Church

I have no idea when I last stepped into a church. Easter 2008? My family was in town, and we went to the United Church of Christ a few blocks from my house. I remember liking the sermon, but all I can remember about it is that it made reference to the Doobie Brothers as well as the preacher at Barack Obama's church (which apparently was also UCC).

For a year or so, I attended a Unitarian Universalist church with some degree of regularity. I liked the music and the emphasis on social justice, but was disappointed by the avoidance of the concept of God.

I believe in God, which I define as a divine force of Love in the universe. I believe that God is in each of us. I believe that Jesus and Buddha and others were somehow more in touch with their God energy than most, and I believe in what they taught. And I believe that there is power in a spiritual community. While there was definitely a strong sense of community at the Unitarian church, I felt that it lacked a spiritual core. I did a meditation class at the Zen Buddhist temple once, but have never gone to Sunday services there. I always say I'm going to, but I never have.

Tomorrow is Sunday. Maybe I'll go.