Musing, Feburary 27, 2025
Submissions for the UU Musings section are welcome. Send essays, poems or other writings to annleake001@gmail.com. These can be original works or pieces by other authors that you enjoy and want to share with our community.
UU Musings: Reflections on a UU Community
The Grout By Marcus Liefert The Unitarian Universalist congregation where I served as an intern made a mosaic Tree of Life the summer before I arrived. Congregants of all ages came together to craft the tree’s leaves, using bits and pieces of broken ceramics, jewelry, glass, and stone. There are many precious personal items in the tree, including …
UU Musings 3-6-2025
This poem was part of the service on Trust on March 2. Out of the flames of fearWe rise with courage of our deepest convictionsto stand for justice, inclusion and peace Out of the flames of scrutinyWe rise to proclaim our faithWith hope to heal a fractured and hurting world Out of the flames of …
March 2025 Meetings and Reports
Card Request for Paula Lugar After many years supporting UUSRF as president, board member, speaker, forum leader, social action chair and more, Paula is stepping back due to health concerns. The Board is asking members and friends to send notes of appreciation to Paula as a small way to thank her for her service to …
Sunday Services, March 2025
Compelling programming is a top priority in UUSRF’s strategic plan. We aspire to be a vibrant and inclusive spiritual and social organization that is a cornerstone of our communities. If you can speak or know of someone else who can speak on a topic that will help us achieve our vision please contact Don Leake (don.leake52@gmail.com) or …
Musing, February 13, 2025
School of the World By Maureen Ash Late evening the car hits ice ona curve, slides toward the chasm butthere’s gravel, the tires grab,you breathe, drive home, carrygroceries in under the moon’s thinsilver feather, sweet winter cold fresh as water on your face. You have been a disappointment, youfailed, left an essential task undone, caused harm, it is too …
A Love Poem…
No Place By Jennifer Pratt-Walter The sentence “Racism & hate have no place here” written on an otherwise blank page from a journal. A fountain pen and ink pot rest on the page. ____________________________ There is not a place for everything. Hate, racism, corporate greed, the spoiling of Mother Earth. Everything is not in its …
UU Musing, 2-6-2025
February’s Theme: Inclusion – UUSRF is following the UUA curriculum Soul Matters this year. Each month has a theme and accompanying resources which will be reflected in Sunday programs and in the newsletter. The following poem seems appropriate for the current times. …
UU Musings, 1-30-2025
February’s Theme: InclusionUUSRF is following the UUA curriculum Soul Matters this year. Each month has a theme and accompanying resources. This poem was suggested in the resource materials. Submissions for the UU Musings section are welcome. Send essays, poems or other writings to annleake001@gmail.com. These can be original works or pieces by other authors that you …
Green Skills Sampler, RF Community Education
Whether you are interested in being more self-sufficient or just looking for a new hobby, here’s your chance to check out some great ideas, including food cultivation, beekeeping, sourdough baking, small engine maintenance, renewable energy, invasive plant management, and MUCH more! The registration fee covers four Green Skills Sampler sessions and a buffet lunch. Childcare …