by the Rev. Barbara Threet
A September newsletter: summer must be winding down, and autumn approaching! Summer at UUCGF is slower, of course, but not dormant. There have been several summer services, and several committees and the Board have continued to meet. We’ve continued discussions about … read more.
by the Rev. Barbara Threet
Not too long ago, a grandson came across mention of a very famous artwork, and decided to ask me about it. “What’s the Sis-tine Chapel?” he asked. So we got out books and looked online and explored many pictures and comments. … read more.
by the Rev. Barbara Threet
Each year, the UUA’s Skinner House Books publishes at least one meditation manual. Some are written by UU clergy, some by lay members, and some are anthologies. I use them a lot for meditation, as sparks of inspiration, and as readings … read more.
by the Rev. Barbara Threet
Recently I’ve been thinking a lot about plastic, and how much of it I use, and how I could use less.
I’ve made some changes long ago – switched to canvas shopping bags (except for when I forget to put them back … read more.
by the Rev. Barbara Threet
Recently I’ve been reading a lovely little book called ‘Silence in the Age of Noise’, written by Erling Kagge, a Norwegian explorer and the first person to reach the South Pole alone. I’m discovering all sorts of gems. Here’s one that … read more.
By the Rev. Barbara Threet
Poet Langston Hughes wrote:
In time of silver rain
The earth puts forth new life again,
Green grasses grow
And flowers lift their heads,
And over all the plain
The wonder spreads
Of Life, Of Life, Of life!
In time of silver rain
The butterflies … read more.
By the Rev. Barbara Threet
I write this on the day of Solstice, the day of the physical turning of the year. It’s only 10 days until the turning of the calendar year. Endings and beginnings, both of them. I often use UU meditation manuals as … read more.
One of the oldest holiday traditions in my daughters’ lives is the baking of Auntie Mary’s cookies.
I don’t remember where the recipe came from – maybe some holiday edition of the Oneonta Star? I have no idea who Auntie Mary is, or where she got … read more.
by the Rev. Barbara Threet
Most of us have been following political developments in our country quite closely, some for decades and some only for the past few years. Most of us have strong opinions on a variety of issues or candidates: on some of them, … read more.
