I write this column in Providence, Rhode Island as autumn deepens here in New England. Weather was a strong topic of conversation over too many helpings of fried clams. People agreed the weather was strange but no agreement on what it really meant. The same was true if the conversations
Continue readingIn the world of Religious Exploration we DREs are responsible for finding creative ways to encourage, inspire and support the work of faith exploration and formation at home and at church. As Westside’s RE program evolves to keep pace with the evolution of the needs and availability of children, volunteers
Continue reading“Holidays aren’t just about feasting and fun” Holidays are serious matters. The Jewish high holidays are underway this fall. Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) was on September 20-22. Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) took place on September 29-30; Sukkot (called the Time of Rejoicing) has run from October
Continue reading“Teach-in – Wasn’t that a ‘60’s thing?” Yes, it was and still is a powerful way to learn and discern in community. It will be led by Eastshore UU DRE Aisha Hauser who is one of the many powerful voices in the emerging Unitarian Universalism of the 21st century. Granted,
Continue readingA Message from Patti McCall, Board President As promised, my message this month is about the goals your Board of Trustees have set for themselves for our year together. First, though I need to thank John Britt who expertly and compassionately wrangled, I mean, facilitated the Board and Rev. Alex
Continue readingThe new RE year is upon us!! Woohoo! Several themes will run through this RE year: social justice, diversity, and inclusivity. We are also working with an evolving reality for religious exploration, for both WSUU children and within the UU world. Some of the evolutionary forces are discussed in a
Continue readingThis week I am thinking with great sadness about Lewis Brancati and his family including the whole family of Westside UU Congregation. A life changes between one moment and the next and then we all must adapt to those new circumstances. It can happen to a 3-day old infant or
Continue readingWe have an exciting opportunity coming up for October 20th to 23rd in Leavenworth. Some vacancies have opened for you to join us for this 3rd annual auction item and its a big fun event with five multi bed cabins this year to accommodate more ladies. It should be colorful
Continue readingWhere did summer go? We might say it went up in flames and smoke with all the wild fires in the Western states and provinces. We could probably say summer was lost in the winds and waters of two major hurricanes in two weeks. Both are true as well as
Continue reading“Torches and Candles: A Short Reflection” Since last week’s events in Charlottesville, Virginia I have reflected on the basic difference between the use of candles and torches in American life. I watched the (small) parade of mostly young white males carrying torches on the first evening of what turned out
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