Hi ?
I’ve considered joining my local group several times, just for a place to go.
Do you like it?
How relaxed are they about individual spiritual beliefs that don’t center on a diety?
I’ve heard they’re often politically active re progressive issues.
What can you tell me?
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I joined a Unitarian group a few years ago. It was a good choice. I was a weekly visitor for about a year and people encouraged me to join. People are real relaxed about beliefs - there are some who believe in a deity and others who are atheist/agnostic. They are involved in various human rights issues. It is a good fit for me.
SKH78
Level 8
May 15, 2018
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This has been my experience also. the only reason i joined, if there was any dogma I'd be long gone, I need and want the social part of UUism and it works.
Hi—UUism is non-credal, meaning that there is no requirement of beliefs. We promote and affirm 7 principles [uua.org]
I am a humanist. My congregation of 130 adults includes people who identify as Christian, Muslim, Hindu, atheist, agnostic, humanist (about half of us), pagan, and assorted other spiritual identities.
I’m a lifelong UU. I appreciate the community of likes-minded people committed to social justice. Every congregation is different, so many people “shop around” to find one in their area that feels comfortable.
UUNJ
Level 8
May 13, 2018
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Thanks. Sounds nice.
UUNJ:
@DinnerandaMovie Also, the dress code runs to jeans and business casual, altho’ ministers usually wear a robe with a stole of their own choosing. Coffee Hours are a big time for mingling after services. If you have several nearby, visit them each a few times to get a feel for their personality. UU congregations may have some similarities, like the hymnal or lighting a chalice at the start of a Sunday service, but they all have their own look, traditions, priorities, and “tone.” I shopped around in a 60-minute radius and found 1 too stuffy, 1 too clique-y, and 1 too hard to get to for classes or social events. Some (NYC and DC) have grand architecture. Some have more diverse membership than others.
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