Category: Personal & Spiritual Development
Join the OWL Teachers Team
Kids in my class are incredibly sexist and homophobic, as a queer woman how can I feel safe? What is… More >
Knowing Without Words
Last weekend I couldn’t remember the word for socks. I knew I was wearing fabric on my feet. I was… More >
Reconciling Types of Knowing
In my preacher files, I have a folder entitled “knowledge,” into which I throw articles and thoughts about knowing. I… More >
Roe v. Wade Overturned-Pastoral Response
June 25, 2022 Dear Ones, We join you in sadness and anger at the Supreme Court’s decision June 24, 2022… More >
Consider Becoming a Theme Circle Facilitator
Do you enjoy our monthly worship themes? Are you called to the ministry of creating a trusting space for reflection… More >
Blessings at PrideFest
I want to share a glimpse of what “Blessed at Pridefest” is, an event I help co-create and host. “Get… More >
Reminders to Celebrate Blessings
My mission as a minister is to be a blessing. To be a blessing, I need to receive and celebrate… More >
Volunteer at PrideFest Blessing Booth
Our local congregations are returning to spread love, joy and affirmation at the Blessed at PrideFest booth, June 3-4 in… More >
Mark the Turning Toward Summer
Summer Solstice lands on June 21 this year, marking the longest day of the year and the beginning of summer…. More >
A Conversation with Past Anti-Racism Team Member Ron Oshima
Justice is a word that we hear often at First Church and justice is a value that we hold… More >
Beauty in Imperfection
There is an ancient Japanese philosophy embodied in pottery that confused me when I first encountered it. The potter adds… More >
Nurturing Beauty Takes Time & Attention
I’ve been knitting the same wool sweater for over 15 years. I call it my infinity sweater because it is… More >
Nurturing Beauty with Our Attention
Nurturing Beauty makes me think of gardening: tilling the soil, planting the seeds, watering the ground, and then, with a… More >
UU Principles in 21st Century-Input Welcome
Learn More about Article II and Proposed Bylaw Changes In four UU Principles in the 21st Century workshops, we’ve been… More >
Gratitude to Our First Church Healthcare Workers
There are many words to describe the past two years, but one word must be used to express our appreciation… More >
Everyday Awakenings
There is a trend on social media that I am rather smitten with. This is how it works. People share… More >