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.
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.
When was the last time you had an intentional conversation?
We might think of an intentional conversation as one with purpose. While many conversations have a goal in mind, perhaps the most important purpose of all is to build trusting, accountable relationships between and … read more.
Dear Ones,
Over the next two Sundays, we will be exploring what it means for us as Unitarian Universalists to harness love’s power to stop oppression and to build beloved community. Working for justice in the world is core to our Unitarian Universalist principles, … read more.
All the best laid plans are weather- and Covid- dependent. The week between Christmas and New Years was gray, but unseasonably warm. I spent a few afternoons outdoors walking, including a long overdue climb up Mount Beacon near my Hudson Valley home. I was … read more.
Dear Ones,
Beginning this Sunday, January 2nd and until further notice, our worship services will take place on Zoom only at 10AM. Sadly, the rapid surge in Covid-19 cases in our area has made this move to online services necessary. Fairfield County is in the … read more.
Dear Ones,
The holiday season is a time of joy and peace; but it may also be filled with heartbreak. If you are feeling sad or lonely, please know that you are not alone. Many are struggling this month with grief and loss. Financial hardship … read more.
What does “Living with Intention: mean to you?
Goodbye 2021… Hello 2022. That’s right, we are almost to the New Year. And it’s been quite a year hasn’t it?! The threshold between years is always a good time to reflect on our lives- What have you … read more.
Dear Ones,
Over the past few weeks, Covid rates in the Northeast have risen. Fairfield County is currently in the Red Zone according to Covid Act Now. This week I consulted with the Board as we considered how to respond to this risk with … read more.
It is the season of gift-giving. Giving gifts to those we love and to those in need can be a spiritual practice- a way to express generosity, care, or gratitude. I recently bought a gift from a tea shop in upstate New York for … read more.
