Beloved UUFM Community,
It is an exciting and dynamic time to be serving on the UUFM Board of Directors! Whether it’s reviewing and updating our organizational structure; drafting proposed changes and updates to our Bylaws, Handbook and Process Guide to support and reflect our growth into … read more.
UUFM is a part of the Soul Matters Sharing Circle, which provides resources for our Sunday Services, children’s Religious Education, and Chalice Circles. Check out our year of themes here and read … read more.
From our friends at Soul Matters:
“Love, it sits in the chest,
at least at the start.
It’s what makes our heart beat again after being broken,
and our lungs breathe again after being closed off in the dark for far too long.
For some, it came in the form … read more.
From our friends at Soul Matters:
“We live in a culture that loves to conquer mysteries. For us modern folks, the unexplainable is simply a lock to be picked, a code to be cracked, a puzzle to be figured out. But what if mystery isn’t just … read more.
On the mystery of who we are
We are the holy troublemakers
…
We embody the eternal unknown, the stubborn mysteries, the uncontrollable forces of nature.
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We are the mischievous seekers who demand to know “Why?” “How come?” and “What’s the point?” Our only doctrine is that no truth … read more.
From our friends at Soul Matters:
“It would be easy to see this as a month of niceness. After all, for many, the call of generosity is equated with the call to be kind.
But that’s not the spiritual understanding, and certainly not the sort of gift … read more.
Dear Beloved UUFM Community,
October has been a productive month on the organizational side of things.
The Community Team met for the first time this month on October 12th, 2023.
The Board met this month on October 15th, 2023.
The Minister and Board Chair are members of both of … read more.
From our friends at Soul Matters:
“Some people are your relatives, but others are your ancestors, and you choose the ones you want to have as ancestors. You create yourself out of [their] values. — Ralph Ellison
Be on the lookout, friends. The ghosts are on their … read more.
Dear Beloved Community,
An update from the Board after our August Board Meeting, held on August 17th, 2023:
OPEN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
There is still a great need to fill certain open leadership positions. The Board has recruited the Stewardship Lead, Judy Nickelson, to take leadership in finding volunteers … read more.
From our friends at Soul Matters:
“It seems to go without saying. To be welcoming, we’ve got to think big.
Notice how often we speak about “widening the circle” and “making more room.” We place a priority on expanding our minds by welcoming new experiences and new … read more.
