Giving and Receiving
The essence of [a] gift is that it creates a set of relationships. The currency of a gift economy is, at its root, reciprocity. —Robin Wall Kimmerer
Read More198: What’s New on the Side of Love with Nora Rasman and Rev. Elizabeth Nguyen
Join our hosts as they chat with Nora Rasman and Rev. Elizabeth Nguyen about what’s new from the UUA’s Standing on the Side of Love campaign.
Read MoreThe Gift is in the Asking
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been visiting with someone, sitting down with them in their home or at their bedside, and after a while they say to me: I didn’t want to admit that I needed help.
Read MoreFrom Your Minister
When I was in third grade, I found the perfect present for Mrs. Graham, my favorite elementary school teacher.
Read MoreGiving and Receiving
In this season of giving and receiving, we hope that you feel that you have received something substantial from the CLF.
Read MoreShare Your Gifts with #CLFGifts this Holiday Season
We are sharing the gifts we offer to and receive from the world this holiday season. You can participate too! Download these coloring sheets, decorate them, take a photo, and upload to your favorite social media channels using the hashtag #CLFGifts.
Read MoreCalling on Wholeness
I decided early on in my work as a minister that if someone asked me to bless something, I would say yes whenever humanly possible.
Read MoreBless One Another
What does it mean to bless one another? Is it an invitation to the divine? Is it an expression of good wishes?
Read MoreREsources for Living
Christmas is the time of giving, of generosity and welcome. And Santa Claus embodies all of our hopes and expectations around receiving and abundance. Or does he?
Read MoreIn Midwinter
In midwinter
the world comes indoors
and is our guest of honor.