by Rev. Aaron Payson ADVICE TO MYSELF #2: RESISTANCEby Louise Erdrich Resist the thought that you may need a savior,or another special being to walk beside you.Resist the thought that you are alone.Resist turning your back on the knifeof the world’s sorrow,resist turning that knife upon yourself.Resist your disappearanceinto sentimental monikers,into the violent pattern of … Continue reading On Practicing Resistance
by Laura K Secor Happy Winter Solstice, my UUCW friends! This December, I will start with a quote from the Jungian analyst James Hollis, from his book “Living an Examined Life: Wisdom For the Second Half of the Journey.” “In the Western world, we humans are defined as behaviors, thought constructs and biological processes. but … Continue reading A Sharply Worded Silence
by Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration Hope : to cherish a desire with anticipation : to want something to happen or be true. There are times when things feel bleak, and the proverbial “light” at the end of the tunnel just isn’t showing up. I have had to face situations which feel hopeless. We … Continue reading Crafting Hope
Rev. Aaron Payson The Holiday Season is upon us and we are planning a wonderful series of opportunities for worship, fellowship, seasonal celebrations, and social events! We hope you will join us!! Sunday, December 7 , 10:00 am in Person and Online – Don’t Just Do Something, Sit There! – The Buddhist teacher, Ajahn Jotipālo writes: … Continue reading Tidings of Comfort and Joy 2025
Dear Friends, I hope this message finds you well and surrounded by peace. I am writing with exciting news — and a heartfelt invitation. Our church is hosting a Gala Evening to raise funds for the care and preservation of our beloved church home — the place that welcomes us week after week for worship, … Continue reading A Special Evening to Celebrate and Support Our Church Home – December 13, 6 – 10 PM
by David Schowalter & Moira Rouse, Stewardship Team As we gather around Thanksgiving tables this week, many of us will pause to take stock of what we’re grateful for: family, community, and the spiritual home we find here at UUCW. As our esteemed minister reminded us in Sunday’s sermon, this season we may open ourselves … Continue reading Stewardship Update: Giving Thanks, Keeping Balance
by Laura K Secor Hello my UUCW Friends, Here we are at the season of gratitude. Some of us adore this time of year, while others of us may feel more ambivalent, or even distinctly lacking in enthusiasm. Whichever camp you fall into, I am offering a meditation that is an opportunity to cultivate good … Continue reading Positivity Meditation
by Rev. Aaron Payson The Soul Matters Theme for November this year is “Nurturing Gratitude” which fits nicely with the season of Thanksgiving and the other winter holidays ahead which honor the harvest, and the human capacity to thrive midst circumstances and environments that are often inhospitable to human survival without the creative human response … Continue reading Nurturing Gratitude
by Laura K Secor Hello my Unitarian Friends, Today I am bringing you a Gnostic-Zen mashup, courtesy of Kim Rosen and Jane Hirshfield. You most likely know the poetry of Jane Hirshfield, which is spare to the point of lean and yet intricate, much like her Buddhist beliefs. However, you may not know that she has … Continue reading The Thunder, Perfect Mind
