Finding Connection in the Midst of Chaos

Dazed, devastated, demoralized…and that’s before my morning coffee. It’s going to be a long four years. As Rev. Audette noted in a recent sermon, UU Asheville can be our sanctuary, a place that reminds us we are not alone in our turmoil. For me, a sense of connection...

Pre-Sabbatical Musings

After seven years of ministry with UU Avl, I will be embarking on a three-monthsabbatical. I’ve been putting it off for a while. There was Rev. Ward’s retirement, thearrival of an interim minister, COVID, and welcoming a new minister. This year it couldhave been “the...

How to Put Love at the Center

Since Hurricane Helene, Rev. Claudia, congregational leaders and I have had many conversations about how our plans for the year have changed. This is, of course, only my second year here with you all as your Lead Minister. Last year was an “ok, so how do we do things...