John Muir said, “When One tugs at a single thing in Nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” The children in the religious exploration program have been exploring this idea for the last month through the lens of the seventh Unitarian Universalist principle. That is, our deep respect for the interdependent … Continue reading DRE’s Message – Religious Exploration
I am LOVING this autumn weather! A few days ago, we had the type of rainy deluge that Nebraskans call a “frog strangler,” making driving tense but exhilarating! The air is already crisp and leaves have just begun to reveal their colors. Did you know that those same colors are in the leaf during most … Continue reading Board Message – Andy Hansen
“Sabbatical,” like “sabbath,” comes from “shabbath,” Hebrew for “rest.” The ancient Hebrews not only rested every seventh day, but let the land rest every seven years to ensure its productivity. Sabbaticals have long been common in academia and are increasingly so in ministry, especially in Unitarian Universalism; 75% of UU ministers have agreements that include … Continue reading Katie’s Bay View – The Fallow Time
