March 31 st is the Transgender Day of Visibility. While our faith and this community affirms the worth and dignity of our transgender siblings, there is an air of mystery about transgender identity for those who identify as cis-gender (what does “cis” even mean?) Rev. Walter talks about how we can honor those who do … Continue reading Removing the Binary
Ours is a theology of personal responsibility, of hope and love. It is a theology that calls for us to work to do our best and see the inherent worth and dignity in others. How does this theology apply in the face of evil? What do we do with a despot? This Sunday, in light … Continue reading Facing Evil
On the very special Sunday we re-dedicate our newly expanded building to the mission of this congregation and celebrate community together. Join us at either 9am or 11am for this unique service featuring the folk orchestra, soloists, a reading from Rev. Jennie and a joint sermon from Rev. Walter and Rev. Elaine. On March 1st, … Continue reading The Cup and the Flame
Our building dedication is around the corner and we are so excited to welcome our UUFWC community back into our brick and mortar home. As we gather together again, we will also be welcoming others who will be experiencing UUFWC for the first time. How do we share our excitement of new possibility with them? … Continue reading Welcome Stranger
When pledge season comes around (be it UUFWC or NPR) we often equate the need for funding to a price of a cup of coffee. Rev. Walter retells a story from his youth when he learned what the true value of community was and how it measures up to a cup of coffee. Missed the … Continue reading The Price of a Cup of Coffee
As we come closer and closer to the day when we can be in our new building, we are excited by the possibilities of what we will be able to achieve in this renewed space. However, since it has been so long since we have been in physical space together, we will also need to … Continue reading Redrawing the Circle
In many faith Christian faith traditions, the atonement of sins and acts of confession are done on a regular basis in order to “reset ones soul.” How do we find these practices mirrored in our faith community, if at all? Missed the service? View it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MSRX7JpElbg
In 1966 the Rev. Dr.King spoke at the annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists. His speech was called “Don’t Sleep Through the Revolution” and the message it contained then is still relevant today. Join us as we dive deep in Kings message and how it should inform us now. Missed the service? You can watch it … Continue reading Don’t Sleep Through the Revolution
Each New Year millions of us focus on making a specific change: eating better, exercising more, maybe even going to church more often! While these goal are often focused on self-improvement, they don’t always stick. Are we maybe not focusing on the right thing? Missed the Service? Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jyewOgzhc_4
A new year, a new building and a new opportunity. The possibilities for UUFWC in 2022 are limitless. So what direction should we move in? What is our role in the community and to each other? Missed the service? Enjoy it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/nxwMhwshCA0
