Author: Shelly Storm

CFD Director’s Message 3.5.25

March 5, 2025 • Shelly Storm

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

March 5, 2025 Minister’s Message

March 5, 2025 • Shelly Storm

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

CFD Director’s Message 2.26.25

February 26, 2025 • Shelly Storm

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

February 26, 2025 Minister’s Message

February 26, 2025 • Shelly Storm

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

CFD Director’s Message 2.12.25

February 12, 2025 • Shelly Storm

Tonight is the night we finally celebrate Rev. Diana’s poetry book release at UUFM! I am excited to provide refreshments (tea, hot chocolate, sweets) in the Fellowship Hall, in addition to writing and art-making materials and prompts. I, too, have recently been writing some poetry, and given that a section of Rev. Diana’s poetry book is about self-love, … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 2.12.25

February 12, 2025 Minister’s Message

February 12, 2025 • Shelly Storm

Yesterday, the Unitarian Universalist Association joined more than two dozen other religious groups in a lawsuit to fight the current administration’s policy allowing ICE to enter houses of worship in immigration raids and other enforcement actions. I am proud of our UUA for taking this action in partnership with others, living out our values and … Continue reading February 12, 2025 Minister’s Message

CFD Director’s Message 2.5.25

February 5, 2025 • Shelly Storm

Upcoming Social Justice Book Study Dates I hope your week is off to a good start. I am looking forward to our next social justice book study and discussion! The book we are continuing to explore is Let This Radicalize You: Organizing and the Revolution of Reciprocal Care, written by Mariame Kaba and Kelly Hayes. You’re … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 2.5.25

February 5, 2025 Minister’s Message

February 5, 2025 • Shelly Storm

Help UUFM Make Good Trouble! Last week, I shared with you that UUFM was among over 50 Unitarian Universalist congregations honored by the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Side With Love team as “Good Trouble” congregations for our pro-democracy work in 2024. That work continues to be essential in 2025 and for the foreseeable future. After attending … Continue reading February 5, 2025 Minister’s Message

CFD Director’s Message 1.29.25

January 29, 2025 • Shelly Storm

Over the past week, I imagine many of us have been feeling the weight of so-called leaders who seem to be insistent on not only moving us backward, but grasping for power in unprecedented ways. When all of this is layered upon our changing climate and personal grief, it may be sensed as trauma – it becomes too … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 1.29.25

January 29, 2025 Minister’s Message