“Refreshing Each Moment to Search for Diversity” Ponderings of the Spiritual Life Director Every September since I’ve been in Florida (22 years now), my internal seasonal clock tells me it’s time for autumn. The weather should be cooling down and sweaters should start coming out of the closet; the color on the leaves of the…

    “Building Bridges with Love, Compassion, and Forgiveness” Ponderings of the Spiritual Life Director   “Radiate boundless love towards the entire world — above, below, and across — unhindered, without ill will, without enmity.” – The Buddha This past Sunday, we engaged in worship together through interactive prayer stations.  I felt a deep sense…

“Beginning Anew. Gradually. Part Two Ponderings of the Spiritual Life Director Bless the LORD, O my soul…who satisfies you with good as long as you live so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. Last week, I talked about renewal as a gradual process, just as an eagle gradually renews her feathers, and is…

“Beginning Anew. Gradually.” Ponderings of the Spiritual Life Director Oh bless the lord my soul! He clothes thee with his love Upholds thee with his truth. And like an eagle he renews The vigor of thy youth. Then bless His holy name Whose grace hath made thee whole Whose love and kindness crowns thy days…

“We Begin Again in Love“ Ponderings of the Spiritual Life Director Welcome to my new column! Here is where I will offer you insights into church life, theological ponderings, and my hopes and aspirations for our Unitarian Universalist community. This column will be published in our weekly newsletter, on our website, on our Facebook page,…