Author: Shelly Storm

June 26, 2024 Minister’s Message

Last week was the Unitarian Universalist Association’s General Assembly, our annual national gathering which includes workshops, worship, guest speakers, and the business of our denomination, which is carried out be delegates from member congregations of the UUA. (This year it took place exclusively online, which … read more.

June 12, 2024 Minister’s Message

 

REMINDER ~ FLOWER CEREMONY THIS SUNDAY, BRING A FLOWER(S) TO SHARE

 

Our congregational year is bookended by two uniquely Unitarian Universalist rituals: the water ceremony on the Sunday after Labor Day, and the flower ceremony in June. Not every congregation celebrates these at the … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 6.5.23

“Each person deserves a day away in which no problems are confronted, no solutions searched for. Each of us needs to withdraw from the cares which will not withdraw from us.” -Maya Angelou

Prioritizing and valuing presence over productivity is not only sustaining for us, but … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 5.29.24

“The most peaceful people that I know, and the most wise people that I know, are the ones who have created enough internal space to be able to allow all the parts of themselves to coexist despite the contradictions. So they have room for their … read more.

May 29, 2024 Minister’s Message

Last week I was away on study leave, attending the spring convocation of the ministerial study group to which I belong. Our topic this time was about the theology of joy, pleasure, and play. It was three days of exploring that topic in lots of … read more.

Book Discussion Group – Wednesday, July 24th

 

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A fascinating exploration of the intricacies of how we remember, why we forget, and what we can do to protect our memories, from the Harvard-trained neuroscientist and bestselling author of Still Alice.

“Using her expertise as a neuroscientist … read more.

May 8, 2024 Minister’s Message

As many of you already know, it was announced during Sunday’s annual congregational meeting that I will be continuing as your minister for a second year, and that when that second year begins in early August, my position will change from 3/4-time to full-time. I … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 5.8.24

“People are just as wonderful as sunsets if I can let them be. In fact, perhaps the reason we can truly appreciate a sunset is that we cannot control it. When I look at a sunset as I did the other evening, I … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 5.1.24

“Pluralism isn’t easy. It’s a constant willingness to self-challenge and to look at where we might be wrong, or limited; even with regard to pluralism itself. It requires a capacity to detach ourselves from our agendas, our beliefs, our commitments, and to recognize … read more.