I have reflected a great deal this summer on what it is that constitutes a healthy community — specifically, a religious or spiritual community — and in particular, our congregation. During our Board of Trustees retreat in August, we discussed the goals and priorities of the board in the exciting year that lies ahead for [...]
It was an honor to be asked by Shannon Lambert Ryan and Fionan De Barra to officiate at the Blessing of their Wedding in Ireland. This was a “spiritual blessing” of the marriage they had begun when officially wed here in the U.S. a year ago. The castle chapel in the Markree Castle in County [...]
As I look back at the past church year, I am so very grateful to our Board officers and members, committee and task force chairs and members, our religious education teachers, choir members, and every one of you who has given so freely of your time, leadership, energy, talent, and commitment over the past year. [...]
The first and last Unitarian Universalist principles are my guiding lights in ministry and in life. They don’t always point to specific actions or positions I should take, but they set the groundwork for my decisions. We the member congregations of the UUA covenant to affirm and promote: “the inherent worth and dignity of [...]
April brings a great deal more light and warmth. We love the sight of colorful flowers coming out of the ground and green leaves sprouting out of what have, until recently, looked like dead branches. The days are longer and we can feel the warmth of a new growing season coming on. After an unusually [...]
One of the jewels of Unitarian Universalism is that we take seriously the inherent worth and dignity of every individual. What that means to me is that when it comes to religion and spirituality, each individual’s thoughts, feelings, and experiences need to be approached with deep respect, appreciation, and an open mind.
That is why when [...]
My mother had an expression that captures how I felt a week ago Friday. “I am so mad I could spit!” It actually originated from carpenters who carried nails in their mouths to reach them easily. If you were “so mad that you could spit nails”, that meant you needed to deal with the [...]
I was reminded yesterday, by the news of the man flying his small plane into a Federal building, how anger, frustration and despair can overwhelm and distort a persons thinking. He not only killed himself and at least one other person but severely injured others and could have killed so many more. Too [...]
Spiritual Spa is rescheduled for Saturday March 6. At this writing, two spots remain. Hosted by Rev. Charles Stephens this workshop will combine various spiritual practices allowing participants to relax into the spiritual-ness of the self Breakfast and lunch are included in the cost $40/members and $50/non-members. Please contact Kathy Frey-kgfedd@comcast.net for more information about registration.
Join Rev. Charles Stephens and explore some of the basic religious questions that have been asked in many different ways by people of various times and religions. This is a version of Building Your Own Theology for UUCWC! Registeration is now being accepted. 5 Tuesdays, Feb 23, March 2,9,16,23,30. Registration online http://www.uucwc.org/wp-content/uploads/ARE_Registration_Form.pdf (Contact us drop down [...]
