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and am planning to attend my first service this Sunday. Janet L. Handwerk I have been A-religious my entire life and am now facing an inner need. I am planning to attend a service in my area. Thank you for all the great information! Alison This is a wonderful site, easy to navigate, interesting and packed with useful information. Any UU from Singapore? Gina Hello from Minnesota! It's a slow day in the church office, so I'm touring your very fine website. Happy Spring! Sue Tincher HOW DOES ONE WITH LIMITED FUNDS JOIN THE UNITARIAN CHURCH ? Claude Ridinger This site is a wonderful resource for UUs who want to get more information. My husband and I are thrilled to have become full members at our local UU church, which I found right on this site on the "find a congregation" tool. Keep up the great work! Marsha Tomlinson My dear friend, Royal Forest, has been a UU since she was 8 years old. I've only known her for a year but when I heard about all the things that she does for her congregation, it kind of made me curious of what was this all about and then I meet Rev. Jeanne Melis Mills, their interim minister who is leaving in June, at the local Starbucks, it really made me wonder where this two wonderful people came from. Now I know, the Unitarian Universalist church. I am so glad that I have come to two Sunday services now and met all the wonderful and dedicated UUs. They have made me felt very welcome. I hope have the same wonderful experience when I move to Washington, D.C. in September. Karina Tayag I am only 14(one month 'til!!) and for so long I have always wanted to belong to a true religion. I have some friends that are athiest and others that ar Christian. I never really belonged. Once one of my friends asked which church I went to and I said that I didn't attend any church. My other friend standing next to her said, "Well, maybe her mom has to work on Sundays." That's true but that's not the only reason. So many religions, if not all, usually say that other religions are wrong but themselves. For example, Christians believe in the Trinity, whereas Jewish people believe in only one true Divine God. I believe that there is no one true/right religion or belief but that there is truth in just about everything. My moto, "Believe in what you want." Unitarian Universalism has made me feel that I belong and that has truly lifted my spirits. Tatum As a former Episcopalian who is very disillusioned with the current attitude of that group towards their fellow man based on sexual preference, I was delighted to have found your site. I plan to visit the Congregation in Dallas on Sunday. This site was very helpful in helping me to choose a place that would meet my needs. I discovered that I will have the opportunity to learn about many new things as well. Kathy I was raised in a different tradition, and like so many others I've found my home in Unitarian Universalism. I don't need to adapt my beliefs in order to make myself fit- I just fit. Perfectly. I joined the local UU congregation this past winter and my husband joined shortly afterwards. Our three-year-old son loves the church as much as we do. It's full of open-minded, loving, generous people with beautiful, fun spirits and open arms- which is good, because I feel like hugging them so often! If you're looking for a place to completely be yourself, for a place to laugh openly and often, for a place to meditate on what really matters, for a place where your heart and soul can sing and you can fly... welcome home. Paula Lesso I am a pagan who has recently joined U.U. because it is so wonderful to find a supportive place for my pagan beliefs. I have long believed in social justice and it is so great to worship with other loving, caring and thoughtful people. I am 100% supportive of UU! Kim Yauk i am delivering the homily at my church (UU of course) in july... i want to speak on "it takes a village" would you answer 2 questions for me? what can your village do help you with your children? (like childcare) what would you like your village not to do? (unasked for advice) please feel free to add any anicdotes you might have. thank you so much! Erika Allen, iamthewindwidow@hotmail.com
Being a Homosexual, I have become very uncomfortable with the Catholic Church, and am looking for a way to express my spirituality without feeling closed in. That is why I have been searching the web to learn more about religions that would not reject me. Paul Dute Thanks for an informative website! Matt Conaway It feels like "coming home" ready your web site. I have always felt this way inside, but haven't always known how to describe it. Thank you for this wonderful feeling. Kimberley Summers Hey. This sounds like a great religion. I'm not Christian, but my mom believe's in Jesus, and is getting a bit fed-up with the Catholic Church. They recently handed out a brochure saying that same-sex marriage is a sin, and they are constantly using guilt and fear as a way to convert people. She can't take it anymore. I am trying to find