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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of 
San Miguel de Allende

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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.

July 23, 2017, 10:30am
Rev. Tom Rosiello
The Struggle to Become Who You Are

At this week’s Unitarian Universalist Service, the Rev. Tom Rosiello explores the struggle within for those who identify as transgender.

The poet May Sarton once wrote: 
Now I become myself. It's taken
Time, many years and places;
I have been dissolved and shaken,
Worn other people's faces.

Many of us have known the feeling of being less than our authentic self, even perhaps as May Sarton says "wearing other people's faces." For some of us, it has been a real struggle to become who we really are. The expectations of our family and our society, especially around gender and sexual identity, can make that journey difficult. For those whose struggle involves a transition from one gender to another face especially daunting challenges. Rev. Rosiello will focus on the courageous and inspiring stories of this journey for several transgender individuals. Within their stories of transformation are stories of how their change has affected others. These "back stories" of often difficult acceptance and support are equally incredible stories of great love and personal sacrifice. Finally, we will also take a look at our level of comfort with transgender individuals and support of transgender rights.
Truly becoming who you are is a profound spiritual journey. But the ultimate spiritual challenge may be growing a soul wide enough to allow others who are different from you to fully embrace their unique identity. As Unitarian Universalists, affirming the equal worth and dignity of every person is fundamental to our faith. We have been at the forefront of equality for gay and lesbian folks, but are we doing enough to embrace the transgender community?
The Rev. Rosiello retired last month as the minster of the First Parish of Stow and Acton, which he served for 15 years. Upon his retirement the congregation installed him as their minister emeritus. He and his partner Malcolm Halliday have moved to San Miguel, which they will make their principle home.
The UU Fellowship meets every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at La Posada de Aldea, Ancha de San Antonio #15, and welcomes people of all ages, races, religions, sexual orientation, and gender identity. The room is wheelchair accessible. For more information, visit our website at www.uufsma.org.