Join the Spiritual Book Group for a discussion on the book, Deep Work by Cal Newport. We are a group of seekers who gather every two to three months to talk about our book, and other important spiritual matters. We had scheduled this for June 9, but need to postpone...
Notes on Quaker-style service Today’s service is in the spirit of Quaker services, but is not intended to be an exact replica. Elements of Quaker services were adapted for our use. This service is part of our continuing exploration of spiritual practices. When the...
History was once based on facts that culminated into a story albeit, Napoleon Bonaparte astutely explained that, "History is written by the winners." Written by the winners is a fact that uncovers all sorts of biases that have become a part of our understanding of...
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side... How and why do we cross to the other side in our lives, what are those thresholds that divide us from one another. Why do we want to lower thresholds and what might help them to to be a bit more...
Youth Sunday is a time of celebration as we take a moment to ruminate upon the theme of endings and the new beginnings they inevitably bring. Join us this Sunday for a worship service led by Lucy Manlick and Bailey Prince as they speak about their time...
Anima Mundi. The Breath, the Life, the Spirit, the Soul of the World. “...This world is indeed a living being, endowed with soul and intelligence…” - Plato, Timeus. 'Soul' can mean many things: 1. the principle of life, feeling, thought, and action in humans, regarded...
What is the scope of our ministry together and how do we create the beloved community when so many in our world disagree about what it might look like? Rev. Dr. Marjorie Matty will approach the conundrum of our time with eyes wide open seeking clarity....
This Sunday, April 22, writer/philosopher/naturalist Henry David Thoreau comes to life through a special musical performance presented by First Parish of Sudbury. Acquaintance With Nature, a nine-part piece for chorus, piano, clarinet and narrator (who plays the role...
Spiritual Book Group News April 11, 2018 The Spiritual Book Group is reading Deep Work- Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport. “A mix of cultural criticism and actionable advice, Deep Work takes the reader on a journey through memorable...
Was and is the concept of “Original Sin” employed to keep humankind humble? It is believed that humility keeps one with a low self-regard and sense of unworthiness. Are there other ways to keep our egos in check? This month’s theme revolves around humility--a topic...