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What is “Return to Normal”?

So much has changed in the past few months. With the drop of mask mandates and closing of testing and vaccination sites across the country, it almost seems as if life has returned to a pre-pandemic “normal”. Although the pandemic still rages in many parts … read more.

Growing Peace

At this moment in history, much of the world’s attention is focused on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. As we hear the stories of ongoing devastation, many of us are asking: What can I do? What can we do as a community to help those impacted? … read more.

Welcoming Spring, Planting Seeds

Have you noticed the change in weather this week? As much as I love a good snowstorm, I am hoping that last Saturday’s snow showers were our last for the season. I am ready to get my hands in the dirt and welcome in the … read more.

Together, Renewed, and Looking to the Future

Dear Beloved Community,

This week marks a pivotal two year anniversary. In March 2020, schools, churches, and businesses began to shut down in response to a worldwide pandemic. UUC Stamford joined the millions of congregations who held service for the first time online. We had … read more.

A Time to Renew Faith

It has been a tough week for our world. The Russian invasion of Ukraine is devastating and puts our whole world at risk. Climate reports show that the Earth is warming faster than anticipated. Trans kids and their parents are threatened by targeting laws in … read more.

Visions and Dreams: Imagining New Possibilities

Today I took a walk around Latham Park. It was a beautiful day and everyone seemed to have a touch of spring fever. Children called out from a school bus window. People gathered to eat lunch together on benches. A man played his trumpet for … read more.

UU 101

This past Sunday a group of twelve people gathered in the Community Room to learn about Unitarian Universalist history and theology. (There will be a Part II – UU102- on March 13th, and others are welcome to join us! See announcement below.) It is easy … read more.

The Certainty of Love

Love is the spirit of this congregation 
and service its law.
This is our great covenant – 
To dwell together in peace,
To seek the truth in love, 
And to help one another. 

As a congregation, we recite these words every Sunday in affirmation. … read more.

Reflections on Brother Thay

About nine years ago I had the joy of sitting and walking with Buddhist teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh, at Blue Cliff Monastery in Pine Bush, NY. Brother Thay, as he was known to followers, visited the states right before the stroke that limited his mobility and … read more.

Creating Music Together

Last Sunday I spoke about my former professor from Drew Theological School, Mark Miller, who composed the song “Creation of Peace”, an adaptation of the song “We’ll Build A Land”. Mark serves as faculty and choir director at both Drew and Yale; I had the pleasure … read more.