Harnessing the ripple effect in times of trouble
An ugly pandemic has launched a societal tsunami, threatening to turn us inward at a time when we desperately need the warmth of community.
In times like these, the value of sustaining your spiritual home becomes clear.
Our minister, … read more.
Reflections on the Recent Past
In August the Board of Trustees took our annual retreat. The concept of a day(s) long retreat is nothing new for organizations. The stated goal is usually to take an extended period of time away to reflect, plan and grow together … read more.
This is my final blog as TUUC Board president. It has been a wonderful year highlighted by the honor of installing Linda as our settled minister. She has truly led the way for us to become a forward-thinking congregation. It has been an exciting time … read more.
I must begin this blog with a huge thank you to Tori Brewster and Eli Grandin-Rood. They brought enthusiasm and a fresh spirit to the pledge drive this year. They were thoughtful and creative and made every effort to involve new people in the pledge … read more.
A few minutes ago, I was reading the study materials for my covenant group meeting this afternoon. This month’s topic is Emergence. One of the readings was an analysis of The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. We’ve all read that book, right? Of … read more.
My message to you this month is deeply personal. It is pledge time again. I hope I was able to convey to you last year the depth of my love/passion for and commitment to TUUC. I hope it is contagious. In the thirteen years Skip … read more.
This week we draw special attention to the congregational meeting this coming Sunday, March 11th. At the annual meeting last spring, attendees strongly suggested that it is time for us to address some of the major maintenance issues related to our church building. Following … read more.
We have begun the New Year with news of Linda’s breast cancer diagnosis. The Board and, I’m sure, the entire congregation will work together to support Linda and to support each other as she moves through this difficult journey. I know she will feel our … read more.
In this season of giving, I hope you will share my joy at the generosity our TUUC community has extended toward our neighbor—Horace Mann Elementary School. I am so proud of what we, together, have been able to do for them just in the … read more.
As one of our most popular hymns says: “Oh we give thanks . . .”
As Thanksgiving approaches, it is time to say a heartfelt thank you to all of you who have contributed in so many ways to make TUUC the … read more.
