Gratitude: From You I Receive, To You I Give Ponderings of the Spiritual Life Director The most joyful moments for me at UUCL are when I observe all of you finding your passions. Your callings begin to take shape as you create, cooperate, and do the good work of love together. And, did you know…

Gratitude: For One Another Ponderings of the Spiritual Life Director “Transform yourself to transform the world.” How we are at the small scale is how we are at the large scale.  The patterns of the universe repeat at scale.  There is a structural echo that suggests two things: one, that there are shapes and patterns…

Gratitude: To My Spiritual Family Ponderings of the Spiritual Life Director “Gratitude is a word that I cherish. Gratitude is what defines the happiness and humanity of the human being.” ― Elie Wiesel “Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build…

Spirit of Life, Come to Me Ponderings of the Spiritual Life Director   Each week, fueled by the love from and within this community, I choose to write with positivity and hope for the future.  But after the events this past weekend, I’m feeling weighed down with despair.  With every new shooting, my spirit becomes…

Spirit of Life: Caring for One Another Ponderings of the Spiritual Life Director   Caring for life is essentially the reason why church exists.  We care about ourselves- our reason for being- we care about others, and we care about the Earth.  What I really loved about this last Sunday’s worship service, was that I…

Spirit of Life: Wings Set Us Free Ponderings of the Spiritual Life Director   Religion is about life.  Religion is about how we live in the world and also how the world lives in us.  The world lives in us through our emotions, making life a unique experience  and also a connecting force.  We connect…