Dr. Margaret Johnston (they/them) has been a vocal (pun intended) participant in UU churches for the past five years. Originally from Chicago, Margaret has continued to move their way westward throughout their graduate studies, but has always found time to return for Summer sailboat racing. When not running physics simulations for their research, Margaret spends their time knitting, singing, and discovering new dishes to cook in their beloved Dutch oven.
Easter Sunday is revered by Christians as the day when the miracle of resurection occurred, cementing Jesus as the Messiah. How can we as UUs understand such a miracle? How do we hold space for our wisdom gained from personal experience and the teachings of science alongside possibility (and perhaps the inevitability) that we have … Continue reading Earth Teach Us Resurrection
Reflections by Rev. Mariela Perez-Simons and Rev. Jules Taylor on making our way during troubled times. These times are difficult, but we can partner together and prioritize our values, while still protecting our loved ones and our communities. Together we will find new solutions and ways forward. We must become the keeper of the light … Continue reading A Lighthouse in Troubled Times
When our lives or our society aren’t going in the direction we want them to, we can feel frustrated and powerless. Feelings of hope may seem trite or misguided, or may seem useless when given no clear outlet. But, perhaps there is more to hope than just the feeling.
