By De Anna Hoyle, DLRE, on April 1st, 2012 [printprofilepic]If you have come to help me you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.
–Aboriginal activist group, Queensland, 1970s
As we turn our focus to Unity this month, may we discover that which binds each . . . → Read More: The Rainbow Connection
By De Anna Hoyle, DLRE, on March 1st, 2012 [printprofilepic]
This moment is beautiful — For we have gathered in common purpose to do important work that only we can do For together we recreate the world.
–From “Our Common Purpose” by Stephen Shick
The above served as our chalice lighting at the RE Start Up in February. The RE Committee along . . . → Read More: Common Purpose
By De Anna Hoyle, DLRE, on February 1st, 2012 [printprofilepic]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
By De Anna Hoyle, DLRE, on January 1st, 2012 [printprofilepic]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
By De Anna Hoyle, DLRE, on December 1st, 2011 [printprofilepic]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
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