Intro - new here (hell, attend, church, marriage, faith)

[Alicia]

Hi, I wanted to introduce myself. I'm new to this board, but have been looking for an active UU board for a while. I asked for a UU board to be added under the religion section at the forum where I usually post, but they said there was not enough interest. I like to debate, so I'll prob. check out your debate boards too.

So, I am UU. I was raised unchurched with multiple religions in my family. My grandfather was a Baptist minister, but my mom rebelled from that and started practicing an eastern religion called Sant Mat. Then when I was in college she found the UU's, and as a result, so did I. My dad was raised Jewish, but was basically a secular Jew when I was growing up. My husband was raised Catholic, but doesn't practice or believe anymore. But he's still Catholic enough that it makes him feel guilty to go to a different church, so he doesn't come with me to UU church. He says that when we have kids, he may come so that it can be a family thing. We'll see pretty soon, since we're expecting our first in May!

I'm active in my congregation, which is a pretty large one. I attend services every week, I teach RE (5th and 6th graders), I sing in the choir, I'm on the marriage equality action team... um, that's all I can think of now. Hi everyone!

[michel]

Hi Alicia!


Welcome to the forum!

We have quite a few U.U's on his forum, so you'll be in good company.

Since this is your introduction thread, I hope you won't mind if I move it to the

Are you new to ReligiousForums.com? forum.

I look forwards to seeing your posts, and please don't hesitate to ask for any help here; there's bound to be someone around who will know the answer.

[Katzpur]

Originally Posted by Alicia

Hi, I wanted to introduce myself. I'm new to this board, but have been looking for an active UU board for a while. I asked for a UU board to be added under the religion section at the forum where I usually post, but they said there was not enough interest. I like to debate, so I'll prob. check out your debate boards too.

So, I am UU. I was raised unchurched with multiple religions in my family. My grandfather was a Baptist minister, but my mom rebelled from that and started practicing an eastern religion called Sant Mat. Then when I was in college she found the UU's, and as a result, so did I. My dad was raised Jewish, but was basically a secular Jew when I was growing up. My husband was raised Catholic, but doesn't practice or believe anymore. But he's still Catholic enough that it makes him feel guilty to go to a different church, so he doesn't come with me to UU church. He says that when we have kids, he may come so that it can be a family thing. We'll see pretty soon, since we're expecting our first in May!

I'm active in my congregation, which is a pretty large one. I attend services every week, I teach RE (5th and 6th graders), I sing in the choir, I'm on the marriage equality action team... um, that's all I can think of now. Hi everyone!

Hi, Alicia! Welcome to the forum! You'll find quite a number of UU's here -- all of them great people, I might add. There are also lots of people from other faiths who, like you, like to debate. It sounds as if you have a really diverse background in terms of religion! I'm looking forward to hearing more from you.

Kathryn

[Jayhawker Soule]

Shalom and welcome!

[Darkdale]

Hail Alicia! Welcome to the forums. Enjoy.

[Feathers in Hair]

Hello and welcome! Always good to have another UU with us. (Your icon is adorable!)

Please feel free to check out our article with links for our newer members.

Namaste!

[Aqualung]

Welcome to the forums! We're glad to have you.

[QTpi]

Hi Alicia. Welcome to Religious Forums. We're happy to have you with us and hope you enjoy your stay.

[Alicia]

Sorry for posting that in the wrong spot. I guess things are more integrated here than I thought! The forum that I'm used to has a more separate feel for each individual board, so I'm used to introducing myself on each particular board. You guys have a good thing going here!