We were perfectly happy with the chord on the left. It’s easy to play on the piano at least. That chord is probably one of the first things piano folx learn how to play. The middle one makes the same chord, same notes but it’s harder. The middle chord we have to stretch our eyes. … Continue reading Striking a Chord
August is often a time when we’re trying to get that last little bit of summer in. Make sure to check these opportunities out that help us have fun, learn and grow together. for Middleschoolers CommUUnity Creek Online Adventure – registration is live! https://www.uua.org/central-east/events/youth/middle-school-virtual-summer-camp-experience-820 highlights so far (we’re still very much in the planning stages!) … Continue reading Camp Opportunities for Upper Elementary, Middle Schoolers & All Ages
I first heard Kate and Justin Miner’s “Tomorrow” in the first days of UU wide collegial collaboration, in that mid March time when we were first trying to swim in this COVID shut down era. I was grateful to Rev Teresa Soto for sharing the Persisters of the First Unitarian Church of Oakland singing this … Continue reading There will be better days…
For many normally this season is filled with summer blockbusters. I love a good summer blockbuster. A fantasy or sci-fi or good old Superhero tale helps me stretch my imagination – suspend my disbelief muscles – and dream. Last week I attended the General Assembly of the UUA. Lots of you came to Sunday morning … Continue reading In A World…
I started thinking this week – what do I already do and have to create sacred space in my home. I could write about how sacred space comes in through singing a hymn to myself or listening to a playlist. Sabbath space is slightly different though. It’s the act of setting aside time and space for worship, rest and connection.
In May Kent, Ms Erin and I have been sending out postcards to the children and youth at UUBerks. On the picture side they had a coloring sheet. It was a white background and black lines. It was full of possibility. The image for this post is T. Hauk’s creation he filled in with watercolor.
This month we continue to strengthen our connections in new and creative ways. I’m inviting you to enter into a fun and simple spiritual practice that UU religious educator Kimberly Sweeny shared with me. In 2015 Kim started writing letters! MAGICAL letters. The Soulful Home packet explains:
For the past month each Wednesday night at choir we’ve been ending our gatherings with a chalice lighting and check in. It’s a verbal threshold that we create together. This moment to light a chalice marks our transition from singing and listening and breathing together to being apart for the week. We use a song … Continue reading In the Threshold
In April I highlighted the #chalicechallenge I hope you had fun making your own chalice or you look forward to making one soon. This month of May we’re exploring how we can become “a People of Thresholds.” And a threshold is just a place between two things. When we pass through a threshold, a doorway … Continue reading #ChaliceOfTheDay
Try Mindfulness by listening to the world around you – take 2 min or even 30 seconds to disengage from what you’re doing and notice what’s around you. Try Mindfulness by listening to yourself – What is the ear worm in your head connecting you to and telling you about the moment? Try Mindfulness by … Continue reading Practices for Liberation through Song
Many of us might feel stuck right now. We might feel stuck at home. It could be that you feel stuck with different schedules than you’re used to. It could be that you’re stuck with different ways to hang out with friends. One way to free ourselves from feeling stuck is to make a game … Continue reading #ChaliceChallenge
