In his 2013 book, Regaining Balance, Michael Werner, a Unitarian Universalist and past President of the American Humanist Association, writes, “Unitarian Universalism has been taken over by a narrow ideology … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts June 2019
We recently postponed a special congregational meeting to decide whether or not to show a controversial film, “Occupation of the American Mind,” that some in our local Jewish community considered … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts May 2019
April not only marks the beginning of Spring, but also our annual generosity campaign, during which we ask our members to commit a specific amount to help support next year’s … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts April 2019
Folks have been curious about what I did during my month-long sabbatical, so I though I’d take this opportunity to give you all the juicy details. Peggy and I spent … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts March 2019
Beginning January 21st, I’ll be taking a brief, month long sabbatical. This is a common practice in the Unitarian Universalist churches. In general, UU ministers take a 4-6 month sabbatical … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts January 2019
When I was a child the Internet was called the “Sears Roebuck Catalog,” and I couldn’t wait for it to arrive free each year just in time for Christmas. Mom … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts December 2018
Fall is upon us and the mornings already greet us with a chill. The political and social situation in our country also gives us chills. So does climate change, and … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts November 2018
Our Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East team is planning to host a public showing of the 2016 documentary, The Occupation of the American Mind, about how the … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts October 2018
As I write this article, I’ve only just returned from my second trip to visit our Partner Church in Felsorakos, Romania. I saw old friends and made some new. I … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts, September 2018
The instruction to “love everyone,” seems like a tall order. I won’t name names, but there are some people in this world it seems nearly impossible to love. Yet there’s … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts, August 2018
