The Beacon – Our Fellowship Newsletter

Our brains function in various ways. Combining science and spirituality, this service will explore what neurodiversity is (and is not) and how it can enhance our working together toward Beloved Community. Our guest minister will be former UUFF Minister, Rev. Dr. Steven Gaines! Stevie now serves as minister of UU Midland (Texas) and works as a neurodiversity/neurodivergence consultant and speaker.

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 Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BncgLB6yb/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

The Universe is our home. What is our place in it? There is a way to find meaning for us in the vastness of the cosmos. Join Dr. Doug Krueger and Rev. Renée for Stardust Communion. It’s a UU classic, and is our first experience here at UUFF!

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 Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EUYRt7Vcx/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

How do we handle lives lost in the name of their beliefs? What is our role in respecting those sacrifices and working to honor the individuals? And how do we find hope when these things occur? Melly will be our speaker this Sunday.

NOTE: This is a topic that may be difficult. Attendees are advised to be aware of possible triggers. The message will include discussion of various issues including suicide, assassination, and murder.

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 Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/1JLQAMKdYt/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, click here.

Our pets are a part of our heart family, AND science tells us that animal companions are good for our heart and health in several ways. They bless us with their presence in our lives. Today we bless them too. Join Brooke Eldredge and Rev. Renée, as well as Denise Mulliken from House of Little Dogs, for this very special service. Today we will Share the Plate with House of Little Dogs! LEARN MORE HERE!

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 Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/18yKekuhUw/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, click here.

Get warmed up for Pride month with sexuality educator Katy Wagner. We’ll walk through a brief history of the transgender rights movement, discuss the issues currently facing trans and nonbinary people in the United States, and end up with some ways to get involved and a message about the importance of education in promoting equality.

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 Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EL2rSpV9J/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

We are surrounded by a culture of disrespect, so much so that when someone treats others as if they matter, we take note. “Theo of Golden” is a profoundly moving book about one such person, a man who sees the dignity and worth in all those he encounters. By doing so, he has an effect on an entire community. Dr. Marty Faitak will be our speaker this Sunday.

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 Time (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GZSPWdgMz/ and click on “Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.