This week I attended the Fall meeting of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Unitarian Universalist Minister’s association. I have been a part of this group since 2015, so I have met many of my colleagues in person, which was a help when we were online. In addition to deep check-in and some social time, […]
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Conversation with Rev. Mary
More Conversation (and maybe tea) with Rev. Mary! I have so enjoyed meeting so many of you for tea these past few weeks! It’s been such a delight to see you in person and to hear how you are. I’ve also enjoyed the connections some of you have made with each other, finding the threads that bind us together, especially now. Thank you to those […]
The Purposes of a Faith Community
“The times are urgent; let us slow down.” ~Dr. Bayo Akomolafe In 2004, two scientists, Gianni Pes and Michel Poulain published their research about the extraordinary number of centenarians (people who live to be over 100) in Sardinia, Italy. They drew a circle around the areas with a high number of elders and call […]
A Loving World: New Monthly Spiritual Themes
Last Spring, this congregation developed a new Vision, Mission and Ends (or Goals) to help map our way forward. The new OUUC vision is for a loving, just, and healthy world. The new OUUC mission says: Our spiritual principles affirm the worth and dignity of every person, and that we are part of […]
Ingathering – In All the Ways
This past Sunday we celebrated the beginning of another congregational year with our Water Communion ritual. It was the first OUUC outdoor service. It was the first time a larger group had gathered for worship at OUUC in 18 months. And it begins my third year of serving as your minister. The Tech Team was […]
