I believe in ...... hmmmm

I decided to go to chuch today. I don't think I've ever been able to say that before. Wow.

I'm never going to be Catholic again, that's a given. But I've always felt that children benefit from religious education and from being part of a charitable community. When we lived in D.C., I considered going to Quaker services, but didn't really want to go alone. Now that we're here, and getting settled in, I keep thinking that church would be a wonderful way to be involved in the communitity and for the kids to meet new people.

Dan's mother, who was raised Quaker, goes to the Unitarian-Universalist church in Canton. I had no idea what the U-U's are, but generally thought that if my liberal, secular in-law liked it, it might suit me too. A few weeks ago I took the Belief-o-matic quiz on belief.net and found that my beliefs coincide with the U-U beliefs 100%. (Roman Catholic was about 13%)

I had a very nice time today. The sermon seemed to be talking about me (take a risk and try something new), the people were friendly, Nathan had fun in the playroom, and it smelled nice. Yeah, I have a thing for incense and candle wax. I just need to work out the details of what to do with Claire. She didn't want to be left in the nursery. Janet stayed with her so I could hear the sermon, but I can't do that every week. I'll have to work out how to take turns with her, or see if Dan wants to come, so I don't miss all the services. Nathan should be more easygoing, although he was shy, and also thought the music was too loud.