Nurturing Beauty: “Beauty is not caused. It is.” Emily Dickinson A poem inspired by Emily Dickinson: In the aftermath of a shock The throng deliberatesAnd wondersHow to bring beauty to this achingHurting world Ms. Dickinson offers a direction:It isIt isIt is You are not the cause of beautyYou are the recipient, the vesselYou areYou areYou … Continue reading May 2022 Minister’s Writing
Happy Beltane, May Day, Walpurgis Night, and many other holidays andobservances for the time of year halfway between the Spring Equinox and theSummer Solstice, by when Spring weather has (finally, this year) arrived and toldus it’s time to start putting plants in the ground. And speaking of putting plants in the ground, there has been … Continue reading Lay Lines || May 2022 || May It Be So(wn)
May 8th, 2022 Sunday Service This Mother’s Day let us reflect on those who have nurtured what is good in us, and let’s pay it forward. In light of the recent attack on women’s health and well being exposed by the Supreme Court leak on abortion rights, let us discuss what it means to nurture … Continue reading Find A Way to Nurture
April 30, 7 am – 12 pm Led by Roshi Daiken Nelson and Rev. Joseph Boyd Join us for a half day retreat: sitting and walking in silence, dharma talks from the Zen Buddhist tradition, and time for responses/questions. There will be a brief introduction in the morning. There will be a virtual option to … Continue reading Meditation Half Day Retreat
Join Rev. Joseph and Worship Associates as we plan for May’s worship on the theme of “Nurturing Beauty.” Click this link to join us virtually via Zoom:https://zoom.us/j/324513381
“Awakening” : A Poem forApril/Spring When I wake up I open my eyes before I realize I’m breathing The cats meow telling me they want breakfast before I realize I’m alive What does it mean to be alive? I probably won’t have time for that question until later in the day After 1-2 cups of … Continue reading Minister’s Writing April 2022
Bits from the Board March 2022 At our March 17th meeting, Lisbet White, Gene Pusateri, Louisa Berger, Lanore Jones, Judy DeGenova, Tim Raridon, Rev. Joseph and I engaged on Zoom for a robust discussion regarding all the possibilities ahead in the spring/summer season at UUYO. Securing our finances-We continued the conversation and reviewed action steps … Continue reading Bits From Board March 2022
“Growing with Love: Our Story.” Join us at UUYO as we welcome special guests Ashlee Stevens and Sean Brown who will share with us their story of growing with love as we recognize Transgender Day of Visibility. Ashlee Stevens and Sean Brown: Guest Speakers Kathleen Hogue: Director of Religious Exploration Lindsay Sinkovich: Worship Associate Cynthia Smotzer, … Continue reading March 27th Worship Service
On Planning & Planting Since mid-January, after our first snowstorm, we have experienced true Winter weather. For many of us, this means ceasing outdoor activities and dealing with dangerous mobility challenges, returning or worsening health issues (mental and physical), a sense or reality of isolation, and a pining for the sun and warmth. If you’re … Continue reading Lay Minister’s Writing For March
