Summary:
This sermon explores one individual’s evolving perspective on worship and church. Initially skeptical of organized religion due to negative associations, the author recounts their journey toward acceptance within a Unitarian Universalist congregation. The speaker grapples with traditional religious terminology, preferring alternative phrasing that emphasizes community, gratitude, and mindfulness. They find value in rituals and symbols while questioning the necessity of the word “worship” itself. The speaker ultimately embraces the spiritual growth they have experienced within the community, even if they still harbor some reservations about the label “church.”