Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick, MD 21703

"I've always enjoyed visiting here, the people are welcoming, the messages/sermons are interesting and can be applied to our everyday lives. Their events are extra special and a really nice experience to enjoy. I feel welcomed here even though I'm a traditional Bible believing Christian. They welcome all faiths including Christianity, as I've attended a small Christian group that meets here also. Honestly, this group of people do "church" right the way all should be! It's been a pleasure to have made their acquaintance a decade ago!"

"I've visited a few times for Pagan ceremonies and once for a Sunday service witn my husband who is Buddhist. I'm agnostic with Pagan leanings and was excited to find a place where the wisdom and philosophies of all faiths would be embraced as well as a progressive political stance. BUT each time I went, I sort felt like I was crashing a party I wasn't invited to. No one really talked to us or made us feel welcome at the Sunday and a few of the people at the ceremonies were actually rude. I smiled at a couple of girls who rolled their eyes and said loudly they "couldn't stand people that were all sunshine and flowers." It felt cliquey and a bit judgemental--a lot like the protestant church I grew up in. I see a lot of others have had good experiences, so I might be willing to give ot another try."

"What a wonderful community! Excellent location, beautiful grounds. Love the Frederick Pagan Pride event held annually. Awesome people, open and accepting spiritual community"

"Mixed feelings about my experience at the Frederick UU Church: The congregation seemed good-humoured and respectful, the music was nice, and the liturgist used simple, secular language that was easy to understand. HOWEVER, I have seen thousands of sermons over my years of attending various religious ceremonies, and I HAD NEVER HEARD SUCH A HATEFUL, PRIDEFUL, AND IGNORANT SERMON as the one given at UUCF. What suprised me more than the speaker's lack of self-awareness was the standing ovation given afterwards. Although I appreciate the generally welcoming atmosphere, I would not recommend this church to anyone who values and celebrates love, understanding, and compassion."

"Visited about a year ago. The "greeters" were exceptionally nice but I wasn't made to feel welcome otherwise. Glad to see from the other comments that not everyone has been made to feel unwelcome. In brief, it's just about like every other church that I have visited or belonged to: small groups---cliques---who stick together, socialize ,and ignore others. Also, tried to make conversation with the minister, but he was obviously pre-occupied and not in the least interested in talking with me."