Nominating Committee @ Work

I hope the following thoughts make sense as our members get approached for church positions in 2011: Saying Yes!

Sometimes in congregational life, the correct answer is “yes!”

When an idea pops up with energy and passion behind it, the answer is “yes!”

When the room starts to buzz with excitement, the answer is “yes!”

When people are clearly feeling joyful, the answer is “yes!”

When it feels like a breakthrough–even if it comes with tears or a surprising release of tension–the answer is “yes!”

When it involves singing or laughing loudly–the answer is “yes!”

When someone notices that we are taking ourselves awfully seriously and maybe we should have some fun–the answer is “yes!”

When someone new says, “Is there something I can do to help?” The answer is “yes!”

When your skills match up with a job that needs doing, the answer is “yes!”

When someone proposes something risky, but its brilliance takes your breath away, the answer is “yes!”

When someone suggests a way to say “thank you” or show appreciation, the answer is “yes!”

When you can give in a way that makes a difference, the answer is “yes!”

When there is a way to be more welcoming and accepting, the answer is “yes!”

When there is a chance to stand up for human rights, especially the rights of someone with less resources, the answer is “yes!”

When an opportunity arises to share why you are Unitarian Universalist, the answer is “yes!”

When a chance to learn and grow comes along, the answer is “yes!”

Whenever there is a chance to deepen a healthy relationship, the answer is “yes!”