I can’t believe it: I’m entering my 10th year with OCUUC! How cool is that!? For those of you who have been a part of the church for much longer, you might think that’s not that long. But for me, it’s quite the milestone. I grew up moving almost every year or so. The longest I had ever lived in one place until age 16 was 1.5 years. Since then, as an adult, the most I’ve been at any job was 8 years (and moved 4 times when employed!). So 10 years for me is a huge deal! And I love it! Getting to know you all, being with you during difficult times and joyful times. This is a place I belong.
And I knew it the moment I came here. I knew it the moment I met the Search Committee. It was a feeling deep in my gut. I knew it when I first stepped on the property for the first time. I’ve always had these gut feelings and I’ve always wondered what that feeling was called and now I know: it’s be-longing. It’s knowing that you are not just welcome, but in the right place, a connection to your soul. May you all know that feeling – the feeling of belonging.
With love,
Rev. Sian
Rev. Sian Wiltshire is Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church's minister. Please feel free to reach out and say hello! She can be reached by email, revsian@ocuuc.org, or by church phone at (714) 556-2882 (x302).