As we emerge from the deepest and darkest part of winter we still have several weeks before the promise of Spring emerges.  It is a quiet time for reflection and thought about what lies ahead.  In keeping with the season, I want to use this space today to address the results of the Healthy Reconciliation Task Force (HRTF), and reflect on what was learned.  For those of you who are new to our congregation, please accept my apology for addressing old business here.  This congregation is excited about the future and the many new faces in our midst, and we are delighted to have you here.  As with all congregations, we have ongoing business and issues that must be addressed.  One of these topics, a particularly thorny one, is discussed in the link provided below.  I share this information with you here in hopes of demonstrating the willingness of our congregation and the action of our leadership to deal with our issues in a caring and forthright manner, and to make changes based on the articulated needs.  I apologize for the length of these reports, but felt the subject to be important enough to explain fully.   Link to HRTF document here

 

On a completely different and forward looking note, I am pleased to tell you of the recent restructuring of the Social Justice Committee.  Functioning now from a more broadly defined platform which parallels the UUA structure, we are intent on rapidly positioning to become an active presence in the local and national quest for social justice.  Paula Jo Kemler is the new Social Justice Committee chair and Emmy Lou Cholak will continue to coordinate Social Action as a sub-committee of the larger structure.  If you would like to become involved please contact Paula Jo at:  [email protected]

 

And so.....ONWARD!  Into the promise of Spring and new beginnings.

May we go and grow in peace and loving kindness.

 

I thank you for the honor of serving this very unique community,

 

Linda Fletcher