What You Need for the Week Ahead

If the election of 2016 came as a shock, as you move through this next week, you will hold in your body and heart the sense memory of all you experienced that week. It may show up in surprising ways this week – all that grief, fear, pain you felt back then, coming up all over again.

At the Crossroads….

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Last week we asked you, “This moment represents a crossroads. How would you name these crossroads for yourself personally? What personal commitments or values ground you?” Here are your responses:   Are we there yet? Family grounds me, always. At A Crossroads, Contemplating The Year Ahead … [😁In my typically verbose fashion …] I see […]

A Message for the Moment…

Last week, the night sky – at least according to my star app – was supposed to be perfect. Perfect to glimpse Mars, perfect for the shooting meteors coming from Orion.

How do you describe Foothills?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Last week we asked you, “When you talk with your friends or neighbors about Foothills, what are the stories you tell? How do you describe Foothills?” Here are your responses:   A welcome place for all, great community for families, our people! A welcoming place no matter what you believe. The only church without a […]

Faith in Action = Voting

We are all holding the tension of this moment, of the smoke outside our windows, the rising COVID numbers, and the pending election. At so many moments we feel powerless, but over the next few weeks we hold great power. We each have an opportunity to put our faith in action, as we cast a vote. A vote that enables us to make our values known alongside millions of other Americans.

Zooming Out, Seasons of Change, and UU the Vote!

As my kids have gotten older, we’ve learned to accept that whatever they want to watch on the internet, they are going to watch. It’s a little like when I was younger and my friends who didn’t have TVs would come over and want to watch TV the whole time. You just can’t stop teenage curiosity and ingenuity.

“Maybe” A Message From Tanner

I want to start this letter with my most sincere gratitude and praise. I have only been a part of this community for a few months, but I’ve learned so much from all of you. I’ve seen immeasurable graciousness, love, support, and care, not only to me but to each other. This type of fierce and unwavering compassion is rare and awe-inspiring.

Spiritual Practices You Shared

“Do you engage in anything that you would consider a spiritual practice? What does it look like? What obstacles get in your way?” Thank you to those who shared their spiritual practices with us last week. Here are your responses:

Are You Whelmed?

I don’t know about you, but my social media feed this Wednesday was filled with regret. I mean – regrets from those who’d chosen to watch the debate! And, who, even 24 hours later, were left with a sense of anxiety and destabilization they couldn’t quite shake.

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