Comments for With Great Rejoicing!

Comment on fay by Don Routh

Don Routh — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:32:05 +0000

Dear Allison: Welcome to Florida, I guess. My own association to the name of this storm was different, since Fay was my mother’s name. The only way I could explain this strange coincidence to myself was to suppose that whatever the effects of all this rain, I could be sure that somehow it was intended for my own good!

Comment on Vigil Tonight: Wed. July 30th by John Swank

John Swank — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:56:57 +0000

Thanks, Allison.

For those who may have missed the WINK TV report on the vigil and prayer service, it can be viewed on their website at http://www.winknews.com/news/local/26011444.html

Comment on Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church by Judy Burget

Judy Burget — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:38:34 +0000

And now we know about the incredible courage of Greg McKendry who gave his life to protect others. With gratitude for the many lives that were spared, I’m thinking we now have a modern-day martyr in Greg McKendry. My deepest sympathy to his loved ones and his congregation.

Comment on Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church by Mickie Grover

Mickie Grover — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:25:33 +0000

Dear Allison,
I just printed your words to share with the members and staff of First Unitarian Church of Baltimore as we plan a vigl for Wednesday night and struggle to understand “the logic of violence [which] is always senseless.”
Mickie

Comment on Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church by Marge Gonzalez

Marge Gonzalez — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:22:27 +0000

Allison,
Thank you for your words. Tammy and I are saddened by this dreadful event and are thinking about those in our extended UU family who are profoundly affected.
Marge

Comment on Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church by Ann Heckes

Ann Heckes — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:19:09 +0000

Allison, I can not imagine how both grateful and violated you must feel. A sanctuary is supposed to be just that.
A

Comment on Playing by Becky B

Becky B — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:50:27 +0000

I preached in Baltimore two Sundays ago about this very topic. It was a pretty crappy sermon, but one thing that I mentioned was that many UUs have a tendency to ignore religious language, but what would benefit us (and our kids!) more would be to play more with religious language. Play is how we learn things, how we bond and how we love one another. I think learning to play with religious language can be an incredibly rewarding (and calming) experience, especially for folks who have a hard time with traditional religious language. Oh, and also? You rock!

Comment on Marriage “Protection” by Susan Blanchard

Susan Blanchard — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:41:25 +0000

Allison -

Count me in!

Susan

Comment on Third Place by Judy Burget

Judy Burget — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:10:54 +0000

Dear Allison, ‘Love your “dream of church as a Place where…” etc. And I’d like to hear you expand this into a sermon–It is a most worthy subject! UUCFM is a special Place in my life and I’d like to see it become special for others, too!
We’re looking forward to your prescence in our special Place!
Hugs, judy Burget

Comment on Traces of the Trade by Jill Stansfield

Jill Stansfield — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:22:40 +0000

I would like to get a copy of your film. I saw you on teh news. Please help me out in ordering one Thanks