Personal encounters have been known to shape ideas, change lives and transform institutions. The wider and more diverse those personal relationships are the wider and more expansive we are likely to grow up to be. Studies of encounters that change lives have uncovered patterns we may find useful as we think about our own growth and development as individuals and as a congregation.
Milestones, big and small, are important to mark for a variety of reasons. The milestones at FUSF keep on coming! After the wonderful service on April 12 when 15 new members were recognized and six children were dedicated, we celebrate a slightly different kind of milestone this Sunday: the bridging of two of our young adults. The Bridging Ceremony recognizes when our young people graduate from high school or from other programs that mark a … Continue reading Milestones Abound
