March 13 In the Spirit of Covenant . . . The Rev. Lisa Ward reminds us that “A covenant is not a definition of a relationship; it is the framework for our relating. A covenant leaves room for chance and change, it is humble toward evolution.” At this time here at UUFM, we abide within … Continue reading March 13, 2019 Minister’s Message
Theologian and humanitarian Dr. Albert Schweitzer said, “The path of awakening is not about becoming who you are. Rather it is about unbecoming who you are not.” I spent five years deliberately “unbecoming” an English professor, leaving myself open to re-creation as a minister—for me, a truer, more fully expressive and whole self. As our … Continue reading March 6, 2019 Minister’s Message
February 27 Minister’s Message This month, we enter the Soul Matters theme of “Journey,” and it is a focus that invites us to explore spiritual journeys, material journeys, and even inward journeys leading to greater self-awareness. Journey is a rich topic, inviting both self-reflection and the creation of relationship, as we seek to understand and … Continue reading February 27, 2019 Minister’s Message
Well, dear friends, the snow is beautiful and tiresome, isn’t it? One person’s moment of grace can be another’s frustration. As you gaze out at this snowy day, perhaps there is more time for you to consider that “love letter” to yourself. Here’s the link from last week, if you want another chance to try it. The … Continue reading February 20, 2019 Minister’s Message
Dear friends, My time away from you continues, but you remain in my heart, right where you belong. May we be in each other’s hearts, as tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. Our family celebrates a wedding on this day—the melding of two hearts and also the melding of families across time zones and continents, across hard … Continue reading February 13, 2019 Minister’s Message
Dear Friends, I am preparing for a week in the Southwest, time with family and chosen family. And my timing is perfect, isn’t it, as long as the planes are flying on Friday. I’m going to trust that it will be so. Well, I am going to hope it will be so, and I am … Continue reading February 6, 2019 Minister’s Message
Minister’s Message What an absolutely beautiful day it was last Sunday, as so many of you shared what the Fellowship means in your lives, what aspirations you have for the Fellowship to be even more sustaining, and, so crucially, what you will do to make these dreams possible. As I promised you last April when … Continue reading January 30, 2019 Minister’s Message
Dear Friends, it is good to be back with you in Mankato, relatively snow-less compared to Buffalo where the drifts raised 10 inches or so in the most inconvenient of places. Between the snows, my spouse and I ventured Saturday morning to a restaurant we hadn’t before visited. A car pulled in beside us just … Continue reading January 23, 2019 Minister’s Message
January 16 Friends, it’s another one of those weeks when I venture back to Buffalo. This time, I fly with some trepidation and some guilt. I’ll leave a bit earlier than usual to get to Minneapolis because of the chance that TSA workers and air traffic controllers—both groups required to work without pay during this … Continue reading January 16, 2019 Minister’s Message
Dear Friends, It is good to be back in Mankato, back to the work and the warmth of the Fellowship. As I described in my December 26 message, I’ve entered a spiritual practice of picking a word to help me remain open to the possibilities that life presents to me. I appreciate how many of … Continue reading January 9, 2019 Minister’s Message