another branch of Christianity that would suit her. Unitarian Universalism sounds like a good religion for her. Danielle I haven't joined the UUA (yet), but this website has helped me a lot in learning more about it and deciding whether or not to join. If anyone reading this knows of a congregation or someone to contact in Japan, especially northern Kyushu, please let me know. (I've sent an email to the guy in Tokyo listed under Find a Congragation, but I've gotten no reply.) David Farnell I found this Website and was amazed that what I was reading was so much how I have been believing in my heart.It thrilled me to read your information and feeling like I wasn't alone in my heart's beliefs.This is definitely a website I like to study and learn more about others similar to myself. Teresa Smith Very interesting perspective and alternative for those of us with a science background, who find it difficult to accept certain aspects of the mainstream Christian churches. Having to believe and accept by faith and only by faith, closing your mind to reason. I have found myself at church (Church of the Brethdren) feeling like a fake-just filling a spot for fear at what they would say if I do not attend church and pray and read the bible to no end, without understanding the meaning, the reason for reading old scrip that answers none of my real life questions. I am an old friend of Kim Joyner. Jose Rodriguez-Velez Hi there - just trying to set up a few things for some RE crafts for our kids at CUC, thanks for having the clip art online, what a timesaver! Maureen Landis Hi, I'm from Singapore. Stumbled upon Unitarian Universalism today while searching for Zen Buddhism teaching. I'm really impressed with UU as it relates deeply with my own thinking. I hope that UU will start a congregation here in Singapore. Kelvin.T I am currently a freshman in college. Not long after the start of the fall semester, my ideas of the world totally changed. I could no longer relate to Catholicism, so I began to research other religions. The only religion that I am impressed by is Unitarian Universalism. I hope to become a member sometime soon. Thanks alot for helping me find myself and the religion that is right for me! Jesse Bedore I am new to the "religion" of Uniterian Universalism but I am not new to the concepts. These are the things I have believed my entire life. I am a little sad that it took until I was 38 to find myself in a structured religion. I have tried many different denominations and they never felt right inside. A friend told me that there was a church of people who were highly intelligent seekers and he told me that I would be a perfect fit. I did the research and visited my local congregation and he was exactly right. It is a perfect fit. I know that before now the time wasn't right for me there but I look forward to a life of fulfillment and seeking and answers now that I have found a HOME. Stacie Alison Hi there. I'm 17 years old and for majority of my life I've never practiced any can of religion. I was brought up by thinking on my own and right and wrong decision making skills. All my friends are extremely religious and I'm constantly fighting with them about my beliefs. In my American history class we beiefly talked about Unitarian-Universalism and I really connnected to it. Since then I've been reading as much as I can on it and I'm thinking of trying to find a congregtion by me. I think it's amazing that finally I've found a religion that explains exactly how I feel. It's one of the most amazing feelings and I'm so glad that I've found this at 17 instead of 71. So I will surely be on this website more and hopefully find some new friends to talk too. Thanks and I'll be back soon. Nikki Becker I actually found out about you through Emode's religious compatibility test. I've "been" a christian all my life but I never really have strong belief toward it, or any religion for that matter. I never thought it would be possible to find a congregation that actually promotes open-mindedness. Jorge Villalobos i am a pagan and have heard even we are accepted at a uul church. i hope to attenda service at the local congrgation in the near future Raven Moonwolf Thank you, this was a very informative website and has peaked my interest very much. Claudia Thanks for the info.! I look forward to learning more and becoming an active participant in the UU community!!! Geoffrey Thank you for this informative and helpful website. I look forward to learning more. Nicole Boucher I AM A 23 YEAR OLD STUDENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SANFRANCISCO. I RECENTLY SPENT MY WINTER BREAK READING THE BIBLE AND ATTEMPTING TO CONNECT WITH MY SPIRITUAL SELF. MY FAMILY IS BAPTIST, BUT I DON'T AGREE WITH MANY OF THE TRADITIONAL CHRISTIAN TEACHINGS AND THINK THAT YOUR CHURCH IS THE PLACE FOR ME. I HAVE NEVER BEEN BAPTIZED, BUT I AM VERY DESIROUS OF BEING BAPTIZED. THANKS FOR THIS WEBSITE. JAMES JACOBS II I recently discovered that I am the Great Great Great Grandson of Hosea Ballou. I was doing some research and came across your site... Briggs Latham I AM VERY INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT HIS RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY . THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE HELP. TONYA JOHNSON I was wondering if any others in my location are interested in establishing a UUA church? The closest one I can find is in Fridley, MN. Dale Rohling Hi Max A big hello from downunder !!! Rohan Hitch I came upon the website today when trying to find out more about
