Intro:

Hai!

This space is an extension of my ongoing formation as a Unitarian Universalist seminarian, a place where I put language to my learning, share my ritual work, and reflect on the questions and conversations that arise in my ministry. As I navigate my second year of seminary in a three-year program, I am also serving as an intern at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Eugene. This blog is a way for congregants to get to know me better, for me to better understand myself, and for all of us to engage in the messy, beautiful, unfolding work of ministry together.

A bit about where I’m writing from: I’m an agender human (they/them, it/its pronouns), approaching 40, and newly living in Eugene, Oregon for this internship year. I share a home with a group of queer roommates, two guinea pigs, and a cat named Purrsephone. In between internship responsibilities, I’m tending to my chronic pain, cultivating mushrooms, and fixing up our yard. My sense of connection stretches across both in-person and remote spaces; I’m still building community here while also remaining rooted in my wider network of seminary colleagues.

I plan to post weekly, with a mix of sermon scripts, reflections on my ritual work, and responses to the most frequently asked questions I receive at UUCE. On weeks when I am preaching or leading a service, I’ll share either a full service script or a reflection on the ritual elements I incorporated. Other weeks will feature shorter articles on topics relevant to congregational life, ministry, and theology, as well as my moon toasts and virtual moon rituals. While this is a space for serious thought and deep exploration, I also intend for it to be a place of joy, curiosity, and creative engagement.

I invite readers, especially congregants and colleagues, to join in the conversation. Whether through questions, article suggestions, or reflections of your own, I hope this space becomes a dynamic and interactive part of my ministry. It is a way for me to document my path, engage with community, and give voice to the experiences, questions, and rituals that shape my ministry. I’m glad you’re here, as we explore together.