“The times are urgent; let us slow down.” ~ Bayo Akomolafe Last Sunday I spoke about the need to center ourselves in order to listen deeply to each other and to what the world needs most. Yes, times are urgent. And, yes, despite all that is telling us to go faster, we must slow down in order to hear the voice within, […]
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Faith In Action Visioning
Last Saturday, October 3rd, more than 20 interested folks gathered to discuss our Faith in Action ministry at OUUC and envision the work we are called to do here and in the larger world. Everyone brought a rich background of experience and passion and shared their individual visions to create a collage of our collective […]
From Rev. Mary and Sara Lewis – Leadership Charge
Last Saturday, I was honored to participate in a Leadership Charge organized by Sara Lewis, our Director of Community and Faith Development. About 20 OUUC leaders gathered on Zoom to reflect on what makes a good leader, the leadership qualities we want to develop this year, and what we’d like in order to feel supported this year. Thanks to all […]
From Rev. Mary – “Moments of Joy”
This past Sunday, many of us were in the OUUC parking lot for a Drive -Through event. On a partly cloudy Fall day with fresh, clean air, we had the chance to give and receive, and perhaps even more importantly, to see each other. As is the practice at OUUC, there was a chance to donate: books for those incarcerated at Shelton and school […]
A Few Words from OUUC’s Parish Nurse
Our Parish Nurse, Ann Yeo, reminds us that influenza vaccination (usually in the form of “flu shots,” or for some age groups in the form of a nasal spray) is now available at drugstores and medical offices. How important is it to get it this year? Don’t we have more urgent issues to worry about […]
