Sam Trumbore

Sam Trumbore is a Unitarian Universalist minister who serves the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany, New York, and has practiced mindfulness meditation with Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts since 1984.

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Lit candles held in a row of cupped hands

In this time of long nights and short days, let us seek the light within … by contemplating, through our mind’s eye, the image of a candle flame. Notice how the soft, quiet, and gentle flame tamely rises from the wick. Yet, just by touching a dry twig, it has the power to become a raging bonfire...

Meditation | By Sam Trumbore | January 1, 2017 | From WorshipWeb
Tagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Direct Experience, Imagination, Mindfulness, Peace, Presence, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, Winter, Winter Solstice / Yule, Wonder
a wide path curves through a stand of trees in what appears to be late winter

Go forth in simplicity. Find and walk the path that leads to compassion and wisdom, that leads to happiness, peace and ease. Welcome the stranger and open your heart to a world in need of healing. Be courageous before the forces of hate. Hold and embody a vision of the common good that serves the...

Benediction | By Sam Trumbore | December 8, 2016 | From WorshipWeb
Tagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 6th Principle (World Community), Community, Compassion, Courage, Freedom, Healing, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Simplicity, Unitarian Universalism, Vision, Wisdom
Book cover: Buddhist Voices in Unitarian Universalism.

This book shares the insights of 17 ministers and lay leaders—Unitarian Universalists who have become Buddhists while maintaining their UU identity and Buddhists who have found a spiritual home in Unitarian Universalism.

Book | By Sam Trumbore, Wayne B. Arnason | From Skinner House Books
Tagged as: Buddhism, Faith, Mindfulness, UU Beliefs, UU Identity, UU Theology, Religious Pluralism

Eternal spirit, we witness bringing green growth throwing out tiny tendrils seeking support; sprouting thin twigs reaching for the bright golden sun; guiding new tubers seeking water in dark, sandy soil, Be in and amongst us this Easter morning. We gather this morning to celebrate the triumph of...

Meditation | By Sam Trumbore | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWeb
Tagged as: Christianity, Courage, Earth, Easter, Faith, Fear, Hope, Unitarian Universalism
people in prayerful poses at GA 2017

O light of life, Be kindled again in our hearts As we meet together this morning To celebrate the joy of human community Seeking a wholeness that extends beyond ourselves.

Chalice Lighting | By Sam Trumbore | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWeb
Tagged as: Commitment, Community, Connections, Faith, Gratitude, Inclusion, Joy, Sacred, Strength, Wholeness

Goodness is a means, not an end. Look within. Who can stop the hunger for more than we deserve? Who can prevent a jealous thought from urging us to protect our hearts? Who can ward off all the uncertainties that disturb the mind before we decide to act?...

Meditation | By Sam Trumbore | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWeb
Tagged as: Choice, Good, Integrity, Love, Unitarian Universalism, Worry
a pair of hands, only one entirely in the frame, with fingers loosely interlaced

I invite you now into a time of gratitude, reflection, renewal and hope. What an unearned blessing to delight in the calming peace of this space; to hear the robin's song again at daybreak; to feel the warmth in this room, and to enjoy the promise of summer almost upon us....

Meditation | By Sam Trumbore | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWeb
Tagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Choice, Conflict, Contemplation, Direct Experience, Discernment, Hope, Strength, Vision

Every week we gather in this beautiful space to find peace. Each week words and music offer and celebrate peace with the hope of instilling it in us. Now, take the peace you have found here, back out into the world with you. Renewed in our faith and inspired to act, Let us be the peacemakers the...

Closing | By Sam Trumbore | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWeb
Tagged as: Peace

Every week we gather in this beautiful space to find peace. Each week words and music offer and celebrate peace with the hope of instilling it in us. Now, take the peace you have found here, back out into the world with you. Renewed in our faith and inspired to act, Let us be the peacemakers the...

Closing | By Sam Trumbore | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWeb
Tagged as: Peace

Teach my heart healing words. Show me the words that help rather than harm. Instruct me in the verbs that bring energy, the nouns pointing to the real, the adjectives describing your subtleties....

Meditation | By Sam Trumbore | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWeb
Tagged as: Connections, Contemplation, Healing, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Trust, Unitarian Universalism

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