Convince Me

Steven Mead

Steven 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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