Greetings,I will be offering the Creating Balance class once again! We already have one of our graduates signing up to take it again because she had so much fun in the previous two classes! We will assess which healthy habits we individually would like to create in body, mind, and spirit. Tools include creating a … Continued
Greetings,As we begin our new fellowship year, I want to mention a program CUUF offers to connect volunteers with folks in need of temporary assistance due to illness or injury. This can be in the form of rides, meals, and visits. The program is called Lotsa Helping Hands created by a man who was the … Continued
Brown Bag Theme DiscussionThis Sunday, September 21st Noon to 1:30pm, Rev. Laura will facilitate an in-depth discussion of the theme for the month. Bring a lunch and thoughts about the theme of “growth.” All ages are welcome. Community Service Project SundayBring any gently used or new children’s books this Sunday to help benefit the Literacy Council. Children will discuss the importance … Continued
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having a human experience.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, French Philosopher & Jesuit Priest According to Rev. Rob Hardies, “Spiritual growth isn’t about a vertical ascent to heaven but about growth in every dimension at once. It’s spirituality in 3-D. Growth in spirit … Continued
Greetings,Last call for the upcoming beginning meditation class! There are as many ways to meditate as there are people in the world! Some prefer sitting mantra meditations, others prefer mindfulness or breathing meditations, while others need to move, finding walking or dance meditations fit them best. Some folks use prayer, others prefer to spend quiet time … Continued
Share the Plate Today is our first Share the Plate collection for the new fiscal year. The recipient will be the Literacy Council of Chelan and Douglas Counties, and Louise Verellen will come to talk about the Literacy Council’s programs. Covenant Group Facilitator TrainingThe mission of CUUF Covenant Groups is to add depth and breadth to our … Continued
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” – Anais Nin, 20th Century Author ‘Where are your growing edges?’ This was a question asked often during my seminary years. The intention was to challenge my fellow seminarians and I to … Continued
Greetings,I will soon be offering the following class:What – Mindfulness Meditation for BeginnersWhen – Sunday, 9/21/2014 from 6:30-8:00pmWhere – CUUF sanctuaryWho – People who would like to learn how to meditate and would like an easy way to start. We will discuss the importance of mindfulness in every day life and learn a basic breath meditation … Continued
New Office Hours!Rev. Laura’s office hours for this year are as follows: Tuesdays – 11:00am to 2:00pm Wednesdays – 11:00am to 2:00pm By appointment All Church Potluck This Sunday, September 7th noon to 1:00pm bring a dish for 10-12 people to share. We will learn about a new pastoral care program and take time to catch up with … Continued
“Don’t be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Each day, we are given a choice. We can remain in a place of comfort and stability, where all we know is familiar. Or we can seek out new ideas, … Continued
