As we move into our stewardship campaign over the next month or so, I want to say a hearty “thank you” for all of the ways I see you being good stewards of this congregation. Just to name a few examples from my first six months with you, in no particular order: Caring for … Continue reading January 31, 2024 Minister’s Message
“How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you.” – Rupi Kaur These are the words we read as we extinguished our chalice this past week at Wednesday evening youth group, and I truly hope they are a reminder to all, but especially the young people of our world. I think about all … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 1.31.24
The next book will be Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest, by Suzanne Simard. “Simard’s memoir describes the intersecting webs of her career and private life that brought her to rewrite not only the forestry canon but our understanding of nature itself. She is an intellectual force whose powerful ideas overshadow her name … Continue reading Book Discussion Group – Wednesday, March 27th at 5:45 pm
As I write this, I am half-watching coverage of the New Hampshire primary. I served a congregation in New Hampshire for five years, beginning in August 2016…so politics quickly impacted my brand new ministry there. As we move into this presidential election year, I know it will be part of our shared ministry to journey … Continue reading January 24, 2024 Minister’s Message
“What might it be like to wake up into a day in a life of love when being loving is even more important than being loved? … A day of forgiveness and compassion. A day of grounded kindness. What might it be like to experience a loving that does not depend on getting what we … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 1.24.24
“I am confused by people who say they love us but are never upset when we are treated unjustly. The two simply cannot co-exist. A love that’s aloof isn’t a love I have any use for. I need a love that is troubled by injustice.” – Austin Channing Brown As we explore the theme of Liberating … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 1.17.24
Happy New Year! I hope that however you spent the last couple of weeks, it offered you what you need: rest or activity, company or solitude, or maybe all of the above! For several years now, many people I know have chosen a “word of the year” to serve as inspiration and an anchor for … Continue reading January 10, 2024 Minister’s Message
“Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic. Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice, and justice at its best is power correcting everything that stands against love.” – Martin Luther King Jr. As we look forward to Martin Luther King Jr. Day and … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 1.10.24
Happy New Year, friends! January is the month of Liberating Love. I don’t yet have a reflection to share yet this month, as I reacclimate from a nice stretch of time off, but here is a quote from Austin Channing Brown to consider: “To practice love is to disrupt the status quo, which is masquerading … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 1.3.24
Pedal Past Poverty – Partners for Housing Our “UU Fellowship Frenzy” stationary bike team is back again this year in support of the Partners for Affordable Housing Pedal Past Poverty (PPP) event. The event will be held the morning of February 24th at the YMCA. Click here, where you should see an option for making … Continue reading 2nd Collection for January 2024
