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 voice for the ages—akin to Huck Finn or Holden Caulfield—only … Continue reading UUFM Book Discussion Group ~ March 26th at 5:45 PM
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 weep for the world we are breaking apart so … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 1.22.25
There’s a lot going on as we move into 2025! See elsewhere in this email for several events that had to be postponed when I had COVID in October: a book release event, a class for potential new members, and a worship training. I am also going to begin offering a Contemplative Worship one Wednesday … Continue reading January 15, 2025 Minister’s Message
“The times are urgent. We must slow down. The times are urgent! We must slow down. The times are urgent. We must slow down.” “Slowing down is a function of deepening awareness, noticing the others in the room… Slowing down is not a function of privilege. It’s a function of intimacy with a world that … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 1.15.25
Consider the following events that are happening for people of all ages: Social Justice Book Study: Let This Radicalize You, January 8th, 2024, 6:30-8pm https://uufm.breezechms.com/form/404199 Intergenerational Hiking at Rasmussen Woods, Saturday, January 11th, 10am https://uufm.breezechms.com/form/2cf88a238459 Intergenerational Art Journaling, Sunday, January 12th, 11:30am-1pm https://uufm.breezechms.com/form/6482e99493845732867638 Family Fun: Values Vision Board, Wednesday, January 15th, 6:30-8pm https://uufm.breezechms.com/form/e25342 Youth … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 1.8.25
Happy New Year! My first column of 2025 is a bit of a bummer, but a timely topic, so here goes. As some of you know, my wife Shay got COVID from an exposure at her workplace last Friday, and we found out after I got home Sunday. She tested positive on Monday. She’s doing … Continue reading January 8, 2025 Minister’s Message
Aside from tonight’s cookie exchange, there isn’t anything out of the ordinary going on at UUFM for the remainder of the month aside from the extra services we have going on (Solstice and Christmas Eve). Friendly reminder that this Sunday’s service will also be an intergenerational, no-rehearse pageant service, so please let Macey know if … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 12.18.24
It’s hard to believe that this is already my last column of this calendar year! I thought I’d take this moment to lift up some of what we have accomplished together in 2024, above and beyond all of our regular activities like worship, children’s faith development, Soul Matters, and a wide range of committees, teams, … Continue reading December 18, 2024 Minister’s Message
My wife and I just returned a few days ago from a trip to Mexico that had originally been scheduled for our wedding anniversary in October, but was postponed when I spent most of that month sick with COVID and then a slow recovery. We said even before we left that one of the silver … Continue reading December 11, 2024 Minister’s Message
December’s theme of presence not only invites us to be with the joy and wonder of the season, as we gather with loved ones, tour the local lights, or play in the snow, it also asks that we consider the more difficult, uncomfortable emotions that arise. When we practice presence with grief, frustration, and anger, … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 12.11.24
