Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Marion County

[robrita]

We are enjoying being in our new building, and look forward to welcoming you!!

We are a freethinking, questioning and caring community

If you are looking for a church community of freethinkers, please join us any Sunday 10:30am for our regular service, and 9:30am for our forum discussion
Our location is

7280 Se 135th. St.
Summerfield Fl. 34491

(352) 245-7944
www.uufmc.org

uufmc@comcast.net

[mcelheny]

I am a UU. Wish I could be there but will be there in July. :)

[mcelheny]

You know me!!
You should come on this blog more often.

Yes Yes This is the friendlest group!

[Taltarzac]

Information about Unitarian Universalism-- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalism

[nONIE]

Sounds like my kind of church Tal. Thanks for the info. I will be anxious to attend when I return to TV.

[Best Mom]

One of the nice things about this church is I can stay in touch by computer.(I am on there mailing list):thumbup:
Wonderful people...check it out sometime.:)

[Cassie325]

One of the nice things about this church is I can stay in touch by computer.(I am on there mailing list):thumbup:
Wonderful people...check it out sometime.:)


Best Mom....would love to go with you when you arrive....(when is that by the way).....my Aunt referred me to UU and I was excited to find one close by...she is a former Nun by the way who is now married to a Jewish man 20 yrs her Sr.....the neatest woman in the world!!

[nONIE]

Best Mom....would love to go with you when you arrive....(when is that by the way).....my Aunt referred me to UU and I was excited to find one close by...she is a former Nun by the way who is now married to a Jewish man 20 yrs her Sr.....the neatest woman in the world!!

Cassie, I am amazed by the story of your aunt. Now there is a free thinker! God love her, Being very open minded myself and non judgemental ,I think I would absolutely love that woman!

Maby you could put a blog out about that story sometime, I think it is truly facinating!:thumbup:

[Cassie325]

Cassie, I am amazed by the story of your aunt. Now there is a free thinker! God love her, Being very open minded myself and non judgemental ,I think I would absolutely love that woman!

Maby you could put a blog out about that story sometime, I think it is truly facinating!:thumbup:


You got it...actually when I was in 8th grade is when she left the convent...and I wrote an essay about my "hero"....she amazed me even then....guess what....her plan is to eventually move down here....they live in Asheville right now and Bernie (uncle) wants to stay there till end of life....he is 89 god bless him!!

Anyway....she will move here at some point....as a new chapter in her book of life....and will be one of my BESTEST friends!! You will love her!!

[ConeyIsBabe]

I'm not a religious person but the UU does appeal to me. I'll put it on my list of things to check out when I eventually do my Lifestyle Preview :thumbup:

[Best Mom]

Cassie-I am recovering from surgery so it will probably be Dec. or Jan. before I make it down but I promise to get in touch with you.

ConeyIsBabe and Everybody--UU's welcome everybody!!! You don't have to be religious or you can still retain you old religion. One of their mission statements is..."The Inherent worth and dignity of Every Person."

It pushes no one creed. All religions, cultures, etc come together in UU churches. Here in upstate NY we sing...
"Go now in peace, may the spirit of Love surround you everywhere you go."
(Sounds like nONIE)

So ConeyIsBabe check UU churches out in Oregon.;)

[Cassie325]

Well I am very much looking forward to meeting you....I will have to go check out the church prior to then though.....thanks again....and I know I owe you a PM!!!

[The Great Fumar]

Concepts about deity are diverse among UUs. Some believe that there is no god (atheism); others believe in many gods (polytheism). Some believe that God is a metaphor for a transcendent reality (pantheism). Some believe in a female god (goddess), a passive god (Deism), a Christian god, or a god manifested in nature or the universe, as revealed by science. Many UUs reject the idea of deities and instead speak of the "spirit of life" that binds all life on earth. Unitarian Universalists support each person's search for truth and meaning in concepts of spirituality.




I THINK I'LL PASS ON THIS ONE !!!!!!!!NOT MY CUP OF TEA,!!!!

[Cassie325]

Fumar....you constantly AMAZE me with your knowledge of so many things....even when you want nothing to do with it....while reading your post...I thought maybe you were a member of the church....then I see the bottom bolded lines....:1rotfl:

[Best Mom]

A google on the computer will never tell you about Unitarian Universalists. I am not a member but a friend. I travel a lot and every UU church is very different. In Marion County, it is a group of retired people who have no minister. They bring in very interesting speakers. Last time I was there in May, we had a very high ranking General from the military talking about war. There was a great question and answer period.
Most Americans go "Huh?" when you mention UUs. My daughter took me first to a church in Calif. and it was party time. Went to one in Chapel Hill, NC and it was all expensive suits and business cards. Here in my little town on Lake Erie it is college professors and tree huggers. My daughter takes her pick in Chicago from 3 UU churches-all different.
There are thousands of famous UUs.-Henry David Thoreau, Alex Graham Bell, Clara Barton, Susan B Anthony, Paul Newman, Pete Seeger, and on and on. Google famous UUs.
Remember I am not a member--just a person who found a very peaceful and loving group of people whose deeds speak louder than words.

[ConeyIsBabe]

Thanks for your description of UUs..... it sounds exactly like it would be My Cup of Tea and when/if I ever relocate to TV I will look forward to meeting the people who think likewise :agree:

[The Great Fumar]

CONEY

Don't know about the tea.... Just don't drink the koolaid.....


Fumar

[cglenhar]

I just mentioned this wonderful congregation in my blog! Nice to hear so much interest! UU was a very nice place to raise my family in NY, I am being drawn back. My kids loved it because we got to celebrate all holidays!

Nice people with open minds.

[ConeyIsBabe]

:a20: No chance of drinking the KoolAid :loco: eek:
I'm in control :icon_wink:

[Cassie325]

I just mentioned this wonderful congregation in my blog! Nice to hear so much interest! UU was a very nice place to raise my family in NY, I am being drawn back. My kids loved it because we got to celebrate all holidays!

Nice people with open minds.



I have been encouraged by so many wonderful things said about this church and UU in general!

I will be there next week!!!

[robrita]

The Unitarian Universalist fellowship of Marion County is having a Rummage Sale Extravaganza which will be open to the public on Dec. 9th. and 10th. from 10 to 4.
Rain or Shine, this event will be held indoors.:coolsmiley:

Our address is
7280 Se 135th. St
Summerfield Fl
34491

[robrita]

COLOR="Red"]On Dec 9th and 10
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Marion County is having a Rummage sale extravaganza from 10 am to 4 pm.

Great low prices, [SIZE="5"]rain or shine[/COLOR][/COLOR][/SIZ:coolsmiley:E]

[Cassie325]

COLOR="Red"]On Dec 9th and 10
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Marion County is having a Rummage sale extravaganza from 10 am to 4 pm.

Great low prices, [SIZE="5"]rain or shine[/COLOR][/COLOR][/SIZ:coolsmiley:E]

Thanks Robrita....are they still excepting donations to be sold?

[robrita]

Not sure if they are still accepting donations.

Try calling 352-245-7944 that is the church number, they should have an answer for you.

[sipedo]

I'm curious to know a little about UU, but was taken back by the term "freethinker".

[robrita]

If you would like to learn more about us visit our website at uufmc.org

Thank you for your interest in learning more about Unitarianism.