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
Remaining March Activities: Intergenerational Hike, Sunday, March 9th, after coffee hour https://uufm.breezechms.com/form/2cf88a23845964 Intergenerational Potluck and Game Night, Wednesday, March 12th, 6:30-8pm https://uufm.breezechms.com/form/94a17e Intergenerational Pot Painting, Sunday, March 16th during / after coffee hour (No RSVP required) Intergenerational Planting (in pots we painted), Sunday, March 23rd during / after coffee hour (No RSVP required) Social Justice Book Study: Care Work, March 26th, … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 3.5.25
I recently finished a final paper for a class in my doctoral degree program in Creative Writing and Public Theology. This particular class was on Storytelling in Times Like These, and it asked questions about how we can tell stories that are more true and more helpful. As I wrote the final paper, essentially explaining my … Continue reading March 5, 2025 Minister’s Message
This week, we transition from the month of inclusion to the month of trust. As I consider these themes today, I am reflecting on the ways that growing my self-trust has been a prominent theme in my life personally. Interestingly, however, I have come to realize that care, guidance, and affirmation from my community has … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 2.26.25
In my Black History in Unitarian Universalism sermon two Sundays ago, I said that in my next column, I would share some reading recommendations for those of you who want to dig deeper into the history. I forgot in that moment that Shelly was on vacation and there would be no Weekly Update last week—so … Continue reading February 26, 2025 Minister’s Message
