On Saturday, as I tried to prepare for a class I’m teaching, I found myself instead glued to my computer screen as I watched a group of religious leaders, along with author Cornel West, slowly make their way, arms linked, down the streets of Charlottesville, VA. The live Ustream feed on Facebook showed them lining … Continued
During the last week of July I was in Arlington, VA and Washington, DC participating in the Unitarian Universalist Musician Network annual conference. I have been part of UUMN for twenty years or more, first as the UUA liaison to that organization; later as part of the publishing team that developed the publications “Singing the … Continued
Cary Library Celebrates Summer of Love: Bob Halliday Hosts Groovy Trivia Lexington’s Cary Memorial Library is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Summer of Love! You are invited to our Groovy Trivia Night on August 17th–teams of 1 to 6 people will be tested on late 60’s history, popular culture, and Name That Tune. Free … Continued
At annual meeting in May, Follen made a striking commitment, a bold assertion: that we will become an intentionally and proactively antiracist congregation. How we will do that? Public witness, in the form of a banner affirming that black lives matter, dominated much of the conversation this spring. A subgroup composed of folks from the … Continued
The search committee is delighted to announce that Vivian Montgomery will be joining Follen Church as interim music director, effective August 1, 2017, for one year. Vivian will direct the Adult and Youth choirs, and is involved in the search for an interim Children’s Choir director. Vivian comes to Follen with a wealth of experience … Continued
This family film series offers an opportunity for families to maintain a connection with Follen over the summer and reinforce our shared values around diversity and inclusivity. Our aim is to present films that encourage conversation through a fun activity that broadens our views on the world. The chosen films reflect life experiences that may … Continued
I returned from a week at Star Island both energized and exhausted. I have gone to Star Island every summer since I was a baby. I met my husband there when I was four; twelve members of my immediate family have worked on the island. The roots go deep. On Star I taught third and … Continued
Have you thought of teaching religious education? Are you finding yourself with an ’empty nest’ at home that needs a little energy from children or youth? Follen’s religious education program might be just what you need! Our religious education year is divided into two sessions (fall/winter and winter/spring). Each session, for a variety of age … Continued
Worship Theme July’s Worship Theme is “Simplicity.” Suggested Community Reads Every month Amy Newmark and Jane Spickett suggest some books related to the worship theme. For those who would like to connect a bit more with the theme of “Simplicity,” here are this month’s selections: Ages 3-6 The Very Quiet Cricket … Continued
Tuesday, July 25, 7-9pm Temple Isaiah Temple Isaiah hosts an evening of learning about the Muslim faith (think interesting Islam 101 intro) and for hearing stories from individuals of their experiences being Muslim in Boston. At a time when so much of what we hear seems focused on what can divide us, we’ll focus on the … Continued
