Articles

Faith in the Borderland
Rev. Abhi Janamanchi
I love Abhi’s language about the “hyphenated space between perspectives.” It really speaks to me and gives me hope for a more accepting and just world. —LD Read more »
Our Religion
Rev. Jane Rzepka
In this homily from the CLF worship at the UUA General Assembly in 2009, Jane writes a primer on Unitarian Universalism, with my favorite message that beauty and fun are really important to UUs. —LD Read more »
Friend
Rev. Kim K. Crawford Harvie
I find Kim’s words about friendship, excerpted from a sermon of hers we printed in the February 2011 Quest, very helpful as a roadmap to a meaningful life. My friends as chosen family and my family as chosen friends. —LD Read more »
Joy
Rev. Dr. Lynn Ungar
I always feel something when I read Lynn’s poems. “Building the structure of joy” seems like such a good aspiration to take into retirement. —LD Read more »
A Bittersweet Time
Quest for Meaning
This is a bittersweet time for the CLF as we bid farewell to Executive Director Lorraine Dennis, who will retire in August. We feel both gratitude and sadness as we thank Lorraine for her 15 years of service. Read more »
Be Like Water
Rev. Kendra ford
I just love this poem. I get a little slide show in my mind and so appreciate the idea that this very simple thing—water—is so darn complicated. —LD Read more »
From Your Minister
Rev. Meg Riley
I am not happy to be writing this column to honor and celebrate Lorraine Dennis. No, I’m not happy at all, because underneath the honoring and the celebrating is the letting go. I hate goodbyes. Read more »
REsources for Living
Rev. Dr. Lynn Ungar
Lynn has very good ideas in general, but particularly when it comes to having fun. Her list of boring things to do seems perfect for a person who is about to retire from a busy, inspiring job, doesn’t it? —LD Read more »
Did You Know?
Quest for Meaning
Did you know that you can make an online gift in honor of Lorraine’s years of wonderful service to the CLF? Click here to learn more. Read more »
Music Together
Rev. Mary Wellemeyer
Here’s one that I wish we had published, since it speaks to me as a singer and in my work for the CLF—so many precious times with CLF members, colleagues and friends. —LD Read more »