Author: Shelly Storm

CFD Director’s Message 2.7.24

As we begin the month of Justice and Equity, I spent yesterday listening to and reading some inspiring words from Prentis Hemphill, whose passion for healing and restorative justice deeply inspired me. So, today, I choose to uplift their voice here by sharing this quick read at … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 1.31.24

“How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you.” – Rupi Kaur

These are the words we read as we extinguished our chalice this past week at Wednesday evening youth group, and I truly hope they are a reminder to all, but especially the … read more.

January 24, 2024 Minister’s Message

As I write this, I am half-watching coverage of the New Hampshire primary. I served a congregation in New Hampshire for five years, beginning in August 2016…so politics quickly impacted my brand new ministry there.

As we move into this presidential election year, I know it … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 1.24.24

“What might it be like to wake up into a day in a life of love when being loving is even more important than being loved? … A day of forgiveness and compassion. A day of grounded kindness. What might it be like to experience … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 1.17.24

“I am confused by people who say they love us but are never upset when we are treated unjustly. The two simply cannot co-exist. A love that’s aloof isn’t a love I have any use for. I need a love that is troubled … read more.

January 10, 2024 Minister’s Message

Happy New Year! I hope that however you spent the last couple of weeks, it offered you what you need: rest or activity, company or solitude, or maybe all of the above!

For several years now, many people I know have chosen a “word of the … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 1.10.24

“Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic. Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice, and justice at its best is power correcting everything that stands against love.” – Martin Luther King … read more.