Rev. Shelly Thompson | The Unitarian Church in Westport

January 21, 2020 by Charles

Where I’m From by Rev. Shelly Thompson

(Adapted from Where I’m From by George Ella Lyon with the author’s permission.) I am from candle wax and the sulphur smell of blown out matches. from no less than 8 choirs and from the grey hymnal. I am from the Victor Lundy mid-century modern sanctuary whose architecture speaks about leaving space for wonder. From […]

January 21, 2020 by Rev. Shelly Thompson - Assistant Minister for Faith Formation

A Minister’s Message – Where I’m From – January 21, 2020

Hello my dear ones, As we contemplate what it means to be a people of Integrity, I am drawn to one of this month’s Soul Matters spiritual exercises that asks us to “explore the connection between integrity and memory.” Instead of asking us to remember a specific value or life lesson, it asks us to […]

October 29, 2019 by Rev. Shelly Thompson - Assistant Minister for Faith Formation

A Minister’s Message – Belonging – October 29, 2019

My Dear Ones, Creating belonging for ourselves and one another is the heart of what it means to build beloved community. After our last Family Friendly worship, I had the privilege of reading your reflections about Belonging. What a delight to hear your heartfelt wisdom and to see that our congregation has such a strong […]