Our Annual Pledge Drive Cultivating Our Shared Garden at TUUC As we enter a season of renewal and possibility, we’re reminded that our congregation is like a living garden—tended with intention, nourished by love, and grown through the shared commitments of all who call TUUC home. Our roots are grounded in Unitarian Universalist values: the … Continue reading Our Annual Pledge Drive
It’s that magical time of year- resolution season! My birthday is New Year’s Eve, which makes me a Capricorn. What are we known for? Planning! Goal setting! And moving with goat-like sturdy stubbornness towards achieving our goals. As such, this makes New Year’s Eve is doubly special for me — celebrate my birthday AND I … Continue reading Personal Stewardship
In the months since the pledge drive this year, I’ve had the opportunity to take a few classes and seminars on church stewardship via Stewardship for Us, a company that focuses on helping Unitarian Universalist congregations “envision, plan, and implement stewardship programs.” Based on these classes, and some brainstorming sessions, we have some exciting new … Continue reading Stewardship for Us – Together As a Congregation and As Unique Individuals
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 course, the theme is ultimately metamorphosis. Have you ever considered this story … Continue reading President’s Blog for April 2018
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 and I have been members here, we have immersed ourselves … Continue reading President’s Blog for March 29, 2018
Spring is here. We enjoy more light each day. We see buds and new growth in forests and parks, gardens, and backyards. Our wonderful corner of Cascadia is feeling new energy and creating this year’s version of what it means to be the rain-soaked, ocean-fueled, mountain-encircled, salmon-growing jewel that we call home. Spring is here. … Continue reading How Will We Then Thrive?
