OUUC May Theme: Embrace
Embrace has two meanings; the first is to hold close, enfold, encircle, enclose. It means literally to take to heart, as in a hug. The second meaning is to accept or support willingly and enthusiastically, to take up gladly. It means to welcome, to take to heart an idea or belief instead of a person, or animal or thing. What does it mean for a faith community to embrace? What do we enfold, encircle; what do we welcome? What do we support willingly and enthusiastically?
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