As we move through this period between Election Day and Inauguration Day, a period which also includes a wide range of winter holidays in many faith traditions (and for some, time with extended family), I am aware that many of us are having lots of intense feelings. What those feelings are may change frequently, and … Continue reading November 20, 2024 Minister’s Message
“The times are urgent. We must slow down.” – Bayo Akomolafe While it has been a turbulent, disturbing time following the election results, I’ve been considering the theme of repair. Sometimes, as counter intuitive as it may feel for those who feel the pressure to act fast in the face of injustice, a foundational preparation for that … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 11.13.24
As I said on Sunday, I know we are in a wide variety of places emotionally after the election. One week out, some of us are still in shock, and needing comfort rather than a to-do list; others are itching to have something tangible to do; most of us are probably in each of those … Continue reading November 13, 2024 Minister’s Message
November planned activities. Please sign up on the links below. Minneopa Group Hike, Saturday, November 16th, 10am RSVP: https://uufm.breezechms.com/form/2cf88a238 Youth Group, Wednesday, November 20th, 6:30-8pm https://uufm.breezechms.com/form/49b0571516 Art Journaling, Sunday, November 24th, 11:30am-1pm https://uufm.breezechms.com/form/6482e994938457328676
Beloveds, as I write this it is 4:45 am and I am stunned by the way Election Day went. We are headed for a second Trump administration, which is a threat to many of us in a variety of ways. I imagine many of you are having intense emotions today as well, and I encourage … Continue reading November 6, 2024 Minister’s Message
“It’s not the weight you carry but how you carry it– books, bricks, grief– it’s all in the way you embrace it, balance it, carry it when you cannot, and would not, put it down.” So I went practicing. Have you noticed? -excerpt from Heavy by Mary Oliver I’ve been spending time with these words as I … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 10.30.24
I’m happy to report that after three and a half weeks of sick leave thanks to COVID, I am back “on duty” as of Monday. However, my energy level is still pretty low, so I appreciate the patience many of you have shown with pivoting to online meetings rather than in-person as I ease back … Continue reading October 30, 2024 Minister’s Message
“The forest breathes. Listen. It answers… If what a tree or a branch does is lost on you, You are surely lost. Stand still. The forest knows Where you are. You must let it find you.” -David Wagoner As I consider our October theme of Deeply Listening, my first thought was about … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 10.16.24
Join us for the upcoming activities! Youth Group – Pumpkins and Pizza, Wednesday, October 16th, 6:30-8pm https://uufm.breezechms.com/form/49b05744 Intergenerational Hiking at Seven Mile Creek Park, Saturday, October 19th at 10am https://uufm.breezechms.com/form/2cf88a5 UUFM Young Adult Connection Lunch, Saturday, October 19th 12-2pm https://uufm.breezechms.com/form/f4e938 Intergenerational Art Journaling, Sunday, October 20th, 11:30am-1pm https://uufm.breezechms.com/form/6482e9949384573286 A photo … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 10.9.24
I am still at home with COVID; I’m doing okay but am still symptomatic and testing positive, so it’s not yet appropriate for me to return to in-person work. I am also scaling back the amount of work I am doing while I recuperate. I do intend to lead worship on Sunday, but depending on … Continue reading October 9, 2024 Minister’s Message
