Grief in Spring My mom passed away in May just before her birthday, which is why I often feel a lot of grief in the spring. I miss her, when things in my life change or exciting things happen, I still think, “I should call mom and let her know”. I know I am not… Read More »
“Wonderings” A hopeful – and hopefully helpful – blog for families and caregivers
Finding Joy “Discovering more joy does not, save us from the inevitability of hardship and heartbreak. In fact, we may cry more easily, but we will laugh more easily too. Perhaps we are just more alive. Yet as we discover more joy, we can face suffering in a way that ennobles rather than embitters.” –… Read More »
What I’m up to now that the “church year” is over…
Our last “church year” Sunday was June 16, but I’ve been busy! This week has been filled with (online-only this year) UU Ministry Days. Today I’m shifting to (online-only this year also) UU General Assembly. I’m also doing my hours of community service from my civil disobedience this past fall. In July I will take… Read More »
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 »
Religious Education February 2017
February 4, 2017 There is something about February that pleases me. Perhaps it a sense of emerging from the need for rejuvenation in January following the bustle of holidays. Perhaps it is the quiet of the landscape, sun glinting on snow, birds in colorful flutter at the feeders, the often silly antics of squirrels, the… Read More »
Religious Education February 2017
February 4, 2017 There is something about February that pleases me. Perhaps it a sense of emerging from the need for rejuvenation in January following the bustle of holidays. Perhaps it is the quiet of the landscape, sun glinting on snow, birds in colorful flutter at the feeders, the often silly antics of squirrels, the… Read More »
January
Happy New Year! May we all find our hopes fulfilled in 2017.Make a resolution: to join us at FCU, be part of our community. We want to see you.Vicki Merriam, DRE January Religious Education Calendar1/1 – No RE program1/8 – Worship and RE Classes, 10:00; Senior Youth pancake breakfast, 8:301/15 – Worship and RE Chapel… Read More »