Ministry Days End

Hello!

Ministry Days ends this afternoon with the historic Berry Street Lecture, which has been going on for over 100 years (Frank could tell you when it started) and is a highlight of this event.  A colleague speaks for 45 minutes on a topic of their choosing and these lectures are AMAZING.  There is then a response by another colleague (prepared in advance).

This morning our 25 years speaker (a minister in the ministry for 25 years) preached on what is transient, changing in ministry since he was ordained in 1988.  He talked about how people don't want monthly committee meetings, don't read the newsletter, and want to connect with programming beyond Sunday morning.  Very provocative!  Our fifty year speaker (minister ordained in 1963) preached on the beginnings of his ministry in Selma and included trips to Montgomery, Alabama and the Black Empowerment Controversy within the UUA.  Wow!  He read a Chinese poem at the end about colleagues no longer with us ("carts vanishing in the mist") and we all teared up.  He cried too.

As you know by now, I like my chow.  Two recommendations for those that come.  First, try Hillbilly    Tea (KY cooking that is fresh, sometimes gluten free and vegan friendly).  Then, when you want to crash land into sweet heaven go to Pie Kitchen.  Homemade ice cream and anything with carmel icing are my favorites.

See you in KY
Sharon