The Rev. Christina Sillari joins us from Portland, Maine. She served First Parish Church in Portland for eleven years as their settled minister. Contact her at: .
Sunday Services 10:30am at the Skidompha Library and on Zoom
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.
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
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
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.
There is a battle going on between love and fear in this world. As love wins there is more peace. As people rise up there is more peace. What is our role in creating peace in this insane world? “Another world is not only possible, she’s on the way and, on a quiet day, if … Continue reading Is Peace Possible?
Can we co-create our reality? What does religion and mysticism tell us about co-creation? How does awareness of co-creation support our ability to live authentically in community?
What does it mean to let go? How can letting go help us transform? Through a wisdom story, reflection and ritual we will practice letting go. Quote: “Some people believe holding on and hanging in there are signs of great strength. However, there are times when it takes much more strength to know when to … Continue reading Letting Go
How do we muster courage in these difficult times? How can we be resilient when the world around us seems to be falling apart? Come and explore how we can move from courage to resilience as people of faith. Quote: Tara Brach “May whatever arises in my life; may this serve the awakening of my … Continue reading From Courage to Resilience
Midcoast Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and First Universalist Church in Rockland are co-leading a special Winter Solstice Service for Sunday, December 17, 10:30 AM both virtually and in-person at Wanderwood in Nobleboro. Details: If you wish to attend in-person you MUST register and be willing to carpool. There are parking spots 3-8 minutes from our venue. … Continue reading A Winter Solstice Celebration
What is this human capacity for forgiveness? Where does it come from? How can it save the world? Come and explore forgiveness through powerful stories and personal reflection on our own lives.