This is the first article in a series where the President-Elect of the Board of Trustees, ask questions to the Lay Leaders of our gatherings. Each month, our leaders will answer a few questions about their: committee/teams, experiences, and aspirations. In the next year, we will learn more about the Committees/Teams of: ADORE, Buildings & […]
It was always a looming fear for the liberal chaplain; you begin a prayer and get prayer-jacked by a visiting family member or friend in the hospital. Sure, it begins innocently enough. A good engagement with a patient. They share that they are of a particular faith tradition. They would appreciate a prayer. You have […]
Dear Folks, Welcome to November! Thank you to the Care Team Co-Chairs, Cathy Tata and Michelle Murphy and to all the Pastoral Associates for offering me such a spirit of welcome these last few months at Piedmont. This is an amazing beloved community—filled with kind people who truly do care about one another. Thank you, […]
Beginnings are, let us be honest, sometimes hard. Anyone who knows a new routine, town, or job will tell you that the newness can be uncomfortable and unsettling. Some of us may even attempt to resist a new beginning. Consider when you were a student and may have tried to “sleep in” on that first […]
Spiritually Speaking: Falling Back into Belonging More often than that not today, people find themselves living at a distance from the place they once called home. In part because of the economic stressors, fewer people spend their entire lifespan in one place. On the one hand, this roaming dynamic helps create opportunities for cultural learning […]
Spiritually Speaking: As Good as… In one of my favorite Toby Keith songs, “As Good as I Once Was,” the country singer croons: I ain’t as good as I once was But I’m as good once as I ever was Maybe not be good as I once was But I’m as […]
Spiritually Speaking: The Messiness of Life In the last few months I have been more aware of the difficulty of living in this world than anytime previously. It is not just the violence that is wrought daily, but it is also the new life emerging. It is not just the pain of those in our […]
Some may wonder why UU congregations don’t go ahead and hire a new settled minister when one leaves. The reason is that people need time to grieve the loss of a beloved minister. They need time to separate. They need time to feel and process all their feelings. And the congregation needs time to reflect […]
Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius — and a lot of courage — to move in the opposite direction. — E. F. Schumacher Courage. It’s not your typical place to begin. But maybe that’s good. It reminds us of what we already […]
Spiritually Speaking: A Simple No Will Do! I am a person who thrives on having several projects going on at once. It’s part of my nature to enjoy the pace of diverse work that requires gear-shifting and new skills. And I am, admittedly, a person who also can slip into being busy to avoid, to […]
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