This week I attended the Fall meeting of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Unitarian Universalist Minister’s association. I have been a part of this group since 2015, so I have met many of my colleagues in person, which was a help when we were online. In addition to deep check-in and some social time, […]
Minister
Conversation with Rev. Mary
More Conversation (and maybe tea) with Rev. Mary! I have so enjoyed meeting so many of you for tea these past few weeks! It’s been such a delight to see you in person and to hear how you are. I’ve also enjoyed the connections some of you have made with each other, finding the threads that bind us together, especially now. Thank you to those […]
The Purposes of a Faith Community
“The times are urgent; let us slow down.” ~Dr. Bayo Akomolafe In 2004, two scientists, Gianni Pes and Michel Poulain published their research about the extraordinary number of centenarians (people who live to be over 100) in Sardinia, Italy. They drew a circle around the areas with a high number of elders and call […]
Taking Care
Stewardship: tending or taking care of something of value; careful and responsible management This month is the stewardship drive at OUUC, the time when we are asked to share our gifts with the OUUC community and congregation. In this time of pandemic, I hope that you have experienced continued connection with OUUC even though it […]
Ritual of Remembrance – Fire to Ashes
“We are what we remember.” ~ Rabbi Evan Moffic On July 31, about 80 people gathered in the north parking lot at OUUC to remember together. On that sunny day, we mingled with masks on, seeing each other, being together as we hadn’t been for some time. Together we experienced a ritual of remembering […]
