Join us in getting to know the Trans Community better. Barbara Salva, the Director of Transgender Day of Remembrance on Long Island, will share some of her life experiences in the Trans community and reflect on the escalating violence and ongoing social justice issues impacting the Trans Community. To join the service via livestream on … Continue reading We Are Family: Getting to Know the Trans Community Better
“After being married by a UU minister in 1971, we didn’t have plans to attend a UU congregation on LI where we moved after getting married. When our first son was 3 years old, we knew it was time to attend UUFSB and get our son involved in religious education, as did our second son… Read more “Found our religious home …”
“Both my daughters grew up in our nurturing Religious Education program. The values they learned and the relationships they formed at UUFSB RE took hold in the soil of their being and helped make them the caring, open-minded, socially conscious women they are today. As for myself, I have been made more thoughtful, more aware,… Read more “A nurturing RE program …”
“When I moved to Long Island, I wanted to find like-minded people who would be interested in discussing the topics that moved me, who support the causes that are worth it, in my opinion, people who are willing to grow and are curious about life and the world. At the UUFSB I found exactly that… Read more “UUFSB helps me find my way . . .”
“My husband and I, with our two small children in tow, were looking for a community of welcoming thoughtful people to share some of life’s important moments and maybe to join with for works of charity and social action. Being from a mixed religion marriage, we were an equal opportunity search committee, and so visited… Read more “Our mixed-religion family …”
“I was not brought up in an observant religious home and, as an adult, I did not feel a strong need to belong to any congregation. However, I was aware that I had the same life questions as everyone. Why are we here? What happens after we die? At some point my family and I… Read more “Seeking answers …”
“In so many of my experiences as part of UUFSB, I have gotten to know others and felt more a part of the community. This is a safe place to stretch your wings, try something new. Wonderful friendships have also come out of my involvements. At UUFSB you will find supportive people who will help… Read more “A supportive community …”
“In the fall of 2018, we attended our first service at UUFSB and discovered a community of like-minded people. The services really spoke to us, and we went back the next week. Over time and through volunteering at the Fellowship, I have gotten a stronger connection to a community that I love and friendships that… Read more “Friendships I treasure …”
UUFSB is a welcoming community on Long Island, NY.
