“Human beings are works in progress that mistakenly think they’re finished.”- Daniel Gilbert Have you ever heard of imaginal cells? Something we know about the mysterious, wonderful process of caterpillars moving through their chrysalis phase on their way to becoming butterflies is that these cells are necessary. They are a kind of blueprint. What is … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 3.20.24

“This I now know for certain: I do all of growing during the times in my life when I am offering compassion to the parts of myself that have not yet grown. I never once managed to shame myself into a version of me I loved more.” – Andrea Gibson When I was young, the … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 3.13.24

March is the month of Transformation! Here are some words that align with that theme: “There is something dying in our society, in our culture, and there’s something dying in us individually. And what is dying, I think, is the willingness to be in denial. And that is extraordinary. It’s always been happening, and when it happens in … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 3.6.24

Here are some simple yet wise words to honor the end of February, and the theme of Justice and Equity: “I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” – Angela Davis The photo I shared this week was taken on Monday morning, when I impulsively spent … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 2.28.29

This Sunday’s Children’s Chapel will be hosted by Deb and Macey. Nursery Care will be provided by Alexander. Below is our other regular monthly programming:     Intergenerational Hiking at West Mankato/Red Jacket Trail, Saturday, February 17th at 10 am with Lee and Macey  RSVP here:  https://uufm.breezechms.com/form/232a9c Intergenerational Art Journaling at UUFM, Wednesday, February 21st, 6:30-8pm … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 2.14.24

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 the link below. I hope you enjoy it. Letting Go … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 2.7.24

“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 young people of our world. I think about all … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 1.31.24

“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 a loving that does not depend on getting what we … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 1.24.24

“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 by injustice.” – Austin Channing Brown As we explore the theme of Liberating … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 1.17.24

“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 Jr. As we look forward to Martin Luther King Jr. Day and … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 1.10.24