Minister’s Message

Dear Ones,

Something about summer always makes me feel lighthearted. Maybe it’s memories of summer vacation – long days at the pool, hanging out with friends, the slightly boring bliss of having nothing to do. May it’s the long evenings that give the days a spacious feel. Maybe it’s the sunshine that lifts my spirits and recharges my personal solar battery. However you feel about summer, I hope you find some spaciousness and joy in this season.

I love that we are kicking off our June services with the North Bay UU Revival on Sunday. I have been working with my colleagues – Revs. Aija Simpson-Newbury (Petaluma), Tovis Page and Amy Zucker Morgenstern (co-ministers in Santa Rosa) – to plan an uplifting service for all the North Bay congregations. I hope you can make it to Santa Rosa, or join the service via Zoom. (Note that the service starts at 10:30 AM!!) If you attend in person, please stay afterwards to meet UUs from the other congregations. I can’t wait to share this service with you!

I hope you are all planning to attend the Annual Meeting on June 14th. This is the time for this congregation to set the stage for the coming year. You should have received the meeting materials in an email on May 29; if you don’t have it, please request one from Meaghan in the NVUU office. You will want to read about the voting items and the proposed budget, as well as the annual report that summarizes the many happenings of the past year.

Note that the Community Singing Circle is coming to a close. We will not meet in June or beyond. Stay tuned for other musical opportunities – and a survey to find out how you can participate.

Whatever you do this summer, I hope you take time for rest and renewal. I am planning to take some time off in late July/early August. I will be available most of the summer for pastoral care and visits with congregants. Let me know if you would like to speak with me.

In faith,

Rev. Susan