October is a wonderful month for the transition between the balmy summer and the clarifying cool of fall. We put away the toys and tools of summer, in order to not only enjoy the charms of fall, but to prepare for the winter. We begin to slow down our rapid pace and even become more reflective. I seem to reflect on the metaphors of fall—The “dying” of Nature all around us, even the “celebration” of Halloween—as a way we contemplate our “mortality.”

In the past month or so, I have had to do a lot more reflective thinking about what “death” means to me. I have “lost” a couple of colleagues/friends. I have become deeply aware of the “loss” endured by members and friends of our faith community.

It occurs to me that due to our strong Humanist leanings, many of us keep our deepest feelings buried inside of us. In the coming year, it is my intention to have some open and private conversations about this “taboo” subject.

But…I need your interest and help.  Please, reach out to me (in confidence, of course) so that we can definitely develop the guidelines for this healing conversation. Death, Loss, & Grief are all part of Life. Let us lean into each other to make it part of our spiritual journey and growth.

I Remain,
At Your Service, 
Rev. Ron