September 26, 2021 Worship Theme: Sanctuary Rev. Claire Feingold Thoryn Call to Worship: Claire Good morning! I was praying for the sun today. Praying, and checking every weather app and website I could. I started following meteorologists on Twitter. And here we are. I don’t think prayers change the weather—but I’m going to keep … Continue reading Reading and Sermon from September 26
Spring is here, and RE kids of all ages got outside together in a safe manner this past weekend! (click any picture to enlarge) Our youngest kids came to the Gnome Hunt Saturday. The Middle School Youth Group had a hike at Great Brook Farm. Follen UU Youth took a bike ride for ice cream! … Continue reading RE-flections: What a Weekend!
by Beryl A., Director of Religious Education Over the years, I’ve known many a Unitarian Universalist parent to grapple with ways to address their children’s curiosity about Easter. Even the youngest children seem to hear details of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus and naturally want to know more. I’ll get to that. But first … Continue reading RE-flections on Easter
June – Fire “At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” –Albert Schweitzer Reflect on a person who rekindled your spark when you needed it the most. Is … Continue reading June Spiritual Exercise: Fire
May– Ritual Your ritual this month is one of gratitude and mindfulness. At sunrise—if you are an early bird—or sunset, if you prefer—take a moment to look at the sky. Stop the hustle and bustle and go outside if at all possible, for at least one brief minute. Breathe. Look at the sun rising or … Continue reading May Spiritual Exercise: Ritual
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The following is a “Community Poem” woven together from the responses of the Follen community to the question “Where Are YOU From?” after hearing poems from Rev. Claire Feingold Thoryn, DRE Beryl A., Youth Advisory Committee Vice-Chair Lila S., and the original “Where I’m From” poem written by George Ella Lyon which inspired this project. … Continue reading “Where I’m From” Poems
April – And Yet (Easter) The Sufi tradition and Jewish folklore have stories about a phrase that is true in all situations; these words bring joy to sad moments and sadness to joyful moments. This profound phrase is: “This too shall pass.” Find ways to say “this too shall pass” in sad and happy moments … Continue reading April Spiritual Exercise: And Yet
March Theme: UnBroken This month at Follen Church, we are exploring the theme “Unbroken” in worship and small groups. Here are some resources for families to explore along with us at home! Recommended Picture Books (read aloud on YouTube): The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires The Book of Mistakes by Corinna Luyken We Shall … Continue reading Follen Family RE: March
April Theme: And Yet This month at Follen Church, we are exploring the theme “And Yet” in worship and small groups. Here are some resources for families to explore along with us at home! Recommended Picture Books (read aloud on YouTube): She Persisted- 13 Stories of American Women by Chelsea Clinton Rosie Revere, Engineer by … Continue reading Follen Family RE: April
