Hello wonderful UUCLers! My staycation has come to an end and I am back to work on worship and programming and building this church community. I’m feeling ready for a … Continue reading Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 8-5-20

There are a thousand ways to kneel and kiss the ground; there are a thousand ways to go home again. –Rumi A classmate of mine recited this quote for me … Continue reading Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 7-15-20

Weltanschauung. That’s a new word/concept I’m learning about in my Global Religions class this summer semester. It is very similar to our English word/concept of “worldview” but, as my professor … Continue reading Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 7-8-20

Wow! The UUA’s General Assembly was an enriching and inspiring experience, even as a virtual gathering. I’ll admit to being a bit skeptical, to the point of almost not attending, … Continue reading Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 7-1-20

Experiencing Active Hope In April, I introduced you to the book/concept “Active Hope” as presented by Joanna Macy. “Active Hopeis something we do rather than have. It involves being clear … Continue reading Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 6-17-20

I am struggling to find the right words today. I want to find the words to comfort you because things are a bit unsettling right now, and I care about … Continue reading Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 6-3-20