We are on the verge of a new era for our church! It’s very exciting. The new sanctuary is almost ready for us, with just the normal snafus of unanticipated inspector issues to get through. But what does this new era mean for our church? Most people want to see the church grow - and we certainly will have enough room for it! But growth brings its own challenges. New people to integrate and feel welcome into our community; new ways of doing things in worship and as we grow, there will be new ways to govern ourselves.
And you all play a very important role. We need people to be extra vigilant in welcoming new people: Introduce yourself to someone you haven’t met on Sunday morning; invite them out for coffee or to an auction you are putting on; or offer a program (even just one day!) that people might like to join in on to get to know others.
Our excitement is contagious, so let’s spread the wonderful diseases of joy and hope to the rest of the world!
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).