Ten Good Reasons for Joining a Unitarian Universalist Congregation
By Bill and Barbara Hamilton-Holway and Mark Harris
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Because here we join with open hearts and minds to worship together, seeking what is sacred among us.
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Because here we are part of a long, liberal tradition of reason and tolerance, of hope and liberation.
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Because here we honor our Jewish and Christian roots, and also reach out to know the great truths found in other religious expressions.
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Because here we acknowledge that revelation is never sealed and empower ourselves to search for new truths.
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Because here we nuture our children's enthusiasms and encourage their questions.
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Because here we welcome diverse people and views.
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Because here we join our strength with others to create a more just society.
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Because here we respect the whole self--mind, body, and spirit working together.
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Because here we encourage each other to be true to ourselves.
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Because here we build a supportive community that eases our loneliness and opens our hearts.