Several people observed this Sunday how challenging it is to engage in open and curious listening as Parker Palmer suggests. And that’s precisely why we took some time in the … Continue reading Bonus Track: Every Conversation

On Sunday, John had cards with four questions that help us practice restorative justice. I loved the questions, but unfortunately not everyone could see the cards.  John asked us to … Continue reading Bonus Track: Four Questions

This year’s General Assembly is experienced online. I much prefer in-person gatherings, and I also understand the economic equity and environmental impact reasons for cutting back on in-person annual gatherings … Continue reading Bonus Track: What and How We Build

As I mentioned on Sunday, some of the spiritual weed pulling that fosters meaningful (and covenantal) connection happens within ourselves in preparation for time with others. What does this look … Continue reading Bonus Track: Tending Garden

By now you’ve probably read the materials for our annual meeting, coming up on Sunday right after the service. Maybe you’ve read my brief Minister’s Report for the year. There’s … Continue reading Bonus Track: Being a Learning Congregation

This week’s Bonus Track is a literal bonus track. On Sunday, I mentioned a song by Olivia Fern called In the End. I find it to be a beautiful reminder … Continue reading Bonus Track: In the End

I first heard the words from Connie Goodbread. I’ve heard them many times since. You’ve heard them, too: Everything we do is faith development. Everything we teach is Unitarian Universalism. … Continue reading Bonus Track: Faith Formation

So many of the messages we receive about being successful or worthy (or even just competent) imply that we should be able to take care of ourselves. That we should … Continue reading Bonus Track: Mutual Mothering

By the time this Bonus Track is getting published, I’ll be fully across the threshold into sabbatical time. I’m probably thinking about that one thing I meant to take care … Continue reading Bonus Track: Moths

As we’ve considered Inanna’s descent into the Underworld and how she had to surrender something at each gate along the way, a thought has occurred to me. Inanna was well … Continue reading Bonus Track: Garments and Accoutrements