Are the stories you tell the ones you really want to be telling? Or are you telling stories that keep you from being who you most want to be?

Petals As trees begin to cast off their leaves in my neighborhood, I’m reminded of an experience with a young friend. She had a flower with a lot of bright, … Continue reading Ruminations: Petals

If I can say No, then my Yes becomes a lot more meaningful.

Our theme for the month of October is Courage. I’m delighted that our Pride for All Ages group will be leading worship on October 23. For some of us, especially for people with marginalized identities, just existing in the world as our authentic selves requires courage.

When we want to convey a sense of belonging, it’s natural to look for things we have in common with other people. A lot of times, we try to ask the right questions when we meet someone new, in order to find what makes us similar. Sometimes we discover something that resonates with us, but sometimes our efforts backfire.

Umbrella I knew it was going to rain. I trusted the weather forecast. I could see the rainclouds in the sky. I could even smell it in the air. Rain … Continue reading Ruminations: Umbrella

Belonging For the month of September, our theme is Belonging. We’ll begin this theme with our Ingathering/Water Ceremony on September 11, followed by a Ministry Fair in the Fellowship Hall. … Continue reading Ruminations: Belonging