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 that meeting we formed a task forced chaired by Bob Hays. … Continue reading President’s Blog for March 8, 2018
“You should say something about that school shooting!” my internal voice scolded. “It’s horrible and people are hurting!” Ministers often face this kind of situation. Shocked and feeling more numb than in pain, I had no words to say, nothing to write, no wise proclamations, nothing of comfort to offer. The sentences that formed in … Continue reading Hart to Hearts: Broken Hearts
I know this will come as a big shock to most of you, but not everything you read on the internet is true. As I begin the long journey of treatment for cancer, I’m discovering again the level of wild tales that out there. “The TRUTH about CANCER,” an article screams. “What doctors don’t want … Continue reading Hart to Hearts: Miracle Cures
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 collective strength supporting her optimism and hope-filled outlook in the … Continue reading President’s Blog for January 2018
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 last few months including the book drive, the coat drive, and … Continue reading Hope, Peace, Joy, Love – President’s Blog for December 2017
A few months ago while writing about what it means to be a Community of Courage, I made the point that I was feeling courageous simply by getting out of bed in the morning in light of my complete lack of hope. And then something beautiful happened. I began noticing people performing acts of kindness. … Continue reading What Does It Mean To Be A Community of Hope?
Back in the 1990s when I worked for the Night Ministry, we held an annual Christmas dinner. It took place in the basement of a nearby Presbyterian church, and it was a grand event. Churches donated cooked turkeys, buckets of mashed potatoes and stuffing, gallons of cranberry sauce, and enough pies to stack to the … Continue reading The Work of Christmas
GRATITUDE . . . 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 special place it is today. Many TUUC events have … Continue reading Gratitude – President’s Blog for November 2017
All of us at TUUC are looking forward to our minister, Linda Hart’s, installation this Sunday night at 6:30 p.m.. It will be attended by many UU ministers from across the region along with members from the Vashon fellowship and Linda’s personal friends and associates. Details are shared elsewhere in this e-news. Please be sure … Continue reading President’s Blog for October 2017
What does it mean to be a people of Courage? For me, here and now, it is getting up out of bed and putting one foot in front of the other and carrying on in a world without hope. For the first time, hope seems to be missing and as it turns out, it takes … Continue reading People of Courage
