I am a casual novice gardener. When we moved into our house here in Seattle, there was a beautiful raised gardening bed in the backyard. I didn’t know anything about gardening, but it seemed a shame to let the raised bed go to waste. I started planting tomato plants in the spring. One fall I … Continue reading Minister’s Message October 2021
We are going through an incredibly challenging time as a society. We are in a liminal season, meaning we are somewhere between an ending and a new beginning. Something, life before COVID, has ended. Something new, life emerging after the pandemic wanes, has not yet begun. When we are in a liminal season, there is … Continue reading Minister’s Message September 2021
My son enjoys watching animated Disney movies, so we purchased a subscription to Disney Plus. There was a TV show called “Wanda Vision” that a lot of people were talking about, so I started watching it. Wow, I loved it! It was funny, touching, mysterious, unique and more. The characters in the TV show had … Continue reading Minister’s Message August 2021
As a Unitarian Universalist, I am constantly learning from classes, workshops and other opportunities for growth and development. I am grateful to be in a religion that encourages lifelong learning. The members of the Pastoral Care Team and I have been taking the UUA training “Spiritual Care Training for Congregational Leaders.” The class is an … Continue reading Minister’s Message June 2021
On May 25, 2020, Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, murdered George Floyd, a 46-year old black man. A 17 year old woman, filmed the incident on her cell phone. This footage sparked a wave of protests throughout the United States and the world, affirming that Black Lives Matter and demanding an end to systemic … Continue reading Minister’s Message May 2021
The mission of Buckman Bridge Unitarian Universalist Church is to create and nourish a loving community that seeks justice and respect for all. Each one of you, with your commitment of time, energy, and resources, helps to live out this mission in the world. This month BBUUC is conducting our annual Stewardship Drive, in which … Continue reading Minister’s Message March 2021
Back in November I finally got around to watching the documentary “The Social Dilemma” on Netflix. In the documentary, leaders of social media companies like Facebook and Instagram talk about how they have seen the negative impacts of their products on people’s lives. The film explores how software designers use algorithms to gain and keep … Continue reading Minister’s Message February 2021
This year we are exploring the theme of stories in worship. We are looking at how the stories we tell shape who we are and how we live our lives. We are looking at how the stories of our living tradition of Unitarian Universalism shape our identity and help us feel connected to a larger … Continue reading Minister’s Message January 2021
It is December, and we are waiting. My husband and I are waiting to hear when our son will be able to return to in-person school. All students in Seattle public schools are engaged in remote learning. Some students with disabilities are eligible to receive in-person services if their teaching team decides it is necessary … Continue reading Minister’s Message December 2020
On a typical weekday before the COVID-19 pandemic, my son Carlos would ride the school bus to Kindergarten, and my husband Ricardo would leave to go work for Google. Our au pair Paula might sleep in or might leave to go have coffee with friends. On most days, there would be some time in the … Continue reading Minister’s Message November 2020
