Minister’s Notes
Rev. Denise Gyauch
June 24, 2020: A Good Time to Fall in Love... with you.
What good or surprising things have happened for you since this pandemic began? I would love to know! Send me an email, a text, or call (just leave a message) …
June 17, 2020: BRAIN FOG and CLEARING the STREAM
Brain fog is the inability to have a sharp memory or to lack a sharp focus. You just really feel like you're not yourself and you're unable to think clearly. That can encompass a lot of different medical conditions and issues. Together, we can figure out what the root cause is by taking a whole-body approach.
June 10, 2020: Times are Changing! Are you?
First, I have used some of the travel time I’m not expending to become familiar with interfaith and faith-based groups in Nashville. Some of these are NOAH, Pray for Nashville, Interdenominational Ministers, “Rabbi & Reverend” Weekly Discussions, Gamaliel Faith Leaders, West Nashville Clergy and the Atlantic Institute.
June 3, 2020: Musings on Ministry at 25 Years
I’m sharing with you my contribution to the Ministry Days celebration for 25/50 years of service. On June 4, 2020, I will celebrate twenty-five years of UU ministry. I can’t think of a better place to be now than with GNUUC (even if it’s on screens for now!)
May 13, 2020: Message from Your Minister
I could use your support! This week, I’ve scheduled an online Iftar program with members of the (progressive) Muslim community. I guarantee you that next year (I hope we will be having small gatherings by then) you’ll be welcomed in person and experience the warm hospitality and incredible food of our interfaith neighbors. This would be a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the Islamic faith traditions, especially for kids!
April 29, 2020: Musings as We Leave this Strange April
Whenever Eric runs a quick (and protected) errand to the pharmacy or grocery, he comes back and says It’s so strange out there. I haven’t been far from my house and it’s easy for me to see, on our 26-acre property that spring 2020 did not get the memo about hiding, stopping, or wearing a mask.
April 22, 2020: Musings on Earth Day #50
Not only is today earth day; it’s the 50th anniversary of earth day! Do you recall the first one? I was 15, so I’m sure I was aware of it, but I didn’t feel like it really affected me. From where I lived and moved, the earth looked fine. Even years later, when I was in my early thirties and took an 8 week trip around the USA with my two (then young) sons, I clearly recall feeling so reassured by the vast and beautiful land, and I remember thinking that with all this wilderness, surely the earth could survive and thrive.
April 15, 2020
I spoke in my weekly video about a meeting I’ve been attending with local clergy and faith leaders and shared a question that we contemplated today.