“Through Many Dangers, Toils and Snares”
As we gather on the precipice of a critical presidential election, let’s be reminded how far we’ve come
Topic: Communication
“Johnny Cash for President: 2020”
The country aches for gut-level leadership right now
Disability and Me
As a television producer, UUFH congregant John Owens covered the passage of the “American with Disabilities Act” (ADA) in 1990. Little did he know at the time how important the legislation would mean to him personally. John reflects on the importance of the ADA on its 30th anniversary, and how it has improved the lives for millions of … Continue reading Disability and Me
“Getting Ready to Get Ready”
As you probably know, UUFH will be welcoming a new settled minister two years from now. The temptation for many congregations is to focus on what they want in that person rather than what they have to offer that person. As we enter into the second year of interim ministry, let’s pause to consider five … Continue reading “Getting Ready to Get Ready”
“Secrets”
It was 16 years ago when Frank Warren began PostSecret, a project based on collecting self-revealing, anonymous postcards. From the silly to the searingly painful, PostSecret has since become an imperfect but useful example of the power of confession. Don will offer a summary of the program, then share some submissions for life under COVID-19. … Continue reading “Secrets”
Poetry for Hard Times
The longer we live in the shadow of the coronavirus, the more our spiritual practices come into play. Once dubbed a “dead and dying” art form, poetry still speaks to many of us. Don will make the case that poetry is alive, well and relevant as we find our way through these times. Until we … Continue reading Poetry for Hard Times
Letters to Grandmother
Reaching across generations is an often complicated process, and yet almost always worth the effort. Drawing from a series of old-school letters Don shared with his grandmother before her passing, he’ll encourage us to keep reaching.