I am relieved and excited to be back at work after my recent bout of pneumonia! Thank you all for your kind messages, and for your patience and grace as I tended to my health. I’m easing back in by working remotely this week, but intend to lead worship in person on Sunday, and hope … Continue reading April 30, 2025 Minister’s Message
There will be no book study on April 30th due to lack of RSVPs. Stay tuned for May events to be posted next week! As I was practicing yoga among a small group yesterday, we practiced a few balancing poses throughout a sequence. Balancing poses have always felt a bit challenging to me, especially before … Continue reading Director of Lifespan Faith Formation 4.23.25
Last week, I had two very different experiences at our State Capitol, each powerful in its own way. First, on Wednesday, I participated in my first ever personal lobbying of an elected official. Through ISAIAH, I signed up for Healthcare Access Lobby Day, and was granted an appointment with my state senator, Bobby Jo Champion, … Continue reading April 9, 2025 Minister’s Message
For our next non-fiction read, we selected The Complete Beginner’s Guide to AI: Your Easy Guide to Artificial Intelligence, Real World Applications, Ethical Issues, and Future Innovations By: Gloria Lembo In the group, we all were looking over prices and availability of various books as well as particular topics, book lengths and publication dates before … Continue reading UUFM Book Discussion Group ~ May 28th at 5:45 PM
Happy April, the month of Joy! “Happiness is attached to things being a certain way. But joy is about the bliss of being. It transcends highs and lows.” – Martha Beck With yesterday being the first day of April, I read a post that mentioned it is believed April Fools’ Day began in 16th-century France, … Continue reading Director of Lifespan Faith Formation Director 4.2.25
I spent last week in coastal Georgia and South Carolina, on my third Living Legacy Pilgrimage to visit sites connected to the Civil Rights Movement and to learn from people directly connected to that history. Speaker after speaker talked about the importance of doing the work in community, because none of us can do it alone. … Continue reading April 2, 2025 Minister’s Message
There will be no book study tonight due to a lack of RSVPs. Please see below for a new date and consider joining! April Activities to look forward to: Young Adult Lunch, Sunday, April 6th, 12:30pm/after coffee hour https://uufm.breezechms.com/form/5782b394 Intergenerational Potluck and Game Night, Wednesday, April 9th, 6:30-8pm https://uufm.breezechms.com/form/94a17e47 Intergenerational Pot Painting, Sunday, April 13th during / after … Continue reading Director of Lifespan Faith Formation Message 3.26.25
Many of you know that I have been on two civil rights pilgrimages through the Living Legacy Project, one in 2023 to Memphis and Mississippi sites, and one in 2024 to Birmingham, Montgomery, and Selma, Alabama. Next week, I am going on a third, to Savannah, Georgia and Beaufort and Charleston, South Carolina. Each time … Continue reading March 19, 2024 Minister’s Message
As we make our way through the month of March and its theme of trust, I find myself continually coming back to the theme of self-trust that we spoke about, reflected on, and made art about on the first Sunday of the month. I really appreciate the way that Rev. Diana emphasized that it is not … Continue reading Director of Lifespan Faith Formation Message 3.12.25
I am pleased to announce that Macey’s title is changing from Children’s Faith Development Director to Director of Lifespan Faith Formation, effective immediately. This title change reflects the fact that Macey’s portfolio has grown to include ministry to young adults, as well as the fact that she continues to offer multigenerational activities. Just as a … Continue reading March 12, 2025 Minister’s Message
