Author Archives: revsteffi

Entering the Heart of Grace

Posted on February 13, 2012 by revsteffi

Last night I “re-dreamed” a dream that came to me many years ago, the night before my ordination as an Interfaith minister. In that dream I was invited to a party at the home of a Six Nations (Iroqouis) woman … Continue reading →

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Breakfast

Posted on February 11, 2012 by revsteffi

Blessed food! Come to us from the living earth, The movement of stars and seasons, Human labor and love, Fill us and strengthen us For the day ahead!

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Nourishing Body & Spirit

Posted on February 8, 2012 by revsteffi

One of the simplest spiritual practices is to “say Grace” at every meal. No special books or pillows are required, no candles or particular table settings. Taking the time to look at and smell the food at your table, to … Continue reading →

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On Being Broken Into

Posted on February 8, 2012 by revsteffi

As I took the dogs for a walk this morning, reflecting on what I might write in the newsletter about next month’s theme of “brokenness”, I noticed some papers in the gutter next to my car. Moving closer, I discovered … Continue reading →

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Let’s Vote On It!

Posted on January 20, 2012 by revsteffi

There’s a joke that describes children in a classroom, gathered around a big fluffy bunny that was brought in for show-and-tell.  The children marvel at its long ears, its twitchy little mouth and fuzzy tail.  They take turns feeding it, … Continue reading →

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Some Notes on Worship

Posted on January 5, 2012 by revsteffi

The word “worship” is often understood by UU’s as a an act of subservience to God. But since not all Unitarian Universalists believe in God, and even those who do may have a different idea of their relationship with God … Continue reading →

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You Sing About Justice?

Posted on January 3, 2012 by revsteffi

With all due respect, she said: How, on earth, are you supposed to “get up, to stand up”, when fear weighs you down, like a stone in your gut? Fear of debt and loss of dignity, fear of the future, … Continue reading →

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On Justice

Posted on December 3, 2011 by revsteffi

Unitarian Universalism recognizes each individual life as part of an intricate web of existence. The practice of contemplating how and why that web might have come to be is considered secondary to our obligation to strengthen it. Justice exists when … Continue reading →

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On Congregational Life

Posted on November 30, 2011 by revsteffi

Nurturing Congregational Life is a matter of nurturing relationships within and among individuals – among those who gather within Unitarian Universalist covenants, as well as with those far beyond. This involves not only a keen attention to and appreciation for … Continue reading →

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On Worship

Posted on November 29, 2011 by revsteffi

I define Worship as the act of opening oneself to awe and wonder, to the experience of one’s relationship to the past and future, to what is known, and to that which remains mystery. That experience can take place in … Continue reading →

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