Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, VA

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Dear UUCA,

I love you! You have given me what I was looking for when I first walked through your doors: a framework and context for my spirit. But that’s not all. You also give me what I didn’t even know I was looking for: beloved community.  My heart beats more calmly whenever I walk through your doors or connect with another member.

I love you for what you have taught me—through sermons, through covenant groups and classes, through leadership opportunities.  Even when I felt hurt, when I was angry with you, you kept on courting me back with events and opportunities, and offering me love in return. I love you for helping me to “learn to love those I find” at the church instead of just looking to find those I already love. You have taught me a whole new approach to community.

I love you for your boldness—especially now at the threshold of our future with new ministerial leadership, big changes in our building, newly focused social-justice efforts, our vibrant ethical visibility in Northern Virginia.

Most of all, beloved community of UUCA, I love you for how you make me feel: honored for my abilities and contributions, challenged but supported throughout my frailties.  May our connection be long and joyous.

Love,

Diane

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Comment by Sarah Munson on February 11, 2012 at 2:52pm

Dear UUCA,

"How do I love thee?" Let me name some ways - A to Z:

Abundance of ideas; Board leaders; Covenant groups; Doorways opened; Every voice heard; Fun fund raising; Green Sanctuary; Hands held; Inspiration source; Justice-seeking; Kitchen camaraderie; Life span religious education; Music; New Orleans service trips; Offerings shared; Peace Camp; Questions (especially Big Ones); Reeb's legacy; Support staff; Theatre named "Chalice"; Unitarians and Universalists; Variety, the spice of life; Website expanding; Xtra miles many have traveled; Youth Group's energy; Zany humor!

Love to UUCA!  -- Sarah Munson

Comment by Bill Fogarty on February 11, 2012 at 1:43pm

HERE IS MY LOVE LETTER TO UUCA -- AND THANKS TO DIANE FOR THIS CREATIVE CORRESPONDENCE!

Dear UUCA --- I love you for what you provide to me, with all my many needs. When I am in a contemplative mood, I get inspiration from the embracing meditation in services, from lighting a candle, and simply from being in covenant with others, being supported by others.  And when I feel a need to express joy and connect with others, there are so many wonderful people with whom I can share my passions.  I love being an Office Manager for the RE classes -- it is so great to walk through the doorways downstairs on a Sunday morning and to see, and be around, many happy faces.  Thank you, UUCA, for providing a place for me to grow -- I love you.

--Bill

Comment by John L. Bohman on February 11, 2012 at 9:13am

See the video I posted by the choral group Conspirare

Comment by Maggie Clayton on February 10, 2012 at 7:23pm

Nicely said Diane!

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