Presented to Granite Peak UU Congregation December, 2014 Before I tell you briefly about Rumi, I want to let you know there is an excellent fictional account written by Elif Shafak called The Forty Rules of Love that I would recommend. Rumi writes: “Today, like every other day, we wake up empty and frightened.… Read More
Archives for December 2014
Year-End Transitions
Dear Ones— I am writing with difficult news: the resignations of Starr King faculty members Dr. Dorsey Blake, Associate Professor of Spirituality and Prophetic Justice; and Rev. Kurt Kuhwald, Assistant Professor of Preaching, Pastoral Care, and Social Change. Their resignations will take effect on January 9, 2015. For those students registered for spring classes taught… Read More
A Prayer in the Struggle — Message from SKSM President Rosemary Bray McNatt
Dear Ones — In this time of challenge, I offer this prayer of comfort and challenge: Gracious spirit of all our lives, God of many names and many voices And one abundant love: At this time of holy unrest, give us the peace that comes When we know why we struggle and what… Read More
Our Deep and Holy Unrest – Message from SKSM President Rosemary Bray McNatt
Dear Ones— As I write, it is a Sunday night before another week of travel, and I wanted to be in touch in these days of deep and holy unrest. Events in Ferguson Missouri and New York City have been much on my mind and heart, as I know they have been for so many… Read More
