Dear Friends, Our Soul Matters theme for the month is Play. As I have told several groups at different times, I was the person who does not like playing games. I was the non-playing mother: “Oh, silly baby, you want to snuggle or read? ‘Cuz Mommy doesn’t play!” I still struggle to play games, though … Continue reading June 2, 2021 Minister’s Message
“Almost all creativity involves purposeful play.” — Abraham Maslow This might sound silly, but for much of my life, I suspected I was not naturally skillful at playing, at least not in large social settings. I recall experiencing some major feelings of fear and resistance to approaching kids that I did not yet know or … Continue reading CFD Director’s Corner 06.02.21 & 06.09.21
In Memory Speaker: Tony Filipovitch 5 31 21 In Memory Service
As I write this, I feel fortunate to have started my day slowly sipping my morning coffee and water while writing my morning pages, then practicing yoga outdoors, next to a lake in northern Minnesota. It really set the tone for my day. No matter how full my to-do list may feel, today brought some … Continue reading Children’s Faith Development Director’s Corner 05.26.21
Dear Friends, Yesterday, May 25, was the anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, murdered by a police officer, Derek Chauvin, while three other officers watched. And the whole world saw it, and one small move toward justice was made, because a teenage girl unflinching filmed the encounter. May we remember the life of George … Continue reading May 26, 2021 Minister’s Message
Homily – Joy! Speaker: Rev Dr Rita Capezzi 2021-0523 OOS 5 23 21 Homily–Joy
Dear Friends, Warm weather, longer days and encouraging news of increased communal safety renew my energy and motivation. Last week, I spent four days camping at Whitewater State Park. I marveled at the wild flowers of Spring in rugged hikes and long walks. These explores cleared my mind of busyness and opened me to prepare … Continue reading Board President Notes 05.19.2021
Dear Friends, Though times remain uncertain, as a religious community, we have much to celebrate. We are all still here! And new folks have joined us, making “us” always more than we already are. Most of us found a way to adapt to Zoom, though others are contentedly (or impatiently, as the case may be!) … Continue reading May 19, 2021 Minister’s Message
Today, after a couple of days of feeling sick, I am reflecting on how difficult it is for me to allow myself to fully rest without feeling a tinge of guilt. How impossible it feels for many of us to allow ourselves to rest, particularly those marginalized and oppressed, in a culture that so often … Continue reading Children’s Faith Development Director’s Corner 05.19.21
Homily – Why Unitarian Universalism Now? Speaker: Rev Dr Rita Capezzi 2021-0516 OOS 5 16 21 Homily–Why Unitarian Universalism Now
