Led by John Robert O’Connor
Cycling like the tides that govern our oceans, I’ve lived the last twenty years working in the cycle of an academic year. This cycle can be both predictable but also brings the unexpected and as a newer member of the Unitarian Universalist community, I have developed a deep appreciation of our values of interdependence and pluralism as they intersect with my own experiences. I hope my reflection on these values will resonate and give everyone something to think about.
John Robert is a lifelong educator and student affairs professional currently serving as Associate Dean of Students at the University of Southern Maine. A proud Unitarian Universalist and recent new member of the UU Church of Brunswick, John Robert brings humor, heart, and a deep commitment to community building in everything he does. He has spent the past two decades working with college students—especially those just starting their journeys—helping them find belonging, purpose, and a sense of place. His service this month will explore themes of interdependence, cycles of change, and the power of pluralism, weaving in lessons from his own spiritual path and professional experience.
Music by Derek Herzer