Walpole Unitarian Church

Welcome!

        One church, many paths

                                      ...even spiral ones!

         Come, Come, Whoever You Are!

             We're so glad you found us!

            The Walpole Unitarian Church is a congregation of people who have been committed and involved in the church for decades, as well as newcomers just entering our community.

            We embrace a diversity of religious beliefs and practices, celebrating and honoring faith traditions that offer an abundance of common ground and richness of thought and spiritual exploration.

Our Upcoming Services:

We began our first step in resuming in-person worship in our sanctuary on June 13 with our flower celebration.

     All fully vaccinated folk are welcome! 

     We'll take every safety precaution in accordance with health guidelines. Some may prefer to wear a mask and/or maintain social distance, and are most welcome to do so. Windows will be open and box pews will be available for those who would feel more comfortable.

     If you've not received the COVID-19 vaccine, please wait to join us until after you have been fully vaccinated. It will be a joy to be together!

     Additionally, through the summer, we’ll examine establishing Wi-fi in the church to give us the flexibility of offering hybrid Zoom services. Other meetings, such as the On-Being discussion group, may continue to be offered via Zoom, as well as church service in inclement weather.

June 20 –– Father's Day. “The Silver Eagle” with guest speaker and guitarist Keith Penniman. A personal story about fathers and sons that spans a century.

June 27 –– “Vision,” led by Rev. Elaine Bomford. Teilhard de Chardin wrote “The history of the living world can be summarized as the elaboration of ever more perfect eyes, within a cosmos in which there is always something more to be seen.” Rev. Elaine explores aspects of perspective, seeing, and spiritual vision. 

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When all this is over

By Dorothy Grover-Read

When all this is over,

maybe we’ll think how beautifully the spring birds sang, 

how bright the pink moon shone.

Perhaps we’ll remember the first warm breeze 

that nudged the mulch from the way of daffodils,

the squirrels who entertained us,

or the elder’s tears when a stranger brought bread.

Maybe we’ll recall the passing nods of greeting, 

the middle-aged couple dancing in the empty street,

the letter written in beautiful cursive, 

or the smell of first-cut grass.

When all this is over, 

perhaps we’ll think about angels who sewed masks for strangers, 

and sang to each other from a distance, 

those who carried food to our cars,

heroes in hospitals who focused on hope,

Parents who kept their children safe and smiling.

Our hearts may remember the return of dolphins to Venice, 

and mountains fresh and visible for lack of haze,

the planet saying “See how easy this could be? See?”

Perhaps we will rethink the word “essential,”

and remember how we made soup, made bread, and made do.

And when this is all over, 

maybe we’ll recognize 

we’ve always been connected, 

listen a little deeper, notice a little more, 

waste a little less, and live a little better.

~ Dorothy Grover-Read

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