Around two years ago I joined a Chalice Circle, newly formed, of eight people whose ages spanned fifty years, three generations. We met monthly using a UUA booklet with lessons and a volunteer group leader. During our gatherings, we discussed topics and responded to cues, speaking our feelings from our own perspectives and experience, not responding directly to each other. Our age spread was a real advantage and offered us insights into our own times of life and our sharing proved helpful to young and old. Over time we bonded deeply, becoming close friends, offering love, connection and support for each other. And after two years I announced that I was leaving the group.

We developed bonds among us which will last. And now I want to begin again with another cross-generational group as we open our hearts and share our deepest feelings. I want to get to know more people deeply as those bonds develop over time.

I hope that new Chalice Circle groups will form, a perfect environment for people in our community to really get to know each other through mindful sharing. It’s been a very fulfilling experience for me and now I want to build deep bonds with others in our church community.

Martha Beverly