Many years ago a Unitarian minister wrote: “I do not pretend to understand the moral universe. The arc is a long… Read more The Arc of the Moral Universe
Category: Poems & Prayers
Most of these, whether styled as “poem”, “prayer”, or “meditation”, were written to be used in worship.
Compassion
God of compassionHoly spirit that binds us all in one human familyBlessed network of connections that interweaves one and another… Read more Compassion
Spring
Spring is around and within usWe feel the tingle on our skinWe feel the gathering fire in our spiritsThe warming… Read more Spring
Irish Blessing
May the road, the path, the way, the tripBe scenic, winding, refreshing, risingTo meet your step, your heart, your hopesWith… Read more Irish Blessing
Spirit of Laughter
Spirit of Life, and Love, and LaughterPraise the joker, the jester, the clown.Bless the comic who stands up to the… Read more Spirit of Laughter
Our Turn
To lie upon the earth and be carriedThe stars a blur aboveOur days and nights a revolution Swept with motion Or… Read more Our Turn
After Robert French Leavens
“Three unseen guests attend, faith, hope, and love”Robert French Leavens Faith be with us.Let us turn to trust, to confidenceTo… Read more After Robert French Leavens
After Jacob Trapp
Close your eyes and imagine with me.. It is dark night. You’re standing in an open field looking up at a… Read more After Jacob Trapp
Advent Meditation
I hope that this morningYou find peaceI hope there’s a moment of quietA place of stillnessA breath. Here.A pause. Now. We could… Read more Advent Meditation
Veteran’s Day
God of peace We thank our nation’s veterans For their contributions to the great goal of peace For the challenging… Read more Veteran’s Day