Not a Second More in Time Than You Can Afford

MLK said that “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends” In this he refers to our acquaintances who state that they care, but do not … read more.

Notes from the March 11, 2025 Board meeting:

Rev. Diane’s Letter of Agreement was approved for April 2025-July 2026.

Linda Mangelsdorf has resigned as chair of the Stewardship & Finance ministry.

Hollis announced an April 26 benefit concert by Deborah Vogel.

Nancy will announce that the 3rd Sunday collection … read more.

HERE COMES THE SOUTH
As we strive to honor the inherent worth and dignity of every person as well as respect for the independent web of all existence of which we are a part, we are faced with growing concerns about our individual life, as well … read more.

Notes from February 4, 2025, Board meeting:

The Birch school has identified a student interested in helping Sunday Services with
technology.

The BOT approved use of Walter Bell funds if a way can be found to record all our services and have them available on our website.

A new … read more.

A Goose and a Person
It’s amazing how much we have in common with a flock of geese, a school of fish and other groupings of animals. We, too, are a group of beings that all look the same but have individual differences. As the geese … read more.

I was inspired by our last community circle held after service last month. I was grateful for the heartfelt sharing that afternoon. We discussed how congregants are
processing the recent chaos in the news. It was uplifting to hear about trusted news resources to turn to, … read more.

January 15, 2025, Board meeting:

Attending the Sunday Services ministry meeting, Rev. Diane encouraged the use of a UU minister’s sermon at least once a month. She shared guidelines for sermons that local service presenters can use.

The Sunday Services ministry again told us of their need … read more.

But There Are More Than Two.

As UUs, we respect the interdependence of all existence. All on this blue planet share the air; without it, we all die. But we humans often only see “us and them”. For example, we often see “us” as dominating other … read more.

The Wheel of the Year and the Restful Energy of Winter How to Celebrate Imbolc in 2025. In early Feb 1-2 the Pagan/ Wiccan celebration of Imbolc occurs. It falls exactly halfway between the Winter Solstice (Yule) and the Spring Equinox (Ostara). Daylight is increasing … read more.

December 10, 2024 Board Meeting

Rev Diane proposed a Speaker’s Forum which the board approved. There will be 4 meetings in 2025, beginning the 5th Sunday in March.

The board agreed to pay half of a bill from the Birch School for tree trimming along our driveway.

Hollis … read more.