I would definitely attend one, if one were near me, just for the community and socializing.

It's pretty much entirely up to the minister. I'm actually a Universal Unitarian minister (just so that I can conduct weddings). They (we?) really do take all kinds.

I also mentioned elsewhere that about 10 years ago (perhaps less), there were news stories about how atheism was growing in the US (sadly, we may be seeing a backlash), but a lot of atheists were still attending church for the social aspects.

You will fit right in. Mostly Atheists and Agnostics who also consider themselves Humanists at my church in Long Beach, Calif. Very little Bible talk, except as an intellectual reference. Heavy on social justice.

I've been pondering this as well. I'm new to my area & don't really know anyone here.

I attend UU services. Sometimes the Rev gets into Biblical stuff but they mostly don't. References to prayer, sacredness, or other routinely religious ideas are redefined to meet more secular attitudes. They are a good resource for community organizations and resistance information but are largely aging congregations. Go. You don't have to become a member, I'm not, and give or don't give. I give to the coffee fund at Fellowship, the part I enjoy most, and try to attend even if I miss service. Sometimes I do that because the subject is too religious for me. If you don't like it then don't go back. If nothing else it's a great place for conversation and social interaction.

I never heard Bible stuff at the one I attended, back in Ga! Great place! Made great friends there! You can have no religion at all, there!

I have been to only one service at a Unitarian church so I can only report on that. There was no Bible, not even a mention of it and yes, basically humanistic. There were a couple of non-religious type of hymns (can't remember the names) and there was a very good speaker. Nothing 'churchy' about it, nice people and coffee and tea were served in another room after the service. I have been a concert organist for more years than I can remember and was thinking of taking up that position in that church in Melbourne, Australia. It didn't come to pass, transport would have been a problem.

I grew up in a Unitarian church in Tulsa OK, I knew Unitarian a minister that was Christian and I knew one that was an Atheist. My atheism was never a problem, church has no creed and all are welcome I have been to many UU churches and all were accepting of all faiths ( and lack thereof). The Tulsa church broadcasts the Sunday sermon on line if you want to check it out.All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa OK

[allsoulschurch.org]

Carlton Pearson, the subject of the movie "Come Sunday" is a minister there now

[netflix.com]

Consider checking out the Free Thinker or Humanist groups on "Meetup" in your area. You'll find they are a more science oriented, rational, and less structured organization. When traveling I enjoy visiting local Free Thinkers and making new friends around the country. As Richard Dawkins says we're a little like herding cats. I take that to mean we're respectfully open minded to new or opposing views.

I went to one once. It was weird for me. Good people, but I have never been into the group thing.

I've been to a few services in the past, and actually found them beautiful. Sure, there's references to Christ and the bible, but there's references to a plethora of humanist teachings. They are as likely to reference Nietchie and Sartre as Pope Francis and St Paul. Very intellectual, very humanist. Great organization for the most part.

An atheist friend was a member, he said the preacher was also an atheist, so I don't think you have much to worry about.

A good friend became a member of the local church several years ago and I learned a lot about it from him. Most of the members were, or are, agnostic, atheist, or humanists. i attended a few functions with him and enjoyed all the members that I met, and I must admit i was very impressed with them in every respect.

If you go stick around for the snacks and discussion. That is often the best part.

On edit. They also have many resources at uua.org You can probably find the group you plan to attend and lists of services topics and events throughout the week there.

I was a member of a Unitarian Church for a few years. Yes, there were atheists who were members (even our minister leaned toward atheism), along with Christians, Jews, and others. Many were just seekers, with no specific belief about religion.

No belief is required to be a Unitarian, however in the church I attended there was an overwhelming majority of humanists and very left-leaning political types. In fact, almost every “service” was about some left-wing political cause. Politics merely bores me, but when there is a lot of hateful negative rhetoric about Republicans, about Southerners, about soldiers, then I become defensive. (It was the Vietnam War era)

Not my cup of tea.

I have never gone, but have considered it for the community. Unfortunately, I live in an area that is rural enough and Bible-y enough that there is not Unitarian church for miles. I, too, am curious about what a Unitarian "sermon" would entail.

If it is a Unitarian Universalist Association congregation, it really varies! The 1 near me is humanitistic/secular. The one any immediate next town is Christian like.

I’ve been tempted to go to the one in my area as well. But I’m not a morning person.....especially on the weekend!

I attend and joined the UU church in my area for the socialization. I am in TN, a red bible belt state. I've attended the services, the religious education classes, and potluck dinners. The services are secular and we have different speakers from the community on the reverend's off days.
I enjoy that the services are often focused on social justice and basically being a good human. The RE classes were not for me, as an introvert. because they did ask everyone participate and tell a little about themselves to get to know each other better. The potlucks are too social as well.
One thing I have found and like is the social justice beliefs within the congregation lean more to a liberal system of beliefs. A conservate NRA member may not feel comfortable with this, but, as far as the church I attend, I can say the congregation would make anyone feel welcome.

Also they may be too far to the left for me. For instance I see that they’re involved in pushing for gun regulation and I’m an NRA member and think we already have too many gun laws.

Thanks for all the advice. I think I’ll check it out. I was worried more about the Bible stuff but now think maybe it will be too new age and filled with woo for me but like I said I’ll check it out. Thanks again for your perspectives.

It probably varies from church to church, but some of it is a little too hippy-dippy for me.

Sorry man, not trying to yank your chain, ok? I am seriously confused with your question.... If you are an atheist then I really wonder why would you consider to go back to any type of organized group? Here is the tough question and please do not take this the wrong way... Is it because you still have guilty feeling for leaving religion?? You don't have to answer if you don't feel like. I am just curious

What is the point of listening to rhetoric you don't believe in. You don't need permission to be an atheist. I smell a rat.

I had a sociology teacher that was an athiest that would go there occasionally. Haven't talked to her in years tho. I have no experience with it. Do you want to go to a church once a week to compare clothes, or are you looking for interaction with others? That's my question.