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This is NWA Pride Weekend, and this Sunday is Rev. Stevie’s last as UUFF Minister, so let’s have a Pride service! Stevie speaks about Pride’s possibility and potential for all; and we enjoy music from Jori Costello and the UUFF Choir, as well as Skylar Conover.
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The Longest Day approaches! Join us in sacred circle and community as we celebrate the Life-giving Sun and turn the Wheel of the Year.
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The second-to-last service led by Rev. Dr. Stevie Gaines in their role as UUFF Minister. In their two messages this month, they speak on topics that they deem very important for us. This Sunday, they lead us in considering the idea of shared ministry. We’ll explore the feedback process that Unitarian Universalists typically think of as shared ministry, as well as a team approach to our work. The service was informative, encouraging, challenging, and uplifting!
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Dr. Marty Faitak talks to us about the advantages of forming and maintaining long term relationships, as well as some of the difficulties that could present themselves along the journey.
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Musician Kim Petras says that music is her spirituality, and painter Michael Hubbard talks about creativity as an instrument of healing. In this service, the UUFF Choir shares the art of music, and Rev. Steven delivers a message about the healing power of creative processes.
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At this time of year, many students take final exams. This Sunday, Rev. Steven leads us in considering another kind of exam, the midterm, and its implications for spiritual growth. We’ll explore a traditional spiritual practice called examen or self-examination and how it can help Unitarian Universalists.
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Bring a flower (or a small bouquet if you have more to share) and join us for our annual Flower Communion. This year we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first Flower Communion!
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We are pleased to welcome Feather Smith, Ethnobiology Manager for the Cherokee Nation! Feather shares with us how the Cherokee people interact with their environment, including a discussion of Cherokee Heirloom crops and the Cherokee Nation Seed Bank. Join us for this uplifting and informative conclusion to our spring series on Earth Care.
Full service:
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This is the time of Nature’s full bloom! We honor the Spirits of Love and Bliss. Come with joy in your heart and flowers in your hair! We begin indoors for the service, then process outside to weave a dance of blessing and magic around our brightly-ribboned May pole!
Service excerpt: Maypole Dance
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Led by Rev. Dr. Steven Gaines. Saturday is Earth Day, and this message, the 2nd in a series of three “Earth Care” services organized by the UUFF Justice Team, focuses on how we can (and should) show appreciation and care for our Earth home. We also welcome UUFF’s New Members!
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Poetry Sunday is a tradition started by our beloved Minister Emeritus, Rhett Baird, and some people say it’s their favorite service of the year. What is your personal relationship to poetry? Renée Janski leads us as we examine the power of poetry in our lives, and several UUFF’ers read or recite their favorite poems!
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Many people celebrate Easter by dressing up, hunting eggs, eating candy, spending time with family, and remembering Jesus. Unitarian Universalists have various and often conflicting thoughts about Jesus. What can we all learn from the story of the resurrection of Jesus, even if we don’t accept it as historical fact? In this service, Rev. Steven helps us think about how Easter can empower us to live more fully in alignment with our principles.
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