Someone give me the push I need! :) (UU)

[Vermillion]

So I’m a shy person. Socializing is not always easy for me but I want to get over that. My son is involved in some things now that require me to put myself out there and I’ve being doing ok with that… So now I feel like I should continue to put myself out there by doing some of the things I’d like to do.

I’m a very spiritually open person but for a while now I’ve really been craving a spiritual community as well. There’s a UU church right up the street from my house that I’ve been thinking about for a couple of years now, but never took the steps to check it out. I’d really like to though. Also, lately my son is starting to become interested in God and spirituality so what better time to go and see as a family?

I’ve had bad luck fitting in with people, for, well… forever! So I get nervous about stuff like this. But I feel a calling, so, I can’t keep ignoring it. Especially at this point in my life where I really need something more…

Not sure what exactly I'm looking for here. I know I just need to suck it up and go see, at least once. But like I said, I'm shy

Any thoughts are welcome!

[KaylaBeanie]

You really should go! What's the absolute worst that can happen? You hating it? Well, it's only an hour and it's back to your regular life. If it doesn't work out for you, well, it was only an hour of your time. If it's just what you need(and it sounds like it is), an hour just changed your life for the better

I went to a service and really enjoyed it. The music was beautiful, there was a gorgeous poem recited, and the sermon was easy to follow and very thought provoking. Ultimately, it didn't offer the structure I need out of religion, but I still encourage others to check it out. Often, people go to church mainly for the sense of community, the classes, the opportunity to expand their faith. Well, this offers all of that but without the strict rules, which many find appealing. My best friend is joining a UU church, and when I visit her I absolutely plan to attend a service with her.

[Vojerleda]

Do it! Another thing to remember- if you didn't like the topic of discussion, odds are that the next week's topic is completely different!

[Adele_Mommy]

I too thought about and considered going to a UU church for years before actually taking the leap. I finally did and I am so glad! I have been a member of my church for almost 3 years now and it is an important part of my life. I've made friends and truly found a spiritual home.

I also am not a very social person, and at first I would walk into the service and then bolt as soon as it was over. No hanging around and chatting at coffee hour for me! Then in one sermon, the minister mentioned that when he first started attending a UU church he did the same thing! From the very beginning I felt like the sermons were speaking directly to me.

I know that it can be scary, but really there is very little risk and the possibility of so much to gain. Go for it!