The state of Florida has passed a law called Stop the Wrongs to Our Kids, which stands for “Stop Woke.” What is “woke” and why is anyone so concerned about it that they’d pass a law against it? Worship Leader Corless Smith and Worship Associate Emily Stoper will look at the history ot the term … Continue reading Sunday August 2, 2026: Being Woke
We celebrate Pride every year to overcome sexual shame & stigma in favor of unconditional grace and love. In this service, we ask what makes a person worth loving. Join Worship Leader Connor Hamdi and Worship Associate Laurel Egenberger in this LGBTQQIA celebration! Music by Vincent Raines. Like many UU churches First Unitarian has a … Continue reading Sunday June 21, 2026: Pride Grace and Shame
From 1989 to 1991 Estonia was engaged in what it calls its “Singing Revolution” to gain independence from the Soviet Union. Despite undergoing centuries of occupation, Estonian culture continues to flourish and its winter capital, Tallinn, was designated by the European Union as the Culture Capital of Europe. Estonia is also considered one of the … Continue reading Sunday May 24, 2026: Resistance through Ritual
Last fall, members of our church participated in “Circles of Change”, a class based on a curriculum for building social movement across belief, race, ethnicity, orientation, gender and age. Come here Worship Leader Reilly Hirst and others share some of their experiences related to the class. Vincent Raines will be at the piano. Each Sunday, … Continue reading Sunday April 26, 2026: Circles of Change
Attention: neuroscientists study it, kids seek it and our capacity for sustaining it is reportedly shrinking. It is a spiritual practice that some say is the most important, even the only one we need master. Our sources today include a Buddhist caregiver, the band Keane, and someone who spent an entire month doing nothing but … Continue reading Sunday March 29, 2026: The Gift of Presence
Every morning when we wake up, we receive the gift of a new day. What will we do with our time? Join Rev. Laurel and Worship Associate Sarah Watts to explore how establishing a morning spiritual practice can act as a “tuning fork” for the rest of the day. By starting with intentionality, we can … Continue reading Sunday March 22, 2026: What Is Worthy of Our Attention?
Our monthly Soul Matters theme for March is “Paying Attention.” Our family-friendly first Sunday service will begin at 10:20 with Director of Children and Family Ministries Jeffrey Melcher and Rev. Laurel holding a Community Sing. As we begin to explore the monthly theme, we will be reminded that attention and gratitude go hand in hand. … Continue reading Sunday March 1, 2026: Attention and Gratitude
This Sunday, join Rev. Laurel Liefert and Worship Associate Nancy Henderson as they explore the January theme of Practicing Resistance. As expressed by Rev. Michelle Collins, “May our time together restore us to wonder, strengthen our resolve, and return us to the world as bearers of hope that sustains the work of resistance.” We will … Continue reading Sunday January 11, 2026: Practicing Resistance
The wise writer and activist Rebeca Solnit writes: “Hope locates itself in the premises that we don’t know what will happen and that in the spaciousness of uncertainty it room to act… It’s the belief that what we do matters even though how and when it may matter, who and what it may impact, are … Continue reading Sunday December 28, 2025: Choosing Hope
While human rights and international aid are under attack, it’s easy to feel like change is impossible. The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee’s (UUSC) partners, however, know first-hand that justice doesn’t appear overnight. The movement for collective liberation requires ongoing, diligent tending and long-haul commitment. Please join Rev. Dr. Sheri Prud’homme to hear some of the … Continue reading Sunday November 9, 2025: Planting Seeds of Justice
