June 29, 2022

Jun 29, 2022

 Let’s build what we become when we dream.

~Nikki Giovanni (poet)

Persistence is an expression of faith.

~Rev. Alicia Forde (UU minister)

Beloveds–

I am back from a trip to Portland, Oregon, to attend Ministry Days (a gathering of members of the UU Ministers Association) and the General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association (of which GNUUC is a member congregation). It was a long week, full of meetings for business and learning, of seeing old friends/colleagues and nurturing new connections, of leaning into the care of our siblings in faith while receiving difficult news from the wider world, of feeling deep gratitude for the UU communities both local and wide-flung of which I am part. Several GNUUC members participated in General Assembly virtually, and we had fun staying in touch and exchanging thoughts and reactions on Slack; I’m sure you’ll be hearing more from us in coming weeks and months. 

As you may have heard already, I plan to be away from GNUUC for the month of July. I’ll be busy resting and reading and enjoying time with my family. This will be time off work for me (thank you for being a good employer!), which means I will not respond to emails or other messages until August arrives. (Yes, I will miss you! And yes, I am looking forward to some time off!) 

While I am gone, if you need pastoral care, our affiliated ministers will be available for emergencies. If you find yourself with a pastoral need that cannot wait until August, please call the church office (615-673-7699) and leave a voicemail clearly stating that you need pastoral care, plus whatever details you feel comfortable sharing. Kris (our amazing Administrator) will put you in touch with the minister on call. 

Yours in faith and persistence,

Rev. Denise

Rev. Denise Gyauch
Minister, Greater Nashville UU Congregation

RevDenise@gnuuc.org