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Advent (Eternity): Anticipating the New Year

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Christiana McQuain

As we know, advent is the coming or arrival of a significant event.  Although Christmas day has come and gone, and the traditional liturgical period of Advent is behind us, we are still anticipating the arrival of something significant: the … Continue reading →

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Advent (Love): Sharing the Love

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Christiana McQuain

This morning, the youth of our congregation presented our annual holiday pageant.  This year it was a retelling of the nativity story entitled, “Would You Like to Hold the Baby?”, written by Joyce Poley. This version of the story – … Continue reading →

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Advent (Joy): What Are You Waiting For?

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Christiana McQuain

 “Everyone is just waiting. Waiting for the fish to bite or waiting for the wind to fly a kite or waiting around for Friday night…” ~ Dr. Seuss; Oh, The Places You’ll Go!  Dr. Seuss makes me smile because he … Continue reading →

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Storehouse: Giving Thanks

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Christiana McQuain

Every year I write the “grace” that I then speak aloud at our Thanksgiving table.  I am inspired by many sources including, but not limited to Buddhist wisdom, Native American traditions, and Unitarian Universalist faith heritage. As I am composing … Continue reading →

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Storehouse: Lion Hunter

Posted on November 22, 2013 by admin

This summer we adopted a pound puppy, about a year old. He’s sweet and goofy. The name “Moose” that he came with fits him well, so we kept it. When people ask what breed he is, my response has been … Continue reading →

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Storehouse: In the Now

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Christiana McQuain

“The light constantly changes, and that alters the atmosphere and beauty of things every minute.” ~ Claude Monet . On this date in 1840, the French impressionist painter Claude Monet was born.  Monet’s paintings are characterized by his signature bold … Continue reading →

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Storehouse: Navigating to Fullness

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Christiana McQuain

Today is National Marooned Without a Compass Day (no, really, it is), which got me thinking…  I can’t even imagine being in that situation.  The very thought of being stranded frightens me immensely.  Lost, without direction?  And then without the … Continue reading →

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