Ponderings of the Spiritual Life Director

  • Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 4-20-22

    We covenant to affirm and promote the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. I love our 7th Principle because it awakens the Spirit of Life in my heart and soul. Its deep theology is the driving force behind all that I am called to do in this world. It is…

  • Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 4-13-22

    #UULent Day 42 (April 12): curiosity It seems apparent that you all have a strong curiosity about physics, math, time, space, and all those big metaphysical questions. After all, that’s one reason we come to church– to seek some sort of explanation of how all of this, all of us, came to be. Where do…

  • Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 4-6-22

    #UULent Day 36 (April 6, 2022): invigorate I look forward to this #uulent word a day spiritual practice every year. But this year, I’m really slacking. I almost gave up. Then, John Hughes started to make #uulent posts on Facebook and I felt this practice becoming invigorated in my life. Thank you, John! Something I’ve…

  • Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 3-23-22

    #UULent Day 22 (March 23): fear Often we attribute people’s (and our own) bad behavior to “acting out of fear”. What is it that we are afraid of? If we are fearful, are we then lacking in faith? What if a lack of faith is actually a fear that we won’t be heard? Heard by…

  • Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 3-16-22

    #UULent Day 15 (March 16): Serenity. Today’s word is serenity. Serenity is defined as “the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.” I wonder, is true serenity possible? Even for a short moment? Can you sustain it for a longer period of time? How? What brings you serenity? Is it a place, a time, a…

  • Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 3-9-22

    Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director Hello from Germany! I have been visiting my sister in Munich this past week. It’s been a fantastic trip! Although I haven’t been great about posting my #UULent to Facebook or Instagram (but I plan to!). I have been reflecting on each day’s word while I am here. Have…