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Articles & Reflections

In Memoriam: Carrie Fisher

December 27, 2016 by Meghann Robern Leave a Comment

I was born in 1979. Return of the Jedi was one of the first stories I remember being obsessed with, and as you know, the stories we tell are what make us human. In Princess Leia, I was given a woman who lived bravely and compassionately, who was composed when thrown into unknown situations and … [Read more…]

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I Love Supergirl

September 27, 2016 by Meghann Robern Leave a Comment

I have confession to make. I love Supergirl. I watched it last year as it aired, and recently my seven-year-old daughter asked to watch it. So I’ve been watching it again, knowing what’s coming, and experiencing it through her eyes for the first time. Like most freshman shows, it takes an episode or few to … [Read more…]

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The Feast

August 17, 2016 by Meghann Robern Leave a Comment

This was originally posted on the Patheos blog Nature’s Path, August 17th, 2016. Last month I wrote about the holidays of Lammas and Lughnasadh, waxing both poetic and academic about their ancient origins and relevance to us in modern times. But this month, I’m writing about how I actually celebrated the holiday, possibly for the … [Read more…]

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For Orlando

June 14, 2016 by Meghann Robern Leave a Comment

This was originally posted to the CUUPS Patheos blog, Nature’s Path, on June 14th, 2016. You for whom the house of love Has become the house of death– I Who am the Goddess of love and death open My arms to embrace you (Excerpt from “Inanna’s Prayer”, The Pagan Book of Living and Dying, Starhawk … [Read more…]

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The Light of the Moon

May 11, 2016 by Meghann Robern Leave a Comment

This was originally posted on the Patheos blog Nature’s Path, May 11th, 2016. One of the many blessings I’ve experienced during my internship at First UU Nashville is participating in our CUUPS chapter events, especially our monthly full moon ritual and drum circle. Shared ministry is deeply embedded into the culture in this congregation, and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles & Reflections Tagged: article, care, cuups, fuun, moon

Snow In My Bones

January 25, 2016 by Meghann Robern Leave a Comment

This was originally posted to the Patheos blog Nature’s Path. I’m writing this from Nashville, TN, which is currently under a Level 3 State of Emergency due to Winter Storm Jonas. Mayor Barry opened emergency and overflow shelters four days ago in anticipation of the storm. Residents cleaned out the grocery stores and stocked up on firewood. … [Read more…]

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Dec. 29th FUUN Weekly Email

December 29, 2015 by Meghann Robern Leave a Comment

So come, Christmas, most needed of seasons. Come with the reminder that love does not depend on Perfection but on willingness to risk connection. Come into the unready manger of our hearts That we may feel the warmth of new life And give flesh to the promise of hope That cries to bring healing into … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles & Reflections Tagged: christianity, christmas, email, epiphany, fuun, jesus, sj

On A Starry Night

December 10, 2015 by Meghann Robern Leave a Comment

He was singing a melody he did not know, and yet the notes poured from his throat with all the assurance of long familiarity. They moved through the time-spinning reaches of a far galaxy, and he realized that the galaxy itself was part of a mighty orchestra, and each star and planet within the galaxy … [Read more…]

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Seizing An Alternative

November 25, 2015 by Meghann Robern Leave a Comment

Although the aim of Life at novelty, growth and richness of experience counters the forces of entropy, there are limits to the carrying capacity of the planet. […] However, reaching the limits of the planet’s carrying capacity does not necessarily entail an end to all growth, but is does require a change in the types … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles & Reflections Tagged: article, cst, cuups, ethics, sj

We Gather

November 24, 2015 by Meghann Robern Leave a Comment

As you may be aware from recent worship services and Rev. Gail’s weekly email, the Worship Committee has been retooling the welcome we give on Sunday mornings. As a newcomer to this congregation, and a member of the committee, I have watched this process unfold over the last four months, and seen in it a … [Read more…]

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