The Beacon – Our Fellowship Newsletter

These days, many people hesitate to envision positive change. Why get your hopes up? Doug Krueger will speak about how this hesitancy misunderstands both the nature and power of optimism, and the UUFF Choir will sing! Choir rehearsal will be held at 9:45am in the Sanctuary.

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Standard Time (CST) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/17rgUbkWWg/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

INCLEMENT WEATHER WARNING: There is a high probability of a significant winter storm hitting the region this weekend, so please keep an eye out for updates regarding this Sunday’s service. This service may be postponed until a later date if UUFF needs to close on Sunday due to inclement weather and hazardous travel conditions.

We started off the year talking about the need to slow down. How do we do that in a social structure that insists our worth is based on our work? In a culture that says our value depends on our productivity? This is an insidious concept that is prevalent today and throughout the history of western civilization. So, what do we do about it?

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Standard Time (CST) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/1D62PA7geD/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

Who are Muslims and what is Islam? We will explore the foundations of this major world religion through the teachings of the Holy Qur’an with Dakota Anglin.

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Standard Time (CST) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/14SdXtC9obP/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

As we cross the threshold into 2026, how will we meet the moment? Will AI be a part of it? What else might we expect? How will we care for ourselves amid the changes that are inevitable in the coming year?

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Standard Time (CST) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/17cvhSxZRy/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

Please join Melly and Oliver for our annual Burning Bowl Service. Let’s release 2025 together and make a fresh start for 2026, as a Community.

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Daylight Time (CST) and go to: Sunday 12/28 11am Burning Bowl Service Facebook Link and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

Christmas Eve is a lovely annual celebration at UUFF. LeAnda and Rev. Renée are co-creating a service that will mix our usual traditions with a few new festivities that will honor the inner child in each of us. This is a service for all ages – with an ancient story, carols, candles, and surprise; with joy in our hearts and a twinkle in our eyes.

You can attend this service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 6pm Central Daylight Time (CST) and go to: 12/24 6pm Christmas Eve Service Facebook Link and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.