All Evidence to the Contrary
Imagine: A Black police officer forces his knee onto the neck of a white man, in handcuffs, lying face down on the pavement. His knee keeps pressing down harder and … Continue reading All Evidence to the Contrary
Month: May 2020
May 2020 Moderator’s Letter
Greetings, As we move through spring we continue to have outstanding Sunday services and music which stream to consistently large numbers of people. The YRUU service a few weeks ago … Continue reading May 2020 Moderator’s Letter
Looking Forward
As energy builds to “re-open” the nation, the question for First Unitarian is when we might imagine “re-opening” the church. When can we return to worshipping in the sanctuary? When … Continue reading Looking Forward
Annual Ballot Results
This year our voting members were asked to consider the recommended candidates to serve on the Board of Trustees and the Nominating Committee, as well as a Board Steward for … Continue reading Annual Ballot Results
Just Human Nature
The Lord of the Flies offers a grim and pessimistic portrayal of human nature. The “darkness [of the human] heart,” to use the author’s phrase, is revealed when a group … Continue reading Just Human Nature
Stay
The Sweet Gum tree outside my kitchen has finally leafed. It is always a “late bloomer” and the leaves are still unfolding a bit, up here on the hill where … Continue reading Stay
Our Grief Will Endure
“The Pandemic Will Pass. Our Grief Will Endure” by Eddie Glaude, Jr., Washington Post, April 7, 2020 I printed Prof. Glaude’s article more than three weeks ago and placed it … Continue reading Our Grief Will Endure