Month: October 2022

November: Karen Miller

I grew up in a home where both art and science were respected. My father was an organic chemist and my mother an artist, the daughter of one of the early naturalists in the Pacific Northwest. My grandfather traveled to Japan in 1910 and returned … read more.

10,000 Letters, 10,000 Prayers

To write the voter engagement letters through our UU the Vote efforts, each writer needed to answer the prompt, “I vote because…” It’s a simple, yet profound question that had me delve into the core of my values and the Eight Principles that guide … read more.

Letter From the Board – October 2022

Hi. Pleased to meet you. My name is Economic Person (historically, the male economist Adam Smith dubbed me “Economic Man”), and my pronouns are “Mine/Mine/and Mine.” 

I’m sure we’ve all run across Economic Person in some form, usually in textbooks, sometimes in person. Either way, you … read more.

Strengthening Our Democracy

The importance of our democracy and the right to vote was first taught to me by my mother. As young as I can remember, she brought me with her into the voting booth, scooped me up off the floor and invited me to pull the … read more.

To Whom Do I Belong?

Our spiritual theme of the 2022-2023 congregational year is “Rooted in Relationship.” It is an opportunity to explore formational questions, like: Who am I? and To whom do I belong? 

As a human being, the question of identity, “Who am I?” or “Who are we?” is … read more.

UUA Disaster Relief Fund: October 9

In the wake of the staggering destruction of Hurricane Ian, we know that many people in Florida will continue to struggle to recover for a long time. Several UU congregations have suffered significant damage, and congregants in many communities are experiencing substantial damage to, if … read more.