June 21, 2026
First Parish in Wayland, Vestry
Joel Angiolillo
What do they say about the deceased at a Unitarian funeral? “All dressed up and no place to go.” Unitarians are the butt of many jokes. This is not particularly surprising because religion has always been fertile ground for joking, even if religious texts (like the Bible) are not exactly heavy on the humor. What do Unitarian jokes tell us about our beliefs and how others see us? Why do people of every culture and religion tell jokes (and what makes something funny anyway)? In short, can a light bulb joke be a path to enlightenment? Feel free to bring your favorite funnies!