Too often, in recent days, I have found myself yearning for a return to “compassionate conservatism.” Each new day brings another revelation that our national leadership is motivated primarily by … Continue reading Our Moral Compass
There are some things that need to be clearly condemned. Israel’s shooting of more than 1350 Palestinians on Tuesday and injuring of hundreds more was an outrage. I can imagine … Continue reading A Gentle Angry People
The news of the day includes both the release of three hostages by North Korea and Israeli air strikes on Syrian facilities and infrastructure. How do we hold both movement … Continue reading Go In Peace
As a minister, a religious leader, I have been struggling to understand the response of people of faith to our national politics. Celebration of the National Day of Prayer at … Continue reading The Need for Renewal
I believe this is the first “movie review” that I have offered in this blog. It is not that I do not watch movies. Nor is it that I think … Continue reading “A Movie Review …”
Welcome, Dana! I am delighted to announce that Dana Buhl has agreed to accept the position as our permanent Social Justice Director! When the final results of this year’s Annual … Continue reading Welcome, Dana!
Yesterday (April 4) was the anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The day was marked by a march and rally where members of First Unitarian joined … Continue reading Enough Is Enough
With the coming of spring, I somehow cannot resist seeing signs of hope. Last Saturday hundreds of First Unitarian folks joined the March for Our Lives, calling for a ban … Continue reading Leading by Following
We awoke on Tuesday to news of another school shooting, this time in Maryland. “Only” three children were critically wounded…this time. At First Unitarian, there seems to be near unanimous … Continue reading What Will We Settle For?
What are you giving up for Lent? I remember that question from my youth. Although my family did not recognize this liturgical season, many of my childhood friends did. Spinach … Continue reading From Sacrifice to Sharing
