How are you feeling these days? I’m imagining a range of feelings like fear, frustration, anger, lethargy. The Covenantal Relations Committee met recently and found that having simple ‘check-in’ questions and exploring them together made us all feel better. We want to replicate that experience for everyone! Following the 11am service on each Sunday you … Continue reading Friday News – February 7, 2025

One of the great privileges of my ministry has been to serve at the UUA, our denominational headquarters, in a variety of positions. In that capacity I had the opportunity to work with some of our most talented religious leaders. One of those is the Rev. Mary Katherine Morn, President of the UUSC, who will … Continue reading Friday News – January 31, 2025

As we celebrate this Sunday all the ways in which we support one another as a community, we are very aware that so many of us are concerned about what’s happening outside of our walls. Fear, anger, frustration, even paralysis are all feelings that we’ve heard expressed. The work we do with our justice ministries … Continue reading Friday News – January 24, 2025

Governance and financial stability are hardly the most spine-tingling spiritual words. But they are the building blocks that make congregations function in transparent and healthy and sustainable ways. These are two of the goals of our Developmental Ministry and we are well on way to putting them in place! Our guest, the Rev. Dr. Roger … Continue reading Friday News – January 17, 2025

It’s a new year, with all sorts of things to be grateful for, excited about, angry about, worried about, and hopeful for! I know some questions that have been on my mind with this new year is this: How can I respond in line with my values to what is happening in the world? How … Continue reading Friday News – January 10, 2025

It was so lovely seeing so many of you during our holiday services. Despite everything else in the world, we still have a loving, joyful community in which we can be held. The election this past fall and its aftermath put us into a bit of a reactive mode, but we are still on track … Continue reading Friday News – January 3, 2025

December 20th, 2024 Please note: the church office will be closed December 23rd–January 1st. We will resume regular business hours starting January 2nd. There will be no Friday News on December 27th. Announcement Requests submitted thru Wednesday, January 1st will be published on January 3rd, 2025. Happy holidays! Happy Friday! Dear Friends, As a celebration … Continue reading Friday News – December 20, 2024

Whether or not you espouse any kind of December holiday, it is pretty widely held that there is something special about this time of year. People seem to be a little more understanding, a little more giving, and maybe even a little more hopeful, no matter how dour things may appear. And, of course, there … Continue reading Friday News – December 13, 2024

On November 27, the Washington Post published an opinion piece by Perry Bacon Jr. making suggestions for what to do instead of getting lost in doom. #2 on the list was to attend a Unitarian Universalist church! I have to wholeheartedly agree! Right now I think our mission is as clear as it ever has … Continue reading Friday News – December 6, 2024

Happy Friday Wednesday! Most of the leaves are off the trees, and there is a wintry chill in the air. Whether you are spending today with loved ones, doing some holiday shopping, or simply enjoying some delicious leftovers, I hope that you are well and getting the rest and respite you need. As a community … Continue reading Friday News – November 29, 2024