Sunday, May 20 at 10:30AM Making A Way Out of No Way
Rev. Carol Strecker
This African American expression speaks to overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds to make a way where there seems to be no way out, around or through – particularly when it comes to the roadblocks of systemic racism. Milford’s own Harriet Wilson was an African American woman particularly adept at making a way out of no way. Her story is an important one in acknowledging the brutal treatment of African Americans in New England as well as the power of human agency in creating and recreating ourselves.
Sunday, May 27 at 10:30AM Blessing of the Animals
Rev. Carol Strecker
Join us in Barnum Hall where we’ll honor the interconnected web of life this morning with an inter-generational service dedicated to our furry and feathered friends. You are invited to bring your well-behaved pets on a leash or in a carrier. Please give them plenty of exercise before you come. If the experience of coming to UUCM will either traumatize your pet or the rest of us, please leave them at home. We will bless them long distance and give you a certificate and a ribbon of blessing to take home for them. Bring stuffed pets and pictures of beloved animal friends for our altar. We will do the best we can to separate the animals from people with allergies.
Sunday, June 3 at 10:30AM Blessing and Being Blessed
Rev. Carol Strecker
Today we honor and bless our Senior Youth as they cross the bridge from all they’ve known to explore the unknown. We’ll also honor all those among us who bless this congregation with their gifts of service.
Sunday, June 10 at 10:30AM Flower Ceremony (aka Flower Communion)
Rev. Carol Strecker
Together we’ll learn more about this historic Unitarian ritual (including it’s name) as we celebrate the blessings of unity in diversity. Please bring a flower (or two) from your garden to share with members of our Beloved Community. The celebration will continue with a potluck lunch on the Shelley garden (weather permitting).