What did these words in the Declaration of Independence mean to the Founders? What do they mean for us to today? What do they mean for democracy? Given that signing the Declaration was tantamount to signing one’s death warrant, why were these words important enough to be in that document? 1UC members Suzanne Broadbent and … Continue reading “…And the Pursuit of Happiness.”
This worship service is for all ages and will be entirely led by our high school youth group! The youth chose the topic for Youth Sunday, and this year our youth want to talk about gender, gender identity, and activism! Direct link to service here.
Direct link to YouTube stream HERE. Learning isn’t just about knowing more. It can also be a process of unlearning, releasing, experimenting, processing, and knowing differently. Today we celebrate learning as we kick off a new year of Religious Exploration for all ages.
Direct link to YouTube stream HERE. Today we honor our bridging seniors, other students who are transitioning from one stage of education to the next, and all who are living at the threshold between the past and what comes next.
Throughout the church year, our 8th graders and up have been participating in a Coming of Age program, where they learn more about Unitarian Universalist history and beliefs. They spend the year working on a personal credo statement, and they will be sharing their credo statements with the congregation during this special worship service for … Continue reading Coming of Age
Direct link to YouTube stream HERE. Note: To avoid marathon traffic, we will hold our service outdoors at Will Rogers Park, South Pavilion.
Direct link to YouTube stream HERE. This is the 2022 auction winner’s requested sermon topic. In Oklahoma, and in other parts of the United States, teachers of language and literature, history, the arts, and philosophy have been accused of promulgating a “leftist agenda,” and texts by emerging, marginalized, and even canonical writers have been deemed … Continue reading “Confession of an Ardent Heart: Why the Humanities Matter”
Direct link to YouTube stream HERE. The role of a teacher has always been challenging, but especially with the introduction of censorship laws that could lead to severe consequences just for teaching the truth, it also requires a great deal of courage. The process of learning also requires courage: it isn’t easy to stretch beyond … Continue reading “The Courage to Learn, the Courage to Teach”
Direct link to YouTube stream HERE. As we transition from the regular church year into summer, let’s pause to celebrate the simple joy of reading. Worship Associate: Ann Meeks
In-person and streaming to YouTube. Direct link to live stream HERE. Register to attend in-person HERE (goes live on Wednesday, closes Sunday at 9:00) On this first Sunday returning to an in-person RE program for children and youth, we will pause to honor all the teachers who have given so much of themselves over the … Continue reading Tending the Fire: Honoring Teachers
