It is time now.

Woyaya.

A bit of a different book recap and projection this year - because it's about to be a very different kind of year.

It's Christmas Eve. YMMV.

We're a mess. And it's okay.

:::grumble grumble grumble::: Getting sick in mid-December really sucks. Here's an evergreen post to fill the gap while I go back to bed.

I'm back, thinking about how Decembers sometimes play out in UU congregations.

Time to pause. (Also, check out Dropout.)

A story about weaponized miscomprehension. (Sigh.)

I love this project and its offerings. (I'm also quite fond of my colleague Sean Neil-Barron, whose words I get to once again share with you.)

The White House is asking people not to share pictures of the East Wing because it’s even worse today.

Sharing is caring, and sometimes not sharing is caring too.

Courage, my friends.

Short stuff ... for decorative gourd season.

Seriously. Do not pounce.

Oh hey - I was at my chapter meeting this morning, so I'm just getting around to sharing this HMC Selects.

Putting our faith into action... because everyone is worthy. (image from the Worthy Now ministry website)

Lifting up some great writing from Sean Neil-Barron while I recover from ridiculously painful oral surgery. (I'd lift Sean's writing up anyway, because it's that good.)

It's about capacity.

You can dance if you want to…but this ain’t no disco.

Despite what the cover photo may imply, this is not a commentary on the federal government right now. Although...

Where do you get your inspiration for Hold My Chalice posts, Kimberley? Oh… Lots of places….

Trust matters.

Come sing a song with me...

Dudes are at it again. (Also, if you are a subscriber, sorry for my pre-coffee typos. Read this version. I've now had my coffee.)

A thought on the Johnson amendment filing.

My colleague Sarah Lenzi said "hold my chalice! I have somethin' to say about congregational polity!" and who am I to say no?

Books today. Ideas another day.

I know, I know...

Hold my Fabulous Chalice, Y'all!

We're back! It's all apple green columns and annual meetings up in here.

Just do it already...

I desperately want a Jason Mantzoukas/Mathew Baynton buddy movie now. #Taskmaster

What about Bob? No really... he's exhausting us.

Yesterday's Hold My Chalice, today:

A story about faith, love, and music.

A quick note in the midst of a super busy week.

I’ve been feeling so desperately, bone-achingly drained… and today I was reminded I should take my own advice to nourish my spirit. I turned to the incomparable Jan Richardson, and this poem from her 2017 Lenten series. May it feed you the way it fed me. paintedprayerbook.com/2017/03/05/l...

Some random thoughts for today, plus a reminder to take your allergy meds.

UU Insider stuff - an election's coming up!

They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.

Feeling perpetually behind? Me too.

I was listening to a list of gifts in the bags best actor/actress nominees received Sunday evening, and most of them were tens of thousands of dollars in discounts. Which made me wonder, why do places give discounts to people who can afford to pay full price, but refuse to help those who can't?

Okay, so while I think businesses could learn more from congregations (and not the other way around, every time I see congregations being advised to learn from corporate America)... in this case, it's not a bad lesson.

As Ramadan begins, Summer Albayati’s “Return and Remember” reflects on this sacred month as spiritual renewal. Through fasting, prayer, and study, Muslims deepen their faith and seek transformation. May this month bring blessings, renewal, and peace. Ramadan Mubarak. Read more: bit.ly/3CYtScQ.

It’s so hard here right now.

The words of Theodore Parker on the church and the world 🙏❤️⛪️

A little grace goes a long way these days...

'@rebeccasolnit.bsky.social - not sure if you have ever heard this song - came out in 2017 but is even more needed today: youtu.be/CAdLUFa0YSw?...