by Emily McKinney March 29, 2020 I’d like to tell you a story. Three weeks ago, before staying home as much as possible became our new normal, Mark and I bought seeds for the garden. We had every intention of paying attention to the last frost date and what prefers Read more…
Enjoy last Sunday’s virtual service with original music by Emily McKinney and a meaningful homily. Healing Connective Tissue – by Susanne Bounds
During a time when many of us are staying in our homes, there are unsheltered members of our community who do not have homes to retreat to. Local church The Connecting Grounds, led by minister Christie Love, is working hard to protect those members of our community. The News-Leader has recently reported Read more…
by Susanne Bounds March 22, 2020 Greetings to everybody! This is an abbreviated version of what my message was going to be this March 22 spring equinox morning. This message and the ritual I have posted on YouTube will hopefully help us all ground and remember and draw on the Read more…
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Springfield is suspending all in-person services effective immediately. The research behind #FlattenTheCurve calls us to our fifth source and asks us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science. However, our social distancing doesn’t mean that we have to step back from Read more…
First UU will immediately suspend in-person Sunday morning gatherings. In the past few days, I have leaned heavily on the wisdom found in the principles and sources of our Unitarian Universalist tradition. In the face of the challenges posed by the coronavirus, I will “heed the guidance of reason and Read more…