It is a blessing to be.
It is a blessing to be here.
It is a blessing to be here now.
It is a blessing to be here now together.
This Unitarian Universalist chant, grace, or opening is simple, fun, and well loved. It’s also deeply meaningful, especially at this time of year as we come together again, welcome new friends, and resume programming.
It is a gift to be here, worshipping together, singing together, and learning together. And when it’s a good fit, providing service to this community in some way is a gift as well, to both the community and the “giver”.
The community benefits, of course, from the time and talents of our members and friends. Whether through deck building, dish washing, or minute taking, volunteers (or lay leaders) strengthen and grow our community.
And the wonderful thing is that when you find the right fit, when you - as Rev. Rick Davis said last fall at Rev. Millie’s installation - answer your own call, you strengthen and grow too.
As the Director of Religious Exploration (RE) programming for youth and children, I have been fortunate to work with many of you. Sometimes, a member tries teaching for a year and decides that it’s not the right fit. That’s okay. I want it to feel right for you, because if it doesn’t, it’s not a good fit for the children either. If that experience helps you see that you’re better suited to providing refreshments on Sunday mornings, for example, then it was all part of helping you answer your own call.
Other times, people have been shy about getting involved in RE. If you feel it might be a good fit, if you feel a pull toward working with youth even though you’ve never done it before, or you want to help out in the children’s program but think you won’t be welcome because you don’t have a child in the program, speak to me. Please, speak to me. I want to help you find the right fit.
Sharing ministry means that we are here, now, together.
If you’d like more information about our programs for young people, pick up a Family Handbook in the foyer, call me at 474-1261, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . I’m looking forward to speaking with you.
Peace,
Andrea
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