Dear Ones, From my sermon August 22, 2021: The horrors of war, of refugee migration, of so-called natural disasters, of a deadly rampaging disease—these all impact us in different ways. It is very easy to feel isolated and alone. It can feel, especially with the pandemic, like this world of trouble is descending upon our … Continue reading August 25, 2021 Minister’s Message
“There is more to see in myself than just what I look for. There is more to see in my enemies than just what I look for. There is more to see in this country than just what I look for. I need this to be true. I need to stop looking for affirmation of … Continue reading CFD Director’s Corner 08.25.21
Homily – Everything Old is New Again Speaker: Rev Rita Capezzi 8 22 21 OOS 2021 0822 Homily–Everything Old is New Again
When I first arrived back in August 2018, I found myself in the middle of a conversation about the name of the Fellowship, specifically about the word “fellowship.” “Fellowship” is a word carrying your history, a reminder of humanist roots and earlier, provisional professional ministry. “Fellowship” gives a good MPR-PBS ring to our initials UUFM. … Continue reading August 18, 2021 Minister’s Message
“When we speak, we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So, it is better to speak.” – Audre Lorde In the Children’s Chapel circle, we sing our simplified Seven Principles to the tune of “Do-Re-Mi” and the Fifth Principle is shared as, … Continue reading CFD Director’s Corner 08.18.21
Homily – Gathered Here in the Mystery of the Hour Speaker: Rev Rita Capezzi 8 8 21 OOS 2021 0808 Homily–Gathered Here in the Mystery of the Hour
We all want some measure of certainty, don’t we? I mean, most of us live our lives balancing planning and spontaneity. It’s fun to get together with friends on the spur of the moment. Or to eat whatever the farmers at the market are displaying this week, whatever our gardens are yielding. It’s great fun … Continue reading August 11, 2021 Minister’s Message
“You may strive to be like them, but seek not to make them like you. For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday. You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.” – Kahlil Gibran, On Children Over the last couple of weeks, I have been diving into some continued education … Continue reading CDF Director’s Corner 08.11.21
I am so happy to be back among you here in greater Mankato, and you might naturally think that five weeks away would be enough time to feel rested and recuperated after a challenging year of pandemic pain, sorrow, adaptation, and challenge. Well, it is enough, and perhaps nothing is enough. Periods of rest are … Continue reading August 4, 2021 Minister’s Message
“Even a wounded world is feeding us. Even a wounded world holds us, giving us moments of wonder and joy. I choose joy over despair. Not because I have my head in the sand, but because joy is what the Earth gives me daily and I must return the gift.” – Robin Wall Kimmerer Lately, … Continue reading CFD Director’s Corner 08.04.21
