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
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
“Side with Love Sunday” presented by leaders across the UUA What if to “side with love” meant making bold, faith-full choices? What if it were even a little bit scary? This worship service brings together worship leaders and musicians from across the country to offer hopeful, moving, challenging reminders about what we as Unitarian Universalists … Continue reading Virtual Service: Side With Love Sunday
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
