I am about to have a weekend off and a week of retreat with UU colleagues here at the Franciscan Renewal Center. During my week away I am having a little skin cancer surgery on my face, so I’ll be glad to be “out of the limelight” for a few days. Remember that the office is closed…
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Many of you have been asking about ways to respond to things happening in our state and country. If you’d like to help organize a VUU rapid response team that can assess actions and share information with the rest of the congregation, contact me at minister@vuu.org. (Use “rapid response” in the subject line, please.) This could look like organizing…
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This week we enjoyed a multi-generational service with 150 of us, sharing stories about what makes us feel at home—in our actual homes and at VUU. It was a fun service, and it highlighted one of the goals for our interim work in faith formation, which is to bridge the gap between families and youth participating…
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This short video addresses a potent idea for us as we move forward together to build resilient communities that grow and thrive and support all of us–soil versus seeds? How are we creating a rich soil in which our seeds can grow? What beliefs, ideas, and stories can we tell that will create a context that supports us–all of…
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This weekend we will celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in a myriad of ways, including our Sunday service. This is the first January since I’ve been here that our Sanctuary hasn’t been under construction, and I am excited to experience a full service together in honor of him. I think sometimes we…
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Both of our Christmas Eve services were special this year, and included a photo booth which Jamila Miqbel and Damian Pulliam’s family have shared with us on occasion. This year the family service featured the “No-Rehearsal” pageant, which allowed people of all ages to join in creating a tableau of the Christmas story, narrated by yours…
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This month as we have been practicing presence, I have been thinking about the IHELP program and how much I have enjoyed being here as we serve meals and set up for our guests each week. I’ve joined our guests a couple of times at the dinner table, and have enjoyed learning a little about…
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I was listening to a podcast this morning in which Meghna Chakrabarti of “On Point” talks about, and has her guests share about, changes in American engagement with organized religion. I am interested in this because we have a lot of folks who come to Unitarian Universalism looking for a community and a replacement for their…
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Last Sunday we had a very successful multi-gen service with nearly 200 in attendance. The Soul Work tables (see photos) gave some folks an option to create a flower arrangement, a pot holder, or a holiday themed artwork, and our cornbread communion table included offerings from several people. We shared stories that were funny, moving, and…
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Are you new to VUU or returning after being away a long time? Come to our new participant class on December 7 from 9:30a-2:30p in the VUU Board room or attend concurrently online. Join us for an introductory session to learn more about Unitarian Universalism, VUU, and getting engaged in our community. Bring your questions! We’ll invite you to…
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