March: John Vance
In his paintings, John Vance uses his own photographs, collaged together with movie stills and other found images as inspiration for the finished pieces. In his work, his aim is … Continue reading March: John Vance
Month: February 2018
A Prayer to Align Principles, Learning and Action
Guest Blog by Dana Buhl, Acting Social Justice Director For When I Really Don’t Want to Learn This, by Reverend Elizabeth Nguyen Spirit, I would really rather not learn this. … Continue reading A Prayer to Align Principles, Learning and Action
February 2018 Moderator’s Letter
Greetings Fellow Congregants, It’s hard to reflect on the last month and not remember Seminary for a Day held on January 27. More than than 300 hundred people attended Dr. … Continue reading February 2018 Moderator’s Letter
Between Two Words
Another tragedy, another disturbed young man with an assault rifle and plenty of bullets, another set of parents whose hearts will never heal. Valentine’s Day, 2018. The 18th school shooting … Continue reading Between Two Words
God Is Everywhere
“You have to know your body as the home of God.” – Rebecca Parker At the close of our service on prayer last Sunday we sang, “I Need You to … Continue reading God Is Everywhere
February: Miriam Grace Selby
Collage is the art of surprise. Surprise occurs by free associating unusual shapes, colors, designs and materials to produce something unexpected and hopefully joyous. My subject matter is nature or … Continue reading February: Miriam Grace Selby
The Making of a Minister
On Saturday, February 10th, First Unitarian and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem will jointly ordain Mary Gear to the Unitarian Universalist ministry. Mary is serving as our Acting Assistant … Continue reading The Making of a Minister