What if we were more intentional about those interactions, and what if we approached conversations with the goal of making the world a better place?

Ministry of 25 years (as of June 4th, which I would have celebrated at our General Assembly had there been a General Assembly) did not prepare me for a pandemic, for long-distance pastoral care, for Zoom worship and online meetings, and for working in my bedroom/office.

Fraught is a word from Middle English with the same root as freight. It means weighed down, loaded, filled with, as a boat or ship is when filled with freight.

First: thank you for trusting and supporting me during these days of uncertainty and separation. I have felt the encouragement and enthusiasm of the GNUUC Board and all of our ministries as we plod, sometimes stumble, sometimes lurch through these days.

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) …

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.

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.

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!)