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This is the time of Nature’s full bloom! We honor the Spirits of Love and Bliss. Come with joy in your heart and flowers in your hair! We begin indoors for the service, then process outside to weave a dance of blessing and magic around our brightly-ribboned May pole!
Service excerpt: Maypole Dance
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Led by Rev. Dr. Steven Gaines. Saturday is Earth Day, and this message, the 2nd in a series of three “Earth Care” services organized by the UUFF Justice Team, focuses on how we can (and should) show appreciation and care for our Earth home. We also welcome UUFF’s New Members!
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Poetry Sunday is a tradition started by our beloved Minister Emeritus, Rhett Baird, and some people say it’s their favorite service of the year. What is your personal relationship to poetry? Renée Janski leads us as we examine the power of poetry in our lives, and several UUFF’ers read or recite their favorite poems!
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Many people celebrate Easter by dressing up, hunting eggs, eating candy, spending time with family, and remembering Jesus. Unitarian Universalists have various and often conflicting thoughts about Jesus. What can we all learn from the story of the resurrection of Jesus, even if we don’t accept it as historical fact? In this service, Rev. Steven helps us think about how Easter can empower us to live more fully in alignment with our principles.
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A recent poll found that 72% of Americans believe that climate change is happening, but only 57% believe that humans are causing it. Join us as our own Bill Nichols speaks on “Human Induced Climate Change.” Bill will talk about what humans are doing to cause climate change and what we can do to help stop it. This is the first in a series of three messages on “Earth Care” from our Social Justice Team.
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Dealing with body image issues is a common experience. Countless factors contribute to it, and experts offer suggestions for navigating the difficulty. As a community that acknowledges everyone’s dignity and worth, we celebrate the beauty of all of our diverse bodies. That’s the topic of this service, prompted by Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31), and applicable to people of many identities. Rev. Steven speaks.
Awaken all you dreamers! The time of Spring and of balance quickly approaches. Come celebrate the fertility of the land and the joy of life renewed! The UUFF Choir sings, directed by Renée Janski.
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Rev. Dr. Steven Gaines. Caring for each other is an important part of life in community. In this service, Rev. Steven presents why and how we UUFF’ers care for one another, especially through the Fellowship’s Care Team, pastoral care providers, and emergency financial assistance.
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Imagine a world where dignity in our communications was not only expected but measured. Could the expectation of inherent dignity in communications help bridge our political divides and also address the impact of negative online behaviors? UUFF member, Brooke Eldredge is our speaker.
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African Americans formed the musical genres of blues and jazz in the Deep South around the 1860’s. By the 1910’s, many black artists migrated to Harlem, NY, starting what became known as the “Harlem Renaissance,” which set the stage for the Civil Rights Movement. Jori and Renée highlight the stories and the music of women of color from this era.
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In this Valentine’s Day service, Rev. Steven speaks about the holiday’s fascinating history. The story could be a horror movie but is presented in a PG way with an exploration of love as more than candies, cards, and flowers. The UUFF Choir sings uplifting songs!
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Speaker (and UUFF Member) Steve Krogull talka to us about the beautiful and often under-appreciated “quiet” that introverts contribute to a world otherwise bursting with noise.
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