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July 3 – “The Deal on Those Days”

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The last few years have not been easy. In this moment, when so many of us might be wondering if we should just give up, now’s the time to double down on our commitment to the local church – this unique community that saves us and also breaks our hearts – often much more of the latter than we’d like to admit. In the midst of our culture of death, the church is a place of life. Or it is, as long as we are willing to bring our own lives to it. Join us for a morning of celebration, witness, and future-visioning for the already and not yet power of the local Unitarian Universalist church. The sermon is given by Rev. Gretchen Haley, senior minister of the Foothills Unitarian Church in Fort Collins, Colorado. Others leading in worship are Rev. Shari Halliday-Quan, Rev. Sean Neil-Barron, Joseph and Aimee Santos-Lyons, and Allison King with the GA Band and GA Choir. This is a pre-recorded service put together by the UUA.

Follow this link to watch the UUA service on YouTube.

May 15 – Flower Communion!

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This Fellowship is a brilliant garden of diverse flowers (y’all)! Bring a flower to service, take home a different flower, and experience our annual flower communion! This Sunday is also Choir Sunday! It’s been a while, and all are invited to come enjoy singing, music, and flowers! Led by Renée Janski and Gene Vinzant.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

May 8 – “What We Need to Know About Aging”

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Each of us is growing older; there’s no escaping it! The inevitability of aging is full of surprises, some joyful, and some utterly unacceptable. What do we, as Unitarian Universalists, need to know about the elderly experience, and how can we live into our values together to support those at this stage of life? Join us as Rev. Sue Coppernoll speaks to us on this important topic.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

May 1 – “Climate Justice Spotlight: Our Marshallese Neighbors”

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With guest speaker, Melisa Laelan! This service brings attention to the defining issue of our time, climate change and particularly climate justice. Yale Climate Connections tells us that “Climate justice is a term, and more than that a movement, that acknowledges climate change can have differing social, economic, public health, and other adverse impacts on underprivileged populations. Advocates for climate justice are striving to have these inequities addressed head-on through long-term mitigation and adaptation strategies.” As UU’s, our seventh principle is Respect for the Interdependent Web of Existence, of which we are a part. Climate change is a threat to our interdependent web, and as such this UUFF service acknowledges how the climate crisis is affecting our daily lives and mental health. Most gratefully, we hear from Melisa Laelan, Director and Founder of the Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese, who shares from her experience of climate change and its disproportionate impact on the Marshallese community. We share some ways the UUFF community is making a difference toward mitigation and adaptation, as well as possibilities for our future efforts. Join us as we reflect on where we are, what we can do and how we can support one another in our current and continuing climate crisis.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

April 3 – “Trans Truth”

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In this trans visibility service, Rev. Dr. Steven Gaines will interview trans singer-songwriter Skylar Conover, who will perform a couple of her songs. According to Skylar’s Facebook page, she strives “to make the world a better place.” She will discuss her experience and her use of music to process life, identity, and spirituality.

CLICK HERE to view the order of service.

March 13 – “Being Peace in a World That Loves War”

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With guest speaker, Rev. Gary McAlpin. There is hardly a time in our existence as human beings when our world has not had wars and violence. While we individually may not be militaristic Super Power leaders of the modern world, we can make a difference in what seems to be a war-welcoming world. Let’s learn together how we can help bring more peace to our conflictual world.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.