Sermons

Join Rev. Renée this Sunday for Palestine 101, an educational service providing a brief historical overview and clear definitions of complex terms. This service might be challenging for some.

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/18zhZVZ1a7/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

Transformation is often associated with life’s biggest moments—a new job, a move, or a major milestone. But what if transformation is quieter than that? What if it begins with curiosity instead of certainty, with listening instead of assuming, and with the courage to remain open to what life still has to teach us? Join us as we explore the Unitarian Universalist value of Transformation through three reflective questions that invite us to consider not only what we’ve learned, but who we are still becoming.

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/18hvXbqf5u/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

Join us this Sunday as speaker Jacob Hook leads us in an exploration of tenacity and the important role it can play in our lives.

This Sunday, we will Share the Plate with May Day NWA, a local grassroots non-profit organization that cooks and distributes free hot, nutritious meals to the struggling working class and underserved populations in our community. 50% of all loose collection plate cash and specially-designated cash/checks (please write out to UUFF and put “share plate” on memo line) will be donated to this wonderful organization.

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/1jQduRwwAX/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

Who shapes us? Is it genetics? Is it people we know for our whole lives? Is it those we pass only for a moment? Join us this Sunday as guest speaker, Rev. Ren Pasco, leads us in an exploration of this interesting topic.

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/18fkgNAFmn/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

It feels like division is at an all-time high while empathy and communication are at an all-time low. Our own Dane Wagner will talk about some of the unhelpful behaviors (in ourselves and others) that create and reinforce barriers and how to instead establish trust and communication through respect and compassion.

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/19Fd5FkAyB/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

What do Abolition, Fat Liberation Theory, Church Governance, Palestine, Matriarchy, Sustainable Staffing, and Religious Education have in common? Stephanie Bentley and Rev. Renée did a deep dive at General Assembly last week and these were some areas of focus! We can’t wait to tell you all about it!!

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CDCfg5gTS/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

It’s Pride Sunday at UUFF, and all are invited to join for this special annual service.

This Sunday, we will Share the Plate with NWA Equality. 50% of all loose collection plate cash and specially-designated cash/checks (please make checks out to UUFF and write “share plate” on the memo line) will be given to this valuable community organization. CLICK HERE to find out more!

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GDM7Hv7k2/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

Our brains function in various ways. Combining science and spirituality, this service will explore what neurodiversity is (and is not) and how it can enhance our working together toward Beloved Community. Our guest minister will be former UUFF Minister, Rev. Dr. Steven Gaines! Stevie now serves as minister of UU Midland (Texas) and works as a neurodiversity/neurodivergence consultant and speaker.

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BncgLB6yb/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

The Universe is our home. What is our place in it? There is a way to find meaning for us in the vastness of the cosmos. Join Dr. Doug Krueger and Rev. Renée for Stardust Communion. It’s a UU classic, and is our first experience here at UUFF!

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EUYRt7Vcx/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

How do we handle lives lost in the name of their beliefs? What is our role in respecting those sacrifices and working to honor the individuals? And how do we find hope when these things occur? Melly will be our speaker this Sunday.

NOTE: This is a topic that may be difficult. Attendees are advised to be aware of possible triggers. The message will include discussion of various issues including suicide, assassination, and murder.

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/1JLQAMKdYt/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, click here.

Our pets are a part of our heart family, AND science tells us that animal companions are good for our heart and health in several ways. They bless us with their presence in our lives. Today we bless them too. Join Brooke Eldredge and Rev. Renée, as well as Denise Mulliken from House of Little Dogs, for this very special service. Today we will Share the Plate with House of Little Dogs! LEARN MORE HERE!

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/18yKekuhUw/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, click here.

Get warmed up for Pride month with sexuality educator Katy Wagner. We’ll walk through a brief history of the transgender rights movement, discuss the issues currently facing trans and nonbinary people in the United States, and end up with some ways to get involved and a message about the importance of education in promoting equality.

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EL2rSpV9J/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.