What can an anonymous prayer from the second World War teach us about forgiveness? And is there a way for us to forgive the unforgiven? Guest Worship Leader: Rev. Hank Peirce

As our Muslim neighbors observe the holy month of Ramadan — a season of surrender, fasting, and devotion — we draw on Sufi and other mystical wisdom to explore what it means to let go and say yes to something larger than ourselves. What can the practice of surrender teach us as a faith community in challenging times? —Rev. Chris Scheller, Worship Leader

Inspired by a poem by Audre Lord, we consider what it means to survive. Is survival just a matter of keeping body and soul together? Rev. Vicki shares reflections from her work on a character who decides that mere physical survival is enough as the Nazis come to power in 1929 Berlin, and sings a song from “Cabaret.” Rabbi Allen Lipson of Essex County Community Organization (ECCO) also joins us.

I went to Greece and France recently with a key question in mind: what are humans doing here, really? Theological reflection (studying the nature of God or the gods) is a central practice for any religious leader, but I needed to do some anthropological reflection. What do we think of our own nature? I will share images from my travels. — Rev. Victoria Weinstein, Worship Leader

In the very early 90’s, while living in Minnesota, I witnessed a simple act of communal care in the midst of a weather emergency that made an impression on me. I am not surprised to see the solidarity and courage coming out of the Twin Cities right now. —Rev. Dr. Victoria Weinstein, Worship Leader

As we enter this new phase of US authoritarianism, we are each called to find a deeper place in the movement for true democracy. Inspired by Indigenous scholar and musician Dr. Lyla June, Claire Karl will speak to UU Mass Action’s campaign invitations on climate justice, immigrant justice, housing justice, Indigenous justice and decarceration- as well as the larger call to side with love for a version of our nation that liberates everyone and everything. —Claire Karl B.W. Müller, Guest Worship Leader #UUMassAction #Democracy #sundaysermon #uuvalues #unitarianuniversalism #UUCGL

Every dollar we spend flows somewhere and does something — funding detention centers or sanctuary, extraction or restoration, oppression or liberation. This Sunday we ask: what does our money worship? Join us as we explore what our spending reveals about our deepest values, and how intentional economic choices can become spiritual practice and prophetic witness. #SundaySermon #UUvalues #UUCGL

Guest minister: Rev. Jo Murphy, Executive Director of UU Mass Action UU Mass Action has been at the forefront of organizing our faith communities to stand with and protect immigrant neighbors across Massachusetts. As attacks against these communities escalate, how does our faith ground us—and how do we put it into action? Let us gather to sustain each other and strengthen our resistance for the work ahead.

Our traditional all-ages candlelighting service on Christmas Eve.