‘Bah Humbug.’ This phrase comes to mind as I read the never-ending headlines about the omicron variant.  ‘Bah Humbug’ conveys “curmudgeonly displeasure.” It captures a sense of contempt, disgust, and disillusionment. For all things Covid, it feels about right.

I am reassured by … read more.

On Thursday, November 11 UUFE will host a discussion titled, ‘ Heart of Unitarian Universalism’ at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. My hope is that many UUFE members and friends as well as newcomers will attend.

I’ll be joined in leading this session by Rev. Paul Boothby, a … read more.

On this anniversary of ‘9/11’ my hope is we’ll pause and reflect on our sense of the event 20 years later. Where were you that morning? Where were you in your life’s journey in September 2001?

That morning I had flown to NYC on the 6 a.m. … read more.

It’s summer. The Olympics are in full swing, there are so many compelling excuses for ice cream, and for many of us, schedules are just a bit lighter. Yet this week I’ve been reflecting on the insurrection at the capitol back in January, anything but … read more.

Tuesday afternoon the jury found Derek Chauvin guilty of the murder of George Floyd. There is a sense of relief in reaction to the verdict. This highly publicized case, that we have come to know so well, is closer to ending. There still needs to be … read more.

March 31, 2021

March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility. It’s a day to celebrate transgender people and to recognize the ongoing discrimination faced by trans people every day.

Locally, again this year, the Talbot County Council voted unanimously to … read more.

Last Sunday we lit a candle for the victims of the Atlanta area shootings. As I lit that candle, I noted that while we had heard much about these deaths, many others die each day from gun violence. During Joys and Sorrows, a … read more.

It has been a year. The last service we held in our sanctuary was Sunday, March 8, 2020. We gathered with paper orders of service, we sang, we passed the plate, we shared joys and concerns, and we drank coffee. And then things … read more.

Last Sunday I preached on the “Ages and Stages” in life. I’m wondering what folks are thinking about the three questions I posed in the sermon?

As a recap, I noted there are physical realities of getting older. From that first year of life until the end, we change. Our numerical … read more.

“How do we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time.” — Morgan Freeman

As we head towards Valentine’s Day, I’ve been noticing little acts of care and kindness.

I am grateful for the grocery clerk who noted one of my purchases was ‘buy … read more.