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
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
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
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
LIVE ZOOM SERVICE Join us for a special live Zoom Sunday Service to celebrate the Life and Legacy of Civil Rights Leader John Lewis, the boy from Troy, who would have turned 81 this Sunday. Features of this service include a Mindfulness Moment with Pam Levitt, a great story for all, recognition of Boy Scouts, music … Continue reading Building Beloved Community: The Life and Legacy of Civil Rights Leader John Lewis
The UUA Thirty Days of Love campaign continues this week with the theme of Hospitality and Inclusion. With the recent escalation of turmoil in our country, it’s easy to see what a challenge that can be. Still, with imagination and deep aspirations to find a way, we are hopeful. This Sunday we celebrate some of … Continue reading Virtual Service: Thirty Days of Love
Join us at 10:00 a.m. on January 17 for a LIVE Zoom Service! Members and Friends will recieve an email with an invitation before the service – check with the minister or a friend in the congregation if you think you haven’t gotten the email by Sunday morning. On this weekend, dedicated to the life and … Continue reading Side With Love: Living Our Values in the World
Through the season of Advent and Christmas, we waited. In the midst of challenge, we caught glimpses of hope, love, joy, and peace. Now, in the season of Epiphany, what light do we shine to reveal the way forward in compassion and justice?
The long season of Advent now draws to a close. What has been birthed in the days of waiting and reflection. How will we let our light shine?
