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 what we hope for and then playing our role in the process of bringing that about. The journey of finding, and offering, our unique contribution…

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 your well-being. But to be honest, I mostly want to find the words to challenge you. Our 1st UU Principle requires me to do so.…

Here’s a question for all of you to ponder in the midst of recent tragedies, of more black lives lost for no justifiable reason:  Why do we hang the Black Lives Matter sign on our building?  What does that call us to do?  Please start reading antiracist books, as recommended on this website:  https://culturallyresponsiveleadership.com/antiracistbooks/ I highly recommend…

I continue to hold you, your community, and all of our people in my heart and in my prayers. I know adjusting to this new reality is heartbreaking. I also believe congregations who continue to lean into their mission and life-saving ministry will find ways to thrive in this time. Ministry is so deeply needed.…

With the “reopening” of businesses and the economy and the continued loss from COVID-19, the way we live our lives is shifting again. Some will go back to work, some will remain at home, and others will have to make tough decisions on how to proceed. UUCL’s Board of Trustees will be making decisions about…

Moving forward in justice work requires humility. I talked about this in our worship service last Sunday. Humility is not easy, and it takes a deep examination of our thoughts. As Unitarian Universalists, how often do you think we think we have all the right answers? How often do you think we move forward in…