Hello, dear UUSS community-

It has been said by folks who study congregational life that if a person visits a religious community, that if they meet and connect with six different people, that they are more likely to continue attending. While this may not be true for everyone, we do know that connections are important, and that they help us decide if we belong, and if we want to make a commitment to stay. Do you feel connected to folks in the congregation? To whom? How does that show up in your life, and how would they know that? Do you share a smile when you see them? Do you seek them out during social hour? Do you call or send or a message when you haven’t seen them in a while? Do you contact them if they include a joy or sorrow in the pastoral prayer? Do you thank them for their presence and participation? Do you wish that other people would do these things for you, but you don’t know how to ask? Consider this an open invitation from your ministers… ask us if you need pastoral care. And, for each of us, here’s a request. Do one small thing this week to strengthen the community. It is only as strong as our individual connections and commitments.

In faith, and with gratitude~ Rev. Wendy and Rev. Lynn