Category: Cathy Seggel Blog

Spiritual Pathways

June is full of celebrations, closings, and envisioning the future. This month’s congregational theme, “What does it mean to be a people of Blessing?” has been pointing me to inspirational stories connected to my work. I feel good about the progress we have made, … read more.

What If?

I have called my work in the month of May the “appreciation, recognition, transition, and visioning dance.” For some of us, the graduation, ceremony, and celebration season is upon us. At First Unitarian, it is also when we look ahead to next year’s themes, programming, … read more.

Having and Sharing

I am very tuned in to the natural balance that the Spring Equinox holds. The return of more daylight hours seems to fuel my hunger for the energy to change myself and everything else. Easier said than done, in these overwhelming, scary, and unjust … read more.

Upholding Trust ~ Brave Space

Every year. Every year I review our congregation’s safety guidelines, policies, and practices, ranging from arrival and departure procedures to how we staff classrooms to detailed ways we accompany youngsters to the bathroom. Every year we conduct criminal background checks on all volunteer and staff … read more.

Hope Changes Everything

“Hope Changes Everything: Sing, People, Sing”
– Emma’s Revolution

The colder, shorter days are upon us. Winter holidays approach, full of joyful and exhausting traditions and celebrations. The local and global scenes feel like heavy burdens to hold as … read more.

Brave space

Opening Sundays of worship and classes have been full of positive energy, with feelings of connection and opportunity. We will continue to welcome new families and greet those who are returning. I am pleased to be able to spend time serving the generous adults who … read more.

What does it mean to be a people of welcome?

I am looking forward to welcoming everyone to our congregation of children, youth, and adults as the summer season wanes. This church year holds fresh opportunities to leap into a comprehensive ministry for all ages. I am also anticipating the spirited energy of a new … read more.

Welcome from our religious education director

Welcome to a congregation that holds fresh opportunities to leap into our ministry for all ages. This year, coordinated worship and faith development themes will provide anchors and sails for creating connections, empowering passions, discovering pathways, and acting for justice to transform the world. We … read more.