‘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
By Kathy Stevenson, co-chair of the Denominational Affairs Committee On June 22 and 23, congregations with representation at the UUA General Assembly will determine whether Article II will be revised or remain the same. Because we are a living tradition, without a creed (statement of belief), our purpose, values, and inspirations are written into our … Continue reading What Does Article II Offer Us?
Ken Burns, the historian and filmmaker, gave the commencement address for Brandeis University this spring. It is a remarkable address and offers warnings to us about our increasingly divided country and world. I was especially struck when he quoted I.F. Stone who suggested that “history is tragedy, not melodrama.” Burns then elaborates: “In melodrama all … Continue reading Kindness
