From Revelation to Reason to Intuition: The Development of Unitarianism in America—A Local Perspective by Mark W. Harris A paper given at the Reasonable World Conference on September 18, 2011 in San Diego, CA A revolution had been simmering in the Standing Order of Congregational Churches of Massachusetts ever since the Great Awakening of the 1740’s stirred the revival spirit in some latter day Puritans. Many congregations that opposed the revival for its emotional style...
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Arthur Fuller and the Welcoming Church by Mark W. Harris – February 6, 2011
Arthur Fuller and the Welcoming Church by Mark W. Harris February 6, 2011 – The First Parish of Watertown Call to Worship (Responsive from Francis David) - Duffy Peet Response: “You Need Not Think Alike to Love Alike” In this world there have always been many opinions about faith and salvation. You Need Not Think Alike to Love Alike. The most important spiritual function is conscience, the source of all joy and happiness. You Need Not Think Alike to Love Alike. Conscience will not be quieted...
Covenant and Commitment
One of the basic elements of Congregational governance is the concept of covenant, or how we agree to be together bound not by beliefs or creeds, but by relationships. Who is in charge? How are we going to be together?
“Rebels with a Cause” – Anniversary Sunday – Mark W. Harris – February 15, 2009
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“Writing the Minns Lectures” by Mark W. Harris – April 27, 2008
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“Loving Calvin Again, For the First Time by Mark W. Harris – October 29, 2006
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