Jessie Trowbridge As a child growing up, my family did not belong to any organized church, and while all of my grandparents were involved in their own church communities, religious exploration was not a part of my experience growing up. We found community in other ways – through creative pursuits, interests and activities, and work. As … Continue reading A Stewardship Testimonial
A Long Journey Laura K. Secor Hello my friends, This week I’ve decided to tell you a story. I have a friend who goes to a school to learn to be an oral story-teller, and I think it’s a lovely idea. You could imagine that we are all sitting in my living room, sipping mulled … Continue reading A Long Journey / A Pandemic Thanksgiving
Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration and Education The election is “somewhat” over and many of us are feeling strange. I’m aware of my gut reaction, almost guilty to feel relief because of the realities that still exist. The fact is- there is a disparity in the numbers of people who still don’t want to … Continue reading Freedom Over Me
Rev. Aaron Payson On Spirituality What do we mean when we talk about everyday spirituality? There are numerous definitions. “The spiritual life is, at root, a matter of seeing,” John Shea …reminds us. “It is all of life seen from a certain perspective. It is walking, sleeping, dreaming, eating, drinking, working, loving, relaxing, recreating, sitting, … Continue reading On Spirituality
David Schowalter, UUCW Stewardship Team Click the link to view UUCW Income, Operating Budget & Expenses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDNHOP1pGiE&feature=youtu.be A Reminder About Digital Pledging & Offerings Last spring we heard concerns expressed by our Treasurer and Chair of our Investment Committee related to the economic realities surfacing during the pandemic. We have been deeply gratified and tremendously … Continue reading Stewardship Update
Laura K. Secor Hello my UUCW friends, We are still in the pandemic. How are you holding up? I think for many of us, getting out into the fresh air has been an essential comfort in this difficult time. I wonder how we will do when the weather turns. In previous years, I have spent … Continue reading The Symphony of Life
Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration & Education When trying to identify what kind of Unitarian Universalist curricula to offer our children, we planned on using our traditional curriculum map and move the children in our program through Spirit Play (a montessori based program for pre-K and K), “Tapestry of Faith” which offers a wide … Continue reading Growing Justice Seekers and Keepers
Rev. Aaron Payson Heaven & Hell: A Zen Parable Long ago in Japan, a samurai—a warrior of those ancient times—went to visit a monk named Hakuin. The samurai was elaborately dressed in armor, and by his side swung a gleaming, sharp sword. He was a big, proud fellow, used to getting whatever he wanted. … Continue reading On Emotional Intelligence
Rev. Aaron Payson Due Diligence “It’s important to noticeif you votedthat every ballot wascounted and noted. Every voice matters;don’t be content being a bystanderif you don’t understandthat you can make a differencewith this rightyou’ve been gifted.” Racinthpen The creative and simple expression of truth through poetry often inspires me to consider how I live my … Continue reading Democracy Depends On Each of Us
Laura K. Secor Hello my UUCW friends, Welcome back! It’s good to be in community again, however virtual it may be. Are you as weary as me, soul-weary from this pandemic and the other troubles roiling our world? So many of the things we do to comfort ourselves, the many ways we reach out to … Continue reading Shopping for an Outfit at the Spiritual Thrift Store
