The Unitarian Fellowship of Peterborough

Just before I sat down to write this article, I read through the reflections that several of our long-time members shared during the Oct 24th “As We Look Back” service. I’m very sorry I missed hearing these in person. Each of the four reflections made some comment about how they came to find Unitarianism and/or this Fellowship. In each case, they happened upon some bit of ‘outreach’...what you might even call UUvangelism...a friend, an ad, a sign, a family member’s encouragement. Some seemingly small contact introduced them to us, and that introduction opened the way for this community to become an important part of their lives.

I invite you to be that little bit of outreach for someone else. Do you have a friend who ‘is a Unitarian; they just don’t know it yet?’ Who do you know that has lost their faith in traditional beliefs and yet longs for a community for themselves and/or their family? Do you have friends who have threatened to come check us out some day? Here’s a chance to take action: November 7th is “Bring a Friend” Sunday.

Our topic that day will be “Where Are We Going?” Newcomers will get a glimpse of our aspirations and dreams, which is a great way to begin to know and understand us. I look forward to meeting many new folks and expect ‘coffee hour’ to be a particularly lively time!

Of course, every Sunday is a great day to bring a friend. This particular week, we’re simply encouraging you to make an extra effort to make it happen.

This community is a beloved circle of friends. We aspire to expanding that circle ever wider, offering Peterborough and the Kawarthas a vital and vibrant liberal religious community.

You are my beloved,
Julie