I Felt Held...Thank You

This past Saturday I had my interview with the Ministerial Fellowship Committee of the UUA. What a wonderful, compassionate and knowledgeable group of people - UU ministers, lay leaders, counselors, and people committed to Unitarian Universalism. They are offering a true "ministry of presence" in their work with candidates. I felt held in their presence during my interview, and held by my larger community of friends, colleagues and family. Thank you to everyone for your prayers and thoughts, wishes and energy. I am now in preliminary fellowship and feel blessed to be a religious leader in this denomination. Thank you. If you are curious, some questions I was asked to speak to included: what do I believe happens when we die; how would I handle a difficult person; what is the foundational document that US polity is based on, how do I see systematic racism playing out in our congregations; and a range of other questions. I had a really enjoyable interview - we laughed together and I felt like I was able to be myself and reveal my presence as a minister.
"Breathing in, I know I am here, Breathing out, I know I am home. I am here. I am home." thich nhat hanh