Please join us as we process what happened in the early hours of New Year’s Day in New Orleans. We will listen to the story of Gill Hicks. Gill’s story is one of compassion and humanity, emerging from the ashes of chaos and hate. A survivor of the London terrorist bombings on July 7, 2005, she shares her story of … Continue reading Holding Hope in Troubled Times
Have you ever wondered what wisdom folks of any faith can garner from observing scared traditions? What can we as Unitarian Universalists learn? Come this Sunday and find out. Rev. Jane Smith received her Master of Divinity degree from Meadville Lombard Theological School in 2018. During her seminary education, she served for two years as a ministerial intern … Continue reading “Unexpected Miracles: The Hanukkah Story” Reverend Jane Smith, Channing Memorial, Ellicott City, MD
“There is something deeply comforting and consoling about imagining the vast infinite this present – that this aging body, this stumbling spirit, this doubting, suffering, hopeful, imperfect person; that every boring, embarrassing, gorgeous corner of our lives; every melting glacier and bullied child, every relapsing addict and terrified soldier – all of it, and all of … Continue reading “When God Had a Body”, Rev. Gretchen Haley
Jessa Barthels and Erica Merchant will lead the service. During November and December, as the nights lengthen, faith traditions around the world have festivals celebrating light. Please join us for a service where we will illuminate six holidays from different world religions by singing songs and lighting candles to honor these traditions and brighten our lives in the approach to the longest night of … Continue reading Intergenerational Festival of the Lights
by Rev. T.J. Fitzgerald First Unitarian Church of Dallas In his sermon “In Dreams”, Rev. T. J. Fitzgerald takes us on a journey through dreams—those we hold while awake, those born of anxiety, and those that give us hope. With humor, personal anecdotes (including the “gayest coming out story ever” featuring two future Broadway Elphabas … Continue reading “In Dreams: Witches, Prophecies, and Dreams”
First UU Church in Dallas, TX December 1, 2024 at 11am In her sermon “The Welcome Table,” Rev. Beth Dana reflects on the meaning of Thanksgiving as a celebration of gratitude, belonging, and community. Sharing personal stories and Richard Blanco’s moving poem “America,” she highlights the beauty of blending traditions and creating spaces of radical … Continue reading “The Welcome Table” by Rev. Beth Dana
Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura (UUCV), originally presented March 3, 2024 UUCV Senior Minister Dana Worsnop speaks on whether there is a place for prayer in a Unitarian Universalist practice. We hope to see you in person or on Zoom this Sunday. Tamara Murray will lead the service. Come join us! Greeters: Jude Selva & Leslie Roussel
“We have all known the long loneliness and we have learned that the only solution is love and that love comes with community”. – Dorothy Day We are going to do a special service at North Shore Unitarian Universalists this Sunday to address our grief and fear after the election results and look for hope for the … Continue reading Love Comes with Community
“Voting Our UU Values” by Rev. Dr. Madelyn E. Campbell How do progressive religions provide motivation for voting? This homily will take a non-partisan look at how UU principles can guide us in this election season. Pastor Madelyn is a widow with nine children and nine grandchildren (so far). She’s a master biblical storyteller (the only Unitarian Universalist certified biblical storyteller … Continue reading Sunday Service
“Come one, come all!” (Preferably all!) to our “Brunch & Banter” Service this Sunday, which kicks off our annual fall stewardship campaign. Bring your favorite brunch dish to share, and we will gather in our sanctuary for come good food and good conversation about how we wish to see our church “Move Forward Together” in the coming year. … Continue reading Brunch and Banter
