Dear Ones, The Soul Matters theme for the month of May is Creativity. That is a word that used to scare me a lot, because I had no discernible talents that fell into my understanding of what creativity was—I was not an artist, an actor, a poet, a musician. But my definition was much too … Continue reading May 3, 2023 Minister’s Message
Dear Ones, It’s been a busy week already, and so I offer you a spacious opportunity to think about how resistance can be a positive value in your life. French philosopher Albert Camus provides this wisdom for your contemplation: “The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that … Continue reading April 26, 2023 Minister’s Message
I recently have returned to my intention of writing what are known as “morning pages” – a stream-of-consciousness ritual of writing 3 pages first thing each morning (coined by Julia Cameron in her book The Artist’s Way.) I had written them quite consistently for around 18 months before having Aedan around, and it provided me with … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 4.26.23
Dear Ones, I appreciated the opportunity to present a Question Box service with the Fellowship on April 16. And I did not get to all the questions. So, here is a stab at some of the ones I did not answer in person. Here is one question: “Given the Easter season, Pilate’s question, ‘What … Continue reading April 19, 2023 Minister’s Message
“Treating each other and ourselves with care isn’t a luxury, but an absolute necessity if we’re going to thrive. Resting isn’t an afterthought, but a basic part of being human.” ― Tricia Hersey, Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto I am grateful to be returning from a healthy mix of fun adventure, restorative leisure, and some caretaking … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 4.19.23
It’s time for another “Question Box” worship service, this Sunday, April 16. I welcome your questions about theology, religious practice, and the “where”s and “why for”s of my practices as a your minister. Please send your questions by Sunday morning at 9:00am to minister.uumankato@gmail.com You will also have a chance to write a question … Continue reading April 12, 2023 Minister’s Message
“May this new year bring you wellbeing, joy, and limitless opportunities to grow. Let’s be fierce in our commitment to value and utilize even the most challenging circumstances as a way to deepen our understanding and cultivate compassion for others (as well as ourselves). Let’s continuously find creative and thoughtful ways to serve living beings … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 4.5.23
Dear Ones, Our Soul Matters theme for April is “Resistance,” and resistance might sound like hard work. Resist that fatty food (if you can!). Resist gloating over the news (if you can!). Resist despairing over the news (if you can!). Resist calling that person on the other side of the aisle an idiot (if you … Continue reading April 5, 2023 Minister’s Message
Concluding the month of Vulnerability “I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.” -Rabindranath Tagore I feel embarrassed and vulnerable when people enter our home in its most disastrous state. It happened this past weekend – Drew invited folks over at … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 3.29.23
Rev. Rita is away on vacation and will return on April 3rd. While she is away you may contact Board President, Bob Finley at: finbob@charter.net or (507) 380-1869 or Shelly Storm in the Church office at: uumankato@gmail.com or (507) 388-5022.
