The light is changing, and the days are getting shorter. There is a coolness in the morning air, and for some of us, our closets have suddenly sprouted a sweatshirt or jacket and a fringing of scarves. As we prepare for November, after a long … read more.
The light is changing, and the days are getting a little shorter. There is a breeze in the air some evenings, and more and more of the snowbirds have begun to fly and drive south for the winter. As we prepare for October, after a … read more.
When I was in search for the very first time, I joked to a colleague, “I love the beach. I love Florida. I want to go where it’s warm and I understand the people! You just know this means I’m going to end up being … read more.
In less than two weeks, I will complete my ministry at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah and head to Venice to be with you all for the month of July. I am very excited to meet you, either in person or virtually, since so … read more.
Thanks to UUCOV for having me back for another month. Knowing that, as I write this, it’s a poignant time for this Congregation, the thing most on my mind is to focus on the longterm flourishing of UUCOV itself.
You have a strong Congregation. As the … read more.
My wife Margie and I are looking forward to being a part of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Venice during the month of March. We deeply appreciate the mission of UUCOV, your commitment to open and meaningful discussions, and your dedication to improving the well-being … read more.
When I arrived in Venice, January 25, 2020, to serve as your six-month Sabbatical Minister, I had no idea what I was getting into. That is, I’d perceived you as a forward-looking, high-energy congregation, and I sincerely respected your Minister. But none of us realized … read more.
In my years with this congregation, I have often remarked on what a peculiar group we are theologically – atheists and Humanists, Christians and Jews, Buddhists and none-of-the-above. Often we do pretty well at getting along even in the face of our differences. Some of … read more.
Minister’s Corner
“So provocative!” the woman had said, responding to some of the religious-sounding words she’d heard used at church. Others chimed in: “I’m not comfortable with this kind of language,” and “I’m bothered by these concepts,” and then the sentiment most often repeated, “I just … read more.
On October 3rd, I announced that I will retire in four months, on January 31, 2022.
The Board of Trustees has taken steps toward hiring an Interim Minister to arrive on or near February 1st, 2022. The Board has now been in contact with … read more.
