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.
Sermons
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.
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***We are currently in the process of uploading our audio recordings of older sermons.***
June 5 – “In One Accord: The Story of Pentecost”
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.
May 29 – “Greater than the Sum”
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.
May 22 – “Commencement”
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.
May 15 – Flower Communion!
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.
May 8 – “What We Need to Know About Aging”
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.
May 1 – “Climate Justice Spotlight: Our Marshallese Neighbors”
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.
April 24 – “Celebrating Neurodivergence”
This service, led by Rev. Dr. Steven Gaines, will celebrate neurodivergence in multiple forms, uplifting the uniqueness of each of us in community.
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April 17 – “Zombie Jesus: Resurrection & Responsibility”
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.
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April 10 – Poetry Sunday!
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.
April 3 – “Trans Truth”
In this trans visibility service, Rev. Dr. Steven Gaines will interview trans singer-songwriter Skylar Conover, who will perform a couple of her songs. According to Skylar’s Facebook page, she strives “to make the world a better place.” She will discuss her experience and her use of music to process life, identity, and spirituality.
CLICK HERE to view the order of service.
March 27 – “The Meaning of Community”
This Sunday, Rev. Steven Gaines delves into the meaning of “community” and talks about why having community in our lives is so important. We then welcome new members into the unique and meaningful community of our Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fayetteville, AR.
To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.
