
Dear members and friends,
We are making our way through January, the days are growing longer little by little, and we’re entering the post-holiday season at church. I love the holidays, and I love when they end =) . In the Christian tradition, this … read more.
Happy New Year members and friends!
I had a truly wonderful holiday season at Allen Avenue. Solstice was beautiful, Christmas Eve lively and sparkly, and Christmas Day Zoom full of laughter and connection. I hope you weathered travels and family or alone time well … read more.
Starting on Wednesday February 1st at 8am, Jane Prairie is offering a 30 day, daily online drop-in mindfulness practice to support a deepening commitment to daily practice. The sessions will begin with “gratitudes and intentions” for the day and then practice for about 20 minutes. … read more.
A2U2 Members and friends,
Winter blessings to you! We have turned the corner and the days are lengthening. Winter has arrived. Our A2U2 Pagan group led a beautiful Winter Solstice service last night at church. Candles, song, silence, fire. To all those involved- … read more.
Dear members and friends,
I was thrilled to be back in worship with you on Sunday after a few weekends away. We lifted up the beauty and sacredness of the dark, and grappled with how we navigate the dark/light imagery of ancient and modern stories this … read more.
The longest night of the year is a time to remember our homeless friends who have died and to recommit ourselves to the task of ending homelessness. A candlelight procession will start at the Maine Medical Center-Preble Street Learning Collaborative at 20 Portland Street at 4:30 … read more.
This event will begin with a time for solemn remembrance of those who lost their lives and for recognition of their families that will include a Newtown Action Alliance video, speakers who have been directly impacted, and special music. The second half of the program … read more.
