Atheists & Agnostics

Curmudgeoness

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9. I think that you could join in on social activities

Sun Feb 19, 2012, 03:27 PM

Feb 2012

without joining in the services part----and they will enjoy having you there. Especially if you are willing to help out at the social events. You should try a few times before you decide that the services are more than you want, because it may be that one week is different than the other. And if anyone wants to know why you don't attend services (I doubt they will), you can at least feel free to be truthful. I don't mind the times when they do things like relaxation exercises, based on yoga or other spiritual things---but I could always use relaxation in my life. Stick with it for a while. I know just what you mean about looking for a group to fit in with....I have done book clubs, League of Women Voters, a watershed group, Friends of the Library.....think of things you enjoy and there is usually a group for it.

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I went to a UU church last Sunday. [View all] Lisa0825 Feb 2012 OP

Thanks for sharing your experience. JoeyT Feb 2012 #1

I discovered UUs back in 1979. Manifestor_of_Light Feb 2012 #2

Thanks for sharing your experience kdmorris Feb 2012 #3

I get to my local UU church a couple of times a month... immoderate Feb 2012 #4

I have also attended UU services, Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #5

Yeah, that is exactly it... it felt too spiritual. Lisa0825 Feb 2012 #6

they are very big on social activism. Manifestor_of_Light Feb 2012 #7

they are into a lot of social activism. Manifestor_of_Light Feb 2012 #8

I think that you could join in on social activities Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #9

That is a good idea! JNelson6563 Feb 2012 #13

UU fellowships have different levels of "spiritual" content. GliderGuider Feb 2012 #11

"Seasons of Love" always makes me tear up Merlot Feb 2012 #12

I go to a UU church here in Fargo. Odin2005 Feb 2012 #10

UU churches are OK - I still don't like waking up before noon on Sunday Taverner Feb 2012 #14

LOL! Yeah, I am like that too! This one isn't too bad though... Lisa0825 Feb 2012 #15

Find me one that: Taverner Feb 2012 #17

How was the coffee? :-) Paulie Feb 2012 #16

kick laconicsax Mar 2012 #18