Dear First U, As we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today, many people are holding their breath, concerned about the possibility of continued right-wing violence. Security measures are ramped up in Washington D.C., as well as in state capitols across the land. There is even reason to believe that liberal churches such as our … Continue reading Love Note: A Psalm for Martin Luther King Day
Dear Ones, Two things come to mind when I read this poem by C.K. Williams. One is about ourselves. During this time of the year when many of us are laboring to change some part of ourselves (usually our physical selves because we’re not on par with our perception of sufficient attractiveness), this poem reminds … Continue reading Love Note: The Dance
From the Connections Ministry Are you tired of not having an active social life? Are you ready to meet and greet old and new members of our church community? Now is the time to get started! Our first Zoom story hour is scheduled for Friday, January 22 from 6:30-8:00 pm (a generous hour). Start there. We still … Continue reading Church Activity Planning
Dear First U,I’m guessing that many of you, like me, are dismayed but not entirely surprised by the events that occurred in Washington D.C. on Wednesday. While it is simultaneously shocking but somewhat predictable that such audacious behavior would come from (or in this case, be sanctioned by) a President whose mental functioning is questionable, it … Continue reading Love Note: Wednesday’s Epiphany
Dear First U’s- When I say “Happy New Year!” to people I find myself doing so with a bit of internal unsureness. While it’s true that many of us have been happy to welcome 2021 and thus to put 2020 in our rearview mirrors, plenty of us continue to experience the hardships (emotional, relational, financial, etc…) … Continue reading Love Note: Yes to the New Year
