Reflections from the President – My heart is full
I am writing the day after our 101st Annual Meeting feeling full of appreciation for the collective energy, enthusiasm and caring of our church members. We have reflected on the past year as we plan for the … read more.
‘A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.’
-St. Francis of Assisi
Dear Ones,
Yes, the sunbeams that you offer through your stories and work, your leadership and presence in our community does drive away the shadows of fear and frustration! Thank you for the light … read more.
Reflections from the President
A Month of Activism & Compassion
Reflecting on this past month I am struck by the array of congregational activities and the responsiveness of All Souls members and friends to community needs. So many stepped forward to coordinate an event, … read more.
Remember your birth, how your mother struggled to give you form and breath.
You are evidence of her life, and her mother’s, and hers.
Remember your father. He is your life, also. Remember the earth whose skin you are:
red earth, … read more.
Dear Ones,
It is such a relief to see green shoots coming up from the dark earth, feel warmer air and see that the robins have returned! After the storm we just went through, to be able to see the ground and signs of Spring is … read more.
The Ides of March…
Reflections from the President
While Vermont was experiencing heavy snows and loss of utilities and phone and cell communication I was traveling throughout Alabama on a Civil Rights Pilgrimage with the Living Legacy Project. Many fellow UUs were on this trip … read more.
Thoughts on Leadership and Looking Ahead
Reflections from the President
We recently held a retreat of the All Souls Board and began our gathering by sharing our thoughts on what it means to be leaders for the congregation. Below are a few of our reflections:
Caring … read more.
MESSAGE FROM REV. TELOS WHITFIELD
“What is it that awakens in my soul when I catch the scent of rain, when I see the sun and moon rise and set on all the colors of the earth, when I approach the heart of wilderness? For indeed … read more.
Two Steps Forward… One Step Back?
Reflections from the President
I couldn’t stop thinking of the above quote when I received the email that a water main had cracked beneath our newly paved driveway which caused temporary closure of the drive and disrupted programming in the … read more.
“The first element of true love is loving kindness. The essence of loving kindness is being able to offer happiness. You can be the sunshine for another person. You can’t offer happiness until you have it for yourself. So build a home inside by accepting … read more.
