Though there are variations, in general, UU ministers called by their congregations receive 1 month of sabbatical for every year worked. They are to take it between their 4th and 7th years of service to a congregation or congregations. This is my 8th year at UUCF but we have been a little busy the last […]
"Faith Matters" Blog
Welcome to "Faith Matters," the Monday blog written by UUCF's ministers and congregational lay leaders.
Worship Is a Conversation
As UUCF’s Lay Minister for Worship & Arts, I am privileged to have special insight into how much goes into the Sunday morning worship services. The months of planning, the weekly Worship Team meetings, the hours of music preparation and sermon writing. The team of people, both those we see in front of the congregation […]
Within Our Darkest Night
Sleigh bells may be getting ready to ring, but our hearts may not be singing. This season of merriment and cheer can also be filled with emptiness, sadness or grief. A time of year when we are supposed to celebrate hope, love, joy and peace may also bring to light our struggles with isolation and […]