Read about this month's Spiritual Challenge
“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.
Practice Listening
Our theme this month is Deep Listening and my spiritual challenge to you is to practice your listening to others so that they feel seen and understood. Listening is a skill like any other. It can be learned, developed, practiced, and honed. It can also … read more.
“Getting Lost in that Book”
Dear Beloveds,
I spent summer days doing a lot of things while growing up, but the two things I did most of all, especially the summers of my grade school years were playing baseball (and watching baseball on T.V. and listening to … read more.
SPIRITUAL CHALLENGE – Pick a Summer Reading List and Read Your Way Through
The theme for the month is summer reading and I challenge you to find a summer reading list and begin working your way through it a book at a time. The task may … read more.
