“At some point in life the world’s beauty becomes enough. You don’t need to photograph, paint, or even remember it. It is enough. No record of it needs to be kept and you don’t need someone to share it with or tell it to.” Toni … read more.
My brother-in-law died unexpectedly last Wednesday. He was my sister’s husband, only 63 years old. I was present for it. An entirely ordinary and entirely devastating event. Death is our birthright, whether we wish it or not, and yet it is a horrible shock. And … read more.
“This is a wonderful day. I’ve never seen this one before.” – Maya Angelou
May is the month of Nurturing Beauty and may or may not be the month in which a baby emerges from me! While we opted out of gathering for a baby shower this … read more.
Today, I leave you with these words as a short conclusion to the month of Awakening:
“Moments of hearing for the first time; you never know what may cause them. The sight of the Atlantic Ocean can do it, or a piece of music, or a face … read more.
Last Sunday, our service focused on working to design our society with life, rather than humans, at the center. Rather than thinking of our own human interests as the most important factor, what might the world look like if all of life, of life thriving … read more.
This week we explore our responsibility as a faith community to address a wounded world, including recognition of Earth Day and the UUA proposed 8th Principle. Rev. Rita preaching.
This is an In Person & Zoom service.
Our Zoom Worship Meeting opens at 10:10am, with informational slides at … read more.
May’s Second Collection recipient is the Living Earth Center (LEC). Their “Give to Grow Mankato Campaign” just kicked off on Earth Day. The Living Earth Center is a vital part of the Mankato community’s efforts toward educating on environmental justice issues and fighting food insecurity … read more.
Here is my update for this week.
It may not feel like spring, and many of us experience some disappointment with how cold, cloudy, and windy of an April we have been experiencing here in southern Minnesota, with just another week and a half to go … read more.
Dear Ones,
While in San Miguel de Allende several weeks ago, I had the privilege of visiting ABBA House, a shelter for migrants traveling through Mexico from Honduras as they seek political asylum in the US. Run by Pastor Ignacio, a Mexican Evangelical minister, this … read more.
Dear Ones,
Tomorrow is the third anniversary of my Installation as your minister here at UUFM. Back in April 2019, I had just returned from a First Year Ministers Retreat in Boston, welcomed by all the loving preparation that members of the congregation … read more.
