UU has overtly supported LGBTQ(IA) since the 1970’s. What can we do to move NWA forward beyond a parade?
Remote Service/Event (Zoom)
May 30 – “Justice, Sex, Change, and Death.”
With Rev. Jim Parrish. We’ve talked about a lot of topics these past 7 years, not the least of which are listed in the title, except Death… and grief, which we probably haven’t touched on enough. Transitions create tension, love and concern is heightened, and if we grieve change/death well, we learn our strengths and can hold our sorrows with tenderness. Join us this Sunday and let’s talk about change and what it might mean.
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May 23 – “Why I Serve”
In the midst of our busy and stressful lives, how do so many find the time and energy to give of themselves in service to our Fellowship and why do they make it a priority? What keeps them going and going? You will be inspired to hear from several of our Board members, including Ronda Jean (RJ), Mike McMullin, and Joe Euculano. Join us!
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May 16 – “Becoming Beloved Community”
UU has had an LGBTQ Welcoming Congregation program since the 80’s, and UUFF has participated for a long time… but with broad anti-racism and oppression work, is just being “Welcoming” enough? Join us for this online service with Rev. Jim Parrish.
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May 9 – Choir Sunday: UUFF Hymnsing!
What is your favorite hymn? Join us this Sunday for a good, not-so-old-fashioned Hymnsing and learn the favorite hymns of some of your fellow UUFFers!
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May 2 – “Beltane & Flower Communion Service”
It’s that wonderful time of year when our bit of the Earth, our perfect home, is especially alive and blooming and fertile and full. Join us this Sunday as we celebrate the power and beauty of this season and focus on our 7th UU Principle: “Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.” With Renée Janski, Melly, Fawn, and more!
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April 25 – “At the Speed of Trust”
With speaker Sarah Osborn, Intern for the UU Curriculum “Beloved Conversations.” How do we widen the circle of concern and heal the impact of racism on our lives? How can we find freedom together and find collective liberation? Sarah Osborne will share her transformational experience as the intern minister for the Beloved Conversations program of the Fahs Collaborative, a program for Unitarian Universalists seeking to embody racial justice as a spiritual practice.
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April 18 – “Climate Justice for All”
This Sunday, we honor the Earth with our “Climate Justice for All,” service and speaker, Shelley Buonaiuto. Many of us are very concerned about climate change and the detrimental and often disparate impacts on communities both locally and globally. We will examine these struggles and share actions we can take to accomplish positive environmental and social change. UUFF member Joanna Person-Michener will provide an overview of the issues before introducing Shelley, who will share her knowledge and experience from engaging with Arkansas Delta communities to promote climate justice.
About Shelley Buonaiuto: Shelley has been a member of Citizens’ Climate lobby since 2012. She is most active in researching and addressing the intersection of climate change and racial equity and is a regional representative for the Diversity and Inclusion Committee within Citizens’ Climate Lobby. Shelley is a sculptor who has long attempted to represent racial equity in her work and is also a mother and grandmother!
April 11 – “Talking Across the Abyss”
Gladys Tiffany of the OMNI Center speaks about “The Complexities of Talking Across the Abyss.” Many of us are struggling to find ways to communicate with still-dedicated Trump supporters in our state and in our lives. The difficulties are even more complicated than we already know, since they emerge from very divergent value systems, life experiences and role expectations. What are those about? This talk will touch on some of the complexities from research by Political Scientist John Hibbing on a new typology called “Securitarians,” values theory as developed by Linguist George Lakoff, and other sources.
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April 4 – “Pandemic Jesus”
Led by Rev. Jim Parrish. Liberal religion views the miracle stories around Jesus as window dressings, the transient vs. the permanent message of love, tolerance, and faithfulness. How might Jesus, or any prophet of love and humanity, handle a global pandemic? Join us Sunday for “Pandemic Jesus” and other stories.
March 28 – “Beyond Palm Sunday: Picking Up Our Coats.”
Melly will lead us in a service about what happens after inspirational gatherings, our personal integrity and responsibilities, and our covenant with others as Unitarian Universalists.
March 21 – “Return of Spring, Return of Hope.”
Spring time, a year since our first online-only Covid Service, carries with it a return of Hope. We’ll celebrate the seasonal return of life, respecting how fragile it can be.
