Emerson to me is a safe haven where I can practice being the person I really want to be. It’s a place where I come to gather courage from like-minded folks, and find role models to emulate. Emerson enables me to go out and try to make a difference—to take my place in the interdependent web of life. —Karen Benson

Prior to coming to Emerson, I felt something was wrong with me: I had never felt comfortable at church. I just didn’t ‘get it’ like everyone else, and I never understood why. Now, I know. Thanks to that understanding I am able to give freely of myself. I’ve gained the confidence and peace to see that I have much to contribute. —Doni Hieronymus

Emerson is a place where we can converse with likeminded people—or people who are at least willing to listen to an alternative point of view. Emerson is a place where we know our children will be taught values that are inclusive, not exclusive, and we enjoy spending time with the other families who embrace these beliefs as well. —Brian and Kimberly Coolidge

Emerson means people who are caring, loving, questioning, genuine, and most of all, accepting. —John Pepper

Emerson is a place to grow my soul in the company of wise and interesting people who are constantly evolving. —Pam Bass

The people at Emerson are our extended family. Our kids attended Emerson for their school years. Sunday School nourished their souls and helped them develop their theology for their now successful adult lives. If our grandchildren were here we would encourage them also to attend. This is our community. —Mike and Sally Bercu