In Christian and Pagan traditions, this is the time of year for honoring friends and family who have died. This Sunday, we reflect with gratitude, respect, and humor on all those who still inspire our lives today, even in their absence. Direct link to service.
Non-violent resistance was one of the most powerful social forces of the 20th century. This Sunday, we explore the power of waging peace, starting within our own hearts, and the role of non-violence in 2025. Direct link to service.
This Sunday’s service is a multigenerational celebration of thriving with our animal friends. Well-socialized animals are welcome to join us in the sanctuary. Everyone is encouraged to send a photograph of their beloved pet, along with their name, to Marlies at mgrogg@1uc.org. Please get your information to her no later than Thursday, October 16, by … Continue reading “Cultivating Compassion”
Compassion calls us to listen closely to our neighbor so that we can grieve and celebrate their unique journey. This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we practice solidarity with the people who have called this area home for thousands of years, and those who were forcibly moved here by colonial settlers. Direct link to service.
While love is at the center of our values, sometimes we need boundaries to keep ourselves and the people we love safe. Whether it is family, church, friends, or romantic partners, navigating how to belong together, or not, is a narrow path we each will eventually walk. Direct link to service.
Belonging is less about fitting in and more about being honored as a whole self. Finding and expressing our own authentic self takes courage; honoring others as they are is a radical form of love. This Sunday, we explore building a beloved community of whole and holy individuals. Direct link to service.
In many forms, water flows in an endless cycle, nourishing generations of human thriving. This Sunday we celebrate the multigenerational interdependence of our church community with the ritual of Water Communion. Please bring with you a small amount of water that you have collected over the past year. Everyone is invited to contribute to this … Continue reading “Where the River Begins” – Water Communion and Ingathering for All Ages
Most Unitarian Universalist congregations read a covenant each Sunday. Written by William Vila Blake in 1894, the covenant begins, “Love is the spirit of this church, and service is its law.” This Sunday we look at the roots, meaning and impact of these six powerful short phrases. Direct link to service.
Our Unitarian Universalist Association supports over 1,000 congregations across the United States. With democratic values and traditions under pressure, we honor our heritage of making thoughtful decisions together in community. Direct link to service.
In the diversity of our personal beliefs and spiritual practices, we UUs commit to accompany one another in faith. As the new minister, Rev. Kent joins First Unitarian members mid-stride in this shared, but individual pilgrimage. This Sunday we explore how our faith journeys join together. Direct link to service.
