Dawn Skjei Cooley

Full name: Rev. Dawn Skjei Cooley

The Rev. Dawn Cooley preaches with arms open wide.

The Rev. Dawn Skjei (SHAY) Cooley believes that Unitarian Universalists are called to "Love the Hell Out of the World" and tries to practice this on a regular basis. She is passionate about helping congregations adapt to the changing cultural religious landscape.

From Dawn Skjei Cooley

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Unitarian Universalist Views of Jesus

Joy Berry, Dawn Skjei Cooley, Scott McNeill, Jonalu Johnstone, Robin Bartlett

UUs’ thoughts on Jesus reflect the diversity of thought encouraged by our liberal faith. Our Principles include a commitment to “a free and responsible...

Southern Region

Hope for the Best but Prepare for the Worst

Dawn Skjei Cooley

From Southern Region
By the time of my first settled ministry (in Louisville, KY), I had served in a leadership capacity of some kind in a number of different UU congregations in multiple states. So when the...
Long Committee Meetings and Why Few People Are Willing to Attend Them

Dawn Skjei Cooley

From Southern Region
So you are a leader in your congregation and you are having a difficult time finding volunteers for the XYZ committee. You feel like you’ve tried...
Beyond Disaster Relief

Dawn Skjei Cooley

From Southern Region
This is written for those of us on the sidelines of Harvey, not those of you struggling with the effects. To those of you struggling, we send love and...
Beyond the Balcony and the Dance Floor

Dawn Skjei Cooley

From Southern Region
It's been quite a while since I last joined a mosh pit. No, I am not speaking metaphorically (yet). For those of you unfamiliar with the concept, a mosh...
Sustaining Ourselves

Dawn Skjei Cooley

From Southern Region
The other day, when thanking my spouse for handling some mundane household chore, I burst into tears. Out of nowhere....
Rev. Dawn Cooley Joins Our Team!

Dawn Skjei Cooley

From Southern Region
One of my favorite things during seminary was the pulpit supply I did to earn a little extra cash. I traveled up and down the Prairie Star District (now...

UU World

Interdependent Web: Unitarian Universalists talk about elections and safety pins

Dawn Skjei Cooley

From UU World Magazine
A weekly roundup of blogs and other user-generated web content about Unitarian Universalism.

WorshipWeb

Friendly, But Not Your Friend

Dawn Skjei Cooley

From WorshipWeb
Your minister is not, cannot be, your friend.
Into the World Singing

Dawn Skjei Cooley

From WorshipWeb
Let us go out into the world singing. Let us go out into the world singing songs that proclaim liberty....

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