From the Minister Here’s a three-part blog, friends. Part 1: Earlier this week I joined the interfaith group planning a protest vigil for later in May. The goal is to “make witness” – to represent our individual congregations, but more importantly, to show the Port Townsend area that unity is the antidote to isolation. … Continue reading From the Interim
“Time is short” my good friend reminded me the other day. I was my turn to call…three weeks ago. Message received. As always, there was a lot to cover. But no politics or religion. Just two old friends who know there are things far more important than being right. And as always, we touched on … Continue reading From the Interim
The particularly nasty cold being passed around Port Townsend came my way earlier this week. Nothing unique or long-term. I’ll be fine. But being sick has me thinking about those of you who live with much more serious pain, conditions and limitations. You share with me your fears about the state of this uncertain world; … Continue reading From the Interim
One of the best things about being a UU transitional minister is time spent with colleagues. It’s lifegiving to hang with people whose journey and call have led them to this stripe of ministry. Earlier this week I joined fifteen or so interim colleagues for a primer on our new online hymnal, “Sing Out Love.” … Continue reading From the Interim
I’ve often mentioned the Five Focus Points of Transitional Ministry as we go about our shared work at QUUF – touchstones for our good but often demanding work. As we begin our eighth month together (total virtual plus in-person) let’s review a bit, Here they are again in order: Heritage: Reviewing how the Congregation has … Continue reading From the Interim
by Joanna Sanders As a records clerk in my day job, I value holding and organizing important documents. I hold onto my QUUF Membership Directory as a treasured document. It’s a 1997 version of Who’s Who at UU. One early memory I have of those days in the late 90s… before I knew that I … Continue reading I’ve Been a Member of QUUF Since about 1997
By Jane Hogue I give to QUUF because it is a place where my whole self is welcomed – my questions, my doubts, my hopes, and my convictions. At its best, our congregation embodies the living faith of Unitarian Universalism, a tradition rooted in freedom of belief, compassion in action, and a deep respect for … Continue reading Why I Give to Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Guest Blog by Zoe Ann Lamp Growing up, every December my parents received a box of little envelopes for the weekly Sunday offering. Fifty two envelopes, plus a few extra for special holidays. My brother and I had our own boxes too. Each Sunday I loved finding the right envelope, placing my small donation inside, … Continue reading How Pledging Became A Spiritual Practice
Billy Frank Jr. Day By Amy Hepburn, Native Connections Action Group In honor of Billy Frank, Jr. Day in Washington State (March 9), I invite you to reflect on the life of this extraordinary leader. Though I grew up in New England knowing little about him, I now better understand his profound impact on Native … Continue reading Billy Frank Jr. Day
The Six Values that now express Unitarian Universalist are for real. It’s taking time to make the transition from a narrative-based description (the Seven Principles, circa 1985) to a distilled list of core values, but it’s happening. The struggle surrounding the change is also real. Not so long ago your congregation mirrored that struggle, as … Continue reading From the Interim
