Every one of us had a mother, and some of us are biological mothers, and some of us (regardless of our gender) have nurtured and mothered others, but the form that motherhood and mothering takes is as varied as all the ways of being human, from the highest joy to the deepest pain. In this … Continue reading Mother’s Day for Everyone
When there is so much to fear and grieve these days, can there be joy as well? And what does “joy” mean, anyway, especially now? Rev. Florence Caplow will be exploring these questions with us through stories, poetry, and songs. The Buddhist teacher Jack Kornfield wrote, “Joy is our birthright…To be joyful does not mean … Continue reading Joy, Despite it All
Rev. Florence Caplow will reflect on how congregations can be powerful sources of love, care, and community in difficult times. She will also explore the idea of “Shared Ministry” – ministry is not just something that a minister does; it is something each person in a congregation can do, in little and large ways, for each other … Continue reading How We Care for One Another
Come learn about Rev. Florence Caplow, our new part-time minister, and what led her into UU ministry. You may be surprised to hear of some of the twists and turns of her life!
On this last Sunday of December, the hinge between the old year and the new year, Rev. Florence Caplow will invite us to reflect on what it means to dance in this moment that contains both what has been and what will be. She will also reflect on the dance between a congregation and their … Continue reading The Dance of the Old and the New
Do you find yourself alternating between doom-scrolling and avoiding the news? Between being overwhelmed and shutting down? What do we do with ourselves in times like these? Rev. Florence Caplow will offer simple spiritual practices to ground, strengthen, and nourish our spirits, because – like it or not – the world needs us more than … Continue reading Tending Your Spirit in Times Like These
