Author: Shelly Storm

CFD Director’s Message 8.30.23

“There is no power greater than a community discovering what it cares about. Ask: “What’s possible?” not “What’s wrong?” Keep asking. Notice what you care about. Assume that many others share your dreams.” – Margaret Wheatley

The beginning of a new church year, especially one with a … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 8.23.23

“There is no power greater than a community discovering what it cares about. Ask: “What’s possible?” not “What’s wrong?” Keep asking. Notice what you care about. Assume that many others share your dreams.” – Margaret Wheatley

The beginning of a new church … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 8.16.23

“We’re all just walking each other home.” – Ram Dass

It has been an eventful week in my personal world, so this will be a little more personal of an update than usual. In addition to some family plans I had anticipated, as Drew’s twin sister … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 8.9.23

“Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect.”

― Chief Seattle

Hi friends,

I am excited to officially be beginning a new church year … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 7.26.23 ~ 8.2.23

 

“There is no power greater than a community discovering what it cares about. Ask: “What’s possible?” not “What’s wrong?” Keep asking. Notice what you care about. Assume that many others share your dreams…” -Margaret Wheatley

Dear friends,

While we may be going through a quieter time of … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 7.5.23

I hope you all are having a happy holiday week! The 4th of July is a light-hearted celebration for many and a reminder of all the work we have yet to do for others, to know greater freedom and justice. I hope that whatever … read more.

June 21, 2023 Minister’s Message

Dear ones. I have no new news on my son’s condition. We are all still waiting, still learning patience, to be patients. It is challenging and also completely normal. Thank you for your good wishes and your patience.

Blessings and warm wishes, Rita

CFD Director’s Message 6.21.23

“The Solstices teach us
that darkness comes,
that darkness goes.

The Solstices teach us
that light comes,
that light goes.

The Solstices teach us,
calmly, silently, to be
calm, silent. Learning.

The Solstices teach us
as we circle the sun
that everything flies.

The Solstices teach us
to remember the dark,
to remember the light,

to remember time.
The seasons. And love
as … read more.