Re: Welcome - intros, and definitely thank you! (s)

I was raised in a secular Jewish home and didn't grow up with any experience of spirituality – I was involved in a UU church back in the late '70s/early '80s that I discovered through my then-boyfriend – it was one of the most wonderful experiences of community I've ever had – even though it's been 20+ years since that experience, it's stayed with me – I'm hoping this pod will bring some of that sense of community and shared values back into my life – zaadz does in a general way, and I imagine this pod will in a way that's more specific to who I am

I also went to a UU service right after 9/11 and was deeply moved – it was the most perfect experience I could have imagined as far as a way for people to come together after that tragedy

I love the energy of UU and want to learn more – unfortunately, the UU churches where I live both have ministers I don't resonate with, so I don't participate locally – but participation in cyberspace appeals to me very much – Zoe, thanks so much for starting this pod! I look forward to getting to know everyone and learning/sharing