Barnaby Feder is the settled minister at CVUUS. Before becoming a minister Barnaby worked for twenty-seven years as a reporter for the New York Times. Barnaby’s wife, Michele Lowy, is an elementary school teacher. They have three children, two sons and a daughter.
Rev. Barnaby reflected on how Unitarian Universalism’s professed devotion to democracy is not faring well in our thoroughly distracted and neurotic society. How important is defense of this part of our faith?
Readings: Excerpts from the Economist Intelligence Unit’s report on its 2019 Democracy Index … read more.
Those words are associated with Granny Weatherwax, the late British fantasy writer Terry Pratchett’s beguiling witch who relies more on psychology than spells. Though often only a minor character in Pratchett’s stories, Granny Weatherwax tends to make sure right triumphs. Rev. Barnaby examined the connection … read more.
Rev. Barnaby reflected on some 30 year-old wisdom about food and freedom.
Lessons from Y2K. Led by Rev. Barnaby
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Caitlin Gildrien shared a testimony about her writing as spiritual practice:
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The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would have turned 91 this Jan. 15 had he not been murdered in 1968. How would he want us to remember and honor him in this age of Trump? Led by Rev. Barnaby followed by our congregational conversation: … read more.
Rev. Barnaby reflected on the intersection of hope, faith, courage, and compassion led by Rev. Barnaby.
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Readings and carol singing. Special music by our CVUUS choir, our bell choir, Chris Foster on trumpet, Janie Wulff on flute and Richard Hopkins on bassoon.
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Thoughts about when accepting each other gets in the way of spiritual growth.
Prelude Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming Kate Gridley, Janie Wulff
Chalice Lighting As the Cold Wind Bites by Ben Soule
(adapt. Rev. Barnaby Feder)
As the wild wind bites, this flame warms us.
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Rev. Barnaby explored whether something more than conscience is calling on our better angels.
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Margie Bekoff on harp and Jim Morse on trumpet provided special music including the prelude Let There be Peace on Earth.
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They were joined by Kate Gridley for Allelujah for the … read more.
Rev. Barnaby wondered whether patience is an underrated spiritual discipline.
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Jason Duquette-Hoffman read Leveling Up by Rev Karen Johnston and Esther Thomas read The Work of Christmas by Rev Howard Thurman.
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Radical Love and Alternative Giving continued.
Rev. Barnaby looked at how our Second Principle affirming justice, equity, and compassion in human relations is challenged by climate change.
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Karl Lindholm read The Great Barrier by Barbara Kingslover and Religion Rejuvenates Environmentalism by Courtney Woo
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Many stayed after worship for our Radical Love … read more.
