Mudjack:

As a now backslid Unitarian, (it is possible, sort of), I can offer you a brief summary of modern Unitarian doctrine:

1. Be tolerant of others' beliefs and differences. 2. Be nice.

It's a pretty big tent--room for pagans, Christians, atheists and agnostics. (Started out as heretical Christians, about 400 years ago, Unitarian in opposition to the Trinity concept. Joined with the smaller, more conservative Universalist church about 1960) The UUA used to always advertise as "Are you a Unitarian without knowing it?"--a line that the Quakers have recently appropriated! There are many other similarities between the two groups.

UU musicians of note: Ric Masten is the prototype of your minister/troubadour, a Ric Masten concert would be the highlight of the year in the late 60's and 70's when I was involved.

Also, Vera Johnson comes to mind. She was (is) an older woman who was aroundin the late 70's--I saw her at Winnipeg festival once, as well as on the UU circuit. Not a great singer or musician, but enjoyed performing and didn't take herself too seriously. (Something a few more performers could stand to learn).

Then there's Country Joe McDonald, and Melanie, both of whom were in LRY (Liberal Religious Youth, Little Red YoYos) in the 60's. They don't all have to be folkies! Also the noted classical pianist Anton Kuerti of Toronto is well worth looking at--he's played more benefits for good causes than most folksingers! (And has a cogent criticism of the music industry star system that spawned The Three Tenors)

Bill