I see leaders of the church involving varied opinions from among the membership in the planning and implementation of programs. And, I feel in every corner of our community the strongest desire for Unity Church to be a great church that cares for its membership, feeds the mind and spirit, and creates justice in the world. How exciting it is to walk into a community that treats its church as more than an affectation, more than a dalliance - as a basic element of wellness. That is truly a great gift. But in such a circumstance, when a church holds such an important place in the lives of its membership, the planning and implementation of its work is endowed with greater significance.
Expectations expand and heartbreak, when it occurs, is more painful.
We must be infused with that understanding. Let us be thoughtful very thoughtful as we serve in the implementation of the mission of the church. And as the last few weeks of summer are before us, we might all take a few hours to consider our covenant with each other before our Ingathering service on September 9 th . Unity Church thrives on careful consideration of these questions, largely because our members thrive on careful consideration of them as well. The stakes are indeed high, but they are so worth the risk.