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A Message from Lee Reid of the UU Sisterhood

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We see ourselves in the faces of our sisters; we hear our stories accepted, we hold each other in our hearts. We have found the meaning of community.


What does it mean to enter a room where you are immediately welcomed and appreciated? What does it mean when others are genuinely interested in your well-being? It means you are valued. It means you are a part of a wholesome community. It means you are a part of something larger than yourself that feeds your spirit in a most fundamental way. These are the enriching threads that weave the UUSisterhood together. We see ourselves in the faces of our sisters; we hear our stories accepted, we hold each other in our hearts. We have found the meaning of community in this church.

In my earlier years, I found meaning teaching Sunday school, working with the youth and working on numerous committees. It was work that helped support the values we share as a faith community. It enriched my life and kept me returning to find more depth and meaning. Participating in the work of the church just made me feel better about myself no matter how small my effort might have been. Being able to return to a sanctuary again and again, one that helps to awaken the better side of my nature, is what I truly value. I choose to support this church through the time I give and the offerings I make so that I can call this place my spiritual home.

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  1. DianeOctober 6, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    The UU Sisterhood has offered me enrichment beyond my wildest imaginings. I look forward to our monthly meetings and nothing else goes on my calendar on the 3rd Friday of the month. Thanks Lee

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