Showing all posts by tag "Mission"
Thoughts on Freedom
March 1st, 2023
From Bishop Yvette Flunder (she, her)
These were some of my takeaways from a message by the bishop on MLK Day. She used the story of the Israelites' escape from Egypt and their growth during their wilderness wandering as a starting point.
There are so many thoughts here...
3 Things to Know About UCOM's Faith
February 1st, 2023
1. Faith is not a static nebulous noun. It is an action verb.
It is not what we think or feel or even believe. It is the activity that reveals our essence.
This kind of faith is not orthodoxy (saying or believing prescribed doctrines). It is orthopraxis...
Respect is a UCOM core value
November 1st, 2022
Here are 7 simple ways you can be more respectful today:
- Listen and be present.
If someone else is speaking, give them the courtesy of listening to and thinking about what they’ve said before responding, forming your own opinions, or dismissing theirs....
Pandemic Perspectives - Part Four
August 10th, 2020
Executive Director Dr. Bruce Roller shares his thoughts on living during a time of pandemic in this four-part series.
The...
Pandemic Perspective - Part Three
June 22nd, 2020
Executive Director Dr. Bruce Roller shares his thoughts on living during a time of pandemic in this four-part series of short, two minute videos.
Seeing What We Didn’t Want to Admit
When I wrote the preceding two parts of this four-part series seeking to bring new...
Pandemic Perspective - Part Two
May 1st, 2020
Executive Director Dr. Bruce Roller shares his thoughts on living during a time of pandemic in this four-part series of short, two minute videos.
Pandemic Perspective - Part One
April 13th, 2020
Executive Director Dr. Bruce Roller shares his thoughts on living during a time of pandemic in this four-part series of short, two minute videos.
How Can We Be Together While Distancing Physically?
March 24th, 2020
How are COVID-19 restrictions affecting you?
One of my friends remarked on LinkedIn that she is really in need of a visit—even through the screen door. Though she is working from home and has exhausted a list of household to-dos (even trimming her bushes), she is feeling isolated...
Put Me In, Coach!
August 30th, 2018
Thanks for stopping by the Director's Blog. For this entry, I hope you'll enjoy this guest piece by UCOM's own BettyBeth Johns
By BettyBeth Johns
It’s challenging to reach - even set - life goals when you are mired in crisis and dysfunction.
While...