The religious, the media pundits, and the moralists at large will be reminding us what a great country we have and all the blessings we have been given by “Our Creator.” The implication also comes under the radar: that those who have far less are not as blessed by said “Creator.” We are taught by … Continue reading When Gratitude just isn’t enough
We as a culture seem to love to be frightened. The production of horror movies is at an all time high. I don’t watch them like I used to watch Dracula and Frankenstein as a youth. They have become a gore fest. The more blood and guts…the better, seems to be the order of the … Continue reading Scary reality
A new “church year” has begun. What are our plans? Are we anxious for the future? Are we confident that we have what it takes to live our aspirations? We are ever reminded that “Love holds us together as we constantly align our actions and our values.” We, once again, covenant with each other to honor … Continue reading Here we go again
Thank you for giving me this opportunity to serve. Most of you are acquainted with me, but I want to share more about my philosophy and goals as I assume the role of UUCNC president for the 2025-26 church year. I intend to try to lead from a place of love, grounded and guided by … Continue reading From the incoming president
June 8th marks a very important date for our faith community. It is the last Sunday service before our summer hiatus. It has been, by my account, a year of growth, personal and collaborative. We gathered. We prayed. We reflected. We agreed. We disagreed. At times we even became disagreeable with one another. We had to … Continue reading Seeking restoration
Passover and Easter are behind us. They both contain symbols that have had powerful meanings for many generations. The narrative of Passover has many cultural and religious meanings. While Easter has great spiritual significance, it is not without the influence of so-called Pagan religious and cultural traditions embedded into it, to make it more attractive … Continue reading The power of symbols
If you knew of someone who has 2.6 billion friends, would you wonder how that came to be? On April 20, 2.6 billion Christians will mourn Jesus’s death, but subsequently celebrate his resurrection from the dead. We Unitarian Universalists used to be devoted Christians. Emerson was a Unitarian minister. For many years we were part … Continue reading Do we have a friend in Jesus?
With the almost daily “political hand grenades” we are now dealing with, I am asked daily, “How can I emotionally cope with all of this? It is too overwhelming.” I tend to agree. However, it is our current reality. I do have a couple of encouraging ideas that I hope will help. This will sound … Continue reading It all begins with you!
February is always the month that many associate with Love. Love is a funny thing. It really has many meanings. Those who have been jaded by this almost heavenly concept, deny its concept almost completely. It is a money maker. Confectioners make money hand over fist, producing literally tons of heart shaped sweets for the … Continue reading Is love a fantasy?
In 1970, the great singer, Cat Stevens, released a stirring song called “Where Do the Children Play?” It has always been a favorite of mine. I am aware that folks expect a few words of wisdom and encouragement to “kick off” the New Year. I could rattle off one or more of our Seven Principles and … Continue reading New Year Revolution
