Explore the December theme “stillness” at home. Start a Conversation… Use the questions below to explore to spark a discussion for all ages. They are designed for a household gathering – maybe during a Friday night meal, a quiet moment in the living room or before a board game night....

Explore the November Theme “Healing” at home. Start a Conversation… Use the questions below to explore to spark a discussion for all ages. They are designed for a household gathering – maybe during a Friday night meal, a quiet moment in the living room or before a board game night....

This Buddhist wisdom tale, author unknown but hosted on Unitarian Universalist Kat Liu’s page, Wizduum.net, helps us understand one piece of healing that is within our control, and that is our response. Suffering ends, and healing begins, when we stop letting our emotions control us. Share the story with your...

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...

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...

A Note from Rev. Alex Dear Friends: Bloopers is the topic for this little essay greeting to you today, that I am writing on April 1, for the April 3 weekly email. The fun of April Fools Day seems like a far cry from this world of disarray. Nonetheless, humor...

Rev. Alex sends us today a prayer for health care workers. Please include Alex in your prayers and be mindful of her needs as she works as a hospital chaplain. Oh mysterious One who created within our bodies the power to heal We honor today the ones on in our...

March 20, 2020 Dear Church Family, We are in a challenging time—and it looks as if we may be here for a while. Your church staff wants you to know that we are thinking of you, holding you in our hearts and prayers, and finding ways to support and nourish...

WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT AND INSPIRATION March 18, 2020 Greetings Dear Congregation: During these new and unusual times, our spiritual community is a continued source of comfort and courage. Whatever you usually do to connect yourself to hope and wisdom are exactly what can help you right now. Studies show that...

Oltheviz, Transylvania, Romania Dear Congregation: After worship this Sunday, I hope you will come to the social hall and write a note to our partner congregation in the town of Oltheviz, in the region of Transylvania, in Romania. The minister there, Istvan, and his wife, Melinda, and their daughter, Karola,...