It’s less than two weeks to election day and anxiety is rising everywhere-in us as individuals, in the media, online, and in our society at large. How are you taking care of yourself and others right now? Here are some things to consider for our spiritual care in the weeks ahead: How are you staying grounded and […]
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From Rev. Mary – VOTE!
In August, Rev. Carol helped us remember the 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage. It is easy to forget that the right to vote was hard-won. This year as voting has begun around the country, we are being reminded of that right and responsibility in new ways. People in Georgia are standing in line for up […]
From Rev. Mary
“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, […]
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 […]
