February Transition Journey Update : 

A group of Unity EC members, Board members, those in a leadership role and those   looking to become more involved here at Unity Eau Claire were invited to attend an  interactive workshop facilitated by Rev. Greg Coles, our Unity Regional Representative,  on January 25, 2020. Entitled Growing through Change, this workshop came about   because our Board of Trustees was looking for a way to support our members during this  transition period of having a minister, to not having a minister.

 

                       As part of this workshop Rev. Greg Coles facilitated:

  Take-aways from Unity members in relation to the workshop:

 

    "This process is spirit lead, so we have the highest and best outcome - but we don't know ahead of time what that will be, so we're in this awesome adventure and we need to follow Spirit.  Amen. And so it is." [Jeannine]

 

     "We need to engage the people that we already have and grow ourselves, everything else will fall into place!" [Kathy]

 

     "The workshop helped me to shine a light on my limiting beliefs, to let go of self doubt, that I didn't fail in some way, to see instead that everything is right on schedule. I can say that I trust even more in a benevolent loving Creative Source. Do I want a quick decision or do I want to build community? I realize that the process will continue to dredge up old beliefs that need release and I'm ok with that. My heart is now at ease, such a relief!" [Mary]

 

     "Judgement, and the desire to fix someone else, is a human condition, but not a workable solution.  We can only work on our own growth and that is what fixes us and allows us to give love to all." [Eileen]

 

     "Blaming has an inverse relationship with accountability. Our (Unity EC) stability will not be the same as it used to be; It will become a new Normal."[Sandi A.]

     "Basically, all churches are losing people and the income that falls as numbers shrink. We are not abnormal in that regard. Greg pushed to make the point that Unity-inclined people are what the church needs to grow, not just sheer numbers."   [Dennis A.]

 

   "Love always trumps logic - always.  Time spent 'trying to figure t hings out' is better spent in finding love in self and others." [Carol]

 

   " Confidentiality: When people share with you, unless they give you permission, it's their story to tell. If you share without permission, it is gossip." [Sue]

 

So how do we learn and grow from this? People still have questions and a want to know. Blame is discharging our own discomfort and pain and is very corrosive in relationships. When we blame we miss our opportunity for empathy.

We don't have all the answers but we are willing to learn. As we travel this period of transition we listen to Spirit to lead us to the right and perfect outcome. We are already the right community. We don't need to hurry to make decisions. Whatever is next for us will come.

Written by Sue Carlson, Board President