With the recent passage of an anti-abortion law in Texas, reproductive justice is back in the news and the national conversation again. There will be rallies and marches all across the country this Saturday, October 2nd, organized and sponsored by the Women’s March. You can join me and Rev. Mary and other OUUC folks at […]
A Loving World: New Monthly Spiritual Themes
Last Spring, this congregation developed a new Vision, Mission and Ends (or Goals) to help map our way forward. The new OUUC vision is for a loving, just, and healthy world. The new OUUC mission says: Our spiritual principles affirm the worth and dignity of every person, and that we are part of […]
Announcing a New OUUC Website!
Great news: we now have a launch date for our brand new OUUC website! We will start transitioning content over to the new site on November 1, and you will be able to see it live on November 3 or 4. Several members have already seen the new design, and most have remarked on what […]
Seeking Care and Support
During last Sunday’s Question & Answer session with Board chair, James Trujillo, I spoke about shared ministry. While some think that the ministry of a congregation is solely the responsibility of the minister, it really is shared by those who come together in covenant and community. The ministry of OUUC is supported by me, each […]
Youth Groups Resume
Last Sunday our middle and high school youth gathered at a local park for a kick-off meeting to the new year. We had a shelter reserved, so despite the rain it was a great deal of fun, and so good to see people in real life again and be able to play silly games with […]