Last night, my friend Cindy texted me to go outside and look at the moon—we had clear skies for a partial lunar eclipse during the full moon. My cell phone (at least with my basic skill level) didn’t get great pictures, but I took a few anyway. This one is from the peak of the … Continue reading September 18, 2024 Minister’s Message
I am excited to host some new and familiar activities this September! Please note that we have adapted the hours for Art Journaling to be held after church on Sundays as of this month. The following activities are subject to change or cancellation in the case of no RSVPs, so please go the links below … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 9.11.24
Although my second year here officially began on August 6th, this past weekend really felt like the beginning of year two. It was my second time representing UUFM at PrideFest, and my second time leading our ingathering worship with a backpack blessing and water ceremony. I’m very excited to see what we do together in … Continue reading September 11, 2024 Minister’s Message
The September Soul Matters theme is Invitation. As we begin a new congregational year together, I’m thinking about the invitations we offer each other, and those we offer to people beyond our congregation. I don’t just mean literal invitations, like to attend worship together, go out for coffee or lunch, or attend a concert or … Continue reading September 4, 2024 Minister’s Message
“Life is a balance of holding on and letting go.” -Rumi Something that the toddler I am raising recently got in the habit of is clinging to handfuls of small items (for example, fall leaves, apple slices, miniature toys, various household items, etc.) to the point where he has much more than he can hold … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 9.4.24
First, a schedule note: I will be out of state for just over a week beginning this Friday, for a memorial in my extended family. I’ll be back to work on Tuesday, September 3rd, preparing for PrideFest and our ingathering service that next weekend! Now I have a tangentially-related favor to ask. As many of … Continue reading August 21, 2024 Minister’s Message
I had such a beautiful, restorative, joyful time off last week, traveling to a couple of different destinations, gathering with friends, practicing some self-care, and spending much time outdoors. Being a parent of a young child has truly deepened my sense of gratitude for the little adventures I get to take on my own. I … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 8.21.24
This summer seems to have sped by for me, and now we are just a few weeks out from a couple of big events that happen each fall. The first is SCMN PrideFest. On Saturday, September 7th, I will be among the clergy leading an interfaith Pride Service at First Presbyterian. Then I will join … Continue reading August 14, 2024 Minister’s Message
Happy August, friends! With the beginning of the school year and the regular church year programming right around the corner, I am excited to revive and try some new activities! The following are our current upcoming plans, but there are more in the works. Please RSVP if you anticipate making it to art journaling or hiking for … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 8.7.24
Minister’s Message As things start moving faster toward Election Day in November, and especially with our own Governor Tim Walz now one candidate for VP, it seems like a good time to talk about what we, as a congregation, can and cannot do and say with regard to politics. (Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer … Continue reading August 7, 2024 Minister’s Message
