Dear beloved OBUUC community. How are you? How are you handling this unsettling time? Are you taking care of yourselves? Are you taking care of each other? These and so many other similar questions are racing through my heart and mind right now as I, and we, figure out how to love and be community … Continue reading In the Interim – March 2020
Dear Beloveds, All of you are so very much in my heart right now. Especially our elders and those at increased risk. None of us ever expected to be living in a time such as we are. Your staff and leadership have been following the Coronavirus situation and CDC recommendations closely and carefully. We have … Continue reading Church Closed – due to Covid-19
It’s a bit hard to believe but this month marks the beginning of my final six months serving as your interim minister. Wow. Where did the time go? We have done so much good work together. And I have been blessed with being welcomed into this amazing beloved congregation. And there is so, so very … Continue reading In the Interim February 2020
“When Help Is Not Helpful” As UUs we are a people of compassion. We see need and our first impulse is to reach out and help. We are good that way. It’s what drives our commitment to social justice. Much of that work is done through the UU Service Committee (UUSC) which responds to situations … Continue reading In the Interim November 2019
We are fortunate to have Rev. Erika Hewitt coming to Racine to lead a workshop on worship for us. I encourage anyone to attend – most especially anyone who has served as a worship associate or worship leader. Come learn about UU worship. And it will be fun! See information below. Plan Now to Attend … Continue reading In the Interim June 2019
During the discussions following Rev. Keith Kron’s visit last month there was expressed a need to further grieve the ending of Rev. Tony Larsen’s ministry. In the Jewish tradition of my family of origin there is a custom called “sitting Shiva.” This follows the loss of a loved one and in general consists of family and friends … Continue reading In the Interim: March 2019
During the discussions following Rev. Keith Kron’s visit last month there was expressed a need to further grieve the ending of Rev. Tony Larsen’s ministry. In the Jewish tradition of my family of origin there is a custom called “sitting Shiva.” This follows the loss of a loved one and in general consists of family and friends … Continue reading In the Interim: February 2019
It’s been a busy past month as we start a new year. We had a wonderful turnout for the Covenant of Right Relationship Workshop and did very important work that will be ongoing. We Lifted Off our Annual Budget Drive. We also had a good visit with Rev. Keith Kron, Director of the UUA’s Transitions … Continue reading In the Interim: January 2019
