Dear ones-
Today we celebrate the Autumnal Equinox, better known as the first day of autumn. With summertime behind us, I will resume sending Love Notes, and thought it fitting to do so with a poem in celebration of the turning of the season.
For many, autumn … read more.
Hello First U Family-
If you were able to attend this past Sunday’s service you’ll perhaps remember me mentioning the sharing of podcasts, etc… that contain messages to inform our understanding and engagement in the fight for racial justice. This is the first of these messages.
I thought it … read more.
Dearest First U Family-
In order to round out our celebration of water, Elizabeth Smither offers a poem about this most sacred and useful of resources.
In pondering water’s ever-changing nature and fluidity, the perpetual evolution of our own human condition came to mind. For this, especially as … read more.
Hello Dear Ones –
David Wagoner offers a lovely poem here about quieting our minds and our environments to hear the singing of the stars. As I read through the poem I saw example after example of noise in my life…television – yes; street traffic – … read more.
Hello Dear Ones-
Sometimes I open the windows in my kitchen at night to let the cool night air grace the space that had been warmed earlier that day by the summer’s heat. In the morning it is a delight to enter this space which, in … read more.
Hello First U Family-
A profoundly important event occured this morning. The BREATHE Act legislation was introduced to the public.
In a nutshell the bill addresses the following four areas:
Defund the police and divest from incarceration
Invest in new approaches to community safety
Provide resources to build healthy, sustainable, equitable communities for … read more.
Hello Dear Ones-
Numerous people I’ve talked to recently share an unsettled-ness that I too am experiencing this 4th of July. The protests and civil unrest have brought to the fore the realities of what this holiday has long represented for people in our black communities. … read more.
Hello Dear First U,
I hope this email finds you well. I miss seeing you.
Today’s poem is by English poet John Fuller. I’m drawn to it because of his message of calling.
Because of the continued pandemic or the strife due to civil unrest, perhaps some of … read more.
LSURJ Faith, Presbyterian and other community faith leaders of all colors are asking you to sign this brief interfaith Justice for Breonna press release – https://bit.ly/BreDemands. The plan is for it to be released Sunday evening, June 21, for publication Monday, … read more.
The following dates reflect Rev. Lori’s upcoming vacation and study leave time. Congregational leadership will contact Rev. Lori if a situation arises that requires her attention during her time away.
The Wednesday Reflections ministry has concluded. Look for occasional Love Notes from Rev. Lori throughout the … read more.
