A Natural Bridge

Farewell from Jim – A Natural Bridge

When I think that this is my final Beacon column, I make it too big of a deal. So, I’ll begin by making it smaller and more manageable. I began my last report to the Board by saying: because there is so much to say, … read more.

Changing Light and Notable Moments

This is my next to last Beacon column as your UUFH minister. I never really thought through what this would be like. Not that I really could—having not been here before. I need a word that better describes the moment than next to last. Penultimate … read more.

A Natural Bridge

The Soul Matters theme for April is wholeness. “Our understanding of “whole” comes through the old Germanic and Norse languages: hal, haila which give the sense of entire, unhurt, safe; healthy, sound; genuine, straightforward, undamaged, complete. Our word for health has similar roots.”

The theme … read more.

I’m so Glad to See You [A Natural Bridge]

I jotted down a few notes for this column on Christmas Day. It was a slow morning and I had time to reflect in the afterglow of Christmas Eve. The sanctuary had been packed and alive with the energy of the evening.

There were members … read more.

A Natural Bridge – February 2015

A Natural Bridge – Monthly Letter from Our Minister

First, let me share my schedule for the month of February. During the first week, you have helped make it possible for me to attend the third UU Institute for Excellence in Ministry. This one will be held … read more.