What difference does First Unitarian make in your life?

Draw the circle. Draw the circle wide. No one stands alone. We'll stand side by side. Draw the circle. Draw the circle wide. ~

Draw the circle wide. Draw it wider still. Let this be our song. No one stands alone standing side by side. Draw the circle. Draw the circle wide. (from Mark Miller) Lee Bona

I first heard that song in a worship service this past June during the UUA General Assembly in Providence, RI. I saw optimism, faith, hope and strength in that song. I saw us in the words of that song and I saw what First U means to me. A couple of years ago, I would not have been able to say that. But here I am, and here we are. Twenty-four of us showing up and waving our banner at a city-wide Vigil for Unity...forty-six more signing a Unity Proclamation...standing on our steps with our minister, 30 strong, to support the glbt community...being vocal in meetings because we're believing our voices should be heard – need to be heard...showing up at worship and events to offer our time, talent, and resources.... Not just a 'coming in' but a 'going out' attitude. Those who meet us no longer see a 'holding our breath' posture but a living, breathing, life giving 'faith to be shared' stance. What First U means to me is this: being a member helps define my center and expand my circle. Besides that, being a member makes me smile. Who could ask for anything more?

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