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November 20, 2025

A faithful ending

On Sunday, December 7, 2025, I will conclude my service as your Director of Worship Arts Ministries. That morning we will share a ritual of release and blessing in worship, to honor the ministry we have held together and to place one another back into the care of Spirit for whatever comes next.

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November 20, 2025

A Tale of Two Churches

What would it be like for children, youth, and adults of all ages to feel truly woven into the fabric of congregational life?

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November 19, 2025

Children, Youth, & Families Advisory Council Update

I’m holding gratitude in my body, specifically my heart, as Reverend Ashley taught this past Sunday, before I seek connection with you and share the latest update on our Children, Youth and Families programming. In gratitude I hold the volunteers who continue to step up and volunteer for the first…

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November 13, 2025

This is who we are, not simply what we do.

The Sanctuary and Resistance Team began during John Cummins’ ministry at First Universalist, focused then on asylum seekers and immigration. The threat is higher now, and we’re experiencing trans refugees seeking shelter and services across state lines in Minnesota.

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