So close and yet so far!
The human need for familiarity and comfort is basically a mammalian thing. We long for the Baby Bear’s porridge -not too hot and not too cold. When we leave for a while, we’d like to come back and … read more.
Exploration results in education. Education leads to further exploration.
Religious exploration and education are inextricably woven together.
We UUs don’t like the idea of indoctrinating our children due to the implication that there is only one way to think about the big questions (Where … read more.
I’ve got peace on my mind.
The deadliest war in human history was World War II with violence-related death of somewhere between 50 and 56 million human beings. Deaths from war violence declined from almost 600,000 in 1950 to 50,000 in 2020. That’s … read more.
Some decisions are easy to make like selecting the firm fruit rather than squishy, to grab the umbrella when it rains, to say “yes” to a kind invitation and an open schedule.
Other decisions are incredibly difficult: Which will be better for the children – … read more.
Easter makes us UUs a bit nervous because it goes against our solid scientific foundation. What can the notion of resurrection possibly say to us? We know better, right?
We know that sometimes people who appear dead wake up. We know … read more.
As I view the overwhelming horror of the war in Ukraine, I find myself broken open, and this prayer from Ann Weems has spoken powerfully to me. May hope and love continue to rule our hearts!
In grace and wisdom,
Rev. Ruth
“I No Longer … read more.
Happy Spring Equinox, Friends!
I always find some comfort in the reminder that regardless of my own challenges, and of the chaos in the world near and far, the Earth keeps wobbling around on its wonky axis making its elliptical journey around our … read more.
I’ve been working on my tax returns, watching the news from Ukraine, catching up on house work and escorting family members to doctors and dentists for routine exams. Nothing like Spring Break to leave one exhausted!
Life does seem to be a long “to do” … read more.
Had a meeting the other day sitting at the table outside the choir room at UUFEC. The pergola was covered with yellow flowers and the bees hummed about on their way, as we talked and sipped our coffee.
I made the coffee … read more.
Ukraine is much on my mind, Friends. I know there is war going on somewhere in the world almost every day, and the internet and cell phone access bring it so close. It’s easy to become numb to it all.
Why should we get … read more.
