I came across this quotation from William Ellery Channing, and thought it might be worth sharing with the group here: "Every human being is intended to have a...
Hello, Sue, Congratulations to your courageous son & the 3rd for taking Baghdad with far less bloodshed than many of us feared. I hope you'll soon be joyfully...
... I recently joined, because I just moved to a community where the closest uu church is about 45 minutes away (there is also nothing comparable here, because...
... I am a CLF member, although I live in an area with a selection of UU churches. I figured out that I am a UU a while ago, but I still have not decided which...
Thank you, Sara and Kristen. I just joined myself. Simply put, I am out of the habit of getting up and going out on Sunday mornings anymore. I did that for a...
Greetings Mike...I've been a CLF member on and off over the past 30 years, and can agree with what the others have been saying about its pluses and minuses. I...
... wrote: ...Also, Mike, I definitely understand what you're saying about Sunday mornings. Someday I'm going to start a post specifically asking people for...
When it comes to physical contact between people in your fellowships or congregations, what seems to be acceptable? I am a dyed-in-the-wool hugger. I don't...
hi my name is tony, im in NC. a quick background. at age 8 i was a student of "religous training", i went to one of those uniformed private schools (conroe...
Tony, I wish for you great success this coming Sunday. It is so sad that there are many people out there that use religion as a way to justify abusing...
Tony, Thanks for sharing your story. I was maltreated as a child as well, and know the painful effect of abuse on adult life. I spent 20 years trying to leave...
... Mike, I talked to the minister one-on-one before going on Sunday. It was easier than jumping in with the crowd, at least for me. Like dipping your toe in...
... have read about UUs is shown to you. I hope you don't expect your life to change on one Sunday, or that anyone will show you the right path. It doesn't...
... <mathieso@o...> wrote: ...I talked to the minister one-on-one before going on Sunday. It was easier than jumping in with the crowd, at least for me. Like...
... wow, mike, it almost sounds like we went to the same service...lol. i got to the church at about 9:30, the service began at 10:30, but there was a "forum"...
... wrote: wow, mike, it almost sounds like we went to the same service...lol... ... Hey, Tony. I'm so glad that your visit was such a positive experience. ...
Hey, guys, can you help me out with this one? Most religious organizations have set guidelines about who may conduct rites on behalf of the organization. When...
Welcome, Tony, I lived in Conroe for several years and only live an hour from it now. Where do you live now? sue ===== Sue Turner, Jessica and Rachel...
Mike, You need to take up square-dancing. Everyone hugs everyone there. It is expected. (Also tremendously fun) I thought it was just for a bunch of old...
Tony, We used to have friends who lived in Winston Salem, NC and we used to visit them every couple of years or so when I was very young. Beautiful country. ...
... wrote: Mike, You need to take up square-dancing. Everyone hugs everyone there. It is expected. (Also tremendously fun) I thought it was just for a bunch...
Well I'm posting this here because from the people that hang out here it would be a site they would be interested in and can help grow. It's a support site...
A discussion on another message board brought this question to mind. Within your local church or fellowship, how are persons who hold to liberal religious...
This is something that came to me this past week, thought maybe someone here might enjoy it. "One" A simple meal No more than a crust of bread By your hand My...
... to ... ideologies ... Actually pretty well. It just means these people are more diverse and fit very well into UU, In my opinion. Gives them more...
Bearcloud. Me too. Political conservative (now that I am grown--was a rebellious liberal as a youth) but religious liberal. Also firm believer in separation ...
Hi there, thought Id let you know I was lurking. My name is Oriana. I have subscribed to a few UU groups in an effort to get more of a feel of the UU...
Hello. My name is Jen and I have just started attending our local UU church. Tomorrow will be my 4th Sunday to attend. I have never looked forward to Church!...