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Tom Rosiello Joins
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A question often asked of Unitarian Universalist is: "If you don't all believe in the same God, what are you worshiping?" The word "worship," though, comes from "worth-ship." In our congregations, worship is not about bowing down to a deity, but instead, considering what is of worth. Worship, then, is our opportunity to contemplate what is most worthy in our lives, to discover anew what we value most deeply, to recognize how to align our true values with our actions—indeed, to find what is sacred to us in our lives and to consider how we wish to relate to what we find sacred. Unitarian Universalism is an inclusive, diverse faith that draws from all the world’s religions, as well as humanism, philosophy, and science.
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Miguel is a lay-led fellowship located in a celebrated artist colony and World Heritage site in the heart of Central Mexico, just a few hours north of Mexico City. We meet every Sunday at 10:30am in the Atrium Sala of La Posada de la Aldea, Ancha de San Antonio 15 (directly across from the Instituto Allende). Everyone is welcome. |
Following an 18-month search process, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Miguel de Allende (UUFSMA) is proud to announce the appointment of Reverend Tom Rosiello as the Fellowship’s first Affiliate Minister in its 31-year history beginning January 2019.
“We are pleased and honored to welcome Tom to our Fellowship,” said UUSFMA President John Simsarian. “His wisdom, experience, and deep caring will help us advance our understanding and application of UU principles.” Rev. Rosiello, Minister Emeritus of The First Parish of Stow and Acton in Massachusetts, is no stranger to the Fellowship. For nearly a decade he has been a frequent guest minister during his annual vacations to San Miguel. Last year he and his partner, Malcolm Halliday, retired and moved here full-time. A graduate of Harvard Divinity School and Suffolk University Law School, Tom has always been active in a variety of social justice causes, ranging from AIDS and gay rights to poverty and prison reform. He has served on the boards of many organizations, including the Unitarian Universalists Urban Ministry, which serves a largely black community in Boston, and Partakers, an interfaith prison ministry that assists inmates with earning a college degree while incarcerated. He also taught at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts and helped train new ministers as part of Harvard Divinity School’s field education program. Prior to entering the ministry, he worked for nearly 20 years as an attorney, primarily in the criminal justice system as an Assistant District Attorney and a criminal defense lawyer. In his role at the UUFSMA, Tom will: deliver 12 sermons throughout the year; recruit visiting ministers for some other Sunday services; provide guidance and training for the Care Team; deliver pastoral care for members as required in times of crisis and major life transitions; work closely with the Sunday Service Committee and the Care Team; represent the congregation at the annual UU General Assembly to promote the Fellowship and its vision. The UU Fellowship of San Miguel de Allende meets Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM at the Hotel Posada de la Aldea and welcomes people of all ages, races, religions, sexual orientation, and gender identity. For information about our Children’s Sunday Program, contact us at chris.chase1955@gmail.com. Visitors are invited to attend the service and then join the UUs for hospitality and discussion afterwards. Wheelchair accessible. For additional information, visit the web site at uufsma.org. |
