Welcome to “Faith Matters,” the Monday blog written by UUCF’s ministers and congregational lay leaders.
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 […]
Turn and Face the Strange
The David Bowie song “Changes” has been in my head for the past few weeks as we have been moving into the monthly theme of Change. (“Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes!”) One of the lyrics is, “turn and face the strange.” I thought, “Gosh, that would be a great sermon title!” I mean consider how disorienting change can be […]
Gathering Up Versus Giving In
A friend of mine once said, “Don’t tell me to breathe when I’m anxious, it only makes me mad.” I won’t suggest you breathe this week although I know many of us have lots of feelings about tomorrow’s election and taking a few deep breaths might be helpful. No matter what the polls, prognosticators and […]