This past month brought the announcement that I will be leaving Starr King Unitarian Universalist Church at the end of the summer. The decision has come with both sadness and joy. I am sad to be leaving such a supportive, welcoming, and caring congregation. We have worked together to create … [Read the rest]
Let us hope that the rains continue to come this Spring, making the earth green again-readying the earth to start anew. We are at a time in the Christian liturgical calendar called Lent. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this observance, a little explanation is in order. Lent … [Read the rest]
As the sun shines brightly across our Starr King Unitarian Universalist Church campus, I am reminded of the growth we have been going through both inside and outside the building. After the heavy rains of February, this month will bring exciting changes to our landscape and we are making space … [Read the rest]
For a white child growing up in a predominantly white suburb, my parents were extremely progressive. We moved into a neighborhood with families of multiple races as our neighbors, we were involved in discussions around race both at Unitarian Universalist church and in our homes. But being raised in this … [Read the rest]
Have you ever stayed awake until midnight on New Year’s Eve? I have memories of being a little kid and waiting to watch the ball drop in New York City on the television. My brother and I would try our hardest to stay up the entire night, but often never … [Read the rest]
At the beginning of the winter holiday season, I am reminded of a round written by Joseph and Nathan Segal in Singing the Living Tradition:
From you I receive, to you I give, together we share and from this we live.
What I love about this song is that … [Read the rest]
It is a huge question to ponder. What is the future of our religion? Where have we been and where are we going?
Each week, as I plan a children’s story for the worship service or make arrangements for a FUNShop, this question pops into my mind. What we teach … [Read the rest]
The Fall is beginning- children are starting school, church is back to its regularly scheduled time, and the days are beginning to change. Each year brings new beginnings, new people, new energy. And in the midst of these changes, some things stay constant. We hold tight to that which is … [Read the rest]
There is new paint on the walls, fresh sanctuary construction, and beautiful windows creating a view of our gorgeous surroundings here in Hayward. This year brings opportunities for transformation, prioritizing what has worked well in the past, and new dialogue. In this new space, a community can open itself for … [Read the rest]
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