Minister’s Message American novelist, poet, essayist, environmental activist, cultural critic, and farmer Wendell Berry (1934- ) published this poem in New Collected Poems (2012): “When despair for the world grows in me and I wake in the night at the least sound in fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be, I go and … Continue reading September 23, 2020 Minister’s Message
Dear Friends, I hope you all had a fall equinox that brought moments of peace, feelings of balance, and a deep sense of gratitude. Spending time outdoors in the sunshine and caring for a friend’s child was a highlight of my Tuesday. While I do notice myself feeling much concern and sorrow, I embrace and … Continue reading Children’s Faith Development Director’s Corner 9/23/2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Rita Capezzi 9 20 20 OOS 9 20 20 Homily Renewing Ourselves 9 20 20 Homily Renewing Ourselves
Notes from the Director Dear Friends, I want to say thank you again to those whose participated in our Ingathering and Water Communion. Many thanks to Deb Fitzloff and Anika Rossow-Strasser, who have assisted me in creating in the handmade ornaments you found in your bags. I appreciate the many other congregants who helped with … Continue reading Children’s Faith Development Director’s Corner 9/16/2020
UUtheVote Committee Postcard Project Update Our Fellowship’s UUtheVote Committee thanks everyone who has volunteered to write postcards with nonpartisan voter information to communities of color in voter suppression states. Twenty-seven UUFM households are currently writing and mailing a total of 627 cards. Volunteers have received postcards and materials to send to voters in either Texas or … Continue reading UUtheVote Committee Postcard Project Update
New Members Sunday – September 27 One of our greatest pleasures is the joy of welcoming new members to our UUFM community. At present, we have 9 new members we will recognize at our service on September 27. Perhaps you have been a visitor at our virtual services and are drawn to our social justice commitments. If … Continue reading New Members Sunday – September 27
Minister’s Message I woke this morning to the sight and sound of a scattering yellow leaves falling vigorously from the maple in our front yard. It seems early, yet I know that tree is not the healthiest. My weather app tells me that the skies in Seattle, where our son lives, are a gloomy gray. … Continue reading September 16, 2020 Minister’s Message
Speaker : Rev.Dr.Rita Capezzi 9 13 20 OOS with worship words
Notes from the Director Dear Friends, I look forward to connecting this week for Ingathering and Water Communion. Many thanks to Deb Fitzloff and Anika Rossow-Strasser, who have assisted me in creating some special, handmade items for our celebration. I will be present at the UUFM this Friday alongside Rita to greet you, participate in … Continue reading Children’s Faith Development Director’s Corner 9/9/20
Minister’s Message What a joy it will be to gather this coming Sunday. This will be our third Ingathering since I was called as your full time settled minister! Though much about our ways of worshiping together has changed, the spirit of compassionate and justice-seeking community remains, vibrant and active even though we continue to … Continue reading September 9, 2020 Minister’s Message
