Rev Pamela Barz began her ministry serving the UU Church of Saco-Biddeford and now has returned to Maine where she offers coaching to help clergy and others get "unstuck" and live from deep gladness. Contact her at: .
Coming of Age
This Sunday we will be honoring a specific rite of passage that we call “Coming of Age” which marks the transition from childhood to adolescence. Three of our youth will be presenting their credos.
Speaker: Rev. Christina Sillari
Reverend Christina Sillari is a mystic seeking priestess. She holds a Master’s in Divinity and a Master’s in Psychology and Mind Body Health. Her study and practice of meditation, yoga and shamanism for thirty years strongly influences all she does. She loves bringing people together in circles of transformation. Before entering the ministry Christina served as a therapist, yoga teacher, and shamanic practitioner. She serves First Parish Unitarian Universalist in Portland Maine, The Unitarian Universalist Association’s Commission on Social Witness, Equality Maine, The Religious Coalition Against Discrimination and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Southern Maine. Currently Christina is passionate about star beings and justice. She loves swimming, cooking, and the natural world. She lives in Portland with her husband, daughter, and yellow lab.
Trusting Our Inner Wisdom
How do we trust our intuition? Where does wisdom come from and how do we access it? How do we listen for and follow our inner wisdom amid the chaos of the world? Through poetry and story, we will explore how we trust our own knowing. A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid … Continue reading Trusting Our Inner Wisdom
Trusting Our Inner Wisdom
How do we trust our intuition? Where does wisdom come from and how do we access it? How do we listen for and follow our inner wisdom amid the chaos of the world? Through poetry and story, we will explore how we trust our own knowing. A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid … Continue reading Trusting Our Inner Wisdom
Radical Hospitality
How does radical hospitality create a sense of inclusion in our lives and in our fellowship? Can the practice of hospitality open up possibilities for interaction with different people, diverse experiences, and creative interchange? What happens when we are not hospitable? Through stories, poetry and song join us in exploring how radical hospitality can save … Continue reading Radical Hospitality
Courage: What is courage and how do we cultivate it?
How do we move forward during this challenging time and live our lives fully with grace and kindness? “Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.” Maya Angelou
The Presence of Light
During the darkest time of the year how do we connect with the light? What is this concept of Spiritual light and how does stillness help us be with the light of who we truly are? How do presence and stillness help us cultivate wisdom, clarity, and inner peace in this crazy and chaotic world? … Continue reading The Presence of Light
Repairing the World Through Universalism
We will explore the theology of universalism both in our faith tradition and within Native American Spirituality, and how practices of universalism can heal us, connect us, and bring us hope in these challenging times. Universalism is essentially a battle for the freedom of the common person. ~ Clarence Russel Skinner The secret of our … Continue reading Repairing the World Through Universalism
Living in a Community with Simran, Satsang, and Seva
What is stewardship and how can we be good stewards in our lives and in our communities? Using Gandhi’s principles of service, as well as story and poetry, we will explore how to move from “I” to “We” in our work in the world and in our commitment to our faith community. Quote: “The only … Continue reading Living in a Community with Simran, Satsang, and Seva
Zoom Service with Rev. Christina
What are the blessings of Atheism? How does it shape our faith as Unitarian Universalists? “Frankly, do you need to believe in God to be convinced that sincerity is preferable to dishonesty, courage to cowardice, generosity to egoism, gentleness and compassion to violence and cruelty, justice to injustice, love to hate?” by Andre Comte-Sponville This … Continue reading Zoom Service with Rev. Christina
Renewing Our Vows
Vows and promises are an interesting concept. What vows have you made personally, publicly, spiritually? How do we break our promises or stay true to them? Renewal can be about releasing or restoring our vows, to ourselves, to each other and to our faith.