Archives for 2026

“Life is a lot like Jazz….it’s best when you improvise.” ~ Gershwin. Join Rev. Renée this Sunday for an exploration on how Jazz imitates life.

This Sunday we will Share the Plate with the Arkansas Citizens First Congress. CFC is a multi-issue, non-partisan coalition of organizations working together to ensure that the public is being heard and served by our state legislature. 50% of loose collection plate cash and specially-designated checks/cash (please make checks out to UUFF and write “Share Plate” on memo line) will be given to this worthy organization. Check out https://www.citizensfirst.org/ for more information.

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/1E5x3UAjfY/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

UU prides itself in being a liberal religion, but like liberal democracy, there are flaws that keep it from reaching its full potential and leave it open to failures. Can an old but “new” way to generate change in governance save not only UU but the U.S.? This Sunday Rev. Jim Parrish will guide us in an exploration of Generative Democracy.

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/1A2hYGFUtt/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

What brought each of us through the doors of UUFF, and what transforms us from visitors into committed members of this community? Together we co-create a powerful vision of universal love, radical welcome, and generosity that sustains us all.

This Sunday is extra special! We’ll be officially kicking off the 2027 Stewardship Pledge Drive AND celebrating UUFF’s 75th Anniversary with a Fall Festival immediately after service. All are encouraged to come down to the UUFF lawn for good food, fun, and fellowship! Please refer to the Weekly eNews for more information.

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/18U5Eg5cDA/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

For centuries, we have been told that hierarchy and dominance are the only ways to organize human society. Join Rev. Renée as we explore the ancient and urgent alternatives—from matriarchal traditions to partnership models—that offer a blueprint for a world built on mutual respect rather than power over one another.

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CXFbA5Ufv/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

What happens when we treat thinness as a moral obligation? From the Eurocentric roots of the BMI to modern economic discrimination, join Rev. Renée as we dismantle the myths of “earned worth” and celebrate the divine dignity of ALL bodies.

This Sunday we will Share the Plate with Cooperative Emergency Outreach (CEO). CEO is a non-profit community organization that provides emergency assistance for food, rent, and utilities. 50% of loose collection plate cash and specially-designated cash/checks (please make checks out to UUFF and write “Share Plate” on the memo line) will be given to this worthy organization.

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EcQwvVdZR/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

The fifth principle of Unitarian Universalism affirms “the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large.” As an expression of this faith, many Unitarian Universalists (UUs) believe strongly in expanding voting access and participation. Members of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fayetteville (UUFF) actively support these efforts in numerous ways and at all levels of government. We also engage with and lift up organizations that share our commitment to democracy. 

One such organization is the League of Women Voters. Our guest speaker this Sunday, Michelle Wolchok, President of the League of Women Voters of Washington County, will discuss the League’s history and long-standing work, its current priorities, the status of citizen-led ballot initiatives in Arkansas, and the importance of voting in the upcoming midterm elections. Additionally, the Raging Grannies NWA will provide uplifting and thought-provoking music for the service.

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/19LR1PCEtN/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

This year marks 46 years of Water Communion and 75 years of UUFF! Rev. Renée and Gene Vinzant will lead us in a special service this Sunday, as we honor our rich traditions and history and celebrate the beginning of 2026 Fall Programming! **Please bring a small amount of water that represents your summer experience to add to the communal bowl during the Water Communion ritual.**

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FHMRTdJtk/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

Join Ginger Doss as they discuss the profound, life-changing impact of living life in mindful presence.

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/1C56uEuh2E/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

What does it mean to truly invest in the lives of our children and youth? Join us for a forward looking service as we begin to unveil the next chapter for our young people. Come learn how our fellowship is adapting to give our rising generation the deep roots and strong support that they need to thrive.

This Sunday, we will Share the Plate with Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families. For 45 years, AACF has provided leadership, research, and advocacy to promote wide-ranging reforms that have improved the lives of Arkansas children. 100% of loose collection plate cash will be donated to this worthy organization. To learn more, check out https://www.aradvocates.org/

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/1C4A85gbZa/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

Folks in the Ozark Mountains have long had a deep relationship with the landscape. What started as a need for survival has evolved into an almost spiritual connection to living with the land and protecting its inhabitants. Join Ozark folklorist and author Brandon Weston in an exploration of Ozark traditions and folklore that point toward this green spirituality and look at what we as modern folk can learn from these old ways.

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/1J95ZKb4no/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

Join Rev. Renée this Sunday for a “super cool” virtual service!

Folks, despite our best efforts, UUFF’s Sanctuary AC units are still not working, and the weather tomorrow is simply too hot for us to be able to safely conduct in-person services at the fellowship building.

That being said, we are offering two options to join this Sunday’s 11am Service remotely online!

(1) The 11am Service will be held over Zoom, and those who desire a more participatory remote attendance experience are welcome to join that way. Use the link below, and allow it to take you to the Zoom meeting page. You will automatically be placed in a waiting room, and one of our lovely hosts will let you in when the service begins! Please remember to remain muted throughout the service and to enable the “chat” option once you are in the meeting if you plan to share a joy, concern, or milestone at the appointed time during the service.

** Link to join the 08/16/2026 Sunday 11am Service via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84394682588

(2) Those who prefer to keep it a bit more simple technology-wise can tune into UUFF’s Facebook Live Stream of the service (available each Sunday)!

** To enjoy the Sunday 11am Service via Facebook Live Stream, click this link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CBW1xJRiF/ and then hit the “live video.” button. The stream should begin at 11am. If you find that the live video button is not yet “clickable” when you reach the service event, that just means that live streaming has not yet begun. In that case, please be patient and refresh the page until it is ready.

We’ll soon be able to meet again in person, but this Sunday, please stay home, stay COOL, and plan to join the 11am Sunday Service remotely via Zoom or Facebook Live Stream!

Join Rev. Renée this Sunday for Palestine 101, an educational service providing a brief historical overview and clear definitions of complex terms. This service might be challenging for some.

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/18zhZVZ1a7/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.