Sermons
Our Soul Friends
Sermon June 13, 2021 Our Soul Friends It is such a gift to see so many of you in person this morning…and
Peace is Every Step
Memorial Day Sermon-May 30, 2021 Our reading today from the prophet Isaiah speaks of Yahweh’s demand that peace, justice, and truth reign in the world.
Finding our Authentic Voices
That Pentecost day, with the Spirit in the air, the disciples were suddenly clear about their stories and their intention to share their stories with
Imagination and Wonder
The graduation season has begun once again and there are signs of a return to at least some of the rituals which accompany this important
On Mother’s Day: Joy That Lasts
May 8, 2021 John 15:9-17 There is a passage in the Gospel of John where we hear these important words that Jesus shared as he
Our Good Shepherds
Today, our readings evoke the beautiful imagery of the Good Shepherd, both through our Call to Worship which echoes the language of Psalm 23 and
Hearing the Call
Rev. Paula Norbert We have these lovely themes today…of waiting in silence for God, and of God’s call that goes out to Jonah, one the
Sweet Land of Liberty, Of Thee I Sing
Rev. Paula Norbert Each year, we remember Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King and his work for civil rights, economic justice, and peace. His birthday was
God is Holding Us
Rev. Paula Norbert I want you to know that I began working on our Worship earlier this week, prior to the tragic events which took
Shine On
Rev. Paula Norbert Epiphany: Matthew 2:1-12I want to wish you all a happy, healthy New Year. I know we bring our collective hopes and prayers
Love Is Shining
Rev. Paula Norbert It’s a most beautiful and holy night and we are lucky to be able to gather in this time and place, to
A Personal Ode to Joy
Rev. Paula Norbert “I Believe in God: Ode to Joy”Synopsis : This week we turn to Luke’s writing which is an account in two acts:
Peace is Still Possible
Rev. Paula Norbert “I Believe in the Light: Illuminating Peace”Synopsis (read at the beginning of worship): The “great light” which we will hear spoken of
I Believe in Love: Daring Right Relationship
Rev. Paula Norbert Synopsis (read at the beginning of worship): In both the Gospel of Matthew and Isaiah, a messenger appears as a sign from
I Believe in the Sun: Hope for Tomorrow
Rev. Paula Norbert Isaiah 40: 1-11, Mark 1: 1-15 “Raise your voice… raise it; don’t be afraid!” – Isaiah 40:9 We gather today on this
The Power of Gratitude
Rev. Paula Norbert We’re almost to the Thanksgiving holiday, and like so much this year, it will likely look very different than it has in
Hope on the Horizon
Rev. Paula Norbert Isaiah 65:17-25 In Isaiah’s reading today, we hear words of great comfort and hope that were spoken to the people of that
Lessons in Winter
February 23, 2020 — Rev. Paula Norbert Our Gospel reading today from Matthew is read each year before the beginning of the Lenten Season.
Marjorie Jamback Memorial
On Saturday, February 22, 2020 the family and friends of Marjorie gathered at the Saco ME Unitarian Universalist Church for a memorial service for Marjorie.
The Power of Love
February 16, 2020 — Rev. Paula Norbert “An entire army made of lovers would be invincible.” Plato, Symposium It is said the Eskimos in
The Creative Process: From Inspiration to Realization
February 9, 2020 — Brad Coupe I think if I had been asked about my creative process before I undertook to write this Reflection,