Next week, I will be away from Monday through Wednesday, attending the annual gathering of the Prairie Star Chapter of the Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association. We meet at a retreat center in Iowa, where we share worship, learning, spiritual practices, collegial support and connection, and … read more.
I wrote this prayer from my heart on Sunday evening after getting to gather in a sacred way at a farm with some of my dearest friends. I hope it resonates with yours:
I give thanks for how well-nurtured I am by this Earth and for … read more.
Last night, my friend Cindy texted me to go outside and look at the moon—we had clear skies for a partial lunar eclipse during the full moon.
My cell phone (at least with my basic skill level) didn’t get great pictures, but I took a few … read more.
I am excited to host some new and familiar activities this September! Please note that we have adapted the hours for Art Journaling to be held after church on Sundays as of this month.
The following activities are subject to change or … read more.
Although my second year here officially began on August 6th, this past weekend really felt like the beginning of year two. It was my second time representing UUFM at PrideFest, and my second time leading our ingathering worship with a backpack blessing and water ceremony. … read more.
The September Soul Matters theme is Invitation. As we begin a new congregational year together, I’m thinking about the invitations we offer each other, and those we offer to people beyond our congregation.
I don’t just mean literal invitations, like to attend worship together, go out … read more.
“Life is a balance of holding on and letting go.” -Rumi
Something that the toddler I am raising recently got in the habit of is clinging to handfuls of small items (for example, fall leaves, apple slices, miniature toys, various household items, … read more.
First, a schedule note: I will be out of state for just over a week beginning this Friday, for a memorial in my extended family. I’ll be back to work on Tuesday, September 3rd, preparing for PrideFest and our ingathering service that next weekend!
Now I … read more.
I had such a beautiful, restorative, joyful time off last week, traveling to a couple of different destinations, gathering with friends, practicing some self-care, and spending much time outdoors. Being a parent of a young child has truly deepened my sense of gratitude … read more.
This summer seems to have sped by for me, and now we are just a few weeks out from a couple of big events that happen each fall.
The first is SCMN PrideFest. On Saturday, September 7th, I will be among the clergy leading an interfaith … read more.
