The above scene at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greensboro reminds us of the church-finger rhyme: Here's the church, and here's the steeple. Open the door, and see all the people. Churches are such dynamic places and the Unitarian Church makes a real effort to bring in guest speakers and visitors, while, at the same time, celebrating their members.
Last Sunday, Raleigh author, Veaney McIrvin read from her children's book "All My Clothes Are Brown" as interested children listened. In the above photo, Mariela Perez-Simons looks on while children enjoy the story just before presenting her talk on creativity. In the background, the choir enjoys listening to the reading. (Not visible is the congregation enjoying the morning). Veaney's book reminds children to just be themselves. Mariela encouraged congregants to nurture the creativity within, giving creative ideas a chance to surface and take on a life of their own. The choir, under the direction of the talented Mark Freundt, reminded all of the restorative effects of music.
Indeed, people make the church and the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Nice commentary. It adds vibrancy to the church
Posted by: Jane T. Mitchell | Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 10:02 AM
The kids certainly seem attentive!
Posted by: William Kendall | Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 02:31 PM