“We do not become writers… dancers… musicians…helpers…peacemakers. We came as such. We are. Some of us are still catching up to what we are.” Clarissa Pinkola Estes As difficult as winter can be for some, the monthly theme of Finding our Center reminds us to return to our authentic, creative nature. May these cold, dark days allow … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 1.11.23
UUFM Mid-Year Meeting January 15, 2023 11:45 am—1:15pm On Zoom and in-person in the Sanctuary AGENDA 11:45 Gathering Welcome Chalice Lighting Reviewing the Behavioral Covenant Review agenda for additions/changes Approve minutes of Annual Meeting Annual Meeting Notes 2022-05 Annual Meeting Discussion Notes 2022.05 11:50 Reports Ministry Highlights Board Highlights 2023-24 Annual Fund … Continue reading UUFM Mid-Year Meeting Agenda & Materials – January 15, 2023
Celebrating 15 years of the UUFM-Micro Project! A hand up, $25 dollars at a time. In January 2008, the Social Action Committee (now Education and Justice) started the UUFM-Micro Project supporting entrepreneurs around the world through Kiva.org microloans. We initially collected over $6500 with this program, and through lending and re-lending over the past 15+ … Continue reading UUFM-Micro Project
“…The soul is like a wild animal — tough, resilient, and yet shy. When we go crashing through the woods shouting for it to come out so we can help it, the soul will stay in hiding. But if we are willing to sit quietly and wait for a while, the soul may show itself.” … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 1.4.23
Dear Friends, With Advent, Solstice, Hannukah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa, this time of year has been called the Season of Light. Light, of course, is only half the story. In our neck of the woods, this is also the season of darkness and cold, a season that calls us inside to places of warmth and rest. … Continue reading December 21, 2022 Minister’s Message
“Let me keep my mind on what matters, which is my work, which is mostly standing still and learning to be astonished.”- Mary Oliver As we lean into the darkest days of the year (and frigid weather, brrr!), our children’s programming takes a bit of a pause, and I hope you find time to pause, … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 12.21.22
Dear Friends, The days are darkening further, a time to turn inward to reflection and quiet, a time of active waiting for the gifts of the darkness and the gifts of the coming light. Yule is next week, the shortest day of the year on the Northern Hemisphere. And every day, the sun rises and … Continue reading December 14, 2022
“we have lost the miraculous gaze we only give it to the newborn but everyone is utterly unique amongst the entire galaxy” -adrienne maree brown What is one ordinary moment or thing in your life that feels wondrous to you? For me, it is waking up to my baby daily. After having Aedan airlifted without … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 12.14.22
December 21, 2022 Congregants Sue Chambers, Teresa Neufelder, Rebecca Larrabee, and Diane Dobitz are planning an outdoor fire with drumming and ceremony to begin at 4:30pm on Wednesday, December 21. Follow the luminaria! Bring a chair or a blanket as you need. The event will last about a half hour, giving you plenty of time … Continue reading Outdoor Solstice Service
“Joy is the gift of love. Grief is the price of love. Anger protects that which is loved. And when we think we have reached our limit, wonder is the act that returns us to love.” Valerie Kaur While I do not have much to share for a reflection today, the quote above is both … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 12.7.22
