I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! It is a particularly joyful as well as busy time of the year in the ministry! To all of you seminarians-- hope you are enjoying your break! Enjoy your time off with some well earned rest and relaxation! Also, I hope you are using this time to connect with your mentors or circles of support. Take a visit to your home church or sponsoring congregation and let them know how you are doing. Perhaps you can inquire about preaching there or offering a program this summer if you are headed home at that time. I hope too you are taking this time to forge ahead with your UU ministry process paperwork and perhaps even that MFC reading list. Some of you are working on your paperwork to see the Regional Subcommittee on Candidacy in April and the Ministerial Fellowship Committee in March-- remember to reach out to those who have gone before for support and encouragement. Myself and others are here to cheer you on, help you prepare and share any resources that might be helpful. Stop by and see me here at All Souls or give me a call if it's been awhile since we've chatted.
As January begins, I think ahead to February when seminarians will be headed back to campus and beginning the spring semester. As you're thinking about your winter schedules, please consider the following opportunities for learning and growth:
Beyond the language of unsustainable “New Year’s Resolutions,” how can we witness the passage of one year and renew intention as we move into another? Join me in an opportunity to creatively explore the joys and struggles of 2011 and uncover possibilities for growth and change in 2012.
Welcome Back Fellowship and Worship
Wednesday, January 31st, 6:30 pm at Union Theological Seminary (AD 116)
Thursdays, 7-9 pm
Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 -European Roots
March 1, 8, 15, 29- American Wings
Come join a learning community to deepen your knowledge of Unitarianism, Universalism, Unitarian Universalism and faith. The month of February will focus on our Eastern and Western European roots. In March, we'll move to American soil, getting to know the Transcendentalists, humanists and beyond. Please reply to this email to reserve a spot and a reading packet. All sessions in the Ware Room at All Souls.
Friday, February 10th 3-5 pm
Rites of Passage: Memorials All Souls Church
Come join me for an opportunity to learn about the process of planning and officiating a memorial service in the Unitarian Universalist tradition. Please RSVP.
Small Group Ministry At All Souls:
Small Group Ministry is a new way of doing church that promotes connection and spiritual depth. You are welcome to join winter/ spring groups at All Souls starting in February. Joining a small group can help you to build connection with other UUs as well as learning small group facilitation skills essential for your growth in ministry. Register online here: bit.ly/allsoulssmallgroups To learn more about Small Group Ministry and its role in congregational life, an additional small groups skills-building follow up seminar will be held this spring.
Many blessings to you as you begin this new year! I know 2012 will be another year full of meaning and ministry!
As always, I'm grateful to serve as your In Care, In Covenant coordinator! Looking forward to seeing you in this new year, and don't hesitate to give me a call or stop by!
With love,
Rev. Lissa Gundlach
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