Archives: Services

“In Dreams: Witches, Prophecies, and Dreams” 

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” 

“The Welcome Table” by Rev. Beth Dana

 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

“Please, Thanks, Oops, Wow” by Rev. Dana Worsnop

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

Love Comes with Community

“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

Sunday Service

“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

Brunch and Banter

“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

Worship Service  

Sunday, 10/6/2024 “Pet Blessing Service”  Pastor Bonnie Poirier Greeters: Nina Helfert and Carolyn Burns We take time once a year with this formal ceremony to give thanks and bless our companions in life—cats and dogs, birds and chickens, turtles and fish and so much more! This ceremony also acknowledges that our lives are made fuller and … Continue reading Worship Service  

Freed Between the Lines

Banned Book week (Sept. 22 – 28, 2024) Join us this Sunday at NSUU.  Bonnie Schmidt will share with us the efforts being made right here in St. Tammany Parish to “Free us to Read”!  It is a doozy of a story! Tamara Murray will lead the service In Person and on Zoom. Scheduled Greeters are … Continue reading Freed Between the Lines

Blessing of the Backpacks

Please join us for a Blessing of the Backpacks, a tradition that honors and encourages our congregation’s young people as they embark on a new year of learning and growing. Katherine Drew will lead the service In Person and on Zoom. Scheduled Greeters are Rita and Steve Storey.

Creativity Sunday

On Sunday, August 4, we will celebrate the artistic talents and creativity of the many talented people in our congregation. We have graphic artists, poets, writers, potters, jewelers, cooks… ALL KINDS of art. Dian McIlwain and Nina Helfert will lead the service In Person and on Zoom. Greeters are Barry Lee and Julie Bosch