Curious about Unitarian Universalism for your family?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I suggest those interested attend. I investigated UU and decided it wasn't for me, but I think it's a good organization and a good fit for many.

ditto

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't know about Cedar Lane, but somehow I doubt they "worship" anyone or anything. would love to hear from OP on this. Does the minister use the word worship during the service? Are the children taught how to worship in Sunday school?

I guess it depends on how you define "worship." Having been to many Quaker "Meeting for Worship"s - the definition is broad to me. The children are taught to reflect, to appreciate, and to try to understand the 7 principles.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't know about Cedar Lane, but somehow I doubt they "worship" anyone or anything. would love to hear from OP on this. Does the minister use the word worship during the service? Are the children taught how to worship in Sunday school?

I guess it depends on how you define "worship." Having been to many Quaker "Meeting for Worship"s - the definition is broad to me. The children are taught to reflect, to appreciate, and to try to understand the 7 principles.

then why call it worship? it seems like a holdover from traditional Christianity in which worshipping God was a commandment, which if not followed, meant an eternity in hell.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't know about Cedar Lane, but somehow I doubt they "worship" anyone or anything. would love to hear from OP on this. Does the minister use the word worship during the service? Are the children taught how to worship in Sunday school?

I guess it depends on how you define "worship." Having been to many Quaker "Meeting for Worship"s - the definition is broad to me. The children are taught to reflect, to appreciate, and to try to understand the 7 principles.

then why call it worship? it seems like a holdover from traditional Christianity in which worshipping God was a commandment, which if not followed, meant an eternity in hell.

Christianity does not have sole proprietorship on worship.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worship

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't know about Cedar Lane, but somehow I doubt they "worship" anyone or anything. would love to hear from OP on this. Does the minister use the word worship during the service? Are the children taught how to worship in Sunday school?

I guess it depends on how you define "worship." Having been to many Quaker "Meeting for Worship"s - the definition is broad to me. The children are taught to reflect, to appreciate, and to try to understand the 7 principles.

then why call it worship? it seems like a holdover from traditional Christianity in which worshipping God was a commandment, which if not followed, meant an eternity in hell.

Christianity does not have sole proprietorship on worship.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worship

as per the link:

Worship is an act of religious devotion usually directed towards a deity. The word is derived from the Old English weorþscipe, meaning worship, honour shown to an object,[1] which has been etymologised as "worthiness or worth-ship"—to give, at its simplest, worth to something.[2]

Worship asserts the reality of its object and defines its meaning by reference to it.[3]

An act of worship may be performed individually, in an informal or formal group, or by a designated leader.

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Right - lots of groups worship - deity, a symbol, something -- but many UU churches do not focus on belief in a deity - or even encourage it.

[Anonymous]

The church doesn't call it worshiping … individuals may. It is a Sunday service. At CLUUC we have even changed the program from being called the Order of Service to the Order of Celebration (which I love).

[Anonymous]

I am interested in going here. Attended one service on a holiday and loved it but I'm confused about the presence of children. Are they allowed to attend the service or must they go to childcare? One of our main reasons for our interest is to expose our daughter to religion so we would want her to attend the services. Can you let me know? Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am interested in going here. Attended one service on a holiday and loved it but I'm confused about the presence of children. Are they allowed to attend the service or must they go to childcare? One of our main reasons for our interest is to expose our daughter to religion so we would want her to attend the services. Can you let me know? Thanks!

How old is your child?

[Anonymous]

Churches are made so people can worship God. The church is not God. It is a vehicle to worship -- that's why we make Cathedrals and stained glass -- to feel awe. Other religions do this too. whatever fans the flames of that feeling of worship is what works for the individual.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am interested in going here. Attended one service on a holiday and loved it but I'm confused about the presence of children. Are they allowed to attend the service or must they go to childcare? One of our main reasons for our interest is to expose our daughter to religion so we would want her to attend the services. Can you let me know? Thanks!

How old is your child?

Currently an infant but curious about how it works for all ages from infant on up!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Churches are made so people can worship God. The church is not God. It is a vehicle to worship -- that's why we make Cathedrals and stained glass -- to feel awe. Other religions do this too. whatever fans the flames of that feeling of worship is what works for the individual.

But some unitarians churches do not mention God at all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am interested in going here. Attended one service on a holiday and loved it but I'm confused about the presence of children. Are they allowed to attend the service or must they go to childcare? One of our main reasons for our interest is to expose our daughter to religion so we would want her to attend the services. Can you let me know? Thanks!

How old is your child?

Currently an infant but curious about how it works for all ages from infant on up!

There is education about religion in the Religious Education classes. Most kids under middle school would not appreciate the majority of the Sunday services. They are somewhat like a spiritual discussion/reflection with readings and music interspersed. The sermon is geared towards intellectual engagement. The children's chapel gives kids a sense of what a church service is like. You can have any age children in the church service with you, though. There isn't a kid police Kids of any age can visit a class a few times as guests, but then the church expects you to register (for health & safety reasons, and to encourage you to volunteer to support the program - it's primarily volunteer run). Infants have baby care downstairs. Starting at age 4, kids begin to be exposed to the UU principles.

Here's a link to the RE brochure/info packet: http://www.cedarlane.org/images/RE_2014-15/RE_Brochure_2014-15.pdf

No … I'm not an employee of the church or a Board member. I grew up at CLUUC and my kids now attend. It's what makes the DC area feel like home to me and if I ever move I will miss it tremendously.

[Anonymous]

Oh, immediate PP again - I am curious if anyone went to the ice cream social and, if so, what you thought! I wasn't there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am interested in going here. Attended one service on a holiday and loved it but I'm confused about the presence of children. Are they allowed to attend the service or must they go to childcare? One of our main reasons for our interest is to expose our daughter to religion so we would want her to attend the services. Can you let me know? Thanks!

How old is your child?

Currently an infant but curious about how it works for all ages from infant on up!

There is education about religion in the Religious Education classes. Most kids under middle school would not appreciate the majority of the Sunday services. They are somewhat like a spiritual discussion/reflection with readings and music interspersed. The sermon is geared towards intellectual engagement. The children's chapel gives kids a sense of what a church service is like. You can have any age children in the church service with you, though. There isn't a kid police Kids of any age can visit a class a few times as guests, but then the church expects you to register (for health & safety reasons, and to encourage you to volunteer to support the program - it's primarily volunteer run). Infants have baby care downstairs. Starting at age 4, kids begin to be exposed to the UU principles.

Here's a link to the RE brochure/info packet: http://www.cedarlane.org/images/RE_2014-15/RE_Brochure_2014-15.pdf

No … I'm not an employee of the church or a Board member. I grew up at CLUUC and my kids now attend. It's what makes the DC area feel like home to me and if I ever move I will miss it tremendously.

Thank you so much -- very helpful!