To the editor: Since February 2025, I have managed the Gazette’s Voices of Spirit column. It is an education and a pleasure to work with you and the Gazette staff, and even more so with the writers and spiritual leaders in our community. These writers offer thoughtful and meaningful perspectives[Read More…]
Eleanor Guare
Ring out wild bells
“Ring Out, Wild Bells” is a poem written by Alfred, Lord Tennyson in the year of 1850, when he was appointed by Queen Victoria as England’s Poet Laureate. It was customary at the time to ring bells at full circle, a full arc, to mark the passing of the year.[Read More…]
Finding the Treasure vs. the Coin
EAST HARDWICK – Arriving at the back door of Chaplain Alexandra (Alex) Jump’s home, I noticed several carts of freshly sheared wool. I was there to get to know her and gain insight into her work as a chaplain. Unknowingly, I was also about to learn what chaplains and shepherds[Read More…]
Reflections on Visit to Shao Shan Temple
WOODBURY — Entering the Shao Shan Temple in Woodbury to speak with Reverend Kenzan Seidenberg, I felt a sense of peace that continued as we spoke about feelings related to current events. I had come prepared to ask the Reverend, as a spiritual leader, what questions and concerns people were[Read More…]
Church Retreat Listens to Community
GREENSBORO – The Greensboro United Church of Christ took their annual retreat on Saturday, Oct. 12, in the gathering room at the Green Mountain Monastery. The theme was “Listening to Greensboro,” with the objective to learn what is appreciated about having the church congregation in the community, and how the[Read More…]
Silence and Soup Returns
GREENSBORO – The Greensboro United Church of Christ will provide a space for silence (20 minutes in the church sanctuary) and soup (40 minutes in Fellowship Hall) on Tuesday, February 6. Sitting in silence, even for a few minutes, is a practice followed by many people. It is known to[Read More…]
