Kelly Dignan

Earth Day and Wild Church

My husband, Pete, likes to say that Earth Day is his highest of high holy days. When he was coming of age (turning 12 years old), the Cuyahoga River caught on fire not far from where he lived in Ohio. He was a scientist even back then, and he knew something was terribly wrong. How…

Love Knows No Borders

This is a sermon I wrote and then delivered to the Castle Rock UU Community on…

My Mom is an Ancestor Now

On April 15, 2019, a structure fire broke out beneath the roof of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral. By the time it…

What’s a Mystic?

For a long time I tried to figure out how to name my spirituality. During seminary, I was working with a spiritual director and described to him my beliefs and spiritual practices. He said, “Well, you’re a mystic!” I replied, “What do you mean?”

Healing vs. Curing

I struggled for the longest time with the concept of healing. Could we really use spiritual practices to end a problem or disease? Should we be waiting around for God or some spiritual power to remove our pain and suffering?

Connecting with Our Ancestors at This Time of Year — A guided meditation