Rev. Stefanie Etzbach-Dale
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Tag Archives: unitarian universalism
Tears of Joy and Sorrow: The Work Is Not Yet Done
In the beloved community I serve time is set aside on most Sundays for something called “Joys and Sorrows”. Valued as a time in which to plum the depths of our hearts, to affirm the complexity of grief and of … Continue reading
Tagged accountability, activism, beloved community, black lives matter, brokenness, celebration, change, community, current events, diversity, glbtq, marriage equality, obamacare, racial justice, racism, unitarian universalism
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A Poem Inspired by Holy Week
Much has been said of the brokenness That brings us – to our knees That causes us to lift our hands to the heavens Twinkling with “indifference”. Many tears are shed each and every day. Songs of desperation sung. What … Continue reading
Tagged brokenness, compassion, hope, LOVE, palm sunday, tough love, unitarian universalism, vision
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“Sometimes”
“Sometimes” A poem shared with UUFRC 01/04/15 By Reverend Stefanie Etzbach-Dale PART 1 Sometimes Life just bowls you over with – “Grace”! Knocks you down, So you have no choice But to let those shimmering, soul-quenching waves of “Undeserved” bliss Seep into … Continue reading
Posted in bliss, brokenness, comfort, community, fair, grace, grief, hope, unfair, unitarian universalism, worship resrouce
Tagged awe and wonder, beloved community, bliss, brokenness, comfort, community, cruelty, fair, forgiveness, grace, grief, hope, life, LOVE, rage, religious community, unfair, unitarian universalism, worship resource
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LOVE, LENT AND LETTING LOOSE
In preparation for Lent 2015 I’ve written the following poem, to be shared during the 02/15 Worship Service at the UU Fellowship of Redwood City. You are welcome to share it with attribution – and I’d love to hear from … Continue reading
Posted in carnival, current events, discpline, jesus, lent, love, love masks, mardi gras, sacrifice, unitarian universalism, worship resource
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Today Is The First Day of The Rest of Your Life!
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
Posted in beginnings, fresh start, hope, love, search for truth, spirituality, time, truth, unitarian universalism
Tagged beginnings, beloved community, change, co-creation, community, compassion, current events, fresh start, integrity, LOVE, opening words, unitarian universalism, worship
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Interview Questions!
I was recently sent a list of questions intended to inspire a press release in support of my new position as Minister to the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Redwood City. Here are the responses (press release text to follow soon!): … Continue reading
Posted in religious authority, search for truth, spirituality, unitarian universalism
Tagged interview, ministry, press releaase, redwood city, unitarian universalism, uufrc
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MERCY > COMPASSION
Mercy is defined as “compassion shown toward someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm”. It is considered by many to be one of the most important attributes of God, and is lifted up as one of … Continue reading
Tagged accountability, compassion, COVENANT, healing, letting go, MERCY, POWER, shared ministry, SPIRITUAL, unitarian universalism, VALUES
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Tears, Fears & Redemption (Who is your neighbor?)
A few months back I found myself going through a really difficult time. And since I’ve found over the years that fresh air can help clear the mind I went to a local park – trying to focus on the … Continue reading
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Tagged beloved community, diversity, hope, racism, redemption, responsibility, unitarian universalism, vision, who is your neighbor
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How Do You Know What You Know?
There’s this thing, that happens all the time but that I notice, particularly each year in late February, she said. It’s a kind of “stirring” under the earth that I feel in my heart; in that space between one beat and another. … Continue reading
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Tagged knowledge, search for truth, unitarian universalism, what's necessary
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