Dear friends,

I hope this finds you well! It has been a while now since we’ve been together in person, but it was a delight to see your faces last Sunday on Zoom. We are lucky to have technology that allows us to connect across the … read more.

Greetings, A2U2!

I hope you are well, healthy, and staying warm amidst this true Maine winter weather we are having. I’ve enjoyed the snow and have even gotten out on my XC skis a few times, but I don’t love the way it disrupts our … read more.

Dear Church –

It has been a heavy week for many of us. Executive Orders have been signed and words spoken to dehumanize, strip dignity from, and try to erase whole categories of the human family from our nation’s story. I wish I had the perfect … read more.

Greetings, all –

This week’s message is full of information about the opportunity-filled weekend coming up as we prepare ourselves for MLK weekend and Monday’s Inauguration. Take a look at what’s ahead and see where you can join in!

Saturday – Portland Peoples March (formerly Women’s March from 2016) beginning … read more.

A2U2 members and friends,

I had such a wonderful time on Sunday worshiping together and receiving our Star Words for this 2025 year! I’ve got my word up on my office bulletin board–confidence–and I’ve been pondering what it might be asking of me as we crest … read more.

Greetings, all!

Blessings to you as we begin this new year. I hope your holidays have been restful and full of connection, and chag urim sameach to those lighting the final candle of Hanukkah this evening.

I am on break and return this Sunday for worship and … read more.

Dear ones,

I hope this finds you warm and well on this soggy day. Thanks to Katrina for this photo from last Sunday which brings feelings of warmth and light!

My gratitude in advance to all those of you who have been working so hard to prepare … read more.

Greetings, church!

Blessings to you each and all this Thanksgiving morning. A complicated holiday for so many reasons. Whatever headspace you find yourself in today, please know I am thinking of you.

If you’d like to connect with A2U2 friends today, I am hosting a Zoom call … read more.

Dear church,

I hope this note finds you cozy, warm, and well. What a few weeks we have been through. It touched my heart to be together in a full sanctuary last Sunday and share many hugs, tears, and even laughter. It is a beautiful thing … read more.

All Hallows Eve greetings to you, A2U2!

I hope you might find some joy today whether it’s a small human in costume or the perfect piece of chocolate. And I am sending special well wishes for the practicing pagans in our church community who observe Samhain, … read more.