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Our recordings include sermons given by our own ministers, intern ministers, lay leaders, and special guests. Play these podcasts and videos on our website, or download them to listen later.

We've been collecting audio recordings of sermons since 2013 and video recordings since 2020. Visit our sermons library to explore sermons by year.

Note: For the videos, on some browsers, you may need to click the pop-out icon in the upper right hand corner of the video screen to view.

***We are currently in the process of uploading our audio recordings of older sermons.***

June 26 – “A Time for Projects of Worth”

June 22, 2022 by Fawn Smith

What elements make for a meaningful life? And how is the stress of the current social and political climates a unique opportunity for enhancing the quality of our lives?

Speaker Info: Dr. Doug Krueger is a professor of Philosophy and World Religions at NWACC. He has spoken at UUFF annually for several years in a row, and it is always a pleasure to take in his calm spirit, unique perspective, and wealth of knowledge.

You can attend this 11am Sunday service in person at UUFF or remotely, via zoom. To join via zoom, CLICK HERE.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

Filed Under: 2022 Sermons, Sermons, Special Guest

June 19 – “Juneteenth: More Than a Celebration”

June 15, 2022 by Fawn Smith

Special guest D’Andre Jones (click here to read bio) speaks about the very important federal holiday of “Juneteenth,” which was established in commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved black people in the United States. D’Andre emphasizes how Juneteenth is so much more than a celebration. It’s a call for equity, justice, and empowerment!

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

Filed Under: 2022 Sermons, Holidays and Holy Days, Sermons, Special Guest

June 12 – “Queer as Faith”

June 8, 2022 by Fawn Smith

The 2022 UUFF Pride Service! Our band and choir provides lively, encouraging music, and Rev. Steven’s message feeds the flames of our Pride, redefining faith and reframing the phrase “Queer AF.”

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

Filed Under: 2022 Sermons, Justice, Music, Sermons

June 5 – “In One Accord: The Story of Pentecost”

May 31, 2022 by Fawn Smith

Melly recounts the biblical story of the falling of the Holy Spirit on the new church, a brief history of the Pentecostal Movement in the United States, and provides a UU view of incorporating this story into our lives.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

Filed Under: 2022 Sermons, Sermons

May 29 – “Greater than the Sum”

May 24, 2022 by Fawn Smith

What is Unitarianism? What is Universalism? Those terms have had different definitions, and Unitarian Universalism is more than one plus the other. Join us as Rev. Dr. Steven Gaines leads us in an exploration of the breadth and depth of UU identity.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

Filed Under: 2022 Sermons, Sermons

May 22 – “Commencement”

May 17, 2022 by Fawn Smith

In this graduation season, Rev. Dr. Steven Gaines will help us reflect on “graduations” in life, endings and beginnings.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

Filed Under: 2022 Sermons, Remote Service/Event (Zoom), Sermons

May 15 – Flower Communion!

May 10, 2022 by Fawn Smith

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This Fellowship is a brilliant garden of diverse flowers (y’all)! Bring a flower to service, take home a different flower, and experience our annual flower communion! This Sunday is also Choir Sunday! It’s been a while, and all are invited to come enjoy singing, music, and flowers! Led by Renée Janski and Gene Vinzant.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

Filed Under: 2022 Sermons, Holidays and Holy Days, Music, Remote Service/Event (Zoom), Sermons

May 8 – “What We Need to Know About Aging”

May 3, 2022 by Fawn Smith

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Each of us is growing older; there’s no escaping it! The inevitability of aging is full of surprises, some joyful, and some utterly unacceptable. What do we, as Unitarian Universalists, need to know about the elderly experience, and how can we live into our values together to support those at this stage of life? Join us as Rev. Sue Coppernoll speaks to us on this important topic.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

Filed Under: 2022 Sermons, Remote Service/Event (Zoom), Sermons

May 1 – “Climate Justice Spotlight: Our Marshallese Neighbors”

April 26, 2022 by Fawn Smith

With guest speaker, Melisa Laelan! This service brings attention to the defining issue of our time, climate change and particularly climate justice. Yale Climate Connections tells us that “Climate justice is a term, and more than that a movement, that acknowledges climate change can have differing social, economic, public health, and other adverse impacts on underprivileged populations. Advocates for climate justice are striving to have these inequities addressed head-on through long-term mitigation and adaptation strategies.” As UU’s, our seventh principle is Respect for the Interdependent Web of Existence, of which we are a part. Climate change is a threat to our interdependent web, and as such this UUFF service acknowledges how the climate crisis is affecting our daily lives and mental health. Most gratefully, we hear from Melisa Laelan, Director and Founder of the Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese, who shares from her experience of climate change and its disproportionate impact on the Marshallese community. We share some ways the UUFF community is making a difference toward mitigation and adaptation, as well as possibilities for our future efforts. Join us as we reflect on where we are, what we can do and how we can support one another in our current and continuing climate crisis.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

Filed Under: 2022 Sermons, Remote Service/Event (Zoom), Sermons, Special Guest

April 24 – “Celebrating Neurodivergence”

April 19, 2022 by Fawn Smith

This service, led by Rev. Dr. Steven Gaines, will celebrate neurodivergence in multiple forms, uplifting the uniqueness of each of us in community.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE!

Filed Under: 2022 Sermons, Remote Service/Event (Zoom), Sermons

April 17 – “Zombie Jesus: Resurrection & Responsibility”

April 12, 2022 by Fawn Smith

Please join us for this special “Easter Service” led by Melly Edge-Adams! Easter is full of hope and newness, but it is not about forgetting or erasing. Let’s learn about the story of Easter and how to become our better selves. 

CLICK HERE to view the Order of Service.

Filed Under: 2022 Sermons, Holidays and Holy Days, Remote Service/Event (Zoom), Sermons

April 10 – Poetry Sunday!

April 5, 2022 by Fawn Smith

Renée has revived the service that some people called their favorite – Poetry Sunday! Watch and enjoy poetry learned by heart. Have you ever memorized a poem? Can you still remember it?

To view the the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

Filed Under: 2022 Sermons, Remote Service/Event (Zoom), Sermons

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June 26 – “A Time for Projects of Worth”

What elements make for a meaningful life? And how is the stress of the current social and political climates a unique opportunity for enhancing the quality of our lives? Speaker Info: Dr. Doug Krueger is a professor of Philosophy and World Religions at NWACC. He has spoken at UUFF annually for several years in a […]

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