Rev. Joseph Boyd Giving our heart seems to be the answer to the times that we are living through. The wise among us may do our part, but it is giving our heart, giving ourselves to each other on this day that warms our bones and sustains us. How do we give our heart, and … Continue reading Homily – Dec 24, 2020 – “Christmas Eve Service”
December 24th, 4:45 pm Special Slideshow Presentation starts at 4:45 pm! Bring a candle and join us for a beautiful Virtual Service on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/324513381
Rev. Joseph Boyd I’ve known many people who have been sick the last couple weeks. Some from Covid-19, some from other illnesses, some potentially life threatening. My mother in Oregon is recovering and doing well now after weeks of dealing with symptoms from Covid 19 – she still hasn’t regained her taste but is on … Continue reading Sermon – Dec 20, 2020 – “Celebration of Winter Solstice 2020”
Rev. Joseph BoydDecember 8th was the worldwide celebration of Bodhi Day, the anniversary of the Buddha’s Enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. This time of year is so special, because often I find there are parallels between different traditions that can help us appreciate our life. Some of you may be familiar with the story of … Continue reading Sermon – Dec 13, 2020 – “Keeping Our Appointment”
Facilitated by Linda Scharf and Rev. Joseph BoydBeyond formal meditation, how can “stillness” be of benefit to us as we go about our lives? Please join experienced Tibetan Buddhist practitioner Linda Scharf and Rev. Joseph for a conversation about opening up our lives through the power of stillness.
The theme for November is “Healing.” It’s a good theme to guide how we approach doing church and living our lives this month. As you may know, I was asked by the League of Women Voters and Unitarian Universalist Justice Ohio to be a “Peacekeeper,” during early voting and on election day. The role of … Continue reading November Minister’s Report
Our monthly theme for December is “Stillness.” Even in stillness, much activity is possible and very present. This is certainly true in our church. Linda Mohn and many other members of the hospitality team had the brilliant idea of putting together gift bags for each household, totaling 138, and delivering them to each person’s doorstep … Continue reading December Minister’s Report
Rev. Joseph Boyd I took three deep breaths and took time to be still as Jennifer cut my hair after letting it grow for eight months. This was Jennifer’s second time cutting hair in her entire life. The first time was when she took her sister in the garage away from the babysitter’s supervision and … Continue reading Sermon – Dec 6, 2020 -“The Value of Stillness”
Here’s the summary of our November Work Party. Thanks to those who helped, and those who will help in the future. Martin Berger B&G Chair Work Party 21 Nov. Present: Marguerite Felice, Jim Rak, Lowell Satre, Bob Seibold., MB. I arrived 9:45 and made coffee. Found the paper-towel holder that belongs on the island, put … Continue reading UUYO B&G Update
I had a friend who was overwhelmed with the planning and organizing of retreats with various participants – planning food, getting money to the right places, making sure the place was warm, clean, etc. His spiritual teacher, Bernie Glassman, said “Don’t worry. Nothing depends on you.” I think this is a great and powerful … Continue reading December Minister’s Writing “Stillness”
