I recently subscribed to an email list called First Light Meditations, thanks to Rev. Rita, and this message came through recently. I loved how it so perfectly aligned with our themes:
“Each new day is a path of wonder, a different invitation. Days are … read more.
This week, I share a story called Everything Changes and That’s Okay, and it has me considering the truth of that title – so little is guaranteed. For some, recognizing that fact may produce difficult feelings or perhaps some anxious thoughts. For others, it might bring … read more.
Dear Friends,
I used to dread the snow and cold. I brought that attitude with me from Buffalo, NY. And in the words of the 1970s rock band, Guess Who, “Seasons change, and so did I.” Partly, its that Covid parked me in a spot in … read more.
“We gather together this morning,
Because others came before us.
Some have left examples for us to follow,
Others lessons for us to learn from,
and the paradox is that many have left both pain and joy.
We honor our ancestors this morning, … read more.
Once a reporter asked him, “Do you really think you are going to change the policies of this country by standing out here alone at night in front of the White House with a candle?” A.J. Muste replied softly: “Oh I don’t do … read more.
Dear Friends,
Several of you asked about this quotation from Hans Krebs, Nobel biochemist and father of the Krebs Cycle. I used it in the sermon on November 6: “I saw them argue without quarreling, quarrel without suspecting, suspect without abusing, criticize without vilifying or ridiculing, … read more.
“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.
