We are beyond excited to announce a new UPLIFT monthly gathering focused on trans, nonbinary, and other not (completely or at all) cis UUs. Join us to connect with other trans/nonbinary UUs and co-create support and community across our faith. All you need to bring is yourself (and other trans/nonbinary friends, if you’d like)! Our […]
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From Rev. Mary – Spiritual Care for the Election Season
It’s less than two weeks to election day and anxiety is rising everywhere-in us as individuals, in the media, online, and in our society at large. How are you taking care of yourself and others right now? Here are some things to consider for our spiritual care in the weeks ahead: How are you staying grounded and […]
A Few Words from OUUC’s Parish Nurse
Our Parish Nurse, Ann Yeo, shares a humorous perspective on the current pandemic (author unknown), which her uncle in Virginia sent to her. It reminds Ann (maybe you, too) of the long-term, popular column in Readers’ Digest, entitled “Laughter Is the Best Medicine.” Here it is: IT HAS COME TO THIS The dumbest thing I […]
From Rev. Mary – VOTE!
In August, Rev. Carol helped us remember the 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage. It is easy to forget that the right to vote was hard-won. This year as voting has begun around the country, we are being reminded of that right and responsibility in new ways. People in Georgia are standing in line for up […]
From Rev. Mary
“The times are urgent; let us slow down.” ~ Bayo Akomolafe Last Sunday I spoke about the need to center ourselves in order to listen deeply to each other and to what the world needs most. Yes, times are urgent. And, yes, despite all that is telling us to go faster, we must slow down in order to hear the voice within, […]