Two Lists for These Days One of the joys of having lived in another culture is that you find new ways to express yourself. Our 7 years in London meant that I picked up a whole bunch of ways to say things. It’s not just the different words used – jumper instead of sweater, and … Continue reading I Can’t Be Bothered
How We Move Forward In Wild Times and a few notes at the end…. These days I’m listening to inspirational music. As I begin writing this, I’m listening to Emma’s Revolution’s sing “Keep On Moving Forward”. I don’t know about you, but my anxiety is with me a lot of the time. I can’t seem … Continue reading Moving Forward
‘There go my people. I must find out where they are going so I can lead them!’ ~ Alexandre Auguste Ledru-Rollin Anyone who’s been around the last few years knows that I’m happy that the Finding Our Future workshop is happening next weekend. Early in my tenure, I encouraged our leadership to engage in creating … Continue reading To Infinity and Beyond
Dear Friends, Another year begins and it’s filled with peril and promise as ever and always it is. I send you these words written by my colleague Rev. Ann Tyndall that are part of coming into the new year. This morning I walked the dog up the street. It was a perfect winter’s morning. An … Continue reading For the New Year
There are times when good news can be hard to come by, and even when it’s not, I’m glad to spread it around. There’ve been a couple of bits of good news that I’ve seen lately that I want to direct you toward. Both are about our wider religious movement and looking toward the future. … Continue reading Looking for Good News
Guest Author: Katy Taylor I offer Wild Church because I am seeking to feel more connected to my own roots in the living earth (aka nature). I want to develop kinship relationships with the other-than-human beings that live around me. I want to feel my belonging with them. So, I trained in how to offer … Continue reading Wild Church Gatherings
I write this on the day of the only scheduled Presidential Debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. It is five weeks until ballots in Washington state will be mailed to all voters. I don’t know how you’re feeling about the election, but I’m counting the days until it’s over. I … Continue reading The Heart of Democracy
The approach of fall always feels like a new year. School starts up again, the lazy – or busy – days of summer begin to fade, the sun sets before 8:00. We talk about the second Sunday in September as “opening” Sunday even though we have services all through the summer. Over the last year, … Continue reading Change Happens
For several years when I served the Tahoma UU Congregation, we practiced thematic ministry. It’s a common practice among congregations of all sorts where the worship, small groups, and children and youth programing share a common monthly focus. Many UU congregations use Soul Matters, a thematic ministry subscription service that provides packets of materials that … Continue reading Soul Matters
We’re having a QUUF potluck next Friday, and you’re invited! Guest post by Elizabeth Walker, Membership Team Chair Let’s gather together on Friday, July 12, at 5:30, for a celebration of summertime and community! Everyone is invited, with a special welcome to those who are new(ish)– new members, people considering membership, and anyone wanting … Continue reading We’re having a QUUF potluck
