Message from Our Minister
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Message for March
I’m writing on a rainy spring-like day, mindful that the weather often fools us into thinking winter is over and gives us a blast of cold and even snow mid-March. The little yellow flowers outside my office have bloomed, and the daffodils are halfway to full height, so I’ll go ahead and declare myself ready for Spring. As I consider the natural world AND the activities around UUC, this is certainly a time to explore the spiritual theme and value Transformation.
We are preparing for some major transitions. The Administrator Search Team has been reading resumes and letters in preparation for interviewing candidates to replace our beloved Administrator. Ericka will stay to train the new administrator, but then we’ll have to say goodbye. We’ll soon be saying goodbye to Anna Tulou, our Ministerial Intern, as she is preparing for graduation and ordination and the next leg on her journey in ministry.
Several initiatives are also underway. The Ministry Discernment team is exploring outward facing ministries we might undertake as a congregation. The Environmental Justice/Climate Change team is preparing for Earth Day celebrations. After an overwhelmingly positive response from the congregation, the Board has approved the petition to engage in public witness to preserve and strengthen democracy in the face of all that threatens it. Now comes the hard work of finding ways to turn our thoughts and words into actions. In the midst of this election year, the Voting Rights and Reproductive Justice teams have much to do. With Spring, our Grounds are coming alive, and we’ll be having several work days to help get them in shape. The Committee on Ministries is still looking for feedback from congregants and hope those who could not attend a feedback group to fill out this survey.
Our Lifespan Faith Development programs continue apace with the usual classes for children, youth, and adults. We’ll be considering the UUA Common Read – On Repentance and Repair – in both the Wednesday Conversation on our Faith Zoom meetings and a special Lunch and Learn on March 24th . Rev. Jamie McReynolds is offering a six-session Introduction to Mindfulness starting April 4th. Also in April, we’ll begin a four-session workshop on taking a deep dive into the proposed Article II language (register here).
All of this activity marks the vibrancy of this community, and the need for us to commit our support. This year’s Stewardship Campaign promises to give us new and fun ways to celebrate who we are and who we are becoming as a religious community. In this time of Transformation, I encourage us all to consider the Gifts of Transformation associated with UUC – how we have transformed the congregation through our time, talents, and treasure; how we have been and could be transformed by being part of UUC; and how we as a congregation might still “Transform our community and the world through courageous love.”
In faith and love,
Rev. Pam