Unsuspectingly, I made a phone call in 1975 that would be critical to how my life would unfold. After spending a summer wandering Europe, I arrived back in NYC and called my mother. She said, “Concordia’s holding a place for you. Do you want to go?” “What and where is Concordia?” I asked. (It is…
Posts by Julie Stoneberg
The Canadian Unitarian Council will hold a Canada-wide vote on November 27th on the possible addition of an 8th principle, which currently reads …to affirm and promote “individual and communal action that accountably dismantles racism and other oppressions in ourselves and in our institutions”.
As part of a voting UU congregation, what do YOU think about this? What questions do YOU have? What do YOU want to say about this?
Insights on how to find common ground, even when we disagree, and influence our environment in positive ways. Sharing never-before told personal stories from her remarkable life, simple and powerful everyday practices, and directly relatable advice, Pema encourages us all to become triumphant bodhisattvas–compassionate beings–in times of hardship. Thursday September 9 at 2pm: https://tinyurl.com/UFPbookclub1Thursday September…
As we begin another ‘church year’, we are surrounded by crises. All over the globe, extreme weather events are wreaking havoc and the recent U.N. climate change report sounds a ‘code red for humanity’. The Taliban is taking over multiple districts in Afghanistan. A 4th wave of the COVID pandemic is rolling across many countries.…
You have coveted tickets to a performance that you’re very excited about. The day finally arrives, and you enter the auditorium with great anticipation. There’s a buzz in the room that resonates with your heartbeat…almost a throbbing. At the appointed hour, the house lights dim, the room settles into breathless silence, and the curtain opens.…
Administrator Job Posting
We are seeking a special person with a unique blend of skills…someone who is independent, likes working with people, is a capable organizer with good computer and social media skills, and who has a knowledge of building management.
Are you the exactly right someone for this position? Or do you know someone who is? This loving, liberal congregation is seeking a DRE to provide leadership and inspiration in delivering a quality Religious Exploration (RE) program for children and youth, reflecting the principles and values of Unitarian Universalism. We strive to provide a program…
July 8, 2021 Don’t we just want to be together again? This past Sunday, we did our first trial run at being back in the sanctuary. It was a huge step for several reasons. And it was our first experiment with a dual-platform service with a few in the sanctuary and everyone else at home. …
Every day is a new day, and we continue to learn how to adjust and adapt in the moment! As the summer unfolds, and plans take shape, come to this page anytime to check out updates and get the latest news. Summer Worship: July and August at 10:30amWe are joining together with four other congregations…
On June 7, we turned our service over to Elder Shirley Williams, and I didn’t share what I had intended to share that morning. So, here it is: In my (last) blog post about play, I revealed that I’m no good at it, at least not as an adult. Though I spent countless days in…