Seminarian on Awakening Curiosity

Before curiosity is noticing. I notice that in our UU community I am a lay leader and promoter. I notice that with my family I am a disciplinarian and guide of moral development. I notice that when I am learning and sharing what I have discovered I feel the most joy. I also notice that the most wonderful part of being UU is also the most frustrating; there are very rarely answers to our big questions and wonderings.

Curiosity is what comes next; wondering what more I could be, where else I could go, how else might I engage? And of course, there is no firm answer. However, I have begun to wonder IF perhaps, I could be a church leader and promoter as a paid position. I’m curious if I could tend to the spiritual needs of others beyond my family. What if (again, just pondering here) I could learn more about the UU faith and the beliefs of those around me and share with others to help build a community of mutual understanding, respect, and support?

These curiosities have led me to the process of becoming a fellowed UU minister. Ori recently explained that individuals pursuing fellowship with the UUA are required to have congregational support. I am curious now, whether you might support me and my family on this journey of exploration and discovery. Will you support my aspirant candidacy status as I learn to engage as a formal church leader?

I do not know where this journey of exploration might lead, but I’m excited and hopeful that you will come be curious with me.

Submitted by Lucero Wilcox