“You know you are as small as the things you let annoy youAnd you know you are gigantic as the things that you adore”
– Cloud Cult, from their song Complicated Creation (listen here: https://www.pbs.org/video/lowertown-line-cloud-cult-complicated-creation/)
While I am … read more.
Dear Friends,
Here is a link to the message I wanted you to hear on January 8. Technology was not our friend that morning. Hoping there is something good for you here. https://youtu.be/HX_-R0ReGZ8
I am on the mend and getting slowly back to work.
Blessings and warm … read more.
“We do not become writers… dancers… musicians…helpers…peacemakers. We came as such. We are. Some of us are still catching up to what we are.” Clarissa Pinkola Estes
As difficult as winter can be for some, the monthly theme of Finding our Center reminds us to return … read more.
UUFM Mid-Year Meeting
January 15, 2023
11:45 am—1:15pm
On Zoom and in-person in the Sanctuary
AGENDA
11:45 Gathering
Welcome
Chalice Lighting
Reviewing the Behavioral Covenant
Review agenda for additions/changes
Approve minutes of Annual Meeting
Celebrating 15 years of the UUFM-Micro Project!
A hand up, $25 dollars at a time.
In January 2008, the Social Action Committee (now Education and Justice) started the UUFM-Micro Project supporting entrepreneurs around the world through Kiva.org microloans.
We initially collected over $6500 with this program, and through … read more.
“…The soul is like a wild animal — tough, resilient, and yet shy. When we go crashing through the woods shouting for it to come out so we can help it, the soul will stay in hiding. But if we are willing … read more.
Dear Friends,
With Advent, Solstice, Hannukah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa, this time of year has been called the Season of Light. Light, of course, is only half the story. In our neck of the woods, this is also the season of darkness and cold, a season that … read more.
“Let me keep my mind on what matters, which is my work, which is mostly standing still and learning to be astonished.”- Mary Oliver
As we lean into the darkest days of the year (and frigid weather, brrr!), our children’s programming takes a bit of a … read more.
Dear Friends,
The days are darkening further, a time to turn inward to reflection and quiet, a time of active waiting for the gifts of the darkness and the gifts of the coming light. Yule is next week, the shortest day of the year on the … read more.
“we have lost the miraculous gaze
we only give it to the newborn
but everyone is utterly unique
amongst the entire galaxy”
-adrienne maree brown
What is one ordinary moment or thing in your life that feels wondrous to you? For me, … read more.
