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 … read more.
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 … read more.
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, … read more.
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 … read more.
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, … read more.
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. … read more.
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 … read more.
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 … read more.
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 … read more.
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 … read more.
