Friends,Since late November, we’ve been meeting the moment of unexpected and extensive building repairs. I’m proud of how we’ve held together and faced the challenge with ingenuity, calm, and solidarity. Here’s to meeting the moment and “being where we are” together in 2024. This reflection below speaks to the moment and is as relevant in … Continue reading Be Where You Are
You’ve heard it said (probably a few times by me…from the pulpit!) that how we perceive the beauty and the brokenness in our lives is often a matter of perspective. Take a moment to read this poem (found on the internet): Today was the absolute worst day everAnd don’t try to convince me thatThere’s something … Continue reading Backwards and Forwards Blessings
For millennia, philosophers have asked: “Can you have too much of a good thing?” Um, two words – pumpkin spice! It is just EVERYWHERE and in my slightly grumpy opinion, should confine itself to the province of baked goods, seasonal beer, cider and hot beverages. I might have been more willing to be flexible if … Continue reading “Pumpkin Spiced”
On Sunday, October 1, we’re starting our monthly “New and Renewed UU” discussions groups after the service and the potluck. Hope you’ll pop in. These meetings always remind me of how tricky it can be to articulate our uncommon faith. Many years ago, when my kids were in the midst of UU Religious Exploration and … Continue reading UU Fortune Cookie!
