The days leading up to Thanksgiving are, for me, the time when I feel the presence of my mother most strongly. For many who have lost loved ones, the holidays can often be complicated, a time when the joy of the season cannot be fully felt, or loss and grief are too fresh to allow […]
RE at UUCF: The Drops That Ripple
The weeks before Religious Exploration classes begin is a busy time. We clear out the old materials, restock the supply closet, decorate bulletin boards, train teachers and prepare spiritually for the joyful chaos that accompanies the first Sunday of classes. Personally, I was able to prepare for this coming year by taking a Unitarian Universalist […]
Mindfulness Is a Means of Transformation
Feb. 25, 2019. By Director of Religious Exploration Diana Tycer. The UUCF mission statement sits on my desk, and I read it almost daily. As I am sure you all know, it says our mission is to transform ourselves, our community and the world through acts of love and justice. For some in our congregation, […]