In April next year, our congregation will host the District Assembly of the Pacific Southwest District. Unitarian Universalists from congregations throughout… Read more From the Ground Up
Category: Minister’s Messages
Columns I write for my church newsletter. Posts since August, 2022 were written for the Unitarian Universalists Church of Studio City. Earlier posts were written for the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Kern County, Bakersfield (August 2021 to August 2022) under the title, “In Fellowship”, or for the Long Beach Unitarian Universalist Church (January 2018 to June 2020) under the title, “Go Through”.
Church History
On September 9 we return to our regular worship schedule of two services, 9am and 11am, and a new church… Read more Church History
Preparation
In July, I completed 6 months as your Interim Minister. Does it seem longer to you? What a lot we have already… Read more Preparation
Interim Tasks
We just finished one church year with RE Sunday and the UUA General Assembly. But, of course, I already have some… Read more Interim Tasks
Staff Changes
This month we say goodbye to our long-time and well-loved Membership Coordinator, Diane Julian. Diane is retiring. We will arrange a… Read more Staff Changes
The Budget
Spring is in the air. That means it’s time for the annual meeting. I’ve enjoyed watching the budget come together. A lot… Read more The Budget
Worship Theory
I have been introducing some change into our standard order of service during worship the last few weeks. There are more… Read more Worship Theory
Transition Time
I’m happy to be your Interim Minister and to begin our walk together through these next two and a half… Read more Transition Time