Dear Beloved Community,
March is a time of transition. Winter loosens its grip, and the first signs of spring emerge, reminding us that renewal is always possible. The earth begins to stir, buds form on trees, and daylight lingers just a little longer. In this season of change, we are invited to reflect on our own spiritual renewal and our commitment to Unitarian Universalist principles.

Our first principle, the inherent worth and dignity of every person, calls us to honor the sacredness of life in all its forms. As the world awakens from winter’s stillness, may we awaken to the dignity in ourselves and others, remembering that each person we encounter carries their own unique beauty and struggles.

Our seventh principle, respect for the interdependent web of all existence, is especially meaningful in this season. We see it in the exquisite balance of nature—how the melting snow nourishes the soil, how birds return from migration, how seeds buried in darkness find their way to the light. This reminds us that we, too, are deeply interconnected. Our actions, words, and deeds ripple out in ways seen and unseen creating change as they manifest.

March also brings the call to justice. As Women’s History Month unfolds, we reflect on the second principle, justice, equity, and compassion in human relations. We uplift the voices of women—past and present—who have shaped and changed our world and who challenge us to continue dismantling oppression wherever it resides.

This month, I invite us to reflect upon the words of Octavia Butler, “All that you touch you change. All that you change, changes you. The only lasting truth is change…”

May we welcome change as we move forward with open hearts, ready to bloom in the ways our Spirit most needs.

Blessings,

Rev. Anthony