This past Sunday the Covenant Choir at UUCG sang “Pure Imagination”, featured in the
cinematic classic, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” Our service explored using our imaginations to conceive what talents we each bring to the congregation, past, present and possibly in the future. Part of the lyrics invite us to ponder:
If you want to view paradise
Simply look around and view it
Anything you want to, do it
Want to change the world?
There’s nothing to it…
With all the darkness and doubt that is swirling around the world, isn’t it refreshing to think about all the possibilities that still surround us? This is the kind of stuff hope is made of. If we can perceive (dream) of what we could do to change the world, then take steps to do it, then life truly can improve if we all work together to see it through.
One of my dreams is to combine my love of music, language and people and increase my American Sign Language (ASL) skills so that I can assist with bringing ASL interpretation to our congregation. It’s a vision I hope will come to fruition one day with my and others’ efforts.
What talent or vision do you have for your life and community? What small step could you take today to move toward a more equitable and loving world?
~Jen Garrison
What a great goal, Jen!