Why I Am a Member of a Unitarian Universalist Congregation
I was pleased to be asked, recently, to make a brief statement at a Sunday Service about what it means to me to be a Unitarian Universalist.I took the opportunity to add to that why I was also pleased to be a member of our congregation, UUFLB.
To me being a member of this faith and of this congregation meets many of my needs on a variety of levels.
I receive the joys and benefits of being a member of our extended family.
I have a sense of community. This is something that all people desire and I am better for it.
I have a sense of purpose in my life because of all that we do together.
I am given an opportunity to make a difference to the larger community and the world.
I spend time with and enjoy the company of others who share my vision and ideals.
Being a member of UUFLB since 1972 has given me the opportunity to make memories that will last a lifetime.Some that stand out most vividly are:
That first afternoon I sat on the granite cliffs on Star Island with Tony Spisto and Frank Messenger.
The time we spent at the Women’s Place painting and refurbishing some of the rooms.
The hours I spent at the Red Cross Shelter, stacking many, many cans of donated foods on the shelves of the pantry.
Attending many General Assemblies, and in particular, in Charlotte, North Carolina, where Nancy and I marched at mid-night with over 1,000 other UU’s singingthe hymn “We are a gentle angry people” in opposition to that state’ssame sex relations laws.
Becoming a Unitarian Universalist and a member of this congregation has been one of the most important and fulfilling decisions of my life!!