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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 11 – “Shared Ministry”

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The second-to-last service led by Rev. Dr. Stevie Gaines in their role as UUFF Minister. In their two messages this month, they speak on topics that they deem very important for us. This Sunday, they lead us in considering the idea of shared ministry. We’ll explore the feedback process that Unitarian Universalists typically think of as shared ministry, as well as a team approach to our work. The service was informative, encouraging, challenging, and uplifting!

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

May 28 – “The Healing Power of Art”

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Musician Kim Petras says that music is her spirituality, and painter Michael Hubbard talks about creativity as an instrument of healing. In this service, the UUFF Choir shares the art of music, and Rev. Steven delivers a message about the healing power of creative processes.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

May 21 – “Midterm Exam of Life”

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At this time of year, many students take final exams. This Sunday, Rev. Steven leads us in considering another kind of exam, the midterm, and its implications for spiritual growth. We’ll explore a traditional spiritual practice called examen or self-examination and how it can help Unitarian Universalists.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

May 7 – “Seeding the Future: Cherokee Ethnobiology”

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We are pleased to welcome Feather Smith, Ethnobiology Manager for the Cherokee Nation! Feather shares with us how the Cherokee people interact with their environment, including a discussion of Cherokee Heirloom crops and the Cherokee Nation Seed Bank. Join us for this uplifting and informative conclusion to our spring series on Earth Care.

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To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

April 16 – “Poetry Sunday!”

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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!

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

April 9 – “What’s in Your Egg?”

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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.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE!

April 2 – “Human-Induced Climate Change”

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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.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

March 26 – “Every Body is Beautiful”

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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.

View the Order of Service.