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Service is Our Prayer

Published On: September 25, 2016
Unitarian Universalists: Puritans or Pirates

Published On: September 18, 2016
Water Celebration

Published On: September 11, 2016
Chalice Circle Sampler

Published On: September 4, 2016
Dreaming and Spirituality

Published On: August 28, 2016
Stories Around the Chalice

Published On: August 14, 2016
Poetry Service

Published On: July 31, 2016
Black Lives Matter

Published On: July 24, 2016
Al Gore: Sustainable Visionary

Published On: July 17, 2016
The Spiritual Value of Humor

Published On: July 10, 2016
GA Livestream

Published On: June 26, 2016
Pride Sunday

Published On: June 19, 2016
Flower Celebration

Published On: June 12, 2016
Revelation

Published On: June 5, 2016
“Living on $19 a Day” or “How I failed the Minimum Wage Challenge”

Published On: May 29, 2016
The Blessing and Curse of Transcendentalism

Published On: May 22, 2016
Being a Blessing

Published On: May 15, 2016
How Do We Bless Our Children; How Do They Bless Us?

Published On: May 8, 2016
Blessed Are…

Published On: May 1, 2016
Creativity Across the Generations

Published On: April 24, 2016
COP21 and Beyond

Published On: April 17, 2016
Intergenerational Music Sunday

Published On: April 10, 2016
In the Beginning …

Published On: April 3, 2016
Easter: A Parable of Liberation

Published On: March 27, 2016
Forgiveness as Liberation

Published On: March 20, 2016
Recommitting to the Dream

Published On: March 13, 2016
Limitations, Liberation and Letting Go …

Published On: March 6, 2016
Don’t Just Lean In, Jump In

Published On: February 28, 2016
What Gets You Up in the Morning?

Published On: February 21, 2016
Our Whole Lives: Where Desire Intersects with Justice

Published On: February 14, 2016
Caring for Those Who Need it Most

Published On: February 7, 2016
Organizing the Unorganized

Published On: January 31, 2016
Gandhi and Ambedkar

Published On: January 24, 2016
Rosa Parks – A Lifetime of Resistance

Published On: January 17, 2016
Spiritual Defiance: Building the Beloved Community.

Published On: January 10, 2016
Global Citizen

Published On: January 3, 2016
Solstice Service

Published On: December 27, 2015
Christmas Eve Service

Published On: December 24, 2015
No Rehearsal Christmas Pageant

Published On: December 20, 2015
Expecting the Unexpected

Published On: December 13, 2015
Music Sunday: Our History through Music

Published On: December 6, 2015

A few years ago, I had been searching for a church/community that would be accommodating to my beliefs. I was born Muslim and do admire many things about Islam. My husband was born Eastern Orthodox Catholic. So, I have been exposed to Christianity through my husband and through friends. I like many aspects of Christianity. I found that the UU Church did not have any contradiction to the many beliefs that I have espoused. I find that the humanitarian values that are put forth by the UU Church are great and admirable.

Qudsia

My husband and I are both totally blind and have two Seeing Eye dogs. Not only have we been welcomed into this congregation, but we are accepted as equal participants in this caring community. Shortly after we began attending the services, we were provided braille hymnals, which demonstrates First UU’s commitment to meeting the needs of people with disabilities. We have participated in a summer service and given a presentation to the youth’s religious education classes about our blindness and how our dogs enhance our mobility. Attending the services at First UU has expanded our knowledge of social justice, provided us with deep friendships and has helped us to expand our spiritual growth.

Lucy & Don

Honesty is important to me. Honesty with those around me, but more importantly, with myself. What I truly appreciate about First UU is that I am not only encouraged to honestly develop my own spiritual beliefs, I am supported in doing so. No one is telling me what to believe. Instead, inspiration has been provided from diverse perspectives from the pulpit, courses, workshops, and dialog with other members and friends. For me, I am also inspired by so many of our traditional belief systems so wonderfully expressed by our wonderful chancel window!

Dennis

I like going to First UU because I know everyone there and they are friendly. I know the building well so I don’t get lost and it is fun to play hide and seek. My RE class is small without too many kids so I feel like I can get to know them well. There is a time in the service when the kids go up front to hear a story, I enjoy listening to the stories. I would recommend First UU to other kids because it is a fun place.

Amelia

At First UU, I have found an institution which does not pelt me with answers to existential questions, but which provides me opportunities to seek answers to them in a community of open-minded people as well as ways to pursue social justice in the larger community.

Georgia

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