Happy Friday and welcome to 2024! Every New Year I find myself wondering how in the world it could already be a new year?! I inevitably find myself thinking about all of what I wanted to accomplish in the previous year, and I’m sometimes disappointed with myself for not meeting all of my expectations. I … Continue reading Friday News – January 5, 2024
Labyrinth walking is an ancient practice used by many different faiths for spiritual centering, contemplation, and prayer. We will be hosting the “Chartres Cathedral Labyrinth” again this holiday season (December 26th – January 1st in the Worship Center. The schedule for its availability is: Thursday – Saturday, December 26th-28th: 2–6pm Tuesday, December 31st (New Years Eve): … Continue reading Walk the Labyrinth
Happy Friday! Here we are at the brink of Christmas – It’s hard to believe how time has flown by during my first five months with you. I’ve enjoyed getting to know many of you, and look forward to more! Over the holidays all staff will be taking the week between Christmas and New Year’s … Continue reading Friday News – December 22, 2023
Happy Friday! Thank you all for you very kind Caring Card and messages in sympathy for my grandpa’s passing. My grandpa was one of the most important people in my life – I like to say that we were soul buddies. His passing has left a huge hole in our family, but it will be filled … Continue reading Friday News – December 15, 2023
Dear Friends, As we move into the final month of 2023, with so much heartbreaking upheaval in the wider world and so much going on in our day-to-day lives, we can be grateful for the care and comfort we find in our Unitarian Universalist community. During this time of solemn reflection, gatherings, and holiday tidings, … Continue reading UUA News – December 2023
This Week “The Presence of the Present” Sunday, December 10 with Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley Amidst the frenzied activity of the season, and the constant bombardment of dire news from outside, it can be hard to find any sense of the peace of the season. What are the spiritual tools we can use to be … Continue reading Friday News – December 8, 2023
Happy Holidays! I’m happy to share some exciting news: the Board voted to make Rev. Meg McGuire an Affiliated Community Minister for our community. Many know that Rev. Meg grew up in the church so it is wonderful for the connection to continue! Her primary role is as a Staff Chaplain at the James Comprehensive … Continue reading Friday News – December 1, 2023
Chaperoning at Glacier Ridge The big yellow school bus pulled up to the 1,032 acre park – once covered in farmland, and before that, debris left by retreating glaciers. ROCS had arrived at Glacier Ridge Metro Park. “What did your student think of the bus?” I asked Jay, a new ROCS parent this year … Continue reading Chaperoning at Glacier Ridge
Happy Friday! I hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing holiday! I wanted to let you know that I will be out of the office until December 4th, but I look forward to returning and continuing to reconnect with you all then! Be sure to register for our upcoming Pathways to Membership class. There … Continue reading Friday News – November 24, 2023
SYC Annual Scholarship Auction On behalf of the SYC Auction Team, THANK YOU to all who participated: donated items, helped organize, setup and run this annual event. And another successful year thanks to the folks who bid on items, purchased food & drink and donated to our scholarship fund! See you next year!
