All year we’ve been visiting the suggested new language for the Article II work of the UUA Bylaws. This month we are exploring the value: Transformation

“We adapt to the changing world.

We covenant to collectively transform and grow spiritually and ethically. Openness to change is fundamental to our Unitarian and Universalist heritages, never complete and never perfect.”

There is so much happening in the world right now that we don’t have control over or that feels too overwhelming to do anything about. And so, we pause, we breathe, we remember we are not alone. Together, in religious community, we can let go of perfectionism and support one another’s transformation as we grow spiritually and ethically.

This past Sunday, inspired by the chalice lighting words of the Rev. Kim Mason, we asked, ‘How might we embody Unitarian Universalism that we become alchemists-Turning loneliness into connection, Pain into comfort, Anger into solidarity, Faith into action?’

The subtle magic of church: Combines love with justice, Creates hope out of fear, Transforms individuals into community.”

As UUSS moves more fully into Stewardship season and we prepare to make our pledges to this religious home that offers us a place of connection, comfort, challenge, care, hope, spiritual deepening, and transformation, let us embody Living Love Out Loud supporting and sustaining this institution into a bright future.

In faith,

Rev. Wendy and Rev. Lynn