“We Are What We Love: Serving Others and Ourselves When Times Are Hard.” With reflections from Board members: Burnetta Hinterthuer, Elizabeth Hancock, Mike McMullin, and Leanda Gavin. Participants are encouraged to stay after service to share favorite thing(s) about UUFF and visions for the future. Question to ponder: How can we be our best UU selves even in the midst of uncertainty? You can find the link/info to join zoom service in your latest UUFF weekly email (access at uufayetteville.org in the “This Week” section).
Remote Service/Event (Zoom)
September 13 – “Water In-Gathering and Day of Hope.”
It is time to kick off our “church year” with our seasonal Water In-Gathering! This year, let’s do something a little different. We’ll call it a ‘Waterfall of Hope.” As usual, all are invited to have a bit of water from a special place (and a place to safely pour it when the time comes), but this year, as you pour your water, you are ALSO invited to allot $20 of “Hope” from the UUFF Giving Fund to a specific LOCAL charity/organization of your choice (let’s give to those that help people, nature, environment…and leave politics out of it for this Sunday). For your convenience, you can click HERE to view a list of some local charity organizations to research and consider. We’ll do this up to $1000. A few of us will be present in the UUFF Sanctuary to pour a bit of water (on your behalf) into our UUFF Fountain and write down the requests so that we can fulfill the giving of Hope. When all who wish to give water, and/or Hopes have spoken, we will close the ritual by starting our fountain and enjoying a bit of music! A Sunday of Hope, for each other in Fellowship, and the broader community as well. You can find the link/info to join the zoom meeting in your latest UUFF weekly email (access at uufayetteville.org – click on the “This Week” section). Please click HERE to view the Order of Service!
September 6 – “Moving Forward Together.”
Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan has a long history of promoting progressive issues and championing diversity and inclusiveness. This Sunday he will speak at UUFF on his personal values that tell him how to approach issues like the pandemic, social justice, and sustainability for himself, and his community.
You can view the Order of Service HERE.
August 30 – “The Power of Circles: A Full Moon Service.”
This “Reflective” Lunar service was put together by Renée Janski and Tressa Disney! S. J. Tucker will be our special guest musician, and our own Melly will speak.
August 23 – “Eye of the Hurricane: Finding Peace in a Chaotic World”
UUFF is thrilled to welcome back Doug Krueger – a Professor of Philosophy/World Religions at NWACC – as our guest speaker!
Click HERE to view the Order of Service.
August 9 – “From the Mouths of Muppets”
The Impact of Children’s Public Television on Social Justice and Equality
Join us for this fun and informative service, led by Melly!
Click HERE to view a pdf of the Order of Service!
August 2 – “What Does Social Justice Look Like to a UU Native American?”
Speaker, Rev. Gary McAlpin will lead us through an exploration of this question.
Rev. McAlpin is a UUA Community Minister serving the people of Cherokee County, the heart of the Cherokee Nation. He works to help provide outreach and aid and to support community and families affected by pediatric cancer and environmental climate injustice. His non-profit organization is called “Sweetwater Foundation.” To find out more, check out their facebook page!
Click HERE to view the Order of Service.
June 28 – “UUA General Assembly Sunday Worship Service.”
We’ll gather in the usual manner (enter the UUFF Sunday Service zoom room) at 10:50 and enjoy a streamed worship service from the Unitarian Universalist Association Virtual General Assembly that is happening this weekend. This service will be shared by thousands of Unitarian Universalists across the country and world, linking us in heart and hope. Wonderful speakers and music/musicians (like Emma’s Revolution!) will make this service a real treat!
Click HERE to view the Order of Service.
June 21 – “Midsummer Service,” led by Renée Janski, Tressa Disney and more!
Join in this celebration of the radiant light of life that sustains us all.
Click HERE to view the order of service as a pdf.
May 31 – “And Still We Rise”
Considering the Undeniable Power of Black Women in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries,” with guest speaker, Raven Cook.
May 3 – “How am I Supposed To Grow When My House Is In the Shade?”
Dr. Marty Faitak speaks about how difficult it is for people with mental health issues to deal with the current COVID-19 crisis on top of their other challenges.
April 26 – “The Earth is Our Mother – An Earth Day Service.” Honoring Indigenous and Traditional story, prayer, chants and songs for the Earth in a contemplative service. Led by Rev. Jim Parrish, Renée Janski, and more!
View the service recording. Password: 5h=8iI43
