by Rev Michelle Scott-Huffman, Chaplain – There have been moments in my life that I couldn’t have imagined Didn’t plan for Was unaware, even, of their possibility Nevertheless, they came Some of them bringing great joy Others sorrow So many of them begging the question How did I get here? Read more
Press release from the UUA – This week we received a special announcement from UUA President Susan Frederick-Gray with updated guidance about returning to gathering. Her advice is entirely in line with First UU’s statement on waiting to reopen, but her message also comes with a date. “Based on advice from Read more
Sunday 5/17/20 – 11:45 am – 12:15 pm Agenda Call to Order – Opening Words Verify Quorum Adopt rules of procedure allowing electronic voting Reports New Business Presentation of the amendments to the bylaws Presentation of advancement of Rev. Michelle Scott-Huffman to half-time work Presentation of proposal to draw from Read more
Homily A Grace Period – by Rebecca Holt, Marilyn Day, and Karla Gilmore Special Music Ours Is A Simple Faith by David Tamulevich performed by Karla Gilmore Piano Sonata No. 8, Op. 13, mtv II Adagio Cantabile by L.V. Beethoven performed by Christopher Landorf
This week we were inspired with an impactful homily by UU minister, Rev. Misha Sanders, and a fantastic poem by poet Jen Harris. Homily by Rev. Misha Sanders, the Senior Minister at Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation in beautiful Sandy Springs, Georgia. Lesbian Visibility Day Poet Jen Harris (she/her) is a Read more
Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote seven Principles, which we hold as strong values and moral guides. Our seventh Principle calls us to affirm and promote the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. We have a sacred responsibility to work for the healing of our Read more
This is a time of great anxiety about the well-being of all our families, friends, and communities. Certainly, it is a time for Springfield Unitarian Universalists to work together to support one another and to relieve whatever suffering and distress we can. How blessed we are to have our congregation Read more
This week we celebrate Earth Day. During normal times we celebrate Earth Days with tree plantings and large gatherings. This year we will mark this day in relative isolation, but we can still reflect on this day together. The UUA Common Read for 2018 was a collection of essays titled Read more
by Rev Michelle Scott-Huffman In her book “Other People’s Myths,” Wendy O’Flaherty says “It is impossible to define a myth, but it is cowardly not to try.” The story of Jesus’ resurrection often told at Easter empowered a fledgling, ragtag group of followers to form a community that continues today Read more
by AJ Fox Transacript: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” A simple saying that helps me dig deep and find kindness in moments when I am struggling to find compassion. It is attributed to Plato or Socrates or a number of other wise minds but Read more