A hundred years ago, Lewis Fisher, a Universalist theologian, said this:

“Universalists are often asked to tell where they stand. The only true answer to give to this question is that we do not stand at all, we move…. We do not stand still, nor do we defend any immovable positions…. We grow… as all living things forever must do.

“The main questions with Universalists are not where we stand, but which way we are moving…. Our main interest is to perceive what is true progress, and to keep our movements in line with that, and not to allow ourselves to move round and round in circles simply… like a squirrel in its cage…. Old worn phrases are always losing their old meanings, and must forever be finding new meanings in the light of new experiences.”

This Sunday we will explore what it means to value transformation in community. We are a people who covenant to collectively transform and grow spiritually and ethically. We profess to be open to change – change that is never complete and never perfect. How do we do this best in community, with each other and within ourselves?Sana DelCorazón (she/they) is the queer daughter of Puerto Rican migrants who grew up Pentecostal in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is in her final year at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, where they are pursuing a Masters in Divinity. Sana serves on the national board of the United Church of Christ as well as the Colectivo Latinx Ministries and Encuentros Latinx, and co-chairs the UCC student group at United and recently was elected PTO co-president at their child’s elementary school in South Minneapolis. Sana holds a Masters in Public Affairs from Princeton University and a Masters in Clinical Social Work from Smith School for Social Work. She is a trained spiritual director (Still Harbor) and has worked in social services and community mental health. She is interested in the evolution of the church and the intersection of racial justice, queer theology, trauma-informed ministry, reconciliation, and the beloved community. She lives with her spouse Gina, their offspring Toño and fur babies Pickles (cat) and Charlie (dog).

Topics: Personal Journey