What difference does First Unitarian make in your life?

This church is an important and central part of my life. I treasure it deeply. Rick Silva

“How do I love thee, let me count the ways" is a line from the 43rd sonnet of Sonnets from the Portuguese, written by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. When I think of how this church has made a difference in my life, I think of this line, “…let me count the ways…”

I look forward to every Sunday service, from the sermons that are inspirational and thought provoking, to the music that still gives me chills when the choir sings descant. This is the time to slow down, put the task lists aside, and pause and reflect about all that we have for which to be thankful.

Most of my close friends are members of First U. We have shared important milestones together. We have shared our closest thoughts. We have had lively discussions and debates that have helped me build and refine my personal theology.

This community has helped me grow and mature. Working on committees has improved my ability to deal with divergent views and reach goals through cooperative action. Teaching RE has given me new insights into the thoughts and ideas of our children. Working on social action projects has given me the opportunity to be a closer, contributing part of the wider community.

Coming into this sacred sanctuary every Sunday, and realizing I am entering into a church that has its roots in the very beginnings of American Unitarianism, where the first minister here, Aaron Bancroft, later became the first president of the Unitarian Association, is humbling and inspiring.

This church is an important and central part of my life. I treasure it deeply.

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