Homily—How Do You Love an Enemy, When the Enemy is Uncle Festus? Speaker: Rev. Dr. Rita Capezzi 2 14 21 OOS 2 14 21 Homily–How Do You Love an Enemy When the Enemy is Uncle Festus
Minister’s Message Unitarian Universalist minister, the Rev. Victoria Safford wrote, “The goal [of Beloved Community] is reconciliation, not to destroy your opponent, nor cast them out, but to stay in the struggle till love wins.” It is important to remember that we are not all equal in the struggle. Those who live with marginalized identities … Continue reading February 10, 2021 Minister’s Message
Dear Friends, I’ve come across two new words that fascinate me. The first is a slang term used by a South African friend of Dutch descent. The second I encountered at a Webinar. Plonking a practice of allowing each day to unfold as it will, with its stresses and opportunities, and in resilient fashion, making … Continue reading Board President Notes 02/10/2021
“The great insight of Universalism is that you do not have to coerce people into loving one another. The commandments are not threats. If they are not fulfilled God will not withdraw His love. No one has ever or will ever draw true love out of another with punishment. God’s love is given to all; … Continue reading Children’s Faith Developments Director’s Corner 2/10/2021
Dear Friends, February is the short month, the month of love and yes, stewardship. Stewardship is rooted in belonging; an essential human need. UU congregations are brave spaces for belonging. We are invited to question, act on shared values and experience refuge, regardless of identify. We express our intent to belong by lovingly placing our … Continue reading Board President Notes 02/03/2021
Board President Notes Dear Friends, Please join us for Worship on Sunday, Jan 24 and stay for the Mid-Year meeting that immediately follows. It’s an opportunity for leadership and the congregation to share information, answer questions and express concerns. You’ll see a snapshot of church finances and stewardship, learn about ministry accomplishments, including Soul Matters … Continue reading Board President Notes 1/20/2021
“Community is the place where the person you least want to live with always lives…That person is always in your community somewhere; in the eyes of others, you might be that person.” – Henri Nouwen “…this is the reality of being human, that we have the capacity to love people–family, friends, and strangers–even if we … Continue reading Children’s Faith Development Director’s Corner 2/3/2021
This Tender Land, written by award-winning Minnesotan William Kent Krueger is the subject of our Book Discussion meeting March 24, 2021. Zoom check-in 6:45-7:00 pm. Discussion begins at 7:00 and ends at 8:30. All are welcome. Book Discussion Group’s Zoom ID 91900847278 For information: Karen Knox (507) 387-6599 or kareneknox@gmail.com, Barbara Keating at 779–5380 or bkeating@hickorytech.net or Liz … Continue reading UUFM Book Discussion Group – March 24, 2021 This Tender Land, written by award-winning Minnesotan William Kent Krueger
Speaker: Karen Knox 2021-0131 OOS 01 31 21 A Blessing of the Animals
