UUFM Sponsors a Blessing Box and Little Free Library at Wonder Workshop To contribute items, contact Doug at kbsi@cox.net. Or, drop by Wonder Workshop, at 506 S 4th Street, and stock the box with your items. Our box is in demand, and we’re short on financial donations to replenish staples. You can contribute financially to … Continue reading Social Action – March 2022
Dear Ones, There are many glorious exciting things on the horizon and just beyond: spring, being together in-person, what else? Still being relatively new to the Fellowship, I’m eager for maskless conversations with you in the sunshine–with snacks–and the opportunity to dream together about all we can do and be as a community. Before I … Continue reading Note From Pastor Isa – March 2022
This month’s Soul Matters theme explores Renewing Faith … “Faith is homesickness. Faith is a lump in the throat.” — Frederick Buechner “Once a reporter asked A.J. Muste, “Do you really think you are going to change the policies of this country by standing out here alone at night in front of the White … Continue reading Renewing Faith (March 2022)
UUFM Sponsors a Blessing Box and Little Free Library at Wonder Workshop To contribute items, contact Doug at kbsi@cox.net. Or, drop by Wonder Workshop, at 506 S 4th Street, and stock the box with your items. Our box is in demand, and we’re short on financial donations to replenish staples. You can contribute financially to … Continue reading Social Action – February 2022
Dear Ones, Happy Groundhog Day! It’s always such good timing. Right when I’ve started to accept the reality of winter, I’m reminded of the suggestion of spring. It will come, sooner or later. How are you handling the long wait for spring? And the long wait for being back in-person? I know it’s hard for … Continue reading Note From Pastor Isa – Feb 2022
This month’s Soul Matters theme explores Widening the Circle … Is it possible that being on the inside leaves you out of the loop? What if the margins aren’t narrow? What if that space of exclusion is also a position of perspective? What if being shut out allows you to understand the insiders better … Continue reading Widening the Circle (Feb 2022)
Dear ones, My first full month among you here in Manhattan has been a joyous whirlwind! Thank you for your warm welcome. I’ve enjoyed meeting you as a group and as individuals. Please continue to reach out with introductory emails and schedule visits to get to know me or request pastoral support. It was perfect … Continue reading Note From Pastor Isa – Dec 2021
Dear ones, Happy New Year! We replace our calendars in winter, just as the days are beginning to lengthen, but the weather is nowhere near warming up. The practice–and the cultural and legal norms dependent on it–arose out of the Roman feast of Janus, the god of doorways and thresholds. Janus is a two-faced God, … Continue reading Note From Pastor Isa — Jan 2022
UUFM Sponsors a Blessing Box and Little Free Library at Wonder Workshop To contribute items, contact Doug at kbsi@cox.net. Or, drop by Wonder Workshop, at 506 S 4th Street, and stock the box with your items. Our box is in demand, and we’re short on financial donations to replenish staples. You can contribute financially to … Continue reading Social Action – January 2022
This month’s Soul Matters theme explores Living with Intention … “Here’s what I discovered. Intention is different from setting goals or resolutions in that it “pulls us into” who we truly are. Goals and resolutions “push us out” into future possibilities. To set intentions, we must listen to our inner voice which tells us … Continue reading Living with Intention (Jan 2022)
