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The Softness and the Scar

Speaker: Jodi Herman-Dority  Lay Leader: Eric Muehling  Music: Marsha Sousa

In The Softness and the Scar, we explore both how learned survival strategies can overshadow our capacity for compassion, and how the kindness of others can gradually reopen what was once closed. This message invites us … read more.

You Are Always Doing Your Best

Speaker: Raif Johnson-Kennedy  Lay Leader: Jodi-Herman Dority Music: Marsha Sousa
Raif Johnson-Kennedy will explore the idea that everyone is always doing their best. As life constantly pulls us in multiple directions we must navigate our paths. Forgiveness for ourselves and for others while braving these journeys will also be discussed.

Anthesteria

Speaker: Gavyn Shepard  Lay Leader: Molly Murray Music: Marsha Sousa

Anthesteria is a three-day Ancient Greek holiday celebrating the god Dionysus, the opening of the new casks of wine from the season just past, celebrating the literal fruits of your labor, that is, the new wine, and to welcome the … read more.

Box of Chocolates

Speakers: Various UUFF Folks  Coordinator: Jana Peirce Music: Marsha Sousa
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, join us to reflect on the many ways love gives meaning to our lives far beyond romance and flowers. In keeping with tradition, we’ve asked an assortment of people to share their thoughts – … read more.

Affirming Inherent Worth

Minister: Rev. Becca Bernard  Lay Leader: Ethan Hawkins Music: Mariana Beks
As Unitarian Universalists, we affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every person – even every being. But how do we apply that to people who are causing devastating harm to others? We’ll explore the meaning of our first … read more.

Choose Your Own Adventure

Speaker: Molly Murray Lay Leader: Ashley Lane Music: Mariana Beks
Sometimes life gives us choices, these choices lead to more choices and help determine the end of our service.

Thinking about the Future

Speaker: Liz Dobbins Lay Leader: Silvia Daeumichen Music: Susan Grace
Imagining the future sometimes seems impossible. However, our faith emphasizes hope for a better tomorrow, so we should try. How do we grow into the future when the present seems unmanageable? By strengthening the imaginative connection between our present selves … read more.