November 2020 Dear Friends, The season of thanks is upon us and although these are challenging times, there is still much to hold in our minds and hearts with gratitude. However you are marking Thanksgiving Day this year—whether with those in your immediate household or with friends and family over...
Hello Friends, Last Sunday in Chapel/Faith Development, we explored November’s theme of “Healing.” We talked and shared our ideas about what “healing” means and also recalled that our UU faith teaches us that healing can take work. After a fight with someone, we can sometimes feel so upset or angry...
Hello Friends, Last week in Chapel/Faith Development, we continued our focus on October’s theme of “Deep Listening.” We lifted-up the importance of listening deeply to ourselves and to what messages our own hearts are giving us. We also talked about treating ourselves, as well as others, with compassion. These ideas connect...
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Exciting plans are coming together for our middle school and high school youth including Zoom meet-ups, in-person socially distanced gatherings, movie watch parties, monthly theme-based exploration, and more. There is nothing cooler than our UU youth and we want to support and connect with them during these challenging times. If...
Dear Friends, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your affirming vote of my ministry last Sunday. I am honored, humbled, and grateful. Your support means more than I can say. I want to acknowledge and thank everyone who worked so diligently and tirelessly for this day. Thank...
Leia Durland-Jones, Director of Faith Development Last Saturday May 2 was World Labyrinth Day! The church’s Labyrinth Ministry often joins this annual celebration by holding a walk on our outdoor labyrinth. This year, we could not gather. The pandemic, of course, altered our plans as well as the plans of...
Leia Durland-Jones, Director of Faith Development Your church staff continues to work diligently to keep our church community safe, connected and supported during this surreal time. Our online Family Worship service at 10:15 on Sunday mornings are creating connection while offering spiritual nourishment and faith development. These multigenerational services last...
April 1, 2020 Dear Parents: You and your families are so very much on my mind. I hope you are finding ways to make sense of your days and nights as we journey through this uncharted terrain together. I would love your feedback on how Family Worship on Sundays is...
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