Parson to Person

June 30, 2023

“My Last Parson to Person” June 30, 2023

I want to thank you all for my "send off" on my last official Sunday with you (June 25th). The festivities that day were not just inspiring but so much...
May 26, 2023

“Marvels, Wizards, and Wardrobes” May 26, 2023

On Sunday, June 4th, we will be honoring Gay Pride Month by celebrating "The Theology of The Wizard of Oz," and exploring some of its relevance to UU spiritual...
May 5, 2023

“Somewhere Over The Rainbow” May 5, 2023

A month from now (June 4th), UCN will be celebrating LGBTQ Month (June), with a service and sermon on "The Theology of The Wizard of Oz." (Yes, there is a theology there,...
March 31, 2023

“A Little Humor for April Fool’s Day” March 31, 20

Today (March 31st) is my 74th birthday. As some of you know, I have always wished my birthday had been the day after, since April 1st seems to fit my...
February 24, 2023

“Investment: A Spiritual Thing?” February 24, 2023

A few weeks ago UCN began our pledge drive, with a service on why we support Unitarian Universalism (and Unitarian Church North). One thing I didn't have time to mention...
February 21, 2023

“Feb 21st: Our 5th UU Principle In Action” February, 2023

A few weeks ago UCN began our pledge drive, with a service on why we support Unitarian Universalism (and Unitarian Church North). One thing I didn't have time to mention...
January 29, 2023

Children and Church

Many of you have probably noticed that we have been getting more families with children here at UCN. (Which is exactly what we were hoping for when we revamped our Sunday School...
December 30, 2022

Angel Hair on the Tree

One of my favorite singer/songwriters, Chris Williamson, grew up in Wisconsin (in a little place called Moonlight Ranch). This holiday season I've been thinking about a story she once...
July 6, 2022

“Carpets, Clothing, Little Drops of Water” June 24, 2022

As I watched UCN folks clear the sanctuary for the laying of the new carpet (thank you, thank you!), I thought about a few typos from church bulletins that I...