Unitarian Universalism. I have been brought up as a Catholic and
have, for years, been disillusioned by the dogma and rhetoric of
that Church - so much so that I have stopped practising any sort
of formal religion. I had never heard of your Association before
today. I read the FAQ on the website and it seems that I share
similar beliefs to your basic principles of respecting the inherent
dignity and worth of every person. It's a shame there are no UU
congregations in Ireland. Best regards, Thank you for providing this site as a source of insight to all. Emily Dutton a breif hello vicenthia I have started a relationship with a wonderful guy in Athens. I will be moving from Augusta to Athens soon. He's a member of the Athens church. After just one visit I realized that UU is what I've been looking for for a long, long time. After just one visit and reading the wonderful literature you have I realized that you will accept me as I am. And that you won't try to "save" me. I thank you very much. John Horky hello michael mitchell Im new to the fellowship of UU, and find it to be the most honest and non judgemental faiths. I have a rather sorted past and not once have I ever felt looked down upon or less than. Peace and Love to All! val cowell I live too far from Fort Valpariso and I do not drive. I would like to know more. Regards, Thomas Skayhan Questions were addressed in a language that is clear and concise. Vannessa Anderson I have been seeking a place of worship for many years but have always been unable to fit within the fences that most faiths define themselves by. Unitarinism seems to offer a fenceless faith. k J Peterson We have been in a variety of "Christian" religions and somehow find the narrow approach to the world at large disturbing. We have found that many religions are exclusionary and not open to acceptance of other ideas. We also feel that the paractice of faith is a personal thing and that all people practice faith in their own way and that through deeds you show your faith. Dave and Kathy Cornelius After 50 years I think I finally found a "faith" I can live with, rather than live by. Thank you Cecy Dubrocq My wife and I attended a New Age Fair at the Clarksville, TN UU Fellowship Church recently. It was great being able to communicate without being judged on looked down upon. We've both been burned numerous by traditional and fundamental christianity. Frankly, I do not personally trust clergy because of this. I have some liberal idea's concerning certain things and conservative idea's concerning other things. We were invited in and were accepted unconditionally that day. That felt wonderful! I love the website and it is very informative. Donald Watkins II Some very interesting reading. Well put together & enjoyable. Terry Pribyl Hey everyone. Well, I'm 14 years old, and I've been doing a lot of critical, critical thinking over the past year or so about my religion. I decided that Christianity, while it has good intentions, is too restrained by a flawed Bible and not enough acceptance for me to truly believe in it. I felt that spirituality should come before religion, and that I wanted a change. I was contemplating starting my own religion when I stumbled upon UU, and I am shocked: this is EXACTLY what I've been looking for!! I feel so much better now, it's impossible to describe. I will have to learn more, but this is truly great! Mark As I grow older (47 years this month) I have found it harder what I feel inside and think with dogma -- I could go on for days about this. I think you could consider me a seeker -- and reading about your church (one of my professors in Grad. school was a Unitarian) picqued my interest. A very clean, well designed and informative site in my opinion. Good color scheme and simple navigation. Mark Scharf Friends of mine suggested that I research the Unitaritan Church
because my views regarding spirituality versus religion apparently
mesh well with Unitarian Universalism. I knew precious little about
Unitarianism, but enough to know that of all the historic religions
I have researched, all failed when it came to tolerance of other
beliefs. I am not including Bhuddism in the latter statement because
it is a practice, not a religion. In any event, I do know a great
deal about ancient belief systems and earth religions -- as well
as a fair knowledge of philosophy, religious history, and related
topics. Carl Jung, in one of his essays, stated his belief of the
one, in which all life is connected and is all sacred and vital
to the one. If any part of that web is removed the one suffers.
