Author Archives: revsteffi

The following article was submitted today to the “In Theory” section of the local press (Valley Sun, Glendale News-Press and Burbank Leader), in response to a question regarding plans to increase security measures in several (dominantly muslim) countries.  The question being: … Continue reading →

The December holidays are fast approaching.  In fact, each year evidence of the  “countdown” seems to come earlier and earlier.  For some of us it’s a welcome focus – an opportunity to reconnect with familiar traditions, with friends and family, … Continue reading →

I am pleased to announce my acceptance of the offer to join the shared ministry of Unitarian Universalist Church of Verdugo Hills, beginning September 1st, as half-time Consulting Minister.  I look forward to meeting with and getting to know the … Continue reading →

The following homily was presented at the San Fernando Valley Sub-Cluster Vespers Service on Wednesday, May 20, 2009. Religious experiences come in many different shapes and sizes, affecting our sense of ourselves as empowered participants in the ever-unfolding drama of … Continue reading →

The Sepulveda UU Society is putting together a “This I Believe” booklet, inviting members to share some of their thoughts.  Here’s what I submitted today:  I believe that the religious impulse lies deep within each and every one of us, … Continue reading →

In an effort to better serve the San Fernando Valley Cluster of UU congregations (North Hills, Verdugo Hills, Studio City, Santa Clarita, Canoga Park) and to make good use of funds accumulated through the quarterly Vespers Service, the ministers of … Continue reading →

This month’s journey to Australia was my “invisible gift” to my beloved, who wanted no tangible thing for his 50th.  His yearning was to be in the presence of long-lost family.   It’s a long story and not mine to tell. … Continue reading →

Just came back from Tucson, Arizona, where I had been invited to lead worship on Sunday 01/18, and then to guide the congregation through a covenant of right relations workshop. The entire  weekend was exciting, challenging, beauty- and grace-filled.  Two … Continue reading →

The results of our recent election left me riding waves of ecstatic hopefulness by virtue of the election of a president I believe has what it takes to lead this country in justice.   But those waves were interspersed with … Continue reading →

A long time ago sometime told me to “hope for the best, expect the worst, and with any luck, you’ll wind up in-between”.  It seemed at the time like a reasonable way to approach life’s hills and valleys, though since … Continue reading →