Courage, this month’s theme, is an important ingredient in the recipe that is faith exploration. Without courage, we are at a disadvantage upon any encounter with what is unknown or uncertain. In exploring one’s faith, and exploring one’s faith in community, courage reveals itself as a way to engage with the unknown without sacrificing possibility. And, of course, how easy is it to name courage as a helpful tool for the journey? Yes, too easy. Yet, the invitation is there, and it is one...
Musically Speaking – October 2026
Beethoven said that his music would change the world, and he showed the world some ways that music could be different than it ever had been. He was an original thinker and single-minded musician who courageously created a path for the world. Being a UU musician takes courage to choose music that fits us. Along with courage is trust that we are all able to take a risk. Transformation is the fulfillment of that courage and trust as we go forward. I am humbled and honored to say that when we...
The View From Here – October 2026
Every Tuesday your staff team meets, and whenever we stand at the precipice of a new month’s theme, we make extra time to consider how it might inform and guide our work. I’m deeply grateful for this staff team. I learn so much from them and feel blessed to have such stellar partners in ministry. This month’s theme of Courage really spoke to us, and Rev. Kyle and Charlyn have offered some beautiful reflections on it in this newsletter. Courage, to me, speaks to ‘heart.’ This is the...