Unitarian
Judith and I met for a weekend trip, We were sad that Rosemary wasn’t able to join us. Saturday night, Judith was looking at a newspaper and saw church listings. Originally, we had discussed our lack of interest in attending a church service during our time together. The ad blurb for the Unitarian church caught our attention. Even with a typo in the newspaper, we found their website.
There is freedom in exploring different churches while traveling. There is little chance of seeing these people again. Of course, reality was slightly different for us. Judith saw a former university professor. I saw a familiar face from my job at the university library.
I enjoyed our hour or so with the Unitarian Congregation. It was a small group, which can be uncomfortable for visitors. There is no crowd to hide in. I was a bit hesitant when I went to open the door, but I am so glad I went in. They were quick to greet us and include us wholeheartedly. The conversation seemed to eerily mesh with discussions Judith and I had the previous evening. There was no grand conclusion of the discussion, no perfect answer to our struggles. It was openness and discussion–most importantly community.
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July 3rd, 2010 at 12:38 am
I enjoyed it as well. I’m sure it will be a shaping event for me, as I am still thinking about my perceptions during and after. I agree, a completely welcoming group! Churches take notice!
July 3rd, 2010 at 12:42 am
Anne, I looked at our local UU’s website and they’re offering a course this fall I think you would like: Building Your Own Theology. Here’s the description: In a group context, you get to reflect on your spiritual journey and create your own credo [‘This I believe’ type of essay]. By reading, reflecting, sharing, and writing, you will explore and formulate your own theology. Topics include, varieties of religious experience, human nature, ultimate reality (aka God), history, ethics, and religious meaning – what do you believe, why, & what does that mean for your life.