Application

"All understanding involves not only interpretation, but also application." ~ Richard J. Berstein

This is a nightmare to properly credit. I found the quote in Essex Conversations, in the Daniel Harper essay, quoting Richard J. Bernstein, who is referring to the work of Hans-Georg Gadamer. So I am unsure who should get credit for the actual words; However, the sentiment was worth sharing.

In my reading of late, as well as in conversations I have had with several members of UUCB, the theme keeps emerging that words need actions to make them an expression of our faith.

I am very excited that the new Tapestry of Faith Curricula all seem to have a place to incorporate "Faith in Action" as an essential part of the curricula. Our youth group leaders are excited about providing opportunities for deepening asocial justice and worship experiences, and it seems that many of the folks who do community events here are aware of the need to ground even primarily social events in our Faith. I think this is promising for the long term health of this congregation.