GENDER IDENTITY AND PRONOUNS
Dear straight old people like me and others:
In our endeavors to respect the inherent worth and dignity of everyone, we are occasionally
challenged by the changing landscape with gender identity and pronouns. Well, here from GLAAD are some shortened meanings and suggested actions:

Sex … read more.

Steve Deutch has ordered replacement bulbs for the Sanctuary lights

A licensed electrician is needed to install 3 new circuit breakers so each furnace will have its own breaker.

Hollis offered to disassemble the shelves behind the sanctuary to provide storage for extra chairs.

The Birch School prepared … read more.

ACCEPTING THE OTHER

After a recent Sunday service, one member told me that it was one of the best they ever attended, then another expressed it was one of the worst they experienced. How could two well-manning intelligent adults see the same thing so differently?

Clearly these … read more.

BOT meeting, Dec 9, 2025

Steve Deutch has arranged for Byron to come this Friday the 12thand replace the lightbulbs in the Sanctuary. We will try to get dimmable bulbs.

The air filters for our HVAC system still need to be replaced.

Shelves behind Sanctuary are now empty … read more.

We have the conviction and the tools – let’s take action Hanukkah celebrates light, resilience, and the triumph of faith and identity as we are confronted with adversity. It reminds us that courage, hope, and moral conviction can illuminate even the darkest times. It encourages … read more.

BOT meeting, Nov 11, 2025

We have found someone to take care of building steps to the diesel fuel fill pipe to provide safer and easier access for refueling. The above person will also deal with installing a dehumidifier in the basement, as well as replacing … read more.

The interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

As we struggle to deal with the issues of our world, it is sometimes helpful to remember there is an independent web of all of existence of which we are a small part, and … read more.

Here are some tips if you have the Holiday Blues:

Accept your feelings. It’s natural to feel sad if you can’t be with people you love or to grieve if someone you loved has died. Allow yourself to express your feelings. Don’t pretend to be happy … read more.

BOT meeting, Oct 13, 2025
1-Steve Deutch is still working on solving the problem of accessibility to our diesel fuel tank.
2-We are planning to replace at least the 7 lights that have burned out in the sanctuary. The intent is to replace all of the lights. … read more.