September’s Theme: The Path of Belonging
What does it mean to truly belong? What does it mean to create a place of belonging for others- especially those so often outside the circle? How might we journey together on a path of belonging as we enter our … read more.
The minister’ musing will return in September. In the meantime, I wish you moments of peace and reflection wherever you may be. I hope you are each able to spend a little time centering this month beside the water- whether that is a lake, a … read more.
Beloveds,
Today (Wednesday) was my first day back in Stamford since our Pride Sign Dedication service in June. It has been a whirlwind month and a half, with travels to Portland, Oregon for General Assembly, followed by vacation and study leave time in July. I have … read more.
Dear friends,
I am just back from a wonderful trip to attend the Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly in Portland, Oregon. While most of the time with fellow UU’s from across the continent was uplifting, it was also marked by pain and anger as we received … read more.
I am writing this message on Monday evening- as I prepare to travel to the Unitarian Universalist Association’s General Assembly (GA) in Portland, Oregon. This is the first in-person GA since 2019- and my first on the west coast. This year’s General Assembly is an … read more.
I am waking up to the sound of rain outside my window. This rainy morning in a week of June sunshine is a welcome reprieve for my garden- and my soul. It moves me into a time of reflection.
Tomorrow my 17 year old daughter, Camille, … read more.
Ask a parish minister how they are feeling in June, and you will probably hear the word “exhausted”. Most are ready by this time for a little vacation and rest, and your minister here at UUC is no exception! There is a reason most ministers … read more.
June is a month of celebrating blessings- graduations and weddings, the celebration of fathers, the beginning of summer. June marks a shift in our congregational calendar too, as we gather to recognize the gifts of community at our Annual Flower Ceremony on June 12th, and … read more.
Hello Beloveds,
The news of 19 children and 2 teachers killed in a mass shooting in an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas has shaken us to our core.
Our hearts are broken. The memories of a similar tragedy, nearly ten years ago at Sandy Hook, flood back … read more.
Dear Ones,
This has been a month of mixed emotion in our congregation. Congratulations to our Stewardship Team- and to the whole congregation- for a successful campaign! This is a great accomplishment and a testament to your commitment and investment in this community, particularly at a … read more.
