Minister's Monthly Column: April 2011 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Fort Myers

Minister's Monthly Column: April 2011

April 2011 - "Staying Connected" by Rev. Allison Farnum

The month of April brings more of the changes of spring. We say goodbye to our seasonal friends who come from "up north." For those of you returning to your northern nests, don't forget to read our weekly communications, newsletter, and stay connected on our UUCFM facebook page. If you have pastoral and caring news you want me to share from the pulpit- joys, sorrows, or milestones-- leave a message on my office phone (239-561-2700x 204) or send me an email at minister@uucfm.org. Traveling mercies, and know that you will be missed.

This month our Florida district gathers for our annual District Assembly, a time to sing, celebrate, and learn together. I hope you are attending! Before our annual assembly, I enjoy the Unitarian Universalist Ministers spring meeting that meets beforehand, making connections with one another as we support each other in our various ministries to congregations and communities. Opportunity for connections abound as UUCFM reaches out and makes connections within. UUCFM is known in the larger community as a place that cares about social justice- some of our own will meet at the April orientation about the Lee County Interfaith Justice Ministry network. As we build connections in interfaith justice work, I am also hoping to learn more about immigration justice issues in this area as I continue to build relationships with SWFL PODER and the Florida Immigrant Coalition. Within these walls, the leadership of this church transitions as the new Board of Trustees is installed and retreats together to shape intentions for the year and covenant with one another.

We truly are a relational culture, and together we do great work together! So let's stay connected.

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Navel Gaze No More: the search for truth and meaning
Rev. Allison Farnum
Worship Associate Barbara Boynton

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