Minister’s Message I woke this morning to the sight and sound of a scattering yellow leaves falling vigorously from the maple in our front yard. It seems early, yet I know that tree is not the healthiest. My weather app tells me that the skies in Seattle, where our son lives, are a gloomy gray. … Continue reading September 16, 2020 Minister’s Message
Speaker : Rev.Dr.Rita Capezzi 9 13 20 OOS with worship words
Notes from the Director Dear Friends, I look forward to connecting this week for Ingathering and Water Communion. Many thanks to Deb Fitzloff and Anika Rossow-Strasser, who have assisted me in creating some special, handmade items for our celebration. I will be present at the UUFM this Friday alongside Rita to greet you, participate in … Continue reading Children’s Faith Development Director’s Corner 9/9/20
Minister’s Message What a joy it will be to gather this coming Sunday. This will be our third Ingathering since I was called as your full time settled minister! Though much about our ways of worshiping together has changed, the spirit of compassionate and justice-seeking community remains, vibrant and active even though we continue to … Continue reading September 9, 2020 Minister’s Message
Dear Fellow Seekers, I’ve been pondering what it means to be resilient and adaptable in the face of uncertain times. I appreciate how UUFM members and staff have reached out and connected with one another in many new ways, over the last 6 months. There is comfort in communal belonging. UUFM has also partnered with sister congregations, … Continue reading Board President Notes 9/2/2020
Notes from the Director Dear Friends, As I continue to keep you all in my hearts and thoughts, please know that I am just an email or a phone call away. While I am no longer holding virtual “office hours”, you can reach me on my personal phone at 507-995-7929. Currently, I am available for … Continue reading Children’s Faith Development Director’s Corner 9/2/2020
Minister’s Message Jeff and I have ventured across country one final time before the intensity of the new church year takes off. We are here to celebrate his birthday with his twin brother, to see my mother before some necessary surgery, to visit our daughter, to enjoy the company of 4- and a 2-years old … Continue reading September 2, 2020 Minister’s Message
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Rita Capezzi 8 23 20 Order of Service 8 23 20 Homily–What If Nature Were All There Is?
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Rita Capezzi 8 16 20 Order of Service 8 16 20 Homily–Why Religion
Minister’s Message It’s been a doozy of a week, and it’s only Wednesday. Another inexplicable shooting of a Black man by police, followed by what appears to be armed militia murder of protesters and a teen who will have to live with this act for the rest of his life. A political convention that taxes … Continue reading August 26, 2020 Minister’s Message
