Category: Message From The Minister

Peace and Mercy upon you, upon us all,

It is May and I know I find myself looking at the news of happy things like graduations and celebrations, while trying to not look at the news of all of the divisive things–like a kid peeking through his fingers at a scary movie. And the headlines get me–the local scandals; the reports on inflation, price gouging, and late stage capitalism; the political scene in our state and nation, and the hate legislation that keeps coming, denying people rights. Continue reading “Message from the Minister”

Happy April–the fools day, the spring breaks, Easter Leftovers, Eclipses and Passover. Happy April showers, and garden planting with early sweet peas. I posted a poem for this newsletter, The Low Road, by Marge Piercy– and it has me inspired a little. The feelings of loneliness that I feel, and the reported loneliness reported by the Surgeon General’s Loneliness epidemic report–and this poem, my loneliness, the hopeful promise of springtime turning into summer sunshine urges me to connect. Continue reading “Message from the Minister”

Friends,

March is calling to me. You likely feel it too. The gardens, the soil, hiking and the freshness of springtime—daffodils poking through the snow, and rains melting away winter. Continue reading “Message from the Minister”

Dear Beloved Community,

As we step into the month of February, a time traditionally associated with expressions of love, I can’t help but think about the legacy of Hosea Ballou–we can explore the profound concept of love that is at the heart of our Unitarian Universalist faith. Continue reading “Message from the Minister”

As we step into the fresh canvas of the new year, I am filled with gratitude for the warmth and light that each of you brings to our church, our spiritual community. January not only marks the beginning of a new calendar year, but it is also a time for reflection, renewal, and setting intentions for the journey ahead–a journey that is perilous and adventurous, filled with the spectrum of joy and concern. Continue reading “Message from the Minister”

Friends,

As December unfolds, we find ourselves entering the sacred season of Advent—for UUs it is a time of reflection, anticipation, and preparation for the arrival of light in the midst of darkness. It’s a moment of hope, a time to embrace the spirit of unity and love that binds us together as a community. Continue reading “Message from the Minister”

Friends,

The trees are at peak right now. The vibrant hues of autumn paint our world with breathtaking beauty, yet we read the headlines and see so much strife, war, disconnection. I pray for safety in Israel and Palestine, Ukraine and Russia, Mexico, Haiti, Armenia and Azerbaijan, and the Congo. I don’t know if there is more war now, or it seems I’m looking more at our world neighbors. We pray for peace (acknowledging that there is so much nuance lost in just praying for peace). Sometimes I am led to prayer while discerning action. Continue reading “Message from the Minister”

Dear Friends,

As the vibrant colors of autumn surround us and the days grow shorter, I’m filled with a sense of awe and gratitude for the journey we’ve embarked upon together as a congregation. October is upon us, and it marks a time of change and reflection. Continue reading “Message from the Minister”

Friends,

Today’s brisk morning is a reminder of summer turning to fall. Kids and grandkids are back to school, Friday night lights illuminate the field for our communities, and we find ourselves returning to a life that seems almost forgotten—talk of football, colder mornings and anticipating the end of gardens and crops, the button bucks losing their fuzziness and fawns losing their spots… Continue reading “Message from the Minister”

Dear Friends,

“In the inhalation and exhalation there is an energy and a lively divine spirit, since He, through his spirit supports the breath of life, giving courage to the people who are in the earth and spirit to those who walk on it.” Early Church reformer, Michael Servetus offered those words, describing his unitarian and humanist perspective. Continue reading “Message from the Minister”