• Transformation

    May Sarton wrote, “Without darkness, nothing comes to birth, As without light, nothing flowers.” We have been living through the necessary darkness, and the days are coming to watch all the flowering.  That is transformation.  In order for anything to transform, necessary changes will happen.  And we all know that change is hard, even when necessary ...

  • Justice and Equity

    This graphic, by @restoringracialjustice, shows us what our aspirations look like in action.  February’s theme, from our resource called Soul Matters, is Justice and Equity.  Equality is a tough one to reckon with, because making something legislatively equal does not always cure the problem.  The Supreme Court granted equal access in the right to marry, but ...

  • Liberating Love

    Years ago when the city of Baltimore was experiencing violence, my friend theRev. David Carl Olson said that “My liberation is tied up with yours.” He wasreferring to a quote that was not merely academic, but lived inside of him. “If youhave come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you ...

  • December’s theme is Mystery

    Ah, mystery. I think of mystery novels and movies. I think of the Mysteries ofScripture. There are all kinds of mysteries…..but mostly, this year, at thiscongregation, I think of the Mystery of The Search. Who will apply to be the next minister? Who will become a pre-candidate andthen the candidate? Who will UU berks vote on ...

  • Generosity

    Happy Autumn, friends! The very first Sunday of November is when we experience a time change. (Fallback) At least with this kind of change that we all experience together, we know itis coming. So many changes that occur in our lives (like the Pandemic) happensuddenly, without our permission, or even a friendly heads up. Being a pastor ...