Weary. That is how many of you have described yourselves to me in recent days. Not tired. We know how to deal with being tired. Rest is recommended, and respite. Recovery … Continue reading The Ghosts Will Not Leave Us Alone

‘Twas the week before Christmas…and I must confess to feeling a bit like one of the elves in the mythical St. Nick’s workshop as we prepare for the holidays at First Unitarian. I guess Santa … Continue reading One Love

The eight days of Hanukkah begin tonight. This Jewish celebration is one of the many ways that people of faith pause and witness during this season of long nights. The … Continue reading Festival of Lights

This Sunday is the second Sunday of Advent in the Christian liturgical calendar. In that tradition, Advent is a time of waiting and personal preparation to receive the mystery and the miracle … Continue reading We Are the Ones

This is not my first attempt to write a “Thanksgiving” message. You all expect me to offer one and I understand offering a word of gratitude in this season to be a responsibility of my ministry, part … Continue reading Thanksgiving: Gratitude and Grief

I want to thank the many members of the congregation who wrote to me after last Sunday’s service. You wrote of being inspired and of needing the message that an epidemic of … Continue reading Revolutionary Love

“I did not realize how much anxiety I was carrying.”   “I can finally let my shoulders down.”  “I don’t have to be afraid to wake up anymore.”  I heard each … Continue reading Representation

As I write, election results are becoming clearer. Despite early returns, the Democratic challengers will likely secure an electoral college victory. The drama that seems always to be generated by … Continue reading The Work Goes On

Have you noticed people around you getting more nervous or less patient, responses a little sharper in the last few days? Have you noticed yourself getting more “antsy” or anxious?  … Continue reading Calm During the Count Down