Beyond Sunday: The UUCSB Blog
Reflections, Sermons, and the Monthly Newsletter
Rev. Lori On The Lessons Autumn Teaches Us About Letting Go
Rev. Lori’s reflects on Autumn and letting go.
Rev. Lori On Returning to Community Like Rivers Flowing Back Together
Rev. Lori’s reflects on the new church year and the act of coming together in communion.
Rev. Lori On Our Personal Connections to Church and Community
Rev. Lori’s reflection includes and invitation to meditate on your connection to our church and community even in the down times between services.
Rev. Lori On Savoring the Last Days of Summer as We Shift Into Autumn
Rev. Lori’s reflection includes an invitation to pause and savor the shift from the slow, lazy days of summer as we head into the busyness of Autumn and a new church season.
Rev. Lori On Opening Our Doors to Others
Rev. Lori’s reflection includes an invitation to consider how we open our doors and hearts to others.
Rev. Lori on Slowing Down & Being Present
Rev. Lori’s reflection is an invitation to sit with Mary Oliver’s Poem When I Am Among The Trees.
Rev. Lori On Transitions
Rev. Lori’s reflection includes an invitation to pause:
I invite you to make space to contemplate and let go of what doesn’t serve you and then even more importantly make space for what dreams may come. Without worry about whether you can accomplish or live those dreams out. Rest in possibility.
Trust in What You Do Not Yet Know
Learn to embrace uncertainty and the power of trust in life's journey. This post explores how trusting in the unknown, guided by love, helps us navigate relationships, spiritual growth, and life's biggest questions, even when answers are unclear.