Sermons

Conflict happens. It is inevitable in families, workplaces, and all other human relationships. How can we deal with conflict in healthy, productive ways? In this service, Rev. Dr. Steven Gaines will help us consider the nature and causes of conflict and some strategies for navigating it. Rev. Steven mentioned a little of this last Sunday and will explore it more. Jori Costello will be our musician, and Skylar Conover will perform an original song that includes interpersonal conflict.

You can attend our 11am Sunday Services in person at UUFF or online. To join us remotely via Facebook Live Stream, click this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/773039397112357/ and click on the “watch live video” button. You DO NOT need to have a Facebook account to join.

Rev. Dr. Steven Gaines is completing the four-part sermon series, “Why We Do What We Do,” about reasons for (benefits of) being a member of a group such as UUFF. If you haven’t attended any of the previous services in the series, that’s okay, because each message makes sense independently. This Sunday, the fourth and final message in the series will be “Dealing with Difficulty” and will consider how we can live and work together with people who may seem incompatible with us.

ALSO – Several wonderful folks have decided recently to become official UUFF Members, and we will have a special ceremony during this service to welcome them!

You can attend our 11am Sunday Services in person at UUFF or online. To join us remotely via Facebook Live Stream, click this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/500110538632429/ and click on the “watch live video” button. You DO NOT need to have a Facebook account to join.

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Melly discusses the importance of cooking and cultural food traditions in building community and will help us explore the places racism and classism can hide in our kitchens.

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Rev. Dr. Steven Gaines leads us in this third service of his four-part series: “Why We Do What We Do,” which explores the reasons for (benefits of) being a member of a group such as UUFF.

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Rev. Dr. Steven Gaines continues a four-part series, “Why We Do What We Do,” about reasons for (benefits of) being a member of a group such as UUFF.

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To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

Guest Speaker, Chris Gillow, gained his Masters in Communication while studying the purpose and merit of superhero films and their narratives. This Sunday, Chris explores the intersection between these narratives and our own human stories.

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Rev. Dr. Steven Gaines shares with us the first segment of his four-part series, “Why We Do What We Do.” The series is an exploration into the reasons for and benefits of being a member of a group such as UUFF.

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Perhaps the greatest gift that a parent can give their child is unconditional love and acceptance. Join us as speaker Gene Vinzant helps us explore the importance of “The Blessing” and to learn how we can extend it to our children and other loved ones.

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Dr. Marty Faitak will talk with us about how so many people feel broken, where despair comes from, what desperation can do to people. Sounds like a real laugh-fest, doesn’t it? Marty will also share some information on relieving despair in ourselves and others.

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Those of us who grew up in Christian churches may recognize the hymn “I’ll Fly Away.” Others may recognize it from a popular movie. In this service, Rev. Steven will reconsider that song’s lyrics in the light of UU thought and experience. Do we really want to fly away? The answer may not be what you expect.

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