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Author: Mary Beth Czifra
November Minister’s Writing
“Holding History” On a recent trip to Coney Island, I participated in a Zen Buddhist Ceremony where my teacher, Rev. Daiken Nelson, was being honored as a Zen Roshi. Roshi is roughly translated into English as “Old” or “Venerable Master.” It took place in front of the Nathan’s Hotdog stand on the boardwalk, right before … Continue reading November Minister’s Writing
Sermon – Oct 31, 2021 – “The Veil is Thin”
Rev. Joseph BoydThere is a great power this time of year. The time when the veil is thin, when the worlds of the past and the present, the ones who have passed and ones who are still here, merge. In multiple cultures around the world, this time of year is very special. It is a … Continue reading Sermon – Oct 31, 2021 – “The Veil is Thin”
September 16th, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes
The following members were present: Gene Pusateri, Lanore Jones, Tim Raridon, Louisa Berger, Rev. Joseph Boyd, Judy DeGenova, John Shartle, Lisbet White, and Carole McWilson. We all checked in and lit the chalice. Consent Agenda The minister’s report, the minutes of the August meeting, and the financial report were accepted as submitted. Ongoing Business New … Continue reading September 16th, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes
August 19, 2021 UUYO Board Meeting Minutes
The following members were present; Gene Pusateri, Lanore Jones, Lisbet White, JudyDegenova, Louisa Berger, Tim Raridon, John Shartle and Rev. Joseph Boyd. We all checked in and then reviewed the consent agenda. Gene moved to accept the reportsas submitted,; Lanore seconded. Motion passed. Ongoing Business IAndy Crabb joined us for a discussion on reopening the … Continue reading August 19, 2021 UUYO Board Meeting Minutes
Special Board meeting August 5th, 2021
All members were present. Items for discussion: Reopening – We plan to follow CDC guidelines, that is, mask up and social distance when indoors, regardless of vaccination status.. This applies to small groups meeting in the church as well as Sunday services. There is interest in doing an outdoor service on August 29. Rev. Joseph … Continue reading Special Board meeting August 5th, 2021
July 15th, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes
The following members were present: Gene Pusateri, Lanore Jones, Lisbet White, Judy DeGenova, Louisa Berger, Tim Raridon, and John Shartle. Lisbet opened the meeting with a shared reading of the poem ‘The Sunflower,’ by Mary Oliver. We checked in and did a second check-in about how we are feeling about serving on the Board of … Continue reading July 15th, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes
June 17th, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes
The following board members were present: Gene Pusateri, Lanore Jones, Lisbet White, Judy DeGenova, Louisa Berger, Carole McWilson, and Rev. Joseph Boyd (ex-officio). Tim Raridon and John Shartle attended via Zoom. John opened the meeting with a chalice lighting. Our meeting was hosted by Gene Pusateri in his beautiful garden.He and his wife, Susan, provided … Continue reading June 17th, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes
Minister’s Report October 2021
The theme for October is “Cultivating Relationship.” One aspect of this theme that stood out to me is cultivating a relationship to the time we are living in. So far in the pandemic, our church has made decisions to approach this time with care. As you have probably seen in the news, the Delta variant … Continue reading Minister’s Report October 2021
Sermon – Oct 24, 2021 – “An Authentic Life”
Rev. Joseph BoydThere are many different words for authentic: genuine, honest, original, true, the real thing. It’s an important characteristic, and one that has become more valued in the last decade. We want leaders who are authentic, and I think many of us on some level want to live authentic lives. My definition of an … Continue reading Sermon – Oct 24, 2021 – “An Authentic Life”