I remember the "What I love...What I miss..." game from my childhood. There always seemed to be a need to make lists, distinctions and categories when I was younger. Perhaps I need that boundary now. A new ministry is such a change and such a transition that maybe checking a few boxes is a healthy thing.
What I miss about Atlanta is -
Twelve years of relationships and community
Familiarity
A great chiropractor, pediatrician, and dentist
comfortable connections
Blackberry mead
My spiritual places of renewal
Dogwood trees
sweet tea!!
What I love about Eau Claire is -
I can get anywhere in less than 15 minutes
A fantastic farmer's market
the warm people
my new Credit Union
My lovely congregation -the people - the building
I have the best office manager EVER
The Episcopal church bells that ring RIGHT in the middle of annoucements on Sunday morning. OK - I love them every time, but then.
I know what cheese curds and walleye are now. I like cheese curds. I haven't been brave enough to try walleye yet.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
A Prayer of Welcome
When you are called unworthy
When you are called unreliable
When you stand at the edge
You are Welcome
When you need community
When you need silence
When you want to sing high
You are Welcome
When no one meets your eyes
When no one calls your name
When you need a door to open
You are Welcome
When you reach for peace
When you reach for a hand
When you need to open a door
You are Welcome
We have all been strangers
We have all needed welcome
We all need to hear the words
You are Welcome
When you are called unreliable
When you stand at the edge
You are Welcome
When you need community
When you need silence
When you want to sing high
You are Welcome
When no one meets your eyes
When no one calls your name
When you need a door to open
You are Welcome
When you reach for peace
When you reach for a hand
When you need to open a door
You are Welcome
We have all been strangers
We have all needed welcome
We all need to hear the words
You are Welcome
Thursday, July 29, 2010
For those in Arizona...
We light a candle for our fellow UU's and protestors that sit in jail tonight in Arizona. We also light a candle for those that will be arrested with little press and fanfare - those whose rights are jeopardized and unrecognized. We light a candle that each voice raised in hope will make a difference, just enough of a difference to dowse the voice of hate...the voice of oppression...and the power of apathy.
As UU's we live our values in the world, because we can do no less. Rise up, speak out, and be the change in the world. We can do no less and there is a need for so much.
As UU's we live our values in the world, because we can do no less. Rise up, speak out, and be the change in the world. We can do no less and there is a need for so much.
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