Author Topic: Another Happy Sunday  (Read 1160 times)

Hopalong

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Another Happy Sunday
« on: July 16, 2006, 06:24:54 PM »
I'm so grateful for Sundays. Today it all came together. Love and support among the friends of my dying friend, another friend doing his summer sermon and bulling through his fears and doing a lovely job (I was his worship helper, a happy role), the pianist putting his soul in the keys again, and feeling that I was gathering with my family.

In addition to a happy morning at church, took a long nap, about to go to another meeting about local social justice work that will be interfaith. It's called IMPACT. The gist of it, as I understand it so far, is that local churches/synagogues, etc. of all sorts go through the same orientation. The idea is that each congregation works through a process to identify one or two (no more) social justice issues that they want to contribute to that year. Then, all the different groups meet together to go through a similar process. And they come up with the issues that ALL of them can support TOGETHER (setting aside their differences). So then they have rallies/take actions which help to effect positive change, or "have an impact." I really like anything that brings people together across differences of religion, background, etc. So I'm psyched. Will learn more tonight.

I'm thankful for this board too.

Hops
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Re: Another Happy Sunday
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2006, 10:15:54 AM »
I thought I replied to this yesterday, but apparently not...

Having a good church community can make sunday so special.

I have been attending another UU congregation Hop. I've tried a few other Christian churches but I can't cope with 'mine is the one true way' stuff or the seemingly endless requirement for finance and opulence.

Really glad you had a good weekend.

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Re: Another Happy Sunday
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2006, 10:33:25 AM »
Sounds lovely, Hops  :)  We have something similar to the Impact group here in our town, with a focus on "community sharing". It's a cooperative effort amongst all the local churches to provide funds and staffing necessary for the operation of a food bank and clothing for those in need. A wonderful way to chip in and help! Our pastor speaks often of the power of synergy and the marvelous way that such team efforts produce a total effect impact which is greater than the sum of the efforts of the individuals involved... it just multiplies exponentially!  Glad to hear that you had a happy day  :D