It was a really good experience! I particularly liked how the sermon brought in ideas from a variety of cultures. My little daughter, meanwhile, had a lot of fun in the childrens' room with other kids.
We go to a UMC church as well, and while it's very nice and very progressive, the congregation there is implicitly expected to all be Christian - and it shows through in the sermons and the prayers. I attend with my Christian spouse for the sake of family time, but I feel a bit out of place there as an Agnostic/Secular Buddhist.
The UU, meanwhile, mentioned the Buddha, and Greek philosophy, and other roots of humanity's beliefs in something greater and unchangeable. There were no Bible verses quoted and no Biblical prayers chanted out loud (things I've been uncomfortable with since my deconversion from Christianity). Instead, I felt very acknowledged and seen and reminded of the good of humanity. :)
The one sad thing is that our UU church (by comparison to the well-funded UMC) is small, and doesn't have as much in the way of inspiring music. However, I'll be interested to check out their events and groups outside the Sunday service. Seems like there are good volunteer options and family activities.
Anyway, just wanted to come here and say that I'm glad Unitarian Universalism exists, and thank the community as a whole for being so open-minded.
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