“One of the most difficult parts of being present in 2020
is holding simultaneously the reality of destruction,
as well as the deep potential of what can come.”
~ Thelma Young Lutunatabua, Radical Reimagining radicalreimagining.substack.com
This month’s theme of ministry … read more.
Last month, I found myself struggling. I had trouble sleeping. I felt listless and lethargic. Everything on my to-do list seemed insurmountable. And everything took twice as long to accomplish and left me exhausted. I suspected I was depressed– and so I reached out to … read more.
This past Sunday, during social hour, the topic of UU the Vote came up. UU the Vote is the UUA’s initiative to take back our democracy this next election. The goals are to increase voter turnout, increase awareness of key issues among the electorate, and … read more.
Days of Awe
This Sunday, our worship service will pay homage to the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah (Sept. 18-20) and Yom Kippur (Sept. 27-28). This celebration of the new year calls on the faithful to look back to past promises and commitments, practice forgiveness for … read more.
This Sunday, we will be celebrating our annual ingathering service. This service, usually the first Sunday after Labor Day, traditionally marks the start of the new church year. And since the late 1970’s, Unitarian Universalist congregations have been marking this occasion with a Water Ceremony … read more.
One of the hardest things about this time of pandemic is the requirement that we stay physically distanced. I know we call it “social distancing” but I think that was a terrible choice of words. We aren’t really social distancing. The virus doesn’t really care how … read more.
I have always been a clumsy person. My father likes to tell the story of when I was first learning to toddle-walk. I tripped over his foot and fell down. I used his leg to pull myself up. Looked at him smiling proudly. Then promptly … read more.
I don’t know about you– but time has become a bit wibbly-wobbly after five months of sheltering in place. It’s a bit natural in our current shared situation to lose track of time, wonder what day it is, and be surprised at how much time … read more.
As we monumentally recognize our 150-year anniversary as a presence in downtown Stamford, our Unitarian Universalist Congregation has begun the work of visioning our future. We have embarked upon the serious work of crafting Mission, Vision and Covenant statements to cement our identity, recommit to … read more.
Dear ones,
I’ve been immersed in the warmth of our returning community these late summer Sundays that we’ve been sharing together. It’s been so good to see you all as we find our way back into the rhythms of walking together along our life journeys and … read more.
