Worship Associates are trained lay members of the congregation who work closely with Reverend Laurel to create spiritually meaningful worship experiences. They may offer a reflection on the worship theme, provide the “Time for All Ages,” story for youth during a service, coordinate musicians for worship, or lead services in the minister’s absence. Worship Associates for our 2020-2021 church year are: Chad Escallier, Elizabeth Fraser, Janet Gillette, kathy hartman, Susan Moody, Trish Murtha, Mim Neal, Fred Schrekinger, Doug Stewart, and Janen Wright.
Below are a sampling of reflections shared by our worship associates. If you use any portion of a reflection, please honor the work of the particular associate by crediting them and Namaqua accordingly.

2020-2021 Worship Associate Shared Pulpit Reflections
Stillness by Janet Gillette
Hallmark by Mim Neal
Everything is Holy Now by Janen Wright
Cherry Pie by Mim Neal
Imagination by Janet Gillette
NOT FOR SISSIES by Mim Neal
Homeless in Fort Collins by Fred Schrekinger
When and Where has Life Ever Been Really Easy by Fred Schrekinger

Past Worship Associate Reflections

Andy Carlson
The Vision of Dr. King
The Faith in Progress
The Emerging Universe
Should We Really Be Laughing at Other People
Everything Gonna Be All Right

Doug Stewart
How Do We Want to Be Remembered?
Justice and Caring

Janet Gillette
Lives Matter
The Journey to Beloved Community

Karen Brock
Polishing the Mirror
Beatitudes UU Style
Rich Simplicity: Lessons from Wendell Berry

Janen Wright, Director of Religious Education
But Still I Am One