Sabbatical Musings: Rest

Over the past five months the number one question people asked me has been, “What are you doing on your sabbatical?” And for the most part my answer has simply been, “I’m resting.” It doesn’t sound glamorous at all, and I’m sure it didn’t look glamorous. I didn’t go travel to distant lands or change … Continue reading Sabbatical Musings: Rest

Unirondack Updates

UPDATE: The Kingston, Ontario, congregation will not be joining us at Unirondack in September due to the majority of the members not wanting to visit the U.S. while the trade and culture war and threats to Canada’s sovereignty are happening. To me, it is understandable, and so sad since we were beginning a lovely relationship … Continue reading Unirondack Updates

Existing As Love

A few years ago I was out grocery shopping and, a woman, about my age, was looking at me rather perplexed. As I got closer to her, she got right in front of me and asked, “Are you a real priest?” I don’t remember the context of why I was wearing my clerical collar, many … Continue reading Existing As Love

Let’s Get Together!

My husband, Isaac, and I moved to the east coast from Seattle in 2008. We had done some research and were surprised to find a UU church near our new home in PA. We saw that they had an upcoming camping trip planned for the weekend after we would arrive. We contacted them to sign … Continue reading Let’s Get Together!

Mayor Walsh Announces Open Houses for Community Grid Vision Plan

Syracuse, N.Y. – Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the City of Syracuse will host two open houses to introduce the Community Grid Vision Plan, a multi-decade look ahead at how Syracuse can maximize the positive impact of the Interstate 81 Viaduct Project on neighborhoods and mobility. The two-hour sessions will be held on back-to-back days on the city’s … Continue reading Mayor Walsh Announces Open Houses for Community Grid Vision Plan