What does CUC mean to myself and my family?
Why do you come to CUC? Is it to be with others of similar faith and values, or is it to view the treetops and greenery through floor-to-ceiling windows during services? Is it so your children can learn about themselves, Unitarianism, and how they fit into the larger world of religion, or is it so you can enjoy an uninterrupted hour of peace and reflection? There are many reasons why we come together at CUC, why CUC is important in our lives.
Please share your thoughts on this subject with the rest of the community. We'd love to hear what you have to say!
Reader Comments (3)
March 13, 2010 | submitted by Jane Dixon
All my life I had felt uncomfortable with organized religion. I had a longing to be part of a group, to believe in something, but when I sat in a house of worship and listened to the words spoken, I was left cold at best, and angry at worst. During a difficult period in my life, I made a commitment to try again. I didn't know the words "Church Shopping," but that was what I was doing and CUC was my first stop. I never left because here I could acknowledge the reverence I felt for life, could live my belief in the inherent worth an dignity of all, and accept the mysteries of the universe. CUC gave me a spiritual home, at long last.
March 10, 2010 | submitted by Steve Bear
When Janet and I first came to CUC we were looking for a religious organization to help us teach our children about ethics, religion and humanism. CUC did that beautifully and the Coming of Age for Jessica was a highlight of her growing up.
Today my children are grown and I come to CUC to pause from my hectic schedule and to reflect on what is most important in my life. To meditate, to enjoy our property and to be with friends.
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Community Unitarian Church 468 Rosedale Ave. White Plains, NY 10605
We visited CUC right after 9/11 - We felt compelled to join an organization whose mission includes helping others. We were impressed to learn that CUC's "Sunday School" (Religious Education) would teach our two children about the major world religions and immediately enrolled the kids. Since Bill is Jewish and I am Greek Orthodox we appreciated that CUC celebrates both sets of holidays. We have stayed at CUC because we have made friends. Bill taught his first religious education class and got to know his teaching team and the kids in his class. I joined a committee and got to know some folks. It is a friendly place in which we feel at home. From our first year, we have felt the importance of contributing to CUC with our financial pledge to the annual fundraising "canvas."