Elizabeth DeCoux presents
a sermon written by
Rev. Dr. Michelle Collins,
Interim Minister, Williamsburg (VA) Unitarian Universalists
“Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes”
Claudia Marshall, Worship Leader
Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist
Mike Ludwick, Guitar and Vocals
Elizabeth will share a sermon from Rev. Dr. Michelle Collins, who is a roller coaster enthusiast. She revisits William Bridges’ phases of change to argue that change is like a roller coaster—in fact, it can be much like an entire amusement park! Join us for a serious yet light-hearted message on handling the transitions in our lives.
About our Speaker
Elizabeth DeCoux spent her career practicing law and then teaching law. She is BBUUC’s Animal Chaplain, available to help members and their companion animals with any spiritual and pastoral needs related to animals. Elizabeth dedicated her training as an animal chaplain to the memory of Rev. Liz Teal. In 2019, Elizabeth was selected as the recipient of the Unitarian Universalist Animal Ministry’s Albert Schweitzer Sermon Award for the best sermon regarding our responsibilities to animals. She is active in the UUAM, serves as a Board Trustee, and is also on BBUUC’s Worship Team.
About the Sermon Author
Rev. Dr. Michelle Collins joined Williamsburg Unitarian Universalists as interim minister in August 2023. She previously served as interim minister for Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley (California) and is a Doctor of Ministry, Wesley Theological Seminary and Master of Divinity, Starr King School for the Ministry.
She has extensive experience with Soul Matters curriculum development and regional UU work and is currently serving as faculty for the Interim Ministry Network and Trauma Response Ministry. Her previous work experience includes being a hospital chaplain and an elementary school teacher. She is committed to anti-oppression work, social justice, and social action.
About our Musician
Enamored with the music of the 1960’s, “Firepit” Mike Ludwick taught himself to play guitar as a teenager. Making music and singing have been life-affirming spiritual practices for him, which he uses to help bend the arc of the moral universe toward justice, love, and peace.