“Cleansing and clearing are two words which suit the essence of Imbolc, as this is February, the Roman month of purification. This can be a cleansing of the self, in undertaking a good ‘detox’, or a clearing and cleansing of the home, in keeping with the tradition of spring-cleaning.” ― Carole Carlton Before Groundhog Day, … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 2.1.23
Starlings murmurate together, a distinct relational pattern that enables them to keep warm at night, to exchange information, to find good feeding places, to stay safe and whole. A flock of individual birds can act in concert by orienting their own movements to that of six other individuals. Single birds become one strong body, ensuring … Continue reading January 25, 2023 Minister’s Message
“If we want to support each other’s inner lives, we must remember a simple truth: the human soul does not want to be fixed, it wants simply to be seen and heard. If we want to see and hear a person’s soul, there is another truth we must remember: the soul is like a wild … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 1.25.23
Dear Friends, I am intrigued by the interplay of two quotations from our monthly Soul Matters packet on “Finding Our Center. On the one hand, according to Lao Tzu, At the center of your being, you have the answer; you know who you are, and you know what you want.” On the other, according to … Continue reading January 18, 2023 Minister’s Message
“You know you are as small as the things you let annoy youAnd you know you are gigantic as the things that you adore” – Cloud Cult, from their song Complicated Creation (listen here: https://www.pbs.org/video/lowertown-line-cloud-cult-complicated-creation/) While I am not big on New Years resolutions, celebrating at home this past New Years Eve had me reflecting on … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 1.18.23
Dear Friends, Here is a link to the message I wanted you to hear on January 8. Technology was not our friend that morning. Hoping there is something good for you here. https://youtu.be/HX_-R0ReGZ8 I am on the mend and getting slowly back to work. Blessings and warm wishes, Rev. Rita
“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
