This service at the beginning of the school year is dedicated to the teachers and others who work with children. They are especially important if a child’s homelife is less than desired. Research shows that children who do well in spite of disadvantaged childhoods or dysfunctional parents were able to connect with at least one other adult … Continue reading Creating Ourselves
It has been said that It takes a village to raise a child. The UUFM has been that village for our family. We will share what this has meant for us on our journey through foster care to adoption. Soul Matters Monthly Theme: What does it mean to be a community of ABUNDANCE?
Our Fellowship, our beautiful A-frame building, is more than a physical sanctuary. Our Fellowship, that inverted canoe we heft together, provides the companionship that enables us to gather strength for the work of justice our faith calls us to do in the wider world. Today we celebrate stewardship—all our material effort to ensure that we … Continue reading Our Sanctuary
A sense of home is important to all of us, both a physical and an emotional place of comfort and security. Home is a sanctuary from the press of the outside world, with its demands on our time and our inner peace. But what can one do if “home” is no longer safe, if it … Continue reading Make Yourself at Home
Mother’s Day is a day that we celebrate those people in our lives who have given us life. Lisa Myers, United Theological Seminary, will take us on an exploration of the idea of “Mothering” within the emergence of New Life. Lisa Myers is in her third year at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, … Continue reading Mother’s Day – What is a Mother?
So, after almost nine months, with a lot of effort (made easier by the great story we can tell about ourselves), we’ve actually done it-we looked for a minister who would be the best partner for us as we grow still further in nourishing our spirits, broadening our minds, nurturing the earth, and building our … Continue reading The Care and Feeding of a New Minister
Because of the severely cold weather we have made the decision to cancel the Sunday service and other activities tomorrow morning, December 31, 2017. Best wishes to stay dry, safe, and warm. Wishing you a happy and restful Sunday and a Happy New Year.
This presentation about the power of creativity in later life draws on research, personal stories, and vivid illustrations. If we stimulate our brains, we continue to grow dendrites, even in old age. Fischer shares her own experience of launching her art career around age 60 when she asked herself: “How old do I have … Continue reading Life is a Work of Art
Why are the transitions in our lives often some of the most difficult times we will ever experience? Whether they mark a loss or a gain, whether they are exciting or mournful, whether they are all of these things at the same time, transitions can shake us. With the Blessing of the Backpacks, we … Continue reading Beginnings and Ending: The Circle of Life
Children love hearing the childhood stories of their parents. Remembering and sharing our individual and family histories can give us a better understanding of our selves and of each other. Sharing our memories and stories with friends also helps to build community. We will ask both the children and the adults to share their favorite … Continue reading Family Memories – Family Stories
