When I was in college, at a small state school in North Carolina, legislators in my home state were in the throes of waging a long campaign against voter participation, … Continue reading UU the Vote 2022

Before moving to Portland, I had been here only once. In the summer of 2015, I was an intern at the UUA Side With Love offices in Washington, DC, and … Continue reading Connecting GA to First U: An Invitation

For our Staying Connected this week, I just want to offer a word of thanks to you all. This past Sunday, I preached on “Learning to be a Guest” both … Continue reading A Note of Gratitude

If you’ve spent any time with me in the past week, you may have heard that I just began a membership at a community pottery studio in my neighborhood. I’m … Continue reading In Praise of Creative Practice

This past weekend, I had the privilege of attending a meditation retreat at Great Vow Zen Monastery with a guest teacher in the Tibetan lineage known as Lama Lekshe. I … Continue reading For Others, for Others

Sometimes, in group meetings, we have a check-in where we ask each other “What are you carrying with you? Is there anything you are setting aside to be present with … Continue reading All That We Carry

This weekend, I have been given a taste of spiritual renewal. I have been reminded of the power of human connection as we work to build a better world. I … Continue reading Interdependence as a Path to Wholeness

It was recently pointed out to me that this week marks the beginning of my fourth month as Intern Minister here at First Unitarian Church. Wow! In some ways it … Continue reading “Blessing for a New Beginning”

Last week, I learned about this company that offers secluded rentals of tiny cabins, where you can escape from the bustle of city life for a nearly monastic retreat. Somewhat … Continue reading This is Real Life

This weekend, my housemate got word of a neighbor in distress. Her yard, driveway, and sidewalk were being overtaken by great lavender bushes! So, we pulled together a rescue squad, … Continue reading A Scene from the Gift Economy