Welcome From Our President
Welcome from Our President
Thank you for visiting our website. Please take some time to check out the various links on the website, especially the ones under “About Us” and “Education.” If you would like to get a broader picture of Unitarian Universalism, go to the website for our national affiliate, the Unitarian Universalist Association.
My name is Bob Day, and I am the president of the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashville. I have been a member here since 1983, and the church community has become my beloved community. It is central to my life and the life of my family. My wife and I met here and were married here, my daughter was dedicated here at age 3 and married here 23 years later, and one of my wife’s two daughters was married here.
James Vila Blake wrote my favorite reading from our hymnal, which sums it up for me:
Love is the spirit of this church,
and service its law.
This is our great covenant:
To dwell together in peace,
To seek the truth in love,
And to help one another.
Over the years I’ve learned that there are many ways to "do church," and there is no right way except the one that fits you right where you are. In addition to our weekly services and fellowship activities, you can be involved in creating and maintaining our community. “Church work” is another place where love happens. It’s where relationships are deepened and we find more ways to honor and celebrate each other’s gifts.
If you have questions after looking at the website, please feel free to contact any of the staff members, or contact me at bob.day@firstuunashville.org.
And better yet, please come for a visit and explore with us. Find out if you feel the love!