I am writing this message to you on Saturday evening and arranging for it to be sent to you after our services at Unity of Arlington this Sunday morning, so you may have already heard my news.

During the services this morning, I let our community know that, after much thoughtful and prayerful consideration, I have accepted an offer from Unity Church of Denver to become their new Spiritual Leader and will be leaving Unity of Arlington at the end of May. J and I will be moving to Denver in early June, or as soon as is practical for us to do so.

I am guessing that this announcement comes as a surprise and even a shock to many of you. I can image any number of thoughts and feelings that might be coming up for you as you read this. I want you to know that I am here, willing and eager to connect with you by phone or in person.

With any transition, it's important to allow ourselves to grieve the loss of something or someone we have come to hold as precious in our lives. This will be a time of transition for all of us - for you and everyone at Unity of Arlington, as well as for J and me. Each of us will process our grief in our own way, and it's important that we honor that, make space for it in ourselves and in others, and ask for the support we need - even when we're not sure what form we want it to take.

Change can be scary. I can personally attest to that, especially with regard to this decision. I also know that change can offer us opportunities for growth that we may not have previously considered possible.

While I know in my heart that I am following the inspiration of the God within, it was not an easy decision or one that I made lightly or without my own internal struggle and pain. I trust that this is the next right step for me. I also believe that it is the next right step for Unity of Arlington. There is wonderful energy moving in this community, and I have faith that it will continue to grow and flourish.

I have been Spiritual Leader at Unity of Arlington for nearly six years. Together, we have grown as a community in consciousness as well as size and resources. During that time I have grown in my own spiritual understanding and grown as a leader. You have been an integral part of that growth. I am so delighted when I step back and observe what we have manifested. I hope you can celebrate that as well. I can only begin to imagine what you will continue to create. I will continue to hold a vision of growth with and for you.

I have great love and appreciation for everyone in this community, and I feel sad at the thought leaving. I trust that there will be many opportunities for us to connect over the next few weeks. Please know that I am here to support you and your Board of Trustees in this transition process.

Unity of Arlington will always have a special place in my heart. I cherish my time here with you. I love you. I appreciate you. I celebrate you. I behold you as the Christ. And, I see you doing great things!

From Love,