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What the Unitarian Universalist faith is all about (arguably)

Posted on January 4, 2023 by bobjanisdillon

Over the last couple of years, the Unitarian Universalist Association commissioned a review of Article II. Admittedly, this doesn’t sound very sexy. But Article II contains the purpose of our Association, so it’s very important, at least theoretically (and, because … Continue reading →

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New Book Out!

Posted on November 15, 2022 by bobjanisdillon

I am delighted to announce that a little collection of my Christmas & winter holiday poetry and prose, Heart-Treasure for the Mother of the World, is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, Blackwells, and wherever fine books are … Continue reading →

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One Sweet Day

Posted on December 3, 2021 by bobjanisdillon

Time is not only linear.Power is not only hierarchical.Which explains how God, just yesterday, opened the first window on her 99 cent Advent calendar,found a chocolate angel within,and was inspired to create the sunrise.

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The Epic of Gilgamesh, for your viewing pleasure

Posted on May 25, 2021 by bobjanisdillon

In 2017, I adapted the epic of Gilgamesh (written by Sîn-lēqi-unninn) to a Ministerial closing ceremony. We don’t have a video of the original epic of Gilgamesh (first performed about 2100 BCE) but we fortunately, this version survives. Starring Rachel … Continue reading →

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The 21st Century Congregant: A Profile

Posted on February 6, 2021 by bobjanisdillon

In my first few weeks as Congregational Connections Lead for the Unitarian General Assembly, I’ve had many fascinating conversations with congregational leaders about how congregations are adapting to an uncertain future. Congregations large and small (OK, medium and small – … Continue reading →

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Signs of the Times

Posted on January 31, 2017 by bobjanisdillon

What is poetry? Only the poets ask themselves this; everyone knows. It’s rhymes and lines and lavender bows.   What is art? The new exhibit’s about this, but nobody goes. The world is too full of television shows.   What … Continue reading →

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& the band paraded out

Posted on November 14, 2016 by bobjanisdillon

(after Cavafy)   & the band paraded out of Congo Square, marching to the midnight tolls, the enslaved spirits free for a time, between fourth and fifth, between Rampart and the plantation. The music drifted away, toward heaven, outstripping the … Continue reading →

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Blessed are the many, blessed are the one

Posted on October 24, 2016 by bobjanisdillon

Your Monday Blessing words this morning come from friend and colleague the Rev. Judith Walker-Riggs. These words were the chalice lighting words for Cairo Street Unitarian Chapel’s 2016 Academy Service, a service in memory of the Warrington Academy, the school … Continue reading →

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Your Monday Blessing, by Father Pedro Arrupe

Posted on September 26, 2016 by bobjanisdillon

It’s been a busy weekend, so taking a few hours off from the writing game. For your Monday blessing, here’s a favourite of mine, written by Father Pedro Arrupe. Nothing is more practical than finding God, than falling in Love … Continue reading →

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Diary of a visit to the refugees

Posted on September 6, 2016 by bobjanisdillon

About a year avon, in Nov. 2015, I went for just a few days to the island of Samos with several others to volunteer with the refugees there. It was a wonderful – if harrowing – experience and I’d love … Continue reading →

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