I was a longtime member of First Parish in Concord – I still technically am as I have not resigned. Yet, even Thoreau did resign his membership, he is still lauded there. And, to my delight, when I moved to Maine and discovered the majestic Moosehead Lake, I also discovered remnants of Thoreau-worship here!
Category Archives: Promotions for Friends and Colleagues
Daniel Schmachtenberger and colleagues discuss “The Transition”
It has been said that we are in a time of global scale civilization level systems end of life – where we go from here can be Transition or Collapse. This panel discusses the current model of life and living we are immersed in and complexities of what comes next.
Protected: Shared Dreams of UU Intuitive Spirituality Centers
This. This. This!
Regardless of how we personally interpret or experience the Holy. Regardless of which individual causes we are most inspired to dedicate time to. Regardless of where we place our priorities on our day-to-day lives. When any among our human family are adrift in turbulent waters of life, spiritually or physically, we are each Called to form such a chain as this. Because we are each other’s saviors. That is why we are here together on this planet.
sending love to Santa Barbara
Sending love to our family of friends in Santa Barbara. Be safe.
http://www.independent.com/news/2017/jul/08/highway-154-area-evacuating/
this is what a Minister looks like
As ordained interfaith clergy, I am honored to claim my place among female ministers in solidarity with Baptist Women in Ministry where each week they introduce and feature a female minister.
On Facebook over the past week I have felt my heart leap with joy as my clergy colleagues of many denominations and Faiths have joined in this movement.
Remarkable women. Amazing ministers. Beloved friends.
Sisters in Service to that which we each call Holy.
May our ministries reveal the true nature of our hearts.
May we support and mentor each other.
May we be of good service to those seeking.
May we say “yes” every day to our callings.
May we usher in ways of being that honor our souls.
Sending love,
~ Twinkle
Best Wishes to Sue Phillips!!!
We received an email from our New England Regional Lead, Sue Phillips, with the message that she is moving on from the UUA to become a Ministry Innovation Fellow at Harvard Divinity School.
Sue was the key person behind many of our denominations most creative innovations, including spearheading the FAITHIFY crowd funding platform that was launched at General Assembly 2014 and to date has more than $1 million pledged to over 200 campaigns. The UU Talks entrepreneurial project “Twinkle” Marie Manning is the founder of was one of those successful FAITHIFY campaigns and will ever be grateful to Sue for making that possible.
What a wonderful exemplar of innovative leadership Sue Phillips has been for us. May we follow her example of following our passionate callings. And may we heed her advice to be committed to each other and to our Faith. 
❤️
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To view her letter, click the link below:
Voting Day Pittsfield June 13th, 2017
Today is a voting day in Pittsfield, and while it may not have all the allure and intensity of November’s election, I feel it is important to vote.
I vote because I appreciate the teachers and staff who care for our children in our local schools and cast a vote to support their salaries and programs. I vote because I appreciate that we have a publicly funded education system available to our children and my ballot adds to the voices of all those who value it. I vote because I would have been vocal in the suffragist movement, so in solidarity and gratitude, I vote today.
#suffragist
“A Litany of Gratitude”
These beautiful words by Rev. Mel Pine :
A Litany of Gratitude
Some came here looking for solace.
Some came here and gave it to them.
Some came here seeking music.
Some came here and gave it, joyfully.
Some came here seeking laughter.
Some came here and created it.
Some came here seeking learning, growth.
Some came here and provided it.
Some came here looking for a sense of security, a safe haven.
Some came here and provided it.
Some came here seeking an escape from hectic lives.
Some came here and enabled them to have it.
Some came here seeking the joy of community.
Some came here and created that.
Some came here wanting to serve.
Some came here and made it possible for them.
We thank them all
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Please visit Rev. Mel Pine’s website:
Twinkle’s Audios on Soundcloud
A mix of music, poetry, sermons and musings: