This Thanksgiving, I had the privilege of addressing our community at UU Belfast with words of gratitude. What impacted me the most wasn't the speech itself, but the way it was received—the softening of faces, the quieting of conversations, and the comments people made about my message afterward. The sanctuary was filled with warmth. Rose, our baker and chef, brought joy and rhythm to the cooking, dancing as she worked, while volunteers rolled up their sleeves and joined in.