November 24, 2024 A place is set for us and for all to come to the table of grace and all we have to do is sit down. Just sit down with everyone else who welcomes love and stands against the evil of intolerance and pain. Because we’re all welcome at this table, no matter … Continue reading Words to Ponder
As a go through my days right now, from time to time I find myself holding my breath. Waiting. I have no idea what for, or maybe I do. Waiting for the next crisis to hit. The next war, the next political nightmare, the next shock. It feels like the shocks have just kept coming … Continue reading Minister’s MUUsings-November 2024
Immediately before the final vote on Article II at the 2024 General Assembly, Victoria Safford wrote, “However we vote, we put love at the center, unflinching, insistent: this free faith we so cherish reveres the past and trusts the dawning future more. We believe in evolution—unfolding always, not unraveling—and revelation is not sealed.” Article II … Continue reading Minister’s MUUsings October 2024
Who knew when Nancy and I reached Venice in August of 2022, that we would still be here in August of 2024 and ready to begin a third interim year. I am excited by the possibilities which await us this year as we explore religious education ideas, build our staff team, and develop a marketing … Continue reading Minister’s MUUsings September 2024
Who knew when Nancy and I reached Venice in August of 2022, that we would still be here in August of 2024 and ready to begin a third interim year. I am excited by the possibilities which await us this year as we explore religious education ideas, build our staff team, and develop a marketing … Continue reading Minister’s MUUsings August 2024
It is a joy to be able to take a deep breath and say that the contract is signed, my lease has been approved by the Board and Finance Committee, and I am here to stay for another year! And what a year it’s going to be. In June and July, I will finish out … Continue reading Minister’s MUUsings May 2024
When I am home in the frozen tundra of the Midwest, September is a season of preparation and change. As I begin to get ready for fall, my thoughts always turn to the deeper questions in my life. Why am I here? What does it all mean? Am I doing well? I usually put away … Continue reading Minister’s mUUsings October 2023
It will be about six months until the first ministers have a chance to look at our search packet, and to decide if UUCOV is the congregation of their dreams. Six months to know who you are and what you want. Six months for Friends to decide if they want a voice and a … Continue reading Minister’s mUUsings July 2023
From June 1st – September 15th the UUCOV office will be on summer hours. Salli will be available via email at office@uucov.org or by phone at 941-485-2105. If you need to meet with her, please check to be certain she is going to be in the office that day, or to arrange an appointment to … Continue reading Summer Office Hours
Minister’s mUUsings June 2023 It has been a fruitful 10 months here at UUCOV. You created an amazing Search Team, and they began their work with enthusiasm and devotion. The Strategic Plan Team worked hard, talking with group after group, and you have a final report and summary of strategic priorities ready to be released … Continue reading Minister’s mUUsings June 2023
