There is nothing like music to get folks into the “Holiday Spirit.” This Sunday, all are welcome to join as Renée and members of the choir lead us in singing some of our most cherished holiday tunes. We will have the lyrics up on the zoom screen, and you are invited to sing along to every song, or simply enjoy good music. Either way, it should be a good time!
Chalice Stories – Our 4th Principle
Our Fourth Principle, or Wednesday Chalica installment of Chalice Stories. Illustrating the UU Principles using Janeen Grohsmeyer’s book “a lamp in every corner: our unitarian universalist story book.” This Video’s story is “The Race to the Top of the Tree”
Chalice Stories – 3rd Principle
Hi Y’all!
Here is our third installment of a Chalice Story to celebrate our Principles for Chalica! Our stories are from the book “a lamp in every corner” by Janeen K. Grohsmeyer, and this one is titled “The Rooster Who Learned to Crow,” illustrating our third listed Principle – Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations… or as the story puts it, “We’re free to learn together.”
So please, light a chalice or candle, enjoy the story, and contemplate how we work to help each other grow and learn, even though they may believe differently from ourselves!
Peace, Rev. Jim
Chalice Stories – 2nd Principle
Hi Y’all!
Here is the Chalice Story for our Second listed Principle – Justice, equity and compassion in human relations… or Be Kind in all You Do.
The Story is “The Excruciatingly Scrupulous Twins” by Janeen K. Grohsmeyer, from her book “a lamp in every corner.”
Light a Chalice, relax, and enjoy the story! Then discuss the second listed Principle and its meanings as you will. Love to hear your thoughts here if you wish.
Peace,Rev. Jim
Chalice Stories: First Principle – The Weight of a Snowflake
Celebrating our Unitarian Universalist Principles at UU Fayetteville, AR, we’re using the stories from Janeen Grohsmeyer’s book “a lamp in every corner: Our Unitarian Universalist storybook” and her series on our Principles. We’ll have seven videos, and seven stories, for seven Principles. This story is about our First listed Principle – The Inherent Worth and Dignity of Every Person, or Each Person Is Important.
December 6 – “Chalice Stories – Our Principles in Light”
Led by Rev. Jim Parrish. Unitarian Universalism adopted the symbol of the lighted chalice back in WWII, as a sign of freedom. We’ll recount the story, as well as others that help us reflect deeply on our Principles. Our UU Principles are our values – ideals that bring us together no matter what source(s) we come from. These Principles are not written in stone; they are part of our Covenant to be negotiated and updated as needed. Join us as we share stories and music in reflection of our UU values and meaning.
Click HERE to view the Order of Service.
November 29 – “Growing Closer During Social Distance”
With special guest, Ginger Doss. 2020 has been a year unlike any other. But within its challenges are great teachings and opportunities. Even though we have had to social distance and isolate ourselves, we can still find comfort and strength through our connections. Nurturing our compassion for one another through mindful practice can build unseen bridges that span across any distance and can nourish us in a time when we might otherwise feel so alone. 2020 is a journey we have taken together, and we can heal together as well, no matter how far apart we are.
To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE!
November 22 – “Bread Communion: Grateful to Be Together”
Led by Rev. Jim Parrish. It is time for UUFF’s traditional sharing of Bread and Companionship, and we will do just that – via zoom! Bake or buy some of your favorite bread(s) to savor as we celebrate and focus on being thankful for our lives, even as difficult as they can be.
To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.
November 15 – “Healing”
Dr. Marty Faitak leads us in a timely service about healing the divisions in the country, getting along with people with whom we disagree, and building bridges between people.
To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.
November 8 – “Well, Now What, Y’all?”
Led by Rev. Jim Parrish. Not assuming anything about the election, or COVID, or cold weather coming… Now What? We’ve examined our values in detail running up to the vote. What meaning can we wring out of them for our lives? What changes?
To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.
November 1 – “Voting Our UU Values”
Voting is already underway in one of the most important elections of recent memory. Join us this Sunday as three of our members – Bettie Lu Lancaster, Mike Schermer, and Lydia Nelson – share how their values as UU’s and the principles of UUism affect the way they vote.
The transcript of each speaker’s portion is linked below:
Bettie Lu Lancaster
Mike Schermer
Lydia Nelson
To view the Order of Service, please CLICK HERE.
October 25 – “Sunday of Remembrance.”
Led by Rev. Jim Parrish. Though we are not able to gather in-person this year, we can and will still come together in fellowship to hold one other in love and unified strength as we remember and celebrate the lives of our departed loved ones.
The view the Order of Service, click HERE.
