Posts with the category “congregational-life-corner”
A Love Letter to All of Us
by Yvette McDonnell, M.Ed., MASC Congregational Life Coordinator on February 6th, 2025
Dear Beloveds,In the midst of life’s chaos and uncertainties, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The weight of the world can make the heart heavy, especially when faced with challenges to democracy, women’s rights, and those of marginalized communities. I know a host of emotions can ebb and flow before you have even finished your morning cup of coffee.Yet, we have weathered storms before. "We" meaning... Read More
Invitation to Rest
by Yvette McDonnell, M.Ed., MASC Congregational Life Coordinator on January 22nd, 2025
It is easy to become overwhelmed with the world’s events and politics, but the hard part is to learn to let those go for a moment and live in the space of darkness and rest.Our UU Values call us to continue the work of Justice as a covenant to dismantle racism and all forms of systemic oppression. This work is laborious and can be overwhelming. However, the most important aspect to continue this w... Read More