Transylvanian Connection
In 1990, we made a commitment to a fellow church in Székelyderzs, in the Transylvania section (where Unitarianism began) of Romania. This partnership was stimulated by a UUA program originated in that year whose purpose was to aid 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. 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 visits from them. 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. In the spring of 2010, our church will be hosting the pastor of our partner church, and his wife who is the pastor of a nearby church in Transylvania. 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.
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