“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” -James Baldwin
Yesterday, at our monthly CFD Committee meeting, it was discussed that moving from the theme of courage to the theme of change feels like a natural, suitable … read more.
Another question came in after the Question Box service on October 23rd , and I thought I would answer it in my way. “I wonder what people who don’t believe in god mean when they wish someone blessings? I’ve always understood blessing to mean wishing … read more.
Minister’s Message
Here is the final question from the Question Box Service on October 23rd: “Where is the arc of justice bending?” It references an 1853 quotation from Unitarian minister Theodore Parker: “I do not pretend to understand the moral universe. The arc is a long … read more.
“Courage is found in unlikely places.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien
The Path of Courage, and Honoring its Complexities
As we wrap up the month of courage, I find myself reflecting on the multitude of places it can be found and ways it can be practiced.
Courage can … read more.
I’m back in Mankato after a fruitful leave for reflection and renewed friendships in Western New York. Back at my backyard view, watching the leaves fall. Watching the Downy woodpeckers and the squirrels continue to fatten themselves for the lean times that are coming. Watching … read more.
This week is a relatively busy one for me, with interviewing childcare candidates, planning ahead, and providing care tonight, among other things. While I do not have an elaborate reflection to share here today, the words in the image shared here reminded me of the upcoming … read more.
What a wonderful, noisy coffee hour we had in the Fellowship Hall this past Sunday. Deep conversations across generations, lots of laughter, families with children, chatting about Indigenous Peoples Day weekend events, social action to encourage voter turnout, healthy snacks. It was like the before … read more.
Nursery care
We now plan to have the nursery open every Sunday during worship. We are dependent on (background-checked) volunteers while we work on hiring childcare workers. Please spread the word.
Children’s Faith Development
We now plan on having CFD every Sunday, including the first Sundays of … read more.
A lot of good news came out of our Stewardship Workshop Weekend. Participants (and maybe you, too?) feel great gratitude for the community and the values they find at UUFM. And at the same time, participants (and maybe you, too?) feel a sense of loss … read more.
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’” Mary Anne Radmacher
I never considered myself a particularly courageous person, especially as a child. I felt uncomfortable … read more.
