Drip, drip drip! What dark, wet days we are living in this week! The mammal in me wants to crawl under the covers and hide until the sun comes back out. However, there are other animals who relish this environment. I was delighted to observe a large box turtle on the walkway going to town … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections September 17th, 2021
What a glorious cooler, dryer morning! I’ve opened up the doors and windows at the church to let the fresh air through! It occurs to me that I could use a little opening of mind and heart to let in some fresh spiritual air as well! I’ve been re-reading Thich Nhat Hanh’s Peace Is Every … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections September 10th, 2021
Hope everyone is safe & well this week. As Labor Day approaches, let us all be kind to the many working folk who serve us in so many places. I urge everyone to join with each other in our new fellowship opportunities including zoom watch gatherings on Sunday mornings and our upcoming Firefly Chats. I … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections September 3rd, 2021
What a wonderful first month it’s been! In spite of increasing Covid rates, raccoon raids, possum parties, and rodent races through my pastoral library, and a/c challenges, I have so enjoyed getting to know some of you, recording sermons with Josh, making music with Cecile, collaborating with Shar & Ed, enjoying hospitality from the Lauers … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections August 27th, 2021
I am so enjoying my new life here on the panhandle! People have been super nice and there is so much natural beauty! I have walked around a bit, had a picnic lunch in a park on the bay, tried a couple of restaurants, found a PAPER map of the area at the Niceville-Valparaiso Chamber … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections August 20th, 2021
What a wonderful, busy week it’s been! Thanks to Shari Allen & the Lauers for providing home hospitality while I hunted for new digs. Thanks to Jane Park, John Drury, Bill White, John Holt, Amy Weisberg and Josh Ashley for their time and assistance with various church needs! Thanks to our outstanding staff: Marion, Cecile, … Continue reading Notes from Rev. Ruth August 13th, 2021
Reverend Ruth Vann Lillian The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Tuscaloosa 6400 New Watermelon Road Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35409 July 15, 2021 Dear Friends, I am writing to introduce myself and express my tremendous excitement at the prospect of joining you soon to begin our new shared ministry! I am honored that your trustees have voted to … Continue reading A letter from Reverend Ruth Vann Lillian
