Letters from a Glass House

Grow up. Act your age. Stop playing around. So many times we get told that playfulness is only for children, but today we are going to talk about play as a spiritual practice!

Maintaining an attitude of gratitude can be challenging, but it is well worth the work. Join us for this warm Thanksgiving service and let's discuss why it's important to find things to be grateful for!

In a world where we are always building bridges, beliefs, identities, and sometimes walls, we pause to examine what our creations mean. Through the chancel drama The Wall Between Us, we’ll explore how fear can divide us and how courage can draw us back together. Join us as we reflect on the structures that shape our lives and the spiritual work of choosing connection over separation. This episode...

Join us for this service that explores Jung, shadows, and goodness of direction. With examples by Terry Pratchett. What does it mean to be unafraid of the darkness, and how do we live faithfully?

We stand at the end of the year and we hold onto the fire of the now and the not yet. Join us for this service which explores Hanukkah and the light which refuses to die.

The wheel of the year turns, and we turn with it. Welcome to the return of the light!

Whatever happened to tell the truth?  One only has to listen to the news today, to know that honesty is sadly lacking in our society.  Notable people who have been recorded or videoed violating the law or a regulation simply say, I didn’t do it!” And half the viewers seem to agree with them.  A young man is caught on video gunning down an executive and enters a plea of “not guilty.”  How does hone...

Halloween has just passed and this is still the time of year where the veil between the living and the dead id thin. What better time to talk about monsters, or at least monster movies and their theological implications!

A veteran is someone who wrote a blank check made payable to “The United States of America” for an amount up to and including their life. Today we honor those who have served our country, and we'll explore what it means to join something greater than ourselves.

Good always wins in the end. If good didn't win, it's not the end yet! Join us for the celebration of Diwali! If possible, please bring a small amount of sweets (candy, confectionary, cookies, whatever!) to share; the sharing of sweets is a sacred part of this Hindu holiday!

Words like grace and faith can get lost in the UU vocabulary. What, exactly, is grace, and what does it have to do with faith? 

Labor Day began as a holiday to honor the people who worked with their hands. The Labor Movement, trade unions, and the American workers have built this country, and yet, so often, get left behind. Come and explore work as a spiritual practice, and let's honor the workers!

In 1836, Osceola led a small group of warriors in the Seminole resistance during the Second Seminole War. An intelligent man, he refused to allow white men to simply take the lands of his people. Today we'll be talking about the story of Osceola, and about resisting wrongness whenever we can.

Is prayer effective? Does it do anything at all, or is it just talking to empty space? Come in and let's talk about the power of prayer!

What's the difference between an amend and an apology, and, honestly, why should we care? Let's talk about it!

Life is change; nothing alive is fixed, but in today's world, changes can come faster than we can tolerate. How do we find a sense of peace and security when nothing is certain except for death and maybe taxes?

Crises don't happen to everyone at the same time. How are we called to help when we aren't the ones at risk? Are we responsible all the time? Join us for this exploration of love and responsibility. 

The Values of Unitarian Universalism include the use of the democratic process in society at large, and that every person is inherently worthy. Today I will look at how our world, after years of moving towards a more open democratic society, has started to shift to more authoritarian governments throughout the world. Why has this happened? I will explore what Fascism is and what we can do to stop...

Please join us Sunday morning to hear Minister Alberita Johnson's thoughts on "Faith and Belief". Min. Johnson joins us from the All Faiths Unitarian Congregation in Fort Myers.

Today we’ll honor our fathers and all the other men who had a positive influence on our lives—and maybe share a laugh or two. Featuring Janet Knudsen and Moe Morrison

What does it mean to be "American Enough?" Come and explore this topic with guest speaker Ayleen Howe.

We live in various neighborhoods/communities. Some people know their neighbors casually, some have friendships with their neighbors while others do not know the names of their neighbors. Today we will explore what it means to be “neighborly” and we will answer the question, “Who is my neighbor?” Featuring Rev Rick Rhen-Sosbe

  By providing free medical services and medications, the Good Samaritan Health Services is positively affecting the health and quality of life for uninsured or financially challenged members of our community. Come hear about their ongoing good works. Featuring Sandy Keith, President of the Board of Directors for Good Samaritan Health and Pharmacy in Nokomis, FL

"Belief is a powerful action in times when the future is uncertain. Come hear the story of Arepo the Sower and join in reflecting on why it's important to believe in something." Featuring Will Esty, Intern Minister

The bird is an intriguing metaphor appearing in many religious traditions, stories, songs and legends. We have long been fascinated by (or sometimes afraid of) the winged creatures. What lessons can we learn from the lives of birds and how can we apply these lessons during this unusual time in our lives? Featuring Rev. Katie Culbert