On Sep. 25, UUCF held its second-ever Social Justice Retreat, a time for the congregation’s social justice teams to learn about each other’s efforts and common interests. Here are some of the activities UUCF members have been doing: Hypothermia Shelter volunteers continue to work with FACETS and regional congregations to keep people fed and housed […]
"Faith Matters" Blog
Welcome to "Faith Matters," the Monday blog written by UUCF's ministers and congregational lay leaders.
Embracing the Gifts That Come, Even in These Challenging Times
I am working to embrace the spiritual practice of flexibility. I had planned to be at worship in person yesterday and to be your worship associate from the pulpit for the first time in my tenure as the lay minister for worship and arts. I was so looking forward to being in our sacred space […]
Teaching UU Identity One Relationship at a Time
Yesterday I greeted parents, children, youth and teachers back to in-person Religious Exploration (RE) classes for the first time since March 2020. Smiles abounded and joy was present everywhere. Of course, for me, getting to this point was a journey fraught with anxiety. To adapt dialogue from “Shakespeare in Love,” one of my favorite movies, […]