As we near the end of my time as your minister, I want to take today’s column to say thank you. These words can never capture the extent of my gratitude to you and for you, but I’m going to try anyway! Thank you for the way you shared the ministry of this congregation with … Continue reading July 16, 2025 Minister’s Message
“Not all stories speak to all listeners, but all listeners can find a story that does, somewhere, sometime. In one form or another.” ― Erin Morgenstern, The Starless Sea The quote above is yet another from a book I am enjoying this summer. As I sit with it, I am reflecting on what it means to … Continue reading Director of Lifespan Faith Formation 7.9.25
On Sunday, in our multigenerational worship service about change, I talked about how my growing up in a military family made me a bit of an expert on change. What I didn’t say explicitly was that it also made me an unwilling expert at “good-bye”…my least favorite part of every move. It’s not quite time … Continue reading July 9, 2025 Minister’s Message
As we begin my last month at UUFM, my focus is on making this transition as smooth and healthy as possible. That means several things: At the Board’s request, I am lining up guest preachers for at least August through December to ease the burden on the Worship Team. I am responding to concerns about … Continue reading July 2, 2025 Minister’s Message
Upcoming Activities and Events for July Sunday, July 6th, 12-1:30pm, Young Adult Lunch RSVP here: https://uufm.breezechms.com/form/5782b393 Sunday, July 13th, 12-1:30pm, Red Jacket Park Meetup with option to swim RSVP here: https://uufm.breezechms.com/form/d30e05 Saturday, July 19th, 4pm, Food Not Bombs Prep
I am grateful to share that I am feeling relatively restored after a week off from church work. While I have still been busy with my other job and parenting over the past week, the time off did allow me some additional time and space to get away and outdoors with family, setting much of my ongoing … Continue reading Director of Lifespan Faith Formation 6.25.25
Happy Strawberry Moon and early Summer Solstice to you all! I just began reading The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer over the last couple of days, and I am finding it to be a remarkably touching text for how short of a read it is. (Thank you to North Mankato Taylor Library for their wonderful … Continue reading Director of Lifespan Faith Formation 6.11.25
Beginning this Friday, I will be away for the next two weeks. Here’s a quick summary of what I will be doing and how accessible I will be: June 13-15: I will be in Michigan at my mother’s home. This is one regular day off (Friday) plus vacation—I will be reachable by phone or text … Continue reading June 11, 2025 Minister’s Message
Summer Schedule: June Sunday, June 8th, multi-generational flower communion worship Saturday, June 14th, 4pm Food Not Bombs prep Sunday, June 15th and June 22nd- Macey off Sunday, June 29th, guest speaker + after-worship tie dye July Sunday, July 6th, 12-1:30pm, Young Adult Lunch Please RSVP: https://uufm.breezechms.com/form/5782b393 Sunday, July 13th, 12-1:30pm, Red Jacket Park Meetup with option to swim … Continue reading Director of Lifespan Faith Formation 6.4.25
As many of you learned from Jon Peterson’s announcement in worship on Sunday, I will be ending my time as your minister at the end of July, as UUFM shifts away from a full-time minister position. I appreciate the kind words from Jon and many others of you about that transition, and want to make … Continue reading June 4, 2025 Minister’s Message
