He is the author of several books and chapbooks including Twelve Windows, Blue Rain Morning, In The Key of Clothespin, and morning coffee from the other side (which was published this month). He is the editor of Rachael Pongetti’s Uncovering The Layers: The Pensacola Graffiti Bridge Project and the faculty editor of Hurricane Review, the … Continue reading Virtual Service: Jamey Jones: Our Sacred Story
LIVE at 10:00 AM All-Alabama and Gulf Coast Multi-Congregation Rev. Alice Syltie and others This Sunday we join with our neighbor congregations all over the state of Alabama to celebrate Earth Day and remember our commitment to be good stewards of the Earth, our only home. A specific LIVE link will be sent in the … Continue reading The Earth is What We All Have in Common: A UUnited Service
Hallelujah! A safe, outdoor, socially distant, Sunday Service and Fellowship Time is on the horizon. Thanks to the hard work of our Safety Team, we are planning to hold our Flower Communion Service outside on Sunday, April 18, at 10:00 am. While we will be following safety guidelines to protect the most vulnerable among us, … Continue reading 2021 Flower Communion: Outdoors, IN-PERSON!
This service features a range of original writing by UUCP members Carol Hemmye, Charlotte Crane, Rob Pallme, Laura Keith King, Pam Levitt, Margaret McClarin, and Dolly Berthelot. Included are complex and light poems and recollections and one longer excerpt from a metaphorical mythic fable of conflict and reconciliation intended for middle-school-aged through adults. This service’s … Continue reading Virtual Service: Creatively Becoming
Spring time and Easter is a time of hope; a time when life and dreams are reborn, or resurrected. In a year like we have had, coming out of the tomb seems an appropriate image. We have been enshrouded by loss, grief, and unrest, over which we had no control. As I imagine renewal and … Continue reading Virtual Service: Dare to Dance Again
This Sunday brings us into a time of several ancient holidays and holy days: Passover, Easter and Spring. Ritual observances acknowledge sacrifice, as well as commitment to values reflected in stories of rebirth, hope, renewal, end of oppression, and eternity. Stories shape culture and through them we affirm values and make meaning of our lives. … Continue reading Virtual Service: A People of Commitment
Sunday March 21 is our next Live Zoom Service. Please join us at 10am! The Story for All Ages is “Searching for Beauty.” In preparation we are asking you to look for something in your home that is cracked, broken or made in an unusual way. Keep it available for the story and when prompted, look around … Continue reading LIVE ZOOM SERVICE: Searching for Beauty
This Sunday marks one year since we became a virtual church community. We have definitely persevered in our commitment to support one another through the many challenges we’ve faced. In this time of spring and renewal, our Jewish and Christian friends consider the history and stories that offered hope and healing to their people in … Continue reading Virtual Service: A Season of Healing
Loved Into Being, A Worship Experience from our Unitarian Universalist Association Faith in Unitarian Universalism isn’t just an intellectual exercise: it’s “heart” work. This full-length worship experience features a sermon by UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, as well as vibrant music, storytelling, and other worship elements that will help us to grow in spirit, in … Continue reading Virtual Service: Loved Into Being
Rev. Alice Shares a message from Rev. Dr Mark Morrison-Reed: Following the 1961 merger of Unitarians and Universalists, Universalists began to be absorbed into the stronger Unitarian identity. The movement to reclaim our Universalist heritage is growing among us. As we contemplate Beloved Community and the Side With Love emphasis on embracing diversity, the Rev. … Continue reading Virtual Service: Building Beloved Community Within Unitarian Universalism
