Next week I'm doing a service at my UU fellowship. I've abandoned my elements services for now to follow the themes that the minster is setting for each month. For February, the theme is "Gratitude" and I'm doing a service on the wonder and beauty of existence and showing gratitude for them. One hymn I planned on using was "For the Beauty of the Earth". In our hymnbook, we use a slightly UU'ized version of the lyrics ("Lord of all" is replaced by "Source of all" for instance) to the familiar tune ("Dix" for those into such things).

"Wherever light is, no matter how weak, these flowers will find it. And that's such an admirable thing. And such a lesson in life." —"Chris" in Calendar Girls, 2003

We have just had the most amazing Thanksgiving weekend. Sun. Warmth. More sun.

So easy to feel positive and thankful on a warm sunny day in October. But what about the rest of the time?

Here is my sermon for April 10.