 For most of its life the UUCGV has been, like Moses and the Israelites, wandering in the desert, seeking a home. Just three years ago we were at the FCC church, uncertain of our survival, our numbers diminishing. When we finally found our home and made it ours, there was great celebration and a sense that we had arrived. For a time, that masked the inevitable question — “What now?”
Over the past several months the congregational leadership has been asked to make decisions regarding the programs and commitment of resources that affect the direction of our religious community, but have felt a need for more guidance from the community at large. The question of “What now?” leads to more fundamental questions; “Who are we?” “Where are we?” “What do we want to become?” We’re happily growing, with many new faces on Sunday mornings and new members assuming leadership roles. We, the leadership, feel it’s time for the congregation to sit down together and reflect on where we’ve been, where we want to go and how we intend to get there. We want to hear from all of you, especially those whose voices have not been heard and those who are new to our beloved community. So, on Sunday, January 22, after the Sunday service, we will be hold a cottage meeting, facilitated by the Team Leadership Circle (TLC). Join us for a potluck after the service. Please bring a dish to share. Then we’ll break into small groups for the meeting, each with a leader to help us through our discussion, which may last an hour or more. If you cannot attend on January 22, there will be another session on Wednesday, January 25 at 7:00 pm. Please attend one of the cottage meetings. Come and speak up! We very much need and want to hear your voice. Thanks! Comments are closed.
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