In place of a reflection this week, I would like to share a song. Each time I have been reflecting on this month’s theme, Heritage, this song comes to mind. It is one of my favorites by one of my favorite bands. Please enjoy Kind Reminder, by Próxima Parada: https://youtu.be/eUm9iDf_368?si=m1-uGyRgxo-Rr-rZ Children’s Faith Development Children’s Chapel … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 10.18.23

“Each morning we awaken to the light and the invitation to a new day in the world of time; each night we surrender to the dark to be taken to play in the world of dreams where time is no more. At birth we were awakened and emerged to become visible in the world. At … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 10.11.23

“Walking, I can almost hear the redwoods beating. And the oceans are above me here, rolling clouds, heavy and dark. It is winter and there is smoke from the fires. It is a world of elemental attention, of all things working together, listening to what speaks in the blood. Whichever road I follow, I walk … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 10.4.23

As we conclude our theme of Welcome, may these words from Valarie Kaur remind us of what welcome might mean for some: “I was beginning to learn that home is the space within us and between us where we feel safe—and brave. It is not a physical space as much as it is a field … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 9.27.23

I completed a Teacher Training Renaissance Module through the UUA just yesterday and picked up this quote through some of my required reading. I thought it spoke beautifully about exactly how Unitarian Universalists hold one another in community: “The opposite of a correct statement is a false statement. But the opposite of a profound truth … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 9.20.23

“When we rush, we skim the surface, and fail to make real connections with the world or other people.” – Carl Honoré This past week, I was able to spend a nice stretch of day at Drew’s family’s cabin, and one of my favorite things to do with my one-year-old ended up being agate hunting. … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 9.13.23

“The opposite of a true statement is a false statement, but the opposite of a profound truth can be another profound truth.” – Niels Bohr The quote above is one that I came upon in some of the reading I am doing for my teacher development course through the UUA, and it really speaks to … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 9.6.23

“There is no power greater than a community discovering what it cares about. Ask: “What’s possible?” not “What’s wrong?” Keep asking. Notice what you care about. Assume that many others share your dreams.” – Margaret Wheatley The beginning of a new church year, especially one with a new minister, is a time of much reflection and … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 8.30.23

“There is no power greater than a community discovering what it cares about. Ask: “What’s possible?” not “What’s wrong?” Keep asking. Notice what you care about. Assume that many others share your dreams.” – Margaret Wheatley The beginning of a new church year, especially one with a new minister, is a time of much reflection … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 8.23.23

“We’re all just walking each other home.” – Ram Dass It has been an eventful week in my personal world, so this will be a little more personal of an update than usual. In addition to some family plans I had anticipated, as Drew’s twin sister got married, I unexpectedly also ended up spending an … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 8.16.23