Author: Shelly Storm

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.

June 14, 2023 Minister’s Message

Dear Ones,

I am so grateful for your patience and your support as I navigate the strangeness of life. Our son is stable on anti-seizure medication. The frontal lobe tumor is large but operable and highly likely to be benign. He can’t drive, so … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 6.7.23

In less than a week, we will celebrate a year since I gave birth to my first and only child. When I reflect on the past year, I feel deep gratitude for the abundant care and support I have received through my position … read more.

June 7, 2023 Minister’s Message

Dear Ones,

The Soul Matters theme for the month of June is Delight, and Rev. Rita has journeyed to Pittsburgh for some time off with her mother and sister prior to the start of Ministry Days and General Assembly.

May you seek and experience delight, as you … read more.

May 31, 2023 Minister’s Message

Dear Ones,

The Soul Matters theme for the month of May is Creativity, and what a great topic to explore as the Fellowship engages transition and transformation.

Though I informed the congregation in March that I would resign my call to the Fellowship, I had made my … read more.

May 24, 2023 Minister’s Message

Dear Ones,

The Soul Matters theme for the month of May is Creativity, and what a great topic to explore as the Fellowship engages transition and transformation.

We never really know the future, not even minutes from now, yet we act as if we do. We have … read more.