Category Archives: beginnings

Celebrating Several Milestones

Posted on May 2, 2015 by revsteffi

One year ago this Sunday, at 12:34 pm, the President of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Redwood City shared with me the news that the congregation had voted (at 97%) to call me as their settled Minister. I was invited … Continue reading →

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Ordination Charge to the Minister, 12/07/14

Posted on December 11, 2014 by revsteffi

The following charge was written in honor of the ordination of Reverend David Helfer, 12/07/14 Reverend Helfer: Shema. Listen! Listen, as if your Soul depended upon it. Because it does! Listen, as you travel forward along this ancient sacred road, … Continue reading →

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The Between Place

Posted on September 17, 2014 by revsteffi

We live always in the “between place” The “liminal space” between one breath and another Between one day and the next, one season and another. Rushing: poised always on the brink of something else, “yet again”. We reach out, seeking … Continue reading →

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Today Is The First Day of The Rest of Your Life!

Posted on September 12, 2014 by revsteffi

Opening Words for the 09/14/14 Worship Service: “Fresh Start” Today is the “first day, of the rest of your life”! A time to step out, of old sorrow or strife! To lay down the burden, of “things left undone” To … Continue reading →

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