Author: CZ

Miracles are everywhere

CZ

Sometimes we get caught up in the busy of the day to day. Sometimes our hearts get broken and we are discouraged. It is hard then to remember that being alive is a miracle.

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There is a sky. There is an earth. There is a you. There is a me. There is an amazing  universe for us to discover.

~Namaste
Cricket

Sunday July 5, 2015

CZ

Join us on Sunday, 5 July, for a celebration of the summer at Audra State Park — pot-luck picnic, hiking, and perhaps swimming in the Middle Fork River. We will have a small discussion/devotional on our 4th principle “a free and responsible search for truth and meaning?” led by John Hall.

The Middle Fork River at Audra State Park

The Middle Fork River at Audra State Park

We will meet in the picnic area at eleven.

Email westforkuu@gmail.com for more information or to carpool.

Directions to Audra State Park:
(http://www.audrastatepark.com/)

From Rte. 33.
Turn on Talbot Road. At the first Y, stay left. At the next intersection, turn left and travel approximately six miles. You will reach Audra State Park. This route is approximately 13 miles from Rte. 33.

From Belington
At the only stoplight in town, turn on to Audra State Park Road and stay straight. This route is approximately 10 miles from Belington.

South on Interstate 79
Take Exit 115 (Stonewood/Nutter Fort exit).
If traveling south on interstate 79, take exit 115 (Stonewood/Nutter Fort exit). Make a left on to Rte. 20 south. After 4 miles, you will need to make a right to stay on Rte. 20 south. Stay on Rte. 20 for approximately 10 miles. Then make a left on to Rte. 119 north. Follow Rte. 119 north for approximately five miles. Turn right on to Audra State Park Road. Follow for six miles until you arrive at Audra State Park.

Hope to see you there.

~Namaste

Cricket

Sound of inspiration

CZ

Growing up United Methodist and a church choir member, hymns and songs were always something that inspired me. Finding new words to beloved hymns is one of the things that has moved me about being a UU. Here is a beautiful version of the traditional Irish hymn “Be Thou My Vision” with lyrics by Thomas Mikelson.

The Lyrics:

1. Wake, now, my senses, and hear the earth call;
Feel the deep power of being in all;
Keep, with the web of creation your vow,
Giving, receiving as love shows us how.

2. Wake, now my reason, reach out to the new;
Join with each pilgrim who quests for the true
Honor the beauty and wisdom of time;
Suffer thy limit, and praise the sublime.

3. Wake, now, compassion, give heed to the cry;
Voices of suffering fill the wide sky;
Take as your neighbor both stranger and friend,
Praying and striving their hardship to end.

4. Wake, now, my conscience, with justice thy guide
Join with all people whose rights are denied;
Take not for granted a privileged place;
God’s love embraces the whole human race.

5. Wake, now, my vision of ministry clear;
Brighten my pathway with radiance here;
Mingle my calling with all who will share;
Work toward a planet transformed by our care.

Being sung

Hope it brings you peace and vision.

~Namaste
Cricket