“Presence for Death and Dying: Awake and Aware to the End of Life”

Jul 30, 2017
10:30 am - 11:30 am
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First Parish in Lexington

Drawing from the work of Stephen and Ondrea Levine, the Tibetans, and Ram Dass, we’ll look at ways to face death and dying with grace and gratitude. And we will consider: How differently would we live our lives if we weren’t afraid to die?

Lisa Perry-Wood, Worship Leader

Lisa Perry-Wood is a graduate of Andover Newton Theological School and a UU Candidate for Ministry. Lisa also holds a Masters in Counseling Psychology and spent 12 years working with youth, families, and adults in the mental health system in Lynn, MA. She then founded and led a K-8 public charter school in Lynn, followed by a consulting and teaching business for schools and nonprofits. Most recently, Lisa has worked as a hospice chaplain serving patients and families in the greater Boston area. Lisa enjoys crafting inclusive and spirit-filled worship services and rituals, and she looks forward to serving in UU parish ministry.

Guest musician will be Yukiko Sekino.