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Rick Hoyt-McDaniels

Author, Artist, Composer

Category: In Fellowship

I write a weekly message for the UU Fellowship of Kern County. I use these messages to keep the Fellowship informed about what I’m working on, what’s happening in the community, and spiritual words of comfort or challenge as the times require.

Through

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Rick

Today is the day after the winter solstice, which means that last night was the longest night of the year.… Read more Through

Wait for it…

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Rick

I didn’t make it all the way home on Tuesday.  After the men’s breakfast (great fun) and a good visit… Read more Wait for it…

Moving Forward

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Rick

We continue to move forward making plans to return to in-person worship.  We’ve been learning a lot about how to manage… Read more Moving Forward

When the Spirit Says, “Do”!

Posted on December 1, 2021December 1, 2021 by Rick

Like most of you, I’m anxious for our Fellowship to begin meeting in-person again, as soon as possible. I’m craving… Read more When the Spirit Says, “Do”!

Grateful for…

Posted on November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 by Rick

I find it funny that Thanksgiving is a secular holiday but perhaps the most spiritual of all.  Spirituality begins with… Read more Grateful for…

Window Washing

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Rick

I live in an apartment building on the fourth floor, so washing the windows is a big deal. It’s not… Read more Window Washing

Between Honor and Gratitude

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Rick

On this Veteran’s Day, I’m thinking with gratitude of the men and women who have served our country and those… Read more Between Honor and Gratitude

Life is Funny. Seriously

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Rick

When I officiated at a friend’s memorial service two weeks ago, I began the service by assuring folks that it… Read more Life is Funny. Seriously

Amazement and Amusement

Posted on October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 by Rick

I officiated at the Memorial of a friend last weekend. The service was lovely, and healing for me. My friend… Read more Amazement and Amusement

The Spiritual Season

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Rick

 I think of the fall as the spiritual season.            Beginning with our Unitarian Universalist Ingathering ceremony in September, we then pass… Read more The Spiritual Season

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