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All those in favor in connection, raise your hands!<\/h2>\n\n\n

When you connect with our LGBTQ congregation, you are therefore entering a welcoming and safe community. Furthermore, we invite you to participate more fully in our congregation through opportunities for meaningful dialogue and connection. Specifically, you can also participate by joining one of our many valuable committees.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Connect and Reflect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

Members, friends, and visitors are welcome to gather after Sunday service to share whatever portions of the service seemed most meaningful or important to them. Sometimes it\u2019s the music or a particular song. Similarly, sometimes it\u2019s the children\u2019s story. Indeed, often people compare their takes on the sermon. This is a drop-in group and consequently, all are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n

Soul Matters (Small Group Ministry)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

Because we recognize the Unitarian Universalists call to minister to each other and to the world, Soul Matters<\/a> provides a unique opportunity to engage in the spiritual practice of deep listening. In joining a Soul Matters group, you can expect to gather each month with 5-8 Unitarian Universalists to explore our church\u2019s monthly theme. We do this through an at-home packet of spiritual readings, videos, music, and soul-searching questions, but don’t get too overwhelmed it is all in fun!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Join A Committee<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

If you would like to help make a difference, we warmly invite you to join one of our committees Members of our congregation are the ones who do most of the work of the congregation \u2013 for example, whether it\u2019s worship planning, caring for our building and grounds, feeding the homeless, planning the budget, or teaching our children. People who join and find a place in our community often do so because they plug in to where their gifts can serve the mission. We are committed to democratic practices, so the majority of the service is organized through committees and teams.<\/p>\n

Connection matters,<\/a> connect with our LGBTQ congregation!<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n