Religious Services Committee kicks off UUFEC Summer Worship Series. Amanda Piburn leads the way into a summer of exploring personal expressions of spirituality in our daily lives. Wear a T-shirt this Sunday that has special meaning for you. Wearing your heart on your chest for all to see, tells us what’s important to you!
Watch a pre-recorded sermon from Rev. Ruth, who asks: “When we take risks, we make mistakes, and then feel regret and sometimes remorse. Can we have a rich, full life without risks? When they ask what we did best, what shall we tell them?” (Trigger warning: abortion and suicide will be mentioned briefly). Join us at … Continue reading Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda
We have a long history of considering the significance of human life in economic terms. Our first UU Principle talks about the inherent worth and dignity of every person, but it doesn’t commit to that worth and dignity being equal among all human beings. Is there a better, more principled way to talk about the … Continue reading Whose Lives Matter?
All human relationships are built on a foundation of trust. We develop expectations of one another and we make commitments to fulfill those expectations. Sometimes we fail and sometimes others fail us. In a congregation, where we are all in a mutual covenantal relationship, we find ourselves in an ebb and flow of fulfillment and … Continue reading Whom Do You Trust
Join us for this IN PERSON Memorial Day Sunday Service Loneliness is a state of mind that can affect everyone. Research says that almost 50% of Americans experience severe loneliness that can affect not only mental health but physical as well. Loneliness, often a contributor to suicide, is an important concern of our military. What … Continue reading Are You Lonesome Tonight?
Dr. Simmons is a professor of film studies and humanities at NW Florida College and president of P-FLAG will talk about how to support LGBTQ+ community. Join us at 10 a.m. for our in person service. We are also streaming live on Facebook Service will begin at 10:00 am PLEASE CLICK HERE TO WATCH No … Continue reading We Say Gay
Join us as we listen to guest speaker, Marie-Claude Bohler, member of UUFEC. Marie-Claude was born and raised in France and journeyed to the United States in 1974 with her two children to work at the French Embassy in Washington, D.C. She will present, “Have We Learned Anything?” In consideration of the reports from war-torn … Continue reading Have We Learnt Anything?
Join us for this IN PERSON service! As we celebrate the holding together of our R.E. program during two difficult years apart, we will also bid a grateful farewell to our former director, Sophia Lopez, and an excited welcome to Sarah Ford as our new Interim Director. Education leads to exploration. It’s all about that … Continue reading RE Sunday & Mother’s Day “Everything We Do Is RE”
Join us IN PERSON for our Flower Communion service. Rev. Norbert Capek was executed at Dachau in 1942. The ceremony he designed for his Unitarian church is now celebrated annually in most UU congregations. As we continue to wonder if war will ever cease, we reassert our commitment to peace through this powerful ritual. Wear blue … Continue reading Flower Communion “When Will We Ever Learn?”
UU member, Josh Ashley will be our guest speaker this Sunday. Josh’s message will be a reflection upon why the Internet and social media are not always the best way to connect with others and strengthen personal relationships. Josh is well known in our UUFEC as the go-to person to record our virtual worship services, … Continue reading Connect with People, not Algorithms
