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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 helps us consider the nature and causes of conflict and some strategies for navigating it. Jori Costello is our musician, and Skylar Conover performs an original song that includes interpersonal conflict.
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Rev. Dr. Steven Gaines completes 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. 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.
Full service and member ceremony:
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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.
Full service:
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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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Join the Chalice Team, Band and Choir for our annual service to mark the beginning of our Fall programming season at UUFF!
Full service:
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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.
Sermon only:
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.
Full service:
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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.
Sermon only:
To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.
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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At Summer Thermstice (a.k.a. Lúnasa), this midpoint between Solstice and Equinox, we have left behind the time of longest day and entered the time of greatest heat, of harvest and abundance, but also of the waning of the light. Join us as we celebrate the turning of this joyous season, as Earth’s tilt is taking us back away from the Sun. Various speakers.
Partial service:
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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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