November 13, 2024

“There are trees outside that hold
memories from before I was born.”
–Katherine North

Dear Ones,

This week, I am retreating with other UU ministers from throughout the southeast. Our retreat center happens to be placed amidst an ancient and rare forest of dwarf white oak trees. And we are talking about ancestors–our individual and communal ancestors and the ancestors we aspire to be. This is all healing and necessary on so many levels, and I thank you for being a congregation that provides for your minister’s professional development and well-being. 

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday (or maybe Saturday afternoon’s Game Night), and I hope you, too, are connecting intentionally (or planning to do so) with your own sources of comfort and power.

From this hilltop amid the trees, I remain 

Yours in hope and in determination, 
Rev. Denise
RevDenise@gnuuc.org