Let There Be Light
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Let There Be Light

Amid these holidays/holy days, candles are kindled, trees twinkle, a star shines in the East, and legends of light illumine our hearts and warm our imaginations—as if the very Universe has proclaimed: “Let there be light.”

The Case Against Despair
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The Case Against Despair

Despair can be tempting, but it doesn’t reduce carbon emissions — so when hope is labor, we labor for hope.

Mental Wellness and Inherent Worth and Dignity
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Mental Wellness and Inherent Worth and Dignity

Today’s service: “Mental Wellness and Inherent Worth and Dignity,” led by Mark Williams. Mark is a member of First Unitarian New Jersey (formerly known as the First Unitarian Society of Plainfield), and he serves on the Board of "Unitarian Universalist Faith Action New Jersey." Mark is a retired Adult Psychiatric Nurse, and a devoted advocate for the rights of persons diagnosed with a mental illness. As President of the Board of the First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, Mark championed the establishment of a mental health ministry in the congregation.