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Mercy

We talk a lot about justice, but what about mercy?  Mercy is the highest form of compassion, and can have a powerful effect on those who bestow it as well as those who receive it.  How does mercy play out in our lives?


Worship Leader: Rev. Jane Thickstun

Worship Associate:  Betsy Miessner

Music Leaders: Dan Loschen

Speaker Bio Here:

Rev. Jane Thickstun is a retired UU Minister, living in Rindge, NH. In her 26-year ministry she has served congregations in Pittsburgh, Croton-on-Hudson and Ithaca, NY, and in Michigan, New Hampshire, and Georgia.  

Rev. Jane grew up in Potsdam, NY, and has degrees in Linguistics and Philosophy, both from Georgetown University, and prepared for the UU ministry at Meadville/Lombard Theological School, graduating in 2000. Before ministry, she worked as a mainframe programmer/analyst, taught English to people from all around the globe, and worked on a newspaper, to name just a few of her professional adventures. She enjoys hiking, singing, and contra dancing, among other things.



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