Maureen Killoran

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Born in Canada, Rev. Maureen Killoran has, over the past 30 years, served UU congregations in Ohio, British Columbia, Oregon, North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Maryland, Texas, and Florida.

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The Folded Lie

Maureen Killoran

From Braver/Wiser
Life is neither a playground nor a game. The folded lies are real. With our voices, we can and will undo them.
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Hope for a Great Sea Change

Maureen Killoran

From Braver/Wiser
Believe that further shore
 Is reachable from here. 
Believe in miracle 
And cures and healing wells. —Seamus Heaney, “The Cure at Troy” With a...
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With Whom Do You Believe Your Lot Is Cast?

Maureen Killoran

From Braver/Wiser
With whom do you believe your lot is cast? From where does your strength come? —Adrienne Rich Ethical question (although this really happened): You are...
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The Stubborn Gifts of Breath and Life

Maureen Killoran

From Braver/Wiser
May we give thanks always, believing that, even in the world’s bleakest moments, the dance of life is always underway.
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An Unlikely Teacher of Love

Maureen Killoran

From Braver/Wiser
October 12, 2016 "Blessed are the faithful, for they shall be called dogs." —Rev. Gary Kowalski He was, I am told, just a dog....

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Daring for Peace

Maureen Killoran

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As we are confronted by chaos, May we have the wisdom to believe in peace. Surrounded by voices of disagreement, May we have the audacity to speak for...
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This Is the Message of Our Faith

Maureen Killoran

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Worship Associate: This is the message of our faith Congregation (left): To act with passion in the face of injustice....
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Honoring a Difficult Death

Maureen Killoran

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Open your hearts, my friends, And let yourself feel the reality of absence. Open your hearts, and acknowledge That we gather in the presence of death....
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These Words Are What We Need

Maureen Killoran

From WorshipWeb
This prayer is for all. For all who are fearful about the economy; about the fate of our country; health care for yourself or your children....
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Closing Words for Hard Times

Maureen Killoran

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No matter how weak or how frightened we may feel, we each have gifts that can make a difference in the world....

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