The snow has arrived, and with it being December, the snow is here to stay for several months. As many of you know, this is my favourite time of year. I love the chill in the air, and the way that the snow softens the … read more.

Greetings, beloveds. It’s time for us to talk about sabbatical.

The sabbatical leave is a tradition for Unitarian Universalist clergy, as it is for the university. It offers an extended time for study, reflection, rest, and renewal—all ingredients for effective ministry. A sabbatical leave is also … read more.

October brings us to the turn of the wheel into autumn. The days will become gradually shorter, and the nights gradually longer, until the winter solstice in December – when the night will be at its longest.

Religious observances, especially those tied to the seasons of … read more.

Sometimes, in this column, I share with you something from my professional development reading that I found so powerful that I want to share it with everyone. This month, it’s Trauma Stewardship, by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky. This book has been talked about in my … read more.

Dear Members and Friends:  

The last year has been a challenging and exhausting time for all of us as we’ve faced the uncertainties, the fear, the dramatic changes to our lives that have come with this pandemic. I appreciate your support of our shared ministries through … read more.