On Sunday, I took Maisie to see the Pageant of the Nativity at The First Parish Unitarian Universalist church in Portland.
Here is some of what the back of the program states: (I have highlighted the parts that spoke the deepest to me)
UU is a liberal religion with Jewish-Christian roots. It has no creed. It affirms the worth of all human beings and advocates freedom of belief and the search for advancing truth.
UU thought eagerly embraces the positive truths expressed by the great religions of the world. Tonight's Pageant celebrates this inclusiveness not only by honoring the birth of Jesus, but also by underscoring the meeting of East and West in the presence of the symbolic Spirit of Goodwill. It is our hope you will find in the presentation not only a celebration of the birth of one of history's great prophets, but also an expression of the true spirit of goodwill among all peoples. May you also sense the importance of the birth of yourself. Just as candles lit the way for the apostles and disciples of old, when you light a candle at home, may you be reminded that the Light of the World exists not only in Jesus and the other prophets of old, but also in each of us.
The mission of the church is to nurture the spirit, serve the community, and help to heal the world.
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