WOW Thoughts on the Big O

Gus was unable to be the Big O at the last WOW due to injury. Gus report's that he's ok now. Whoo Hoo!! This is good news.

I think that the fact that Chris and Gwen spontaneously stepped in to help conduct the orientation in Gus's absence is a beautiful thing. If one or two seekers show up and meet the members who attend I think that's great.

The main point is that the act of welcoming and orientation is important and something all members should be aware of and participate in... We want to know what inspired people to find SCUU and we want to listen to the story of their spiritual journey. We want to tell them of our own spiritual journey. We want to discuss what SCUU has to offer and the SCUU story and we want to tell them about UU.

Most people in my experience are looking for a place where they have a voice; a place to express their spiritual journey -- their spiritual joy! They are also looking for fellowship. I think this is what makes SCUU and UU a WOW. I think one of the major priorities of SCUU is to nurture the process of finding each member's voice and helping each other in our spiritual journey.

Our recent June Sunday Service "RE Sunday: Guide My Feet - Celebrating Religious Education" on the 11th was a tremendous example of our collective efforts.