Of all our themes this year, Embracing Possibility is arguably most central to our faith. It has distinguished Unitarian Universalists from our beginning. Historically, when others saw depravity and sin at the core of human identity, we saw potential. When many were preaching that this world is fallen, we fell in love with the possibility of heaven on earth.

Please join us in congratulating Rev. Karen LeBlanc for being honored with the YWCA's 2025 Women of Distinction Award. She was nominated by RE Director, Yasmin Flefleh-Vincent, for being simply amazing! The YWCA Women of Distinction Awards inspire others to achieve by recognizing the leadership of women in a variety of areas. YWCA Women of Distinction have brought key issues facing women, girls, and people of color to the forefront. The awards recognize outstanding women al