Barnaby Feder is the settled minister at CVUUS. Before becoming a minister Barnaby worked for twenty-seven years as a reporter for the New York Times. Barnaby’s wife, Michele Lowy, is an elementary school teacher. They have three children, two sons and a daughter.
Rev. Barnaby explored the problem that Intentions, even good ones, start with “I”. That’s a huge problem in a world where white folks need to get better at recognizing racism’s impact on BIPoC folks if our nation is to make more progress in dismantling it. It’s a healthy reminder that good attention should precede good … Continue reading Good Intentions – Feb. 12, 2023
Rev. Barnaby reflected on how the contradictions between preserving free speech and advancing justice are to be expected wherever oppression and false historical narratives are being challenged. We are sharing our offering this month with Razom for Ukraine. See details of the service: OOS Feb 5, 2023 See a recording here: Good Intentions Sermon: Begin … Continue reading Cancel Culture: A Good Problem to Have? – Feb. 5, 2023
Rev. Barnaby reflects on why people might see us as naive, nerdy, and nuts, and why we might want to say “Thank you!”. With Karl Lindholm assisting. Followed by social hour in the Ann Ross Fellowship Hall. See video of the service here:
ON SITE & ZOOM. MLK’s dream for us has Christian roots and a growing appeal in UU World, as evidenced by its central position in the proposed 8th Principle. But how is it defined and why are some UU’s afraid that it is a code word for de-emphasizing our commitment to personal freedom of belief? … Continue reading Beloved Community – Jan. 15, 2023
Rev. Barnaby reflected on whether there is any good time or way to talk about this. This service addressed hard subjects excluded from Christmas Eve, in a reversed order of service with the sermon coming early. See service details: OOS Jan 1 2023 See video of the service here:
We shared reflections as we were moved from meditation with gentle recorded music playing in the background. Children were welcome to attend, but there was no nursery coverage or RE while staff are on vacation.
ON SITE & ZOOM. Led by Rev. Barnaby with special music and readings from the Christmas Story. At 7 pm we heard Christmas carols played by a pickup band featuring Neil Chippendale, the Harringtons, and Ronnie Romano. Glendon Ingalls joined the service on trumpet. Ended with traditional lighting of candles and singing of Silent Night. … Continue reading Christmas Eve Traditional Service – Dec. 24, 2022
ON SITE & ZOOM. Rev. Barnaby reflects on how being in transition can be a time of abundant gifts as well as anxiety for us as a community as well as individually assisted by Becky Strum with our Choir. The House Band played selections by Vince Guaraldi from A Charlie Brown Christmas! Followed by our Radical Love … Continue reading Thresholds as a Gift – Dec. 11, 2022
ON SITE & ZOOM. Rev. Barnaby led us through the second in his series on tools we need to thrive in this year of transition. Assisted by Liam Battjes Greenwood. Skylar Franklin shared a testimony in honor of last Sunday’s Transgender Day of Appreciation. We shared our offering with Soul Fire Farm committed to uprooting … Continue reading Essential Skills for Our Times #2 – Decentering – Nov. 27, 2022
ON SITE & ZOOM. Rev. Barnaby reflected on what black holes have to do with proposed changes to our UU Principles. Assisted by Karl Lindholm. Proposed “8th” UU Principle: Dismantling Systemic Racism: Thanks to those who came to a congregational conversation following worship to explore this proposed principle and how it fits into a current denomination-wide … Continue reading Religion and Science: A Living Tradition – Nov. 20, 2022
