I can’t believe how the summer is flying by! I’m sorry in some ways to see it ending, but I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I was very excited for the start of the new “church year”! Around here, “church years” start the Sunday after Labor Day. This year, that will be September… Read More »
So wonderful to be back from sabbatical!
It has been a wonderful three weeks back from sabbatical! I shared some about my trip to Italy on my first Sunday back, May 19. This Sunday, June 9, I’m looking forward to sharing some about my sabbatical experience in Ghana at the Macdellar Sons of Grace School. I hope I’ll see you there!
Sabbatical Basics
Greetings, Members and Friends of FCU! Thank you for granting me a sabbatical to refresh, renew and revive. I am approaching my time away from FCU with a sense of radical curiosity – both for what the time will shape into for me, and for you, the congregation. I’m excited for all of us, truly.… Read More »
Sabbatical coming, and my blog…
I will be on sabbatical from January 22, 2024 until May 19, 2024 (four months). During this time, I am essentially not in touch with congregants. However, I have been posting lately on my blog, and might occasionally post there during sabbatical. If you want the occasional update, that might be the place to look!
Back in the saddle…
As many of you know, my mother got very sick last month. Thank you all for thinking of us and wishing Mom well. She is doing much better, thank goodness! I have mapped out my Sunday services for the year, and I’m very excited. I can’t wait to see you on Sunday, September 10 at… Read More »
New UUA President!
The most momentous news from UUA General Assembly is that we elected a new President, the Rev. Sofía Betancourt, Ph.D.! You can read about that (and other highlights) here. The delegates also voted to move forward with sweeping changes to Article II of the UUA bylaws. We’ll say more about that on the July 9th… Read More »
Back from UUA General Assembly in Pittsburgh
I am freshly returned from the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregation’s annual business meeting, General Assembly. I’m inspired and a bit exhausted too. So much food for thought in such a short time! One workshop I’m very much mulling over is “Disrupt Church: Creating What’s Next”, led by Rev. Dr. Peggy Clarke and Jil Novenski,… Read More »
Update on FCU church closure
Dear Members and Friends of FCU: The Executive Team (Deacons and Standing Committee) and I have discussed the issue of continuing with our church closure in this time of pandemic. We are in unanimous agreement that our building will remain closed until the end of the “church year” (through June). The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA)… Read More »
Remaining Socially Connected While Physically Distant
Dear FCU Members and Friends: FCU leadership (the Standing Committee and Deacons, with some Committee on Ministries input as well as staff) has continued to think about how FCU should respond to the COVID-19 Coronavirus. We have decided that our building will stay closed to church gatherings and renters through May 4th, which is the… Read More »
FCU response to COVID-19: “Love in the Time of Coronavirus”
Dear FCU Members and Friends: FCU leadership (the Standing Committee and Deacons, with some Committee on Ministries input as well as staff) has been actively talking about how FCU should respond to the COVID-19 Coronavirus. I have been in touch with many colleagues about their plans, particularly colleagues in our general area. Part of our… Read More »
