East Shore Unitarian Church

In an effort to find a church that would welcome a mixed-faith couple and have an excellent RE program for children, we stumbled upon ESUC. What a wonderful place! The congregation is warm and welcoming - the message is positive, yet spiritually and intellectually stimulating. This church challenges us to be better people to ourselves, others, and the world around us. Unitarianism is a creedless religion. There is no dogma. Instead, UU's adhere to a set of seven principles: 1 The inherent worth and dignity of every person; 2 Justice, equity and compassion in human relations; 3 Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations; 4 A free and responsible search for truth and meaning; 5 The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large; 6 The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all; 7 Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. If you believe in these seven principles and try to live according to them, then you are a Unitarian Universalist. Come and join a community of like-minded people! more

Good: East Shore is a very welcoming lberal faith community that supports individuals in their spiritual journey. Members hold diverse beliefs but support one another in their quest for truth and meaning. People in this church practice shared humanistic values. We joined to have a faith community to assist in bringing up our kids. Through the religious exploration classes, kids learn cooperation, compassion, and understanding of other faiths and beliefs throughout the world.. Bad: Not enough people know about this faith because Unitarians are not out to "convert" others into a belief system. Unitarian Universalism is one of the oldest faiths in America to which many of our founding fathers and mothers belonged. Tenets of this faith influenced the framers of our democracy and some of the greatest social justice minds in our country. Folks need to know!. Improvements: Outreach to the wider community that is seeking a spiritual home in a non-orthodox community.. Other: This is a great church if you are a seeking a spiritual home. It's great for kids and family, the music is phenomenal, and the church houses an ongoing art gallery to support local and world artists. The church also has numerous community and social support groups and great classes. Visitors are most welcome!. more