UUFairfax Sermons

Intern Minister Cara Fortner explores self reflection as a way of transforming ourselves to bring about the change we seek in the world. "Self examination is not easy, but knowing ourselves better will transform us; and transformed people transform the world." Full service rebroadcast Sun-Tue at 7pm: https://uucf.org/streaming

What comes next for Unitarian Universalists and UUCF? Whatever it is will certainly take deep spiritual work on all of our parts. It will take a connection to each other that must grow stronger. It will take centering love in our hearts and our minds even more vehemently than ever before. 

If what we pay attention to grows, then we must pay attention to our connections with each other and not on polarization - on nourishing our souls with beauty, joy, and gratitude and not on practices that leave us depleted. Full service rebroadcasts on Mon and Tue at 7pm: https://uucf.org/streaming .

In these times where words are so often superficial and filled with subtext and different meanings, let us commit ourselves to filtering the world through our Unitarian Universalist values - committed to deeper connection, understanding, kindness, and care. Full 10/13 service rebroadcast Sun-Tue, 7pm, https://uucf.org/streaming

"Ours is a free faith that welcomes questions and inquiry; a free faith that demands the engagement of our critical minds and a deep appreciation for learning ... ours is an active faith that demands we do what we can to make this place in which we live a better one." This and much more from Intern Minister Cara Fortner's 10/6 sermon "A Free and Active Faith. Full service rebroadcast Sun-Tue, 7pm...

In his 9/29 sermon, Social Justice Coordinator Andrew Batcher helps us Reimagine Together a future where we responsibly address climate change. "For people to thrive we need a planet that thrives." 

As we navigate today’s polarized environment, how do we use curiosity and deep listening to change the dynamics of “us” and “them?" 

In an age of deep concern over the growth of Christian Nationalism, Rev. David Miller's sermon asks us whether Jesus would even recognize many of the expressions of his ministry in today’s world? 

Ingathering Water Communion message from Rev. David Miller: At UUCF we practice a faith where individual rivers of joy and challenge flow forth to create a sea of hope, meaning, love, and transformation within our walls and through the waters that flow out and beyond. Full service, including music, streaming Sunday-Tuesday, 7pm, https://uucf.org/streaming

What is your definition of the soul? Whatever your beliefs, join Rev. David A. Miller in this exploration of the concept and how we might view the soul n the context of Unitarian Universalist values. Full service rebroadcasts Sun-Tue at 7pm, uucf.org/streaming.

Rebecca Benner's sermon asks how we might live on a more human scale, emphasizing real, personal, and community connections, at a time when disconnection is reinforced by false forms of connection?

Exec Dir or the UU Animal Ministry and UUCF guest minister Rev. John Gibb Millspaugh preached on 5/26 about how food matters in our care for ourselves, our planet, and all beings. Full service rebroadcast Sun-Tue at 7PM: https://uucf.org/streaming .

Rev. David A. Miller's sermon - "We Are All Nodes" - reflects on the similarities between the internet and the UU 7th Principle - respect for the interdependent web of all existence. How do we live our lives knowing that as nodes, or central connecting points, we have an impact on everyone and everything around us?

May's worship theme is Pluralism. For UUs that can mean coexistence among individuals, groups, and principles. In his May 12 sermon, Rev. David Miller explores the coexistence of our many individual identities and how those identities help shape us and and our interactions. Rebroadcast of the entire service Monday and Tuesday at 7 p.m. https://uucf.org/streaming.

When individual ingredients are mixed together, too much of one ingredient can ruin the flavor, but in the right proportions, when baked, the results can be beautiful. The same concept can be applied to the Recipe for Beloved Community, Rev. David Miller's Apr. 14 sermon. Full service rebroadcast Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at 7PM.

When individual ingredients are mixed together, too much of one ingredient can ruin the flavor, but in the right proportions, when baked, the results can be beautiful. The same concept can be applied to the Recipe for Beloved Community, Rev. David Miller's Apr. 14 sermon. 

Rev. David Miller's message on Easter Sunday: "There are some ideas you cannot kill, and those ideas have lives of their own and will continue to live on in spite of the efforts of those who try to suppress them through politics, supremacy or brutality. These ideas need to survive, to be resurrected if you will, again and again and again."

Rev. David Miller's Mar. 24 sermon examined the differences between opinion and wisdom and focused on opening ourselves up to the sources of wisdom all around us, including Yoda and Yoga. Full service rebroadcasts Sun-Tue at 7PM on streaming page. https://uucf.org/streaming #yodaquotes #yoga #wisdom

At the March 17, 2024, service, Sr. Minister Rev. David Miller and the congregation thanked Asst. Minister Rev. Christin Green for her 3-year ministry at UUCF and blessed her on her journey forward. Rev. David also explored how we can be grateful for our UU history of shared ministry.