The topic of communication has been very present during meetings of the Board of Trustees, the Committee on Ministry, and during the recent Adult RE class addressing congregational polity. We are constantly being challenged to reflect upon language, on the ways we communicate with each other, and on the impact of our words on the … Continue reading Minister’s Blog, Beloved Conversations – February 2018
For those of you who weren’t at the Martin Luther King Day Gathering at Hayward City Hall, it was a powerful experience. Terri Owen has been the chief organizer of this march for many years and once again the turnout filled the square and the march inspired those we passed in cars and on the … Continue reading From the Board – February 2018
The holidays are almost upon us, but the board is still at work. We have been busy with the grounds. Bob Britton has been instrumental in having some trees trimmed at our southern perimeter. Working with Walt Korus and Dave Middleton, the playground has a fresh covering of wood mulch. Preparations are being made to … Continue reading From the Board – December 2017
Las Posadas “Sanctuary is often something very small not a grandiose gesture, but a small gesture toward alleviating human suffering and preventing humiliation. Sanctuary is a human being, sanctuary is a dream. That is why you are here and that is why I am here. We are here because of one another. We are in … Continue reading Minister’s Blog – December 2017
November Theme: Gratitude Featured Faith Tradition: Hinduism Some people complain because God put thorns on roses. Others praise Him for putting roses among thorns. Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami I would like to start out by thanking October’s workshop leaders who did a fantastic job. It takes a village to mentor our young. I appreciate everyone … Continue reading RE Reflections – November 2017
Beloveds, As we approach a new Thanksgiving Season, I am so grateful for the many expressions of generosity that I have experienced and witnessed among us this year. I am grateful for all the ways our staff and volunteers contribute to building our Beloved Community. I give thanks for each and every one … Continue reading Minister’s Blog – November 2017
The RE curriculum we are using this year, Love Will Guide Us focuses on the sources of Unitarian Universalism which include: Direct experience- the sense of wonder we all share Women & men of long ago and today whose lives remind us to be kind and fair The ethical & spiritual wisdom of the world’s … Continue reading RE Reflections – March 2017
“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all…” Emily Dickinson I spend a lot of time bird watching, it is one of my favorite spiritual practices. I listen to their songs, notice the color of their feathers, watch them gather … Continue reading Lessons from the Geese – Minister’s Blog March 2017
Living Our Values It was wonderful to participate in the MLK Rally again this year. There were many new families with children. It was inspiring to hear speakers affirm our values and the need to continue to make our voices heard. Many members of our congregation also attended the women’s marches in the … Continue reading RE Reflections – February 2017
New Year, New Beginning I am excited heading into the new year to leave the busyness of the holidays and the frustrations and disappointments of 2016 behind. Yes, I am concerned about the political future of our country, but we have work to do. Coming up in January, we will have a chance to stand … Continue reading RE Reflections – January 2017
