As those of you who attended the congregational meeting are already aware, the Board has determined that full-time professional ministry is no longer financially sustainable for UUFM. The budget for next year, as it currently stands, is based on a 60% ministry position. As was also announced at the meeting, that change in the position … Continue reading May 21, 2025 Minister’s Message
Image by Thomas Wolter from Pixabay As I was working on my report to the Board about my April activities, and then on the slides for my portion of the congregational meeting this coming Sunday, I can see a clear reflection of the times we live in: it’s visible in the amount of justice and advocacy … Continue reading May 14, 2025 Minister’s Message
“The past lives within the present, and our ancestors breathe through our children.” -Elif Safak I had a wonderful, full Mother’s Day weekend, between spending time at UUFM, sprucing up the landscaping at my grandparent’s home with my mom, and enjoying quality time with my child. Then, when I finally had a little bit of … Continue reading Director of Lifespan Faith Formation Message 5.14.25
“I want to listen for the voices beyond the boundaries, want to open to what I can’t yet see. I want to hear the welcome of the horizon and, like a bell calling me home, let it lead me.” -Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer The excerpt above is from a poem titled “A Prayer for Imagination.” (https://ahundredfallingveils.com/2021/12/30/a-prayer-for-imagination/) … Continue reading Director of Lifespan Faith Formation Message 5.7.25
The Unitarian Universalist Association’s General Assembly is just over a month away, from June 18-22. This year it is taking place in Baltimore, Maryland, and also online. I have loved General Assembly since the first time I attended, in 2001, and in fact that is where I first experienced a clear call to the ministry. … Continue reading May 7, 2025 Minister’s Message
May Activities: Young Adult Lunch, Sunday, May 4th, 12:30-2pm https://uufm.breezechms.com/form/5782b394 Intergenerational Potluck and Game Night, Wednesday, May 14th, 6:30-8pm https://uufm.breezechms.com/form/94a17e4763 Social Justice Group Gathering: Tea and Conversation, Saturday, May 17th, 4:30-6pm https://uufm.breezechms.com/form/d6d4a7 Intergenerational Hiking at Seven Mile Creek Park, Sunday, May 18th, at 1pm https://uufm.breezechms.com/form/2cf88a238459647648 Intergenerational Art-Making Night, Wednesday, May 28th, 6:30-8pm https://uufm.breezechms.com/form/a5cbd8
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
