All that lives must die, passing through nature to eternity – Shakespeare. Join us this Sunday to talk about it.
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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.
Note: For the videos, on some browsers, you may need to click the pop-out icon in the upper right hand corner of the video screen to view.
***We are currently in the process of uploading our audio recordings of older sermons.***
January 23 – “Who’s Afraid of Critical Race Theory?”
Another name for “Critical Race Theory” is “ACTUAL American History.” Let’s learn more from an expert, Melodie Griffis, sociology educator.
To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.
January 16 – Walk with Us
WALK WITH US is a music video created by artists around the country, expressing the initial horror of the George Floyd murder and encouraging continued conversation and advocacy toward change. Join us as we meet to discuss the video and contemplate the issues together. Special Guests joining us: Willa Moore, singer/songwriter, creator of WALK WITH US, Chicago; Kristin Phantazia Smith, WWU Community Liaison, Little Rock; Kym Franklin, gospel arrangements, Atlanta.
Post-Service Additions: CLICK HERE to watch the WALK WITH US video, and CLICK HERE to view a list of the 12 Action Steps you can take to help make this world a better place.
January 9 – “Change!?”
You’re invited to join us this Sunday as we officially welcome our new minister, Rev. Dr. Steven Gaines. We will have a ritual of appointment, and Rev. Steven will speak about change.
To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.
January 2, 2022 – “Not There Yet”
You’re invited to join us this Sunday for the first service of the new year, and the first with Rev. Dr. Steven Gaines officially as our minister! Some moments of life are in between—between what has been and what will be. Such experiences can be both chaotic and exciting!
To view the Order of Service, please CLICK HERE.
December 26 – “Was Jesus UU?”
In this holiday season, as much of the world celebrates the birth of Jesus, we can ask interesting questions. Was Jesus a Unitarian Universalist? Did his life and teachings comply with UU principles? Did he draw from UU sources? Was he a heretic? What does all this mean for us? Led by Rev. Dr. Steven Gaines.
Audio only. Apologies for the technical difficulties at the beginning of the recording.
To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.
December 24 – “UUFF Christmas Eve Service” – 5:30pm on Friday
Join us as we celebrate and honor Christmas in our beloved traditional service at UUFF. Led by Renée Janski.
To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.
December 21 – “A UU Winter Solstice Service”- 6:30pm on Tuesday.
Please join us in welcoming the coming of the light.
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No audio or video recording.
December 19 – “Holiday History: The 12 Days of Christmas”
Join Renée as we take one last jaunt into Victorian Era holiday history and grapple with the racist origin of one of the most beloved Christmas carols. And we’ll try to solve the riddle of The Twelve Days of Christmas – what is up with all the bird symbology?
To view the Order of Service for this Sunday, CLICK HERE.
December 12 – “Happy Heretic”
Led by Rev. Dr. Steven Gaines. This will be Rev. Steven’s first time preaching since being chosen/announced as UUFF’s next minister (will officially start in early 2022)! This Sunday, he will guide us in a reflection on Unitarian Universalism’s heretical identity, speak from personal experience with heresy in contexts of “orthodoxy,” and encourage us in our own searches for truth and meaning.
To view the Order of Service, you can CLICK HERE.
December 5 – “Stone Soup for the UU Soul”
Join us this Sunday (services now offered both virtually and in-person with pre-registration) for a very special zoom play, “Stone Soup for the UU Soul.” This play was written/created by our own Jules Taylor and will be performed by the talented youth of UUFF!
To follow along with the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.
November 28 – “Holiday History: Victorian Christmas”
Led by Renée Janski. Did 1840’s Victorian England invent Christmas as we know it today? Did the Royal Family invent the Christmas tree? Why are there dead birds on Victorian Christmas cards? All this and *more* explained!
You can view the Order of Service by clicking here.
