Why do I love and appreciate UUCS?

Answers to this question at the Annual Congregational Appreciation Dinner Feb 16, 2019.

• Great message and awesome people.
• I feel it is a good safe place to worship and everyone is so friendly.
• Rev Rick is a fine liberal voice and a funny guy.
• Honesty, involvement in current events, acceptance of everyone.
• The community is so loving and caring. My kids feel a part of something larger than themselves. Love the sermons.
• For all the learning, compassion, quietness, music, love, support, gladness, everything & beautiful dinners and ancient dancing.
• I like the non-judgmental vibe and the not-afraid-of political activism philosophy ~social justice & helping homeless families initiatives to name a couple.
• Music, choir, special musicians, chosen music; readings – always thoughtful and important.
• The people! I’ve met the best people and made awesome new friends.
• Because it’s a beautiful place full of beautiful souls. I continue to grow here.
• Good works, good ideas, good potential.
• Bright, lively, good-hearted people with a keen intellectual curiosity.
• Rick and Sam and many members and their outlooks, priorities, etc.
• It’s the best gathering of intelligent, tolerant, thoughtful people I’ve ever met.
• I have met so many wonderful people here who share my concerns about what is happening in our world and are working to make ours a caring a community.
• We all care about the world as a whole!! Love introducing it to young people!!
• Wonderful people! Great music!
• Ideas and people.
• Open-mindedness.
• The work it does in the community, the people, acceptance of everyone.
• For the fellowship, friendship, spiritual base and ability to pursue projects like Microfinance.
• Fellowship, thought-provoking services, liberal-minded people, Men’s Group/Retreat, events such as St. Patrick’s Day dinner.
• Reverend Rick, getting to know new people, the choir, other musical offerings during service, connection groups, the inclusion of children in the service, the focus on compassion and how UUCS has helped me to be more compassionate, The grounds, the sanctuary and the sun shining through the stained glass, support offered in times of need, Social Justice committee and them helping me stay informed on important SJ issues.
• Great mission, principles, great people, community engagement.
• The religious liberal view & new friends made with similar views.
• Friendly people, admirable values, excellent programs.
• Because it’s full of love and respect and community.
• I love the Social Justice emphasis. They’re involved in the community. I love the UU 7 principles. I love that the people here come from a basis of caring and love.
• Wonderful people, inspiring philosophy, open to all spiritual traditions, Rev Rick is a great minister.
• Friends, like minded, music lovers, great place to serve.
• Kindness, social action.
• Sense of acceptance.
• Friendly, accepting, fun, I can follow so many of my interests here. Lots to learn. We like the chickens, garden, forest, music, and I love the choice of repertoire the choir chooses. What a celebration of life here! The air just feels more oxygenated here!