Author: durangouu

Rev. Gary offers “Thoreau As Spiritual Guide” book discussion

Moderated by Rev. Gary Kowalski Weekly classes begin on Zoom starting Thursday, February 24 at 7 pm. Classes run for six weeks Unitarian Universalists sit atop a long tradition of homegrown spiritual wisdom.  The American Transcendentalists (Ralph Waldo Emerson, Margaret Fuller, Elizabeth Peabody, Theodore Parker and others) all sought truth from looking both inward and outward … Continue reading Rev. Gary offers “Thoreau As Spiritual Guide” book discussion

Targeted minister success: Board hires two ministers to share part-time responsibilities

On Tuesday, Dec 28, after a short and intense search, the Board voted unanimously to agree to a contract with two ministers who will share part-time responsibilities as our new Targeted Ministers. Their job will be to provide essential ministerial support for the next six months while we apply for and hopefully find an Interim … Continue reading Targeted minister success: Board hires two ministers to share part-time responsibilities

Social Responsibility and Justice team releases 2021 summary report

While we may still be considered a small church, our engagement in our mission to Love Courageously, Inspire Spiritual Growth, Work for Justice is anything but small! You see this reflected in the extraordinary work done by all our teams and committees, our staff, and our Board of Trustees.  To see what we’ve been up to … Continue reading Social Responsibility and Justice team releases 2021 summary report

Greetings from Leah

Hello! Greeting you all for the first time is such a pleasure. Let me introduce myself: I’m the Rev. Leah Ongiri (please, call me Leah or whatever makes you most comfortable) and I get to be your new half time family ministry coordinator this program year. I’ve known and respected Rev. Katie for years, and … Continue reading Greetings from Leah

Recital Series: 2021 – 2022

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango presents Recital Series 2021-2022 The UUFD Recital Series is now in its fourteenth season.  All recitals are held on Friday evenings at 7:00 pm in the beautiful UUFD Sanctuary with excellent acoustics.  Because of the ongoing pandemic, masks will be required in the Sanctuary building except for the musicians … Continue reading Recital Series: 2021 – 2022

Easing the suffering of others

How the Disaster Relief and Development Fund was used in the past year While we cannot resolve all the pains in the world, our support helps to ease the suffering of others. This last year, the fellowship’s financial support through the Disaster Relief and Development Fund has helped with these crisis situations: Durango area food insecurity – … Continue reading Easing the suffering of others