Our theme for February is “Widening the Circle.” Many of you are probably familiar with the picture of our chalice inside of two concentric circles. It is often portrayed with the poem “Outwitted” by Edwin Markham, born in 1852. He drew a circle that shut me out— Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout. But Love … Continue reading Widening the Circle
Our theme for January is Living with Intention. In this deeply divided time in our country, we often find religion at the center of controversy and division. How does Unitarian Universalism respond to the question of living with intention, while separating religion from our politics? Click here to view video on our YouTube Channel.
Language to indicate that a congregation is “welcoming” and “inclusive” varies among denominations and different faith communities. For more than twenty years, the Welcoming Congregation Program has helped Unitarian Universalist congregations design their own unique program to engage in the deepest way possible with the question of how to intentionally welcome individuals, families, and communities … Continue reading The Welcoming Congregation
Do family and friends visit your UU church with you at Christmas and wonder why we sing familiar tunes with different words? Or follow an unusual liturgy? A look through our hymnals tells an interesting story about our evolving theology and perspective on this special holiday.
A sermon by the Rev. Angela Herrera given November 26, 2017 at First Unitarian Church in Albuquerque; an engaging and thoughtful explanation of the definition of religion and Unitarian Universalism’s place in human religious history. Join us via Facebook for a service with both live and recorded elements, broadcast from the sanctuary. This service was … Continue reading What Is Unitarian Universalism?
The July 11 service is provided by The Unitarian Universalist Hysterical Society. Please come and enjoy the delightful story of UUs working together for The Inherent worth and dignity of every person “My Muzungu Eyes Are Improving” This is above all a humour service—with funny stories of lions and cross cultural misunderstandings. It’s also a … Continue reading Humor: My Muzungu Eyes Are Improving
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
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
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
