Transylvanian Connection

In 1990, we made a commitment to a fellow Unitarian church in Székelyderzs, in the Transylvania section of Romania (where Unitarianism began). This partnership was stimulated by a UUA program with the purpose of aiding them in recovering from decades of persecution. The people here live in a traditional farming village and attend the ancient fortress church built in the 1400's. In the spring of 2010, we hosted the pastor of our partner church, and his wife who is the pastor of a neighboring church. Our program's originator, our late Minister Emeritus Rev. Rudy Nemser D.D. first visited Székelyderzs in 1991. We have sent groups every year since, except for a hiatus from 2003 to 2006, and have had many visits from our Transylvania friends.  Our church recently signed a covenant with their congregation to seal our partnership.  A goal of this committee is to increase awareness and interest in our partnership.   Our committee meets the third Sunday of every month at 12 noon, following coffee hour in classroom C102.  If you would like more information or to attend a meeting contact Sue Camlin.