This Mother’s Day, join us for a service that explores the history of this celebration, honors the tension and complexity of this day, and celebrates the ways that we all can engage with love and nurturing. This Sunday we will also welcome three new members into our church family! Video Link
The poet Meena Alexander writes, “In a time of violence, the task of poetry is in some way to reconcile us to our world and to allow us a measure of tenderness and grace with which to exist.” As we enter the month of May, our month of Story, I think we could all use … Continue reading “Powerful Words”
This Sunday we join with our neighbor congregations all over the state of Alabama to celebrate Earth Day and remember our commitment to be good stewards of the Earth, our only home.
We are becoming something new, something we haven’t quite imagined yet. And in the process of becoming, we are going to bump heads and make mistakes. What could it look like to center forgiveness as we move in these uncharted waters? Who might we become with grace as our guide? Video Link
Unitarian Universalism is a relatively new approach to religion, and also has ancient roots. What is the thread that connects us to our past and informs how we approach our future? And how does being aware of this thread help us live our lives today? Rev. AJ van Tine is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist and … Continue reading “The Progressive Religious Impulse”
This Sunday we mark Easter on the Christian liturgical calendar and we celebrate “Flower Communion” a distinctly Unitarian Universalist ritual. In both celebrations, we are called to reflect on hope, possibility and what can be made new. This service will include a virtual Flower Communion and will be followed by an in-person Drive-Thru Flower Communion … Continue reading “Rising and Blooming”
Who we love, who we choose, how we support each other, this is what tells us who we are and what we value. David Brooks writes, “Our lives are stories of recommitment.” We are nearing the threshold, we are visioning the time to come when we will reengage and reimagine our community. Let us reflect … Continue reading Commitment Sunday
In this feel-good society, where the small stuff rolls off our backs, where anger and sorrow are considered wrong, unproductive, and harmful. Not sweating the small stuff has led to a feeling of uselessness and hopelessness and we have been patiently waiting for someone bigger than ourselves to pick up the reigns and make people … Continue reading “Sweat the Small Stuff”
A year ago today, we closed the doors of our church and went online for our first virtual service. After 52 Sundays of choosing love, safety, and commitment, we are here, holding our lessons and our losses so tenderly. In this service, we will reflect on this unprecedented year and hear from one another about … Continue reading “Lessons and Losses”
Faith in Unitarian Universalism isn’t an intellectual exercise: it’s “heart” work. This full-length worship experience features a sermon by UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, as well as vibrant music, storytelling, and other worship elements that will help us to grow in spirit, in courage, and in generosity. Join us for this Stewardship Adventure. Video Link