Part of this, is the idea that the universe had to come into being
and intelligent beings had to evolve so the one could fully understand
itself. Much of this can be found in earth religio! Jeffrey B. Roth Very Interesting Eric Hindle After some difficult experiences with cultish christian groups (20 years ago), I have worked hard to develop my own identiy and system of belief through questioning and rejection of ideas that didn't make sense to me. Now at 50 I am thinking of ending my isolation by joining others. I am looking for a group espousing freedom, a positive message of love, inclusiveness and harmony. George Geanuleas I was raised in a Bible Church that was very fundamentalist, and I rejected all the beliefts that I had held when I was in college. I kept thinking: there must be more to God and religion than a we're-right-you're wrong mentality, the judgementalistm, the guilt, the rules, heaven and hell! Now years later I am on a spiritual quest and I am happy to have discovered UUism and look forward to visiting a congregation where it's OK to be gay, have questions and doubts, and be free to explore. Keith Looking into the UU faith as I seek to move forward in my spiritual journey. Increasingly, I find the faith I was raised in stultifying and that I need a more inclusive, activist, and socially oriented group of people to journey with. Sue Williams Thank-you for a very informative and enlightening website. I am seriously considering attending, and perhaps joining, your group in the Myrtle Beach, SC area. I too believe in the worth and dignity of the individual as well as the Lord and my savior, Jesus. Jamie Berry Hi, I'm fourteen years old and am in a stage in my life where I'm not sure what to believe. I was raised a Christian, although I was not baptised, and am currently attending a Catholic school. Through knowledge and understanding, I have grown away from Christianity, believing that it was not right for me. Although I believed some points, I did not believe others. I am also very fond of the theory of evolution. I took a test that told me that United Universalism would best suit my beliefs, and I now know that is true. I am very eager to learn more about this religion and I believe that someday soon, I may become a member of this church. Roxanne Have a background in philosophy, which is very intertwined with religion. But philosophy text as a whole has many many conflicting messages with any set religion. It's nice to see a movement established that opens the door for all to search for the "truth". Darin Velin I was brought up in a Jewish home. One parent was Orthodox, the
other Reform. Each family would have nothing to do with the other.
I was brought up "Reformed". Did not become active in
Religion. Can not get myself to believe most of what is in the Old
Testament. Believe there is a G-d and Ten Comandments. Know almost
nothing about New Testament. Franklin C. Greenstein I took a test to tell me what religion fits me based on my beliefs. I looking forward to learning about this religion. I was raised Episcopalian, but have other personal beliefs that don't seem to fit what I was brought up with. Catherine Just like LaKisha I took a test that determined what religion I should practice based on my beliefs. At first I didn't believe it, mostly because I had never heard of the religion before, but them I found this website and began reading about it and it made sense. I was raised in a Christian church and a few years ago I joined a Lutheran church but for many years I have had questions that no one in either congregation has been able to answer. I questioned things that I felt I shouldn't due to my religion but after searching through this site and reading about UU, I feel like UU could really be what I have been lookng for. This site is great. Thank you so much. Jennifer I took a silly "religious" test on a new website today, and it turned up with this congregation I had never even heard of. Instead of purchasing the expensive newsletter about my perfect fit faith, I hopped over here and found a wealth of knowledge. I never knew what I was missing! My husband and I are in agreement that we need more connection in our spiritual lives. It is so hard for me to tell my son about Jesus, when I still have so many doubts about my childhood Christian faith. And with the birth of our new daughter, I am even more anxious to find something to believe in, completely and whole-heartedly. I am so thankful I have found this website. I truly wish to become a member soon. Emily Elston I see the Unitarian Universalist