Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte Boy, this was not what I expected. I had thought that the story of Heathcliff… Read more Wuthering Heights
Author: Rick
My life-long passion is in the arts: music, theater, visual arts, and literature. I graduated from Cal Arts in 1985. I began my career in non-profit administration working in Human Resources for AIDS Project Los Angeles during the height of the AIDS crisis. In 1995 I returned to school for a Masters in Divinity, and became a Unitarian Universalist minister. The ministry combined my passion for the arts with my skill as a non-profit administrator.
Stewardship Campaign
Our annual Stewardship Campaign is underway. Our team of trained canvassers have begun sending emails and making phone calls to… Read more Stewardship Campaign
The Ability to Achieve Purpose
Because we reflexively think of power as “power over” power can be seen as a negative for Unitarian Universalists. But… Read more The Ability to Achieve Purpose
Guided Meditation
Let us still our minds And be in quiet peace With that all pervading spirit of love That moves through… Read more Guided Meditation
Interim Committee on Shared Ministry
I am happy to let you know about a new leadership committee at the church who will be working closely… Read more Interim Committee on Shared Ministry
The Wings of the Dove
The Wings of the Dove by Henry James I’ve been on something of a Henry James kick for the last… Read more The Wings of the Dove
Laughing with the Buddha, and Others
Why is religion so serious? Ultimately, shouldn’t we be having fun? Jesus is usually portrayed as a sorrowful or suffering… Read more Laughing with the Buddha, and Others
Spirit of Joy
Spirit of light and laughter Spirit of fun and the funny Spirit of joy Bless us with your spirit this… Read more Spirit of Joy
Purim
Last week I used this newsletter space to talk briefly about Lent, the season for Christians of introspection, contemplation of… Read more Purim
Lent
With Ash Wednesday earlier this week, we are now in the Christian season of Lent. For Christians, Lent is the… Read more Lent