My life had been held down by judgment, a haunting sense of unworthiness, and mired by codependence; yet my truer self longed to emerge and kept calling me onward. I journeyed through various stages of recognition, doing deep inner work, and began the life-long process of unleashing a truer self. Through finding companions akin to … Continue reading A Calling Walk
How to rethink personal, family, and professional transitions to make them more meaningful — or at least tolerable, sometimes humorous, and possibly life-enhancing. Judith Reynolds is a journalist and former art history professor who practices reframing just about everything. Founder of the Life Long Learning Lecture Series at Fort Lewis, she generally advocates developing historical … Continue reading Memorable Anniversaries: Burger King, One Mountain, Twin Colonoscopies
Since the time of the Greeks, Western philosophy has privileged the use of logic and evidence over emotion in our decision-making process and in our personal lives. But can the two be so easily separated? And where does intuition fit into the equation? Judy Hook is a retired teacher and a 15 year member of … Continue reading Logic, Emotion and Intuition: A Search for Balance
“I speak of the future, including for the climate of our planet, as open. This isn’t hope or optimism, though I used to call it this. It’s faith and a knowing that comes from 30 years of studying how our planet works that led me into relationship with the Earth and the Divine. And this … Continue reading We and Our Climate Future are Open to Possibility
Jane’s story of personal healing is profound and deeply meaningful. Through her holistic approach, she illuminates the path to reclaiming her health, offering invaluable wisdom gained along the way. Jane has called Durango home since 2002. After raising and launching two wonderful children, she and her husband are adjusting to their new role as “empty … Continue reading The Power of Belief: a Healing Journey on the Road Less Traveled
A lifelong Unitarian Universalist from Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Rev. Molly Housh Gordon is the minister of the UU Church of Columbia, Missouri, where she is currently suing the state of Missouri for their unconstitutional abortion ban alongside 13 other multi-faith clergy co-plaintiffs. Molly is passionate about red-state UU ministry, community organizing, and mutual aid. In … Continue reading General Assembly Sunday – 11:00 AM MDT
I will review the meaning of a “good goodbye” and the importance of this mindset as UUFD prepares for ministerial transition. Perhaps any of us will go all the deeper in realizing changes and transitions which have been happening during these two years which we may not have been aware of.
I’d like to draw on a “Circles of Trust” program for Courage and Renewal facilitators called “Souls on Deck” which I’ve participated in this past year, as a jumping off point for considering sources of spiritual inspiration which nourish us. How do you develop and sustain spiritual resiliency? How will you continue to grow in … Continue reading From Blossoms We Taste Peaches
In June worship services, I will offer concluding reflections about the two-year interim period which is coming to a close. Today let’s consider the Gifts available to us through religious community and how both our inner and outer worlds can be transformed by building positive community. Let’s include reflection on our spiritual deepening program, “Circles … Continue reading The Gifts of Community
When “Love is the power that holds us together and is at the center,” how does curiosity and respect help us learn from one another in our free and responsible search for truth and meaning? Come together with multiple voices across multiple generations to experience faith formation in action. Wear your favorite color(s).