Church as a new phase in an individual's life. A person is born ignorant of all issues. First he believes in Mother and Father, later in Santa Claus, later in heaven and hell and a specific religion as per the teachings of other individuals. If the individual cares to continue his own development and search UUA seems to be a valid option for this further human development. UUA seems to have an added advantage of attempting to unite the beliefs on the entire world which to me looks very good. Decreasing to amount of international and multinational prejudice seems to be quite a project. I sincerery hope this objective can be obtained. Wish everyone out there the very best in life. Steve van Helfteren I found this website listed in the Faith section of my local newspaper and was very curious. I have enjoyed the website and I think that I have finally found a way to be spiritually fulfilled and not be "put in a box" by traditional language. I am eager to learn more! Becky C I've been researching religions for quite a while trying to find one that matches my beliefs most closely. Then I took a test on a website that I frequent that asks you questions to determine which faith would most appeal to me and Unitarian Universalism came up. I really am happy that I've found something as open as this and will continue to research and expand my knowledge in this great community. LaKisha G I am interested in Unitarian Universalist.I like the sight very much.I will return often.I do not drive,so it is difficult to attend church.Regards,Thomas Thomas Skayhan I AM GRATEFUL FOR INFORMATION ON HELPING ME TO GET ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS THAT I HAVE REGARDING LIVING A MORE STRUCTURED LIFE AS FAR AS MY FAITH AND BELIEFS GO. I KNOW MYSELF, BUT HAVE ALWAYS HAD TROUBLE EXPRESSING MY BELIEFS AND IN DOING SO TRYING TO LIVE THE LIFESTYLE THAT BEST SUITS MY BELIEFS. ELIZABETH BURNHAM Your website is terrific! I love to look up the individual websites of each UU church across the country. I can then read years and years worth of past sermons from UU ministers. What a wealth of spiritual information you provide. Great job, guys. Russ i want to be a part of this. i was born catholic and cant relate to that religion. unitarian universalism is great and i cant believe that a religion like this actually exist. thank you! agnes ptak I had never heard of Unitarian Universalism until today, and I am very interested in it. I have been around people who's religions have been very unreasonable and strict and have made me feel that they were being forced into it. This website does not do that to me, there is no manipulation or people trying to convert you. I am very interested and will continue to research about this. Michelle I have been looking for someplace where people seek the truth as they understand it, without judgement. I am pleased to find your organization and am looking forward to attending a service. Thank you. Pilar Very informative site. I have neglected my faithful "self" and began to inquire on different beliefs and organizations out there. I had heard about Universalist Unitairianism through a previous co-worker who attends a church in Florida. She was explaining a little about priniciples and beliefs they had and it sounded interesting to me. Five years later and after the birth of my son I began to think about the necessity of faith and support and bringing up my child with the resources he will need in this world and thereafter. I am now living in California and seeking to go to church and obtain more information. The site was very helpful. Thanks. Adelfa Chala-Kubitz Great website. I have been looking for such more in my spiritual life and have finaly found it in the UUA!! Keep up the good work!!!! Michael I am interested in unitarianism because I am not happy with the spiritual place I am in now. I am looking for a church community in which I feel whole and that upholds the basic beliefs that I have. Terra Rea I was a practicing Catholic for many years (18) and finally realized that I really didn't believe that stuff and never have. I went to beliefnet.com and took a quiz and came up 100% UU. I read a lot about the religion and find that it is PERFECT for me. I can't wait to attend a service as I'm so very excited. Thanks! Mary Ann Note: This page contains archived posts to our Visitors Book up to April 2004. To view or post to our new visitor forums, click here. [an error occurred while processing this directive] accesses to this page since March 17, 2003
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