The writer CS Lewis wrote, “All Joy reminds. It is never a possession, always a desire for something longer ago or further away or still ‘about to be’.” As UUCR enters a time of reflecting on the past and present, it’s important, too, to hold to the possibilities of what might be around the next corner. We begin this time of Advent – with joy still to come but hope at our fingertips – searching for those precious elements that surprise us, lift us to new heights. Come and explore that which may yet be!
Bio: Deborah Weiner is a credentialed interim religious educator and lifelong Unitarian Universalist focused on helping congregations in transition bring health and vitality to their religious education programs and congregational systems. She is also a coach and mentor to religious professionals. Deb served as UUCR’s interim director of religious education (2015-2017) and has worked with congregations in the US and Canada on transitional ministry challenges they are facing.
Deb is a writer and editor, an inspirational leader, public speaker and team organizer, and serves in leadership roles for both the Liberal Religious Educators Association (LREDA) and the Association for UU Music Ministries (AUUMM). In her copious spare time she operates a small catering business, The Delicious Dish, and can often be found in musical or theatrical productions in the greater Boston area.
Watch for a quartet of the choir singing during worship!
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