Read about this month's Spiritual Challenge
“Remember the Dance”
Dear Beloveds,
I have been reflecting quite a bit over the last couple of months on a statement by Dan Savage about how the gay community dealt with the AIDS crisis in the 1980s. He said, “During the darkest days of the AIDS crisis, … read more.
SPIRITUAL CHALLENGE TO PERSONAL GROWTH “Develop a Practice of Joy”
My challenge to you this month is to cultivate a practice of Joy. Joy, like hope, can be understood as a practice like meditation or yoga or journaling. It’s something you can work at and develop. … read more.
“Articles of Faith”
My challenge to you this month is to create your own personal Articles of Faith. Articles of Faith usually refers to a religion’s statement of belief or creed, the individual articles of faith being those theological and religious ideas required to claim affiliation with … read more.
“A Time of Decision”
Dear Beloveds,
After watching some videos and reading the transcript of the incoming president’s inaugural address and news accounts of the first day of the administration, I want to be very clear that what we witnessed January 20, 2025 was beyond injustice, it … read more.
SPIRITUAL CHALLENGE TO PERSONAL GROWTH
“Learn about Transgender and Non-binary Experience”
I recognize that this month’s challenge does not apply to members of the community who are trans and non-binary nearly as much, if at all, as it does to the rest of us. To the rest of … read more.
Spiritual Challenge – Learn about Transgender and Non-binary Experience
SPIRITUAL CHALLENGE TO PERSONAL GROWTH
“Learn about Transgender and Non-binary Experience”
I recognize that this month’s challenge does not apply to members of the community who are trans and non-binary nearly as much, if at all, as it does … read more.
“Religion is the Story We Tell”
Dear Beloveds,
One way to approach religion is to think of religion as the story we tell ourselves about who we are. This includes the story of where we come from, where we’re going and who we should be. The story … read more.
SPIRITUAL CHALLENGE: A Personal Growth Exercise – “SWAP STORIES”
Our theme for January is STORY and my challenge to you this month is to Swap Stories with someone. Swap the Story of your life with someone who doesn’t know it. Your partner for this probably won’t … read more.
Dear Beloveds,
Our theme for December is Presence, and even though winter is upon us, I’m thinking of surfing. Being in the present moment, being non-reactive and aware of yourself, your emotions, and your thoughts without letting them overwhelm you is a meditative practice that takes … read more.
“You Don’t Have to Say Anything”
Dear Beloveds,
One of the requirements for becoming an ordained and fellowshipped Unitarian Universalist minister is the completion of at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education or CPE. CPE involves learning about both the theory and practice of talking with … read more.
