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
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
It has been an amazing month at UUCOV. The Search Committee is up and running, beginning the powerful work of making it possible for UUCOV to find a new minister. Social Justice work has swung into prominence, and members of UUCOV have been attending Sarasota School Board meetings in an effort to disrupt anti-LGBTQ hatred. … Continue reading Minister’s mUUsings May 2023
With spring right around the corner, the busy season here at UUCOV is beginning to slow but search years are unlike all others in many ways. Your Search Committee is just getting started, and they will do a little more each week until we reach the flurry of activity that hopefully comes with a Candidating … Continue reading Minister’s mUUsings April 2023
