On Sunday, February 16, in a service titled Community Love Letters, Rev. Lisa delivered powerful messages about hope, growth, transformation, and community.
Hope is not passive. It is not light and fluffy. It is not optimism. It is a choice; a choice to act even when the decks seem stacked against us. Hope is elusive, and hard to access when we are alone and that’s why community is an act of resistance.
rev. lisa bovee kemper (she/her)
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This inspiring service ended with a message of hope and how we need to be the ones going out to deliver change and love to everyone around us. Along with this came baskets from the ushers containing colorful envelopes full of… money; mostly small amounts.
Rev. Lisa encouraged the congregation to take the money in their envelope and use it to make someone’s life a little better in the larger community: “I want to encourage us all to consider the impact that is possible if we think outside the box, and also I want you to think about the impact this community can have.”
The energy from Rev. Lisa’s request was palpable as congregants exited sanctuary C, chattering about where they might use their money to make an impact. Rev. Lisa encouraged all of us to report back if we have a story about where we gave the money… and now is your chance! If you received a cash envelope, we invite you to share your story (and related feelings and thoughts) by completing the form below. Our stories are what help us create and find meaning in this exercise and experience; layering and weaving them together is where the meaning becomes more profound and magical.
If you could not make it this past Sunday, but would still like to participate, you can set up a time with Hannah or Lisa to come by the office and pick up an envelope.
With loving gratitude,
UUCC staff
p.s. If you haven’t, consider making your pledge for this year’s budget drive! 💌
One Comment
Ken Stevens
I plan on giving the $10 in my envelope to my acupuncturist, who has had to raise her rates to stay afloat economically. I regularly contribute in greater amounts to political candidates around the country and that will not change.