A Very Fond Farewell

By Jeanelyse Doran Adams

Rev. Jeanelyse Doran Adams, Congregational Life Staff

Rev. Jeanelyse Doran Adams

Farewell Folks,

It is time to say goodbye. As some of you know, I am leaving the UUA. I could not go without expressing my deep gratitude for amazing colleagues and the opportunity to serve Unitarian Universalism with you.

I am looking forward to devoting time to practicing at the intersections of contemplation, faith formation, and activism. I will be joining the Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists as their part-time assistant minister beginning in August.

As I reflect on the shared ministry in the Pacific Western Region and all the ways we practice Big Faith, No Borders I’m delighted and amazed. I am most proud of the way we break down barriers to love and invite Beloved Community into being. If there ever was a time for living into Covenant and a faith that calls us to wholeness, inclusion, and greater good, it is now.

I wish you courage. I hope you take time to reflect, listen, and respond with love and justice. I invite you to go deeper, reach out more often, and let yourselves be swept up in grace as you transform lives and heal the world.

In faith,
Jeanelyse

About the Author

Jeanelyse Doran Adams

Jeanelyse served the Unitarian Universalists Association (UUA) as Congregational Life staff for the Pacific Western Region. She has served the UUA since 2009 and is based in Northern California.

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