Category: President’s Message

The Minister’s Column — April 2020

My art and spirituality teacher, Melanie Weidner, taught us when judging our own art harshly to just say, “That’s not what I expected.”  Well, Spring 2020 is certainly not what I expected!  In one of her classes I anguished a lot over the question of … read more.

President’s Message — April 2020

“Sometimes you face difficulties not because you are doing something wrong but because you are doing something right.” ~ Anonymous

We are all trying to do the right thing – we are all in our own way trying to “flatten the curve” of the … read more.

President’s Message – March 2020

“Don’t miss all the beautiful colors of the rainbow looking for the pot of gold.” ~ Anon

So, is there a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? This legend dates back to rope, where it was believed that fairies were real. Fairies were … read more.

The Minister’s Column, February 2020

January started out fairly grim, with Australia literally. We’re now one fifth of the way through the 21st century – hard to believe! And an eventful year awaits us. The impeachment process in Washington should be concluded in the weeks ahead, one way or another. … read more.

President’s Message, February 2020

“The Eskimo has 52 names for snow because it is important to them: there ought to be as many for love.” ~ Margaret Atwood

With the month of February comes Saint Valentine’s Day. This holiday is recognized as a significant celebration of romance and … read more.

The Minister’s Column, January 2020

We’re now one fifth of the way through the 21st century – hard to believe! And an eventful year awaits us. The impeachment process in Washington should be concluded in the weeks ahead, one way or another. The Iowa caucuses mark the beginning of a … read more.

President’s Message, January 2020

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” ~C. S. Lewis The tradition of setting New Year’s resolutions dates back to the time of Caesar. While these resolutions were primarily moral in nature, the tradition seems to … read more.