Monday Musings November 29, 2021

Dear First United family, I write following the observance of our nation’s Thanksgiving holiday. While I find it meaningful to stop to acknowledge and give thanks for the tremendous blessings I experience in this life, I cannot ignore the deeply problematic and...

Monday Musing November 22, 2021

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday — not for its colonial roots and erasure of indigenous peoples, but for the opportunity to slow down and spend time with the people I love most in my life. I love cooking, hosting, and eating. Most importantly, I enjoy the company....