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Send us Fan Mail With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, our nation is poised to enter an era of legal repression not seen in decades. To survive, we must rediscover our histories and strategies of resistance. How do we keep each other safe in these dangerous times? We look to the example of those who came before, who understood what their moment required, and who put themselves into the work. Suppor...

Send us Fan Mail For decades, Humanism has been a prominent ethical tradition in our congregation, and for many UU congregations across the Midwest. But what is Humanism all about? This Sunday, join members of the First Unitarian Humanist Group to explore Humanism through history and a little entertainment. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The Summer Solstice reminds us that the more things change, the more they stay the same. Our lives are full of their own particularities, but we play them out on a greater cosmic stage. The seasons change, the sun moves up and down across the horizon, and we can always situate ourselves in a greater order of things, no matter what joys,  sorrows, or conflicts we encounter along th...

Send us Fan Mail Art and music help us to express some of our deepest longings and most true thoughts. Come and explore art and music as theology! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail As Unitarian Universalists we are not often crowned with holy fire and sent out into the world. Or maybe we are. Join Rev. Amy Shaw in a service which examines the fire that sends us into the world, and the ethic which fuels it. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We are one church and together we grow, through joy and sadness. We bring ourselves freely to this community, and we take away those things which help us on our life journey. Flower Communion is a symbol of that relationship and covenant, and we invite all to join us in celebrating our free church. We encourage each person to bring a small live potted plant (herbs, vegetables, flo...

Send us Fan Mail   American culture tells us that appearance is important. How do we move beyond the surface of life and focus on the things that matter most? Join Rev. Amy Shaw for this service about the life-long search for personal and religious depth and meaning in a culture where race, handicapped status, weight, and adherence to conventional beauty standards all impact us. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to be truly beautiful, and how can we approach transient beauty as a spiritual practice? Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Over 2,000 years ago the man Jesus of Nazareth died on a cross and was buried. Three days later, something got up. Come and enjoy this thought-provoking Easter service. Please feel free to wear your spring or Easter bonnet! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Authentic relationship underlies and supports the work of social justice and community building. Come and join Reverend Amy Petrie Shaw in this exploration of compassion, vulnerability, authenticity, and unnecessary fig leaves. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail A basic principle of of the United Nations asserts that victims of systemic and massive violations of human rights have a right to prompt, adequate and effective reparation. Reparations have the potential to build trust and restore dignity through a felt, public commitment to human rights. They also serve the objectives of providing a measure of justice directly to victims, offeri...

Send us Fan Mail What is the difference between patriotism and nationalism, and why does it matter? Why are we called to resist fascism? Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Many religions and cultures have a practice of lamenting, or crying out in pain or sorrow. Come and explore a Unitarian Universalist perspective on lammentation and the need to be heard. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail How do you Renew Faith when you never  had it to begin with? Gen Z's take on the world Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 1 in 10 Americans has a substance abuse problem. Explore faith as part of the journey out of addiction. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail          It is said that every minister really only has one sermon. Life is Not A Dress Rehearsal is Rev. Dr. Debra W. Haffner’s. We came together February 20th to celebrate our “one wild and precious life.” Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Sunday, February 13th, we explored the roles words play in shaping our identities and communities. We use many words to express ourselves and how we move through the world. With varying specificity, they help us communicate our genders, sexualities, ethical frameworks, spiritualities, and more. Like many tools, they can make life easier to navigate. And sometimes they can get in o...

Send us Fan Mail Sunday, February 13th, Elaine shared her experience of a trip that made her change from her initial plan and lead her in a direction she didn't plan for. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Unitarian Universalism doesn’t come with a holy book or creed. Today we’re going to talk about building religion and having it your way. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Living with struggle is difficult. Today we gather to support one another in community and to talk about living with poverty. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Come and share a hopeful exploration of Martin Luther King Day. The dream is alive, and we can bring it closer to completion. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Walking with others as allies is not easy- our paths are different, our experiences varied. How are we called to respond authentically to oppression and injustice in our world and what are the possibilities? Support the show

Send us Fan Mail A Christmas Eve service of beautiful music and timeless lessons. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail What is Critical Race Theory and how does it impact us? Come and learn about this hot button issue, and explore it's impact on your life and your spiritual practice? Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Our Christmas service Sunday was a special music-centric service that celebrated the approaching holiday! Enjoy performances from the Choir and Bells, and take a moment to find peace in the middle of the hectic holiday season.  Support the show