So, I'm considering Unitarianism.

[a_unique_person]

Incidently, my fiancee and I joined up officially yesterday.

My wife and I, both non-xian, wanted to get some sort of a traditional wedding, so we went to what I would guess is the Australian version of this church, called the Uniting Church. We told our story to the Rev, and she was quite happy to have us married there, even though we openly stated we were athiest. We were happy with the job she did, treated her and her church with respect, she was happy to get two people married who already had three kiddies. From her point of view, she was doing her bit for the institution of the family and social stability. A win/win situation.

We didn't have to join her church.

 

[Peach Jr.]

I don't think there's a requirement to be a member in order to be married by a Unitarian minister - though that could vary with the individual church. When the Mr. and I got married, the only thing the minister asked of us was that we attend a few weeks worth of services. The idea was that we be absolutely sure that the Unitarians were the right group for us.

 

[a_unique_person]

We never even had to go to a service. Actually, now that I think about it, we got to choose the service and the readings. They had a sort of multiple choice thing. We picked the bits that were not very holy, more the Jesus as humanitarian type stuff.

 

[Zep]

I finally visited the local Unitarian Fellowship and LOVED it!!

{snippety snip}

I am feeling better all the time by leaving my fundamental Christian beliefs behind. I think my hubby is still struggling a lot more than I am.

Anyhow, we will go back to the UU fellowship next Sunday. I look forward to it!!!

Didn't we say on another thread that you would eventually find a nice place to land that you would feel comfortable and happy and relaxed with? Most importantly, somewhere of YOUR choice?

I'm happy for you! And I hope hubby has a gentle landing too.

cheers
Zep

 

[Ruby]

Didn't we say on another thread that you would eventually find a nice place to land that you would feel comfortable and happy and relaxed with? Most importantly, somewhere of YOUR choice?

I'm happy for you! And I hope hubby has a gentle landing too.

cheers
Zep

Oh, thank you!!!

 

[Zep]

BTW, is that you smiling in your avatar? Suits you!

 

[Finella]

Funny you should mention intelligent design, a couple of weeks ago, one of the hymns (which normally boar me to tears) actually referenced evolution as being true! It took me pleasently by surprise.

Hey, Upchurch.... it wouldn't be the song in my [new] .sig, would it? I just heard that it's being included in the new Unitarian hymnal, which I think is pretty darn cool. Any church that sings Dave Carter songs is alright by me.

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[Upchurch]

We didn't have to join her church.

We don't have to either. We chose to.

 

[Upchurch]

Hey, Upchurch.... it wouldn't be the song in my [new] .sig, would it?

It's been several weeks since I heard the song, but I'm fairly sure it's not the same song. The one I heard actually had the word "evolution" in it.

Sorry I can't remember more details about it.