1. What attracted you to our church community? What are you looking for in a church?

About age 20, I first learned of UUs while scanning a book about all religions -- getting to the end, where UU was described. Having been raised Southern Baptist I had kept my strong natural skepticism, along with a new urge to discover some sensible religion -- to best fit my sense of spirituality. Thus, wherever I lived or travelled, I’d happily visit the local UUs -- although never joining, due to my problem with commitment. I am better finally, now in my 60s -- so I recently joined MVUU in northwest Tucson, where I lived nearby. And, now I’m glad to join UUCT, too -- since I’ve relocated nearby, in east Tucson.

2. What gift do you bring to our community life?

My purpose in Life -- is to help our youngest citizens learn to boldly claim self-ownership of “what and how they choose to learn”, within their classrooms -- as the best path and preparation for real freedom in their future lives. Within UUCT, I’m eager to discuss the role of freedom within schools -- as a vital aspect of social justice.

3. What is one hope that you have for our congregation?

I hope UUCT can welcome and offer such discussions -- to explore progress for a new birth of freedom within our schools and classrooms, for our young citizens.

Please include the spelling of your name the way you would like it posted on the bulletin board.

Please spell my name as: "Tawmess"