Greg BergGreg Berg is a new-ish UU Santa Fe member assisting the Stewardship Committee, participating in T'ai Chi Chih, and attending Sunday Gatherings.  Hexagram 22: Grace
Fire at the foot of the mountain: the image of grace I try to be ready. Standing still hand gently brushing chamisa, warm and advancing to dusky lemon. I rest in spaces between bad news and doubt. Rhythms, just outside my vision also, most tears and morning rain. I endure acceptance always adjacent making shades and tones like Albers squares. I know I’m ready. I’ve noticed asters cool, and receding to ashen violet. When it comes I will reach out hold it briefly and then release it to a larger place. Steven MeadSteven provides Program Ministry services to UU Santa Fe―learning, small group ministry, connecting, and justice-making support. He has served congregations large and small in the East, Midwest, and now here at UU Santa Fe.  OK, I need you read something first from colleague, Pacific Western Region leader, and wise woman, Rev. Sarah Gibb Millspaugh. Click here.
Her words reminded me of an anecdote that I now carry around with me. While doing a Children's Chapel some years ago, I told all the kids that I was new here and didn't know anything about UUism or this church. "Convince me to come back next Sunday," I challenged. Well it was pretty fun and it got louder and funnier, but when the kid's finally ran out of steam a second grader quietly said, "You know, when you fall down here, someone will help you up." It's why, I think, I still serve UU communities, in the hope that some little person like that will teach a big person like me what it means to be human. It's why you at UU Santa Fe are still "My People." Help somebody up. See you on campus. |
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