Author: Shelly Storm

January 15, 2025 Minister’s Message

There’s a lot going on as we move into 2025! See elsewhere in this email for several events that had to be postponed when I had COVID in October: a book release event, a class for potential new members, and a worship training.

I am also … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 1.15.25

“The times are urgent. We must slow down. The times are urgent! We must slow down. The times are urgent. We must slow down.”

“Slowing down is a function of deepening awareness, noticing the others in the room… Slowing down is not … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 12.18.24

Aside from tonight’s cookie exchange, there isn’t anything out of the ordinary going on at UUFM for the remainder of the month aside from the extra services we have going on (Solstice and Christmas Eve). Friendly reminder that this Sunday’s service will also be an … read more.

December 18, 2024 Minister’s Message

It’s hard to believe that this is already my last column of this calendar year! I thought I’d take this moment to lift up some of what we have accomplished together in 2024, above and beyond all of our regular activities like worship, children’s faith … read more.

December 11, 2024 Minister’s Message

My wife and I just returned a few days ago from a trip to Mexico that had originally been scheduled for our wedding anniversary in October, but was postponed when I spent most of that month sick with COVID and then a slow recovery.

We said … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 12.11.24

December’s theme of presence not only invites us to be with the joy and wonder of the season, as we gather with loved ones, tour the local lights, or play in the snow, it also asks that we consider the more difficult, uncomfortable … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 11.27.24

As we close out the month of repair, I am reflecting on a practice that is new to me that I have just recently begun exploring, which is ancestral healing. As Unitarian Universalists, we come together with various beliefs about what might happen beyond this bodily … read more.