Author: Shelly Storm

UUFM Book Discussion Group ~ Wednesday, July 22nd

One of the best-loved of Nabokov’s novels, Pnin features his funniest and most heart-rending character.  Serialized in The New Yorker and published in book form in 1957, Pnin brought Nabokov both his first National Book Award nomination and hitherto unprecedented popularity.

“Fun and satire are just the beginning of the rewards … read more.

Director of Lifespan Faith Formation 5.13.26

This past week, I took a little bit of time off from my job at UUFM for a professional development opportunity through my other job at CADA attending the 2026 MNCASA (Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault) Symposium on Real-World Healing that took place … read more.

Director of Lifespan Faith Formation 4.29.26

“Our raft-making won’t stop the fires from flaring up, but it may teach us how to sit with the heat without burning away.”  – Bayo Akomolafe

Rather than sharing a reflection of my own this week, I decided to uplift this brief but gorgeous one:

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Director of Lifespan Faith Formation 4.8.26

“As long as you are concerned about improving yourself, you’ll always have a self to improve. And you will always suffer.” – Cheri Huber

I celebrated my 33rd rotation on Monday, and as it approached, I reflected on the way aging was talked about during my … read more.

Director of Lifespan Faith Formation 4.1.26

“The most meaningful futures rarely arrive because we forced them into existence. They emerge because we noticed something true and stayed with it. A question that would not let us go. A grief that clarified what mattered. A longing that persisted beneath distraction. A quiet … read more.

Director of Lifespan Faith Formation 3.11.26

“It is possible the next Buddha will not take the form of an individual. The next Buddha may take the form of a community, a community practicing understanding and lovingkindness, a community practicing mindful living. And the practice can be carried out as … read more.