Now that the postcard writing, phone banking, rallies, door belling, letters to the editor, and donations are over, all my attention was turned toward election results. As the blue tsunami rolled in, my heart was filled with gratitude for all who voted, spent months organizing in our communities, and those who voted despite concerns of intimidation. Let us acknowledge and … Continue reading Having Our Voices Heard: Reverend Margo

During the month of October one of our Worship and Small Group themes is courage, what personal and collective courage mean in our current times. Even personal courage adds to the collective experience, and it is important to remember that the work is slow but steady and we can lean on one another. Writer and theologian, Cameron Trimble, tells us … Continue reading The Continual Work of Courage: Reverend Margo

In Nepal and Tibet, over the past days people are experiencing agony and heartbreak as rescue workers search through the rubble and mud in the river valleys. As we watch from the United States our hearts hurt for those families who are waiting for news about their loved ones or have had their greatest fears already confirmed. But as we … Continue reading In Solidarity with Nepal: Reverend Margo

As the three horrendous Spokane Complex fires burn out of control, many of us are wondering how we can help the tens of thousands of people being impacted. According to The Seattle Times, over 700 homes and structures have been destroyed and over 60,000 people were given “Go Now” evacuation alerts. As of Monday morning, The Seattle Times reported the … Continue reading Spokane Fires: Reverend Margo

Last Saturday I attended the Solidarity Gathering held outside the Immigration Detention Center in Tacoma.   I was asked to speak on behalf of JUUstice Washington, our Unitarian Universalist state social action network.   La Resistencia, a group supporting immigrants hosts a Solidarity Day outside the detention center at least once a month and they have been doing so for … Continue reading Siding with Our Neighbors: Reverend Margo

Bainbridge Island Pride was a joyful day of celebration, support, and flourishing. Twelve Cedars congregants helped make our booth possible by securing our reservation, setting up, greeting visitors, donating books, managing take‑down, and tending to all the little pieces in between. Deep thanks to Sandy Spears, Dean Sampson, Mary Romeo, Nancy Philip, Jeff Philip, Nancy Dowey, Liz Motter, Rod Kempkes, Naomi … Continue reading Flourishing at Bainbridge Pride: Reverend Margo