Welcome to Curiosity Friday! This week, Paul L’Herrou shares with us his love of orchids, as well as tips to help care for these beautiful flowers. Thank You, Paul! Let’s keep the conversation going: Curiosity Fridays on Discord. First UU’s Facebook group.
Have you ever asked people in your neighborhood for help? Sometimes going really fast can be scary, and sometimes it can be fun. What do you think? Join Amber at 11AM, every Sunday in May – for Kids and Families Check-in on Zoom! We will do joys and sorrows, read stories, have show and tell, … Continue reading Gudugu Thadugu – Story Time Thursday
This week we travel overseas for a very unique nature walk! A travelogue with photos by Danya Furda and Jim Pinkham who share with us their trip to Vietnam and the Cat Tien UNESCO Biosphere Preserve. Brian Hagemann Excursion to Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam by Danya Furda & Jim Pinkham (photos) … Continue reading Nature Walk Wednesday – Trip to Vietnam
This week’s Meditation Monday is brought to you by Rev. Eric, who is filling in today for Kelli McNeal! Several years ago, UU minister Rev. Dr. Laurel Hallman popularized a spiritual practice created by Rev. Harry Schofield titled Living by Heart. Today Rev. Eric provides a brief introduction to this practice of poetry and reflection. … Continue reading Meditation Monday – Living by Heart
Welcome back to Curiosity Friday! As we’ve seen more of one another’s dogs and cats during our Thursday evening Community Chats and Sunday morning Coffee Hours, this week Rev Eric reaches out to Rachel Kraut, one of the congregation’s pet experts. What does this time of social distancing mean for pets and those who love them? … Continue reading Curiosity Friday – Pets (Rachel Kraut)
Have you ever been upset when you were away from your family? What do you like about trees? Earth Day was earlier this week, which is a great time to remember our Violet Promise, “value our home, the Earth, that we share with all living things” (Seventh Principle: Kids’ Version). What did you do for … Continue reading Story Time Thursday – A Very Green Day
Welcome to this weeks nature walk post! Featuring another entry from First UU member, Dana Reynolds, who brings us a special Earth Day homily… a thoughtful reflection on the 50 year anniversary of Earth Day and our relationship with nature. I hope his words will inspire you to take a hike, get outside … Continue reading Nature Walk Wednesday – Earth Day at 50
Today’s Table Talk Tuesday goes outside with Carolee Noonan and her chickens. She tells us all about her ‘girls’ from acquiring to feeding to housing to chasing them around the yard. Oh yeah, there are eggs too. Want to talk about the chickens? Join us for conversation on our Discord channel.
This week’s Meditation Monday blog is brought to you by Amber Scott, who is guest starring today in place of Kelli McNeal! This past weekend I was fortunate to attend a workshop put on by the Central East Region called Rooted for this World: Building Safety in the Body, which was led by Rev. Megan … Continue reading Meditation Monday – Building Safety in the Body
Welcome back to Curiosity Friday! Last week Deb and Tom talked with us about how to stay creative, and the role of playfulness in doing so. This week, Rev. Eric interviews Katherine and Kyla about how to remain playful while sheltering at home. Thank You, Kyla and Katherine! Let’s keep the conversation going: Curiosity … Continue reading Curiosity Friday – Ask an Expert
