What a moving message in every way this morning, Ali. You told [the story of Palm Sunday] with such presence! You brought us into the outskirts of Jerusalem, standing by the side of the road witnessing Jesus' not completely "triumphal entry" as you spoke with what transpired that day and as the days progressed and his time drew closer to the horrific execution that he suffered. And then...Easter. It's always a challenge from those of us who are UU clergy to preach about these holidays, how to bring the stories to life and not come down so hard on whether or not it all "actually happened". Truths are in the stories.

— Rev. Dr. Jan Carlsson-Bull

I don't have the words to express how deeply meaningful it was to be a part of a service like that that was led by another trans person. To celebrate and mourn trans lives with trans people is an experience that moved me deeply and is one I will not forget. What a blessing your ministry has been to me. This is the first time in my life that I have experienced personally the guidance of another trans person. At the end of the service last night you said, "Go out. Do well. Do justice. Love truly. Be yourselves." My best friend and I have a date night planned over Zoom to paint those words onto canvas so you can be a permanent part of our daily mantras.

— Becca Seibert

Thank you so much for the wonderfully rich, relevant, and moving Christmas Eve (7 pm) service! I so very much appreciate the care, community building, and professionalism I saw and experienced at this service for members of the congregation and possible newcomers! Amazing! Thank you, thank you for sharing this special service!

— Silke

Intern Ali, that is wonderful that you see this need and are a part of developing this [BIPOC Caring] collective to address it. Again, you have so many great ideas and know how to implement them. You are a blessing to this community and to the world.

— Kathryn Counsell

We very much enjoyed your sermon today. Tying in a story from your childhood really brought the theme to life, and the delivery was warm and inspiring.

— Lauren and John Carlton

I loved what you said in today's sermon, "I will not be forced to color my world in the picture you choose." That so resonates with me. Going to find an artistic way to capture that so that I see it every day as a reminder to keep “doing my thing!”

Roz G

The way [Ali] put together spoken word and music made it a really rich experience especially for those who may not connect so much with the usual worship services that we do on Sunday mornings.

— Markus Grae-Hauck
Director of Music Ministries