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This weekend’s luncheon welcomed 6 new participants at VUU and I was joined by a team of four VUU members in welcoming them.  It was wonderful to hear their questions and observations and to open some windows into the life of this congregation.  It was a busy weekend–I also joined the baby shower for one…
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This time of year I begin to prepare for strategic planning processes–its a time to review the year, our shared work, and to plan how we will make adjustments for next year.  Because I have a Masters Degree in Public Administration (with an emphasis in Strategic planning/assessment) I like to wrap up by getting feedback…
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I recently found out I have been nominated for a Pride Community Spirit Award here in Phoenix.  This was a real surprise!  The form for voting also helped me learn more about the community supporting LGBTQ communities in our metro.  There are so many people and organizations offering support for and joyfully celebrating queer Phoenix.  Check it out…
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This week I am traveling with colleagues to Las Vegas, NV for our quarterly UU religious professionals gathering.  Normally our colleague in Las Vegas travels to Arizona by himself, so we are traveling to him this time.  We will spend a day together in spiritual deepening and in reflection of how the year has gone…
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Being a minister means engaging in a wide range of community activities and events, internally and externally.  It’s been an incredibly busy time, which is normal for spring!   Saturday night we had a fantastic Earth Day Cabaret! Thank you to everyone who shared their amazing talent, to everyone who attended, and to everyone who helped…
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Being a minister means engaging in a wide range of community activities and events, internally and externally.  It’s been an incredibly busy time, which is normal for spring!   It was a great joy last week to officiate David and Jodi’s commitment ceremony.  I loved meeting folks that hadn’t been back to VUU since COVID, in…
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