Installed!

Sunday afternoon was the time of the Service of Installation at the First Unitarian Society of Schenectady, NY – I was installed as its first female called minister in its 106 year history. My family was in attendance making the trip from North Carolina and Montreal. My close friend from Delaware also attended. Their attendance made it particularly meaningful.

It was a beautiful service with so many wonderful people participating. The music was spectacular and the participation of the children and youth was heart-warming and challenging.

An older man in attendance said, “I came out of duty. I didn’t expect such a moving service”. Wow. It was really special. I spent the first part of the summer falling in love with this place. And since I began August 1, I have been falling in love with the congregation. What a wonderful way to begin the deep covenant between minister and congregation!

I am indeed blessed.