Author: Allison Palm

How can I stop worrying about life?

 It’s another installment of our question box questions today! This week, the question is: How can I stop worrying about life?

My first reaction to this is “when you figure it out, can you let me know?” I have always been a worrier. Sometimes it has … read more.

March’s Theme: Liberation

This month we are exploring different aspects of liberation in our worship services. Together, we’ll be thinking about how we might answer the question: What does it mean to be a people of liberation?

Liberation is often equated with freedom, but I always think of the … read more.

What are we here for?

Welcome to another installment in my Question Box series! One of you asked “What are we here for?” There are multiple ways this could be interpreted. Since I get to choose, I am going to give you my answer to this version: What are we … read more.

When to Reach Out to your Minister

One of the challenging things about having a new minister (or being new to the church) is that you don’t always know when it’s worth reaching out. I am always happy to hear from you! As a reminder, I am available for appointments Sunday-Wednesday. I … read more.

#UULent

Happy Ash Wednesday!

I know that’s probably not the correct salutation for Ash Wednesday – a solemn day when Christians remember that “from dust we come, and to dust we shall return.” But I have grown to appreciate Lent (the season that begins today) … read more.

Voting as an Act of Faith

You can’t miss the fact that we are just a few days away from the primary here in New Hampshire. I have to admit that I’ve been a bit removed from all the primary craziness. Our lack of a land line and TV at home … read more.

Stewardship: Last Year’s Giving Profile

written by Stewardship Team Member Rick Spitz

The 2015-2016 stewardship campaign raised $290,000 from 166 pledge units (individual and family pledges), or about 262 people.

Who Is Giving?

Our most recent Member and Friends Directory lists over 260 potential pledging units comprising 420 adults and over 75 children.  … read more.

February’s Theme: Desire

In February, we’ll be looking at the theme of desire in our worship services. What does it mean to be a people of desire?

It struck me as I was contemplating this next theme, that it is a curious theme for a month during which we … read more.

Updates on our Interim DLRE Process

We are half-way through our second  interim  year in Religious Education, an important milestone in the discernment of our progress so far and what work still lies ahead to prepare for a settled Religious Educator. At the December Board meeting, Sandra provided a status report … read more.

Why is the church so special?

I promised I would answer some of the unanswered Question Box questions (from January 3) here on our church blog. I’d like to start with one from one of our younger members (age 7). She asks: “Why is the church so special?”

There are a lot of … read more.