This week, we transition from the month of inclusion to the month of trust. As I consider these themes today, I am reflecting on the ways that growing my self-trust has been a prominent theme in my life personally. Interestingly, however, I have come to … read more.
In my Black History in Unitarian Universalism sermon two Sundays ago, I said that in my next column, I would share some reading recommendations for those of you who want to dig deeper into the history. I forgot in that moment that Shelly was on … read more.
Tonight is the night we finally celebrate Rev. Diana’s poetry book release at UUFM! I am excited to provide refreshments (tea, hot chocolate, sweets) in the Fellowship Hall, in addition to writing and art-making materials and prompts.
I, too, have recently been writing some poetry, and given that a … read more.
Yesterday, the Unitarian Universalist Association joined more than two dozen other religious groups in a lawsuit to fight the current administration’s policy allowing ICE to enter houses of worship in immigration raids and other enforcement actions.
I am proud of our UUA for taking this action … read more.
Upcoming Social Justice Book Study Dates
I hope your week is off to a good start. I am looking forward to our next social justice book study and discussion! The book we are continuing to explore is Let This Radicalize You: Organizing and the Revolution of Reciprocal … read more.
Help UUFM Make Good Trouble!
Last week, I shared with you that UUFM was among over 50 Unitarian Universalist congregations honored by the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Side With Love team as “Good Trouble” congregations for our pro-democracy work in 2024. That work continues to be essential … read more.
Over the past week, I imagine many of us have been feeling the weight of so-called leaders who seem to be insistent on not only moving us backward, but grasping for power in unprecedented ways. When all of this is layered upon our changing climate and personal grief, … read more.
Last night, Diane Dobitz and I participated in a Zoom event held by the UUA’s Side with Love campaign. UUFM was one of 54 congregations honored as “Good Trouble” congregations for our pro-democracy work in 2024. In 2025, we must continue to make “good trouble” … read more.
WINNER OF THE 2023 PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION
A New York Times “Ten Best Books of 2022 * An Oprah’s Book Club Selection * An Instant New York Times Bestseller * An Instant Wall Street Journal Bestseller * A #1 Washington Post Bestseller “Demon is a … read more.
Slowly but surely, I have been making my way through Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book Braiding Sweetgrass, and this quote from it felt particularly relevant:
“Weep! Weep!” calls a toad from the water’s edge. And I do. If grief can be a doorway to love, then let us all … read more.
