Our theme for the month of December is Mystery. In this last month of the year, many different spiritual observances are celebrated around the world. One of these is the story of Jesus’ birth. The Rev. Gretchen Haley’s sermon “When God had a Body” asks, from a UU perspective: What is it about this story … Continued

Do our gifts come with strings attached? What do we get back in return for our generosity? What should we expect in return for what we give? The Rev. Rebecca Anne Parker‘s sermon looks at alternatives to quid pro quo giving. Marianna Nystrom will be blessing us with live piano music this week!     … Continued

This week, we celebrate Thanksgiving while acknowledging that gratefulness exists in the context of life’s losses and challenges. As part of the service, we will have a participative circle of gratitude. Please bring an object to place on the chalice table that can represent what you are grateful for in 2023.  It can be a … Continued

In observance of November as National Native American Heritage Month, UUFSM is honored to welcome guest speaker Natalie Standingontherock Proctor to provide the morning’s message. Natalie is a born member of the Wild Turkey Clan, Cedarville Band of Piscataway People. She is the Tribal Chair for the clan/band and has traveled as far away as … Continued

  This week, we will discuss the ideas of religious tolerance and religious freedom. As part of the service, we will watch a March 2023 sermon from First Unitarian Portland.  The sermon is a reflection on the power of religious tolerance, which seems even more important now than ever. It was delivered in observance of … Continued