You are Lovable, You are Loved

Ah, love. So much has been expressed about this one word and I am certain that whatever I come up with has already been written sung, or expressed in some way or another.

But I will share a personal story about love.

I have a friend, Carl, who is no longer living, but is . . . → Read More: You are Lovable, You are Loved

I am a Work in Progress

I write this with the sounds of construction going on across the hall. It’s not disturbing because it means the YRUU room (formerly a closet) has been expanded. Much thanks to Janet, Elroy, Steve T, Wally, Larry, and many of the youth, who volunteered to oversee this project. The high school youth now have a . . . → Read More: I am a Work in Progress

Compassion Can Not Stand Alone

Our 2nd UU Principle states, “….justice, equity, and compassion in human relations…” This month’s theme of compassion ties us to this principle, but compassion can not stand alone.

When I feel compassion towards someone I also notice how they are not being treated fairly, and taking it one step further, their inherent worth and dignity . . . → Read More: Compassion Can Not Stand Alone

Being In A Community

I write this coming off a busy Sunday full of stories, social justice, mentoring, a mingling of multi-ages—and a little mess on the floor upstairs. All this makes for a remarkable time of Unitarian Universalists doing what they do best – being in community.

It never ceases to amaze me how food brings people together, . . . → Read More: Being In A Community

Turning Over a New Leaf

You may have noticed the tree that “sprouted up” in the stairway of the church recently. You will notice it changing too. Our Children’s Chapel in September focused on the theme “See Us Change, Watch Us Grow.”

Through the month of exploring covenant and into our theme of freedom, our tree will show us how . . . → Read More: Turning Over a New Leaf