Monthly Archives: January 2021

The Morning Gets Her Skates On

Posted on January 26, 2021 by bobjanisdillon

Last night, Dawn sensedyou were having a rough one.So she laced up her boots,and stepped gingerly out onto the sky.Tottering at first, on golden legs,she breathed into the strength of her own centre,then, after sharpening her edges on the nearest … Continue reading →

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Who is your congregation?

Posted on January 22, 2021 by bobjanisdillon

In my conversations with Unitarian and free Christian congregations, one specific bit of good news is repeated again and again: congregations are reporting new attendees to their online worship. It may just be one or two – though occasionally more … Continue reading →

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Your Monday blessing: The Final Word

Posted on January 18, 2021 by bobjanisdillon

Crave not the final word. The Grim Reaper, it’s pretty clear,has nothing terribly important to say, after all. Meanwhile, only a drop or two~from your mouth today,might fall like seedsonto the waiting harvest,and be utterly obliterated into joy.

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The Divine Symposium

Posted on January 11, 2021 by bobjanisdillon

The gods and I were discussing which was better – a Twitter account, or access to birdsong. Apollo said something funny that I can’t repeat. Then we got out our harps, and played until lunch:nectar, wine, ambrosia, and what I … Continue reading →

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So You Want to Grow the Congregation… Two Questions of Discernment

Posted on January 8, 2021 by bobjanisdillon

So You Want to Grow the Congregation…Two Questions of Discernment Throughout my ministerial career – for fifteen years as a minister serving various congregations in the US and UK, and more recently serving at UK Unitarian headquarters as Congregational Connections … Continue reading →

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“Daybreak”

Posted on January 4, 2021 by bobjanisdillon

This morning, the day broke into this house of mine again.The past was gone. Later, I’m sure I will change the locks –who can bear such unrelenting thievery? – but for now, sitting amongst the gold-strewn sky, I give to … Continue reading →

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