Family Systems Theory views the family as an emotional unit rather than a collection of individuals. A change in one person often causes reciprocal changes in others. This Sunday, we look at some of the core ideas of systems theory and how they apply to our church family. Direct link to service.
Democracy, consensus, emergent dialogue, and the chain of command are just a few of the many ways to make group decisions. This Sunday, we look at how we make decisions as UU communities and as a country and why. Direct link to service.
A bridge connects where you’ve been to where you’re going – we will honor the young people in our congregation who are standing on one right now. People of every tradition and culture have always paused at life’s thresholds to ask: what will you carry with you? What will light your way? From elementary to … Continue reading “Thresholds: A Bridging Celebration”
This sociopolitical moment is one where we are inundated with horrific news stories that test our skills of attention. What do we pay attention to when everything seems like it is on fire? We need democracy to work, and in order to preserve democracy we must pay attention to ourselves, tend to our relational networks, … Continue reading “Power, Politics, and Paying Attention”
Oklahoma is no stranger to disasters. So we stock up on food and install storm shelters. Some prepare for personal self-defense. One of the most important pieces of preparedness gets far less attention: building relationships. This Sunday, we explore the role of community in surviving and thriving through a community crisis. Direct link … Continue reading “Strength in Community”
This participatory Sunday is a beloved tradition at First Unitarian. The worship service focuses on retelling of the classic story, “Stone Soup.” And we will make actual soup together. Please bring any traditional soup ingredients that you have on hand. They will be cooked together during the service for all to enjoy a feast afterward. … Continue reading “Stone Soup for All Ages”
In 1967, Martin Luther King Jr. asked “Where do we go from here: chaos or community?” In chaotic times like these, how can we move towards beloved community and how can we responsibly live out gratitude for the experience of community in the midst of chaos? 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.
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.
As the forces pulling us apart feel stronger than those that bring us together, how shall we create a living, growing, free community of all ages? Rev. Jennifer Innis joins us from Peoria, IL where she enjoys life with her spouse the Reverend Patrick Price and their children, Nate and Abby. She is happy to … Continue reading “Widening the Circle”
