My sister joined us last Sunday. Not at all a churchgoer, she reluctantly joined us at the last minute. She was absolutely blown away by the welcoming, the vibrancy, the visible loving and caring. She noticed how frequently we thank each other. She noticed that we can all be our authentic selves. She was taken by the beauty and the story of the Sacred Grounds. Despite her allergy to churches, she found herself looking up the Unitarian Universalist church in her hometown.

We are an extremely important community in these times. There are many who are hurting and would benefit to know that there is a place where hope shines through. Too many associate the word "church" with patriarchal intolerance and injustice, and, like my sister, would be stunned to see a real loving church like ours. Do them a favor – invite them to join you on a Sunday.

~ Rod Belshee, UUCOD Board President