Unitarian Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote those words over a century ago. It is all about perspective and how we view the situation before us. Join me in exploring our perspectives and how they limit or expand our vision.
The Rev. Judith Long has served as the Executive Director of The Free Clinics (Henderson and Polk Counties) for over 14 years and also serves as fiscal agent for HopeRX program (Henderson County’s community collaborative addressing substance misuse).
Judy has a Masters Degree in Nonprofit Administration from the University of San Francisco and over 28 years experience in nonprofit organizations in Atlanta, San Francisco/Oakland, Boston, and Brooklyn/Manhattan. Her work has focused on housing and homelessness; anti-racism/anti-oppression; community/neighborhood organizing; and empowering adult, teen, and child survivors of domestic, familial, or sexual violence. She has served on several boards, including six years on the NC Association of Free Clinics (two as president).
An ordained Unitarian Universalist minister, Judy earned her Masters of Divinity from Harvard and has served as a hospital chaplain and parish minister. She is UUFH’s Affiliate Community Minister, and through that role, was instrumental in launching the interfaith DREAM Scholarship project that bridges the gap be-tween in-and-out-of-state tuition at public institutions for undocumented local Henderson County youth. She is the proud mother of a talented thirteen-year-old daughter, Kevyn Mary.
We gather for worship and fellowship each Sunday with a service at 10:30 followed by coffee hour. Dress is casual. Parking is plentiful. And our building is accessible.
Family Ministry / Sunday School: All Ages meet in Sanctuary at 10:30 AM Children go to classrooms at 10:45 after the “Story for All Ages.” On the lower level, we have a nursery for infants and toddlers, and we have classes where children and youth learn about and explore faith, religion, justice, and community.
We welcome you: your whole self, with all your truths and your doubts, your worries and your hopes. Join us on this extraordinary adventure of faith!
Topics: Change, Courage, Growth, Perspective