Growing up in the Midwest raised by Depression-era parents, my brother and I were taught the philosophy of “waste not, want not.” One never took more than one’s share. We repaired, recycled (out of necessity, not because it was a “thing”) and reused. The idea of renovating one’s kitchen because it was out of style […]
"Faith Matters" Blog
Welcome to "Faith Matters," the Monday blog written by UUCF's ministers and congregational lay leaders.
Proposed Changes to Our Principles and Purposes – Why Should We Care?
By Susan Bennett, President, UUCF Board of Directors Did you know there is a proposal to update our current Unitarian Universalist Principles with new Values in the bylaws of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA)? If not, maybe it’s time to turn your thoughtful reflection to this issue. I encourage you to read the entire Report […]
A Rose by Any Other Name
Did you know the original Nahuatl name for the plant we call “poinsettia” is cuetlaxochitl (pronounced kwe•tla•so•cheetl), cultivated by the Aztecs long before the European colonization of the Americas? In 1828, cuetlaxochitl was taken from its native home of Mexico and brought to the United States by Joel Roberts Poinsett, the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico. […]