Author: s.turner

Stillness (Dec 2020)

What does it mean to be a people of Stillness?

Don’t tell me to be calm

when there are so many reasons

to be angry …

I didn’t say to be calm, said the wind,

I said to breathe. 

We’re going to need a lot of air … read more.

Jonalu’s Journal – Nov 2020

Only a few more days until the election is over!

Except, probably, not really.  Our nation is so deeply divided that it’s a good bet that there will be recounts and court appeals and who knows what else.  Remarkably, the idea of a peaceful transition of … read more.

Healing (Nov 2020)

What does it mean to be a people of Healing?

Jewish teaching includes frequent reminders of the importance of a broken-open heart, as in this Hasidic tale:  A disciple asks the rebbe: “Why does Torah tell us to ‘place these words upon your hearts’?  Why does … read more.

Social Action – Oct 2020

UUFM Sponsors a Blessing Box and a Little Free Library at Wonder Workshop

“Blessing Boxes for Manhattan/Riley County is an initiative of the Food and Farm Council of Riley Co.  BBFM is an outdoor food pantry that serves those in need 24/7.  If you … read more.

Deep Listening (Oct 2020)

What does it mean to be a people of Deep Listening?

This is your chance to listen carefully.

Your whole life might depend on what you hear.     Joyce Sutphen

Listening helps us find our way.  The listening of therapists allows … read more.

Social Action – Sept 2020

UUFM Sponsors a Blessing Box and a Little Free Library at Wonder Workshop

“Blessing Boxes for Manhattan/Riley County is an initiative of the Food and Farm Council of Riley Co.  BBFM is an outdoor food pantry that serves those in need 24/7.  If you … read more.

Jonalu’s Journal – Sept 2020

Did you have a chance for renewal this summer?

I did.  My partner Jane and I took a camping vacation and though some of my behavior may have been riskier than what I had gotten used to, I kept my mask on when around others and … read more.

Renewal (Sept 2020)

September is a season of homecoming for us UUs.  And renewal is central to that.  At the opening of each new church year, we renew our commitments to each other and our church community.  We renew our energy for another year of journeying together.

It’s also … read more.