Monthly Archives: November 2024

Sunday Service, December 1 – ‘Tis the Season to be Mindful

The theme for the month of December is Presence. We will begin to explore it this Sunday with the sermon “Tis the Season to be Mindful” by Rev. Sandra Fees, read by Eva Miller. This sermon will discuss strategies for being present and appreciating the moments around us, even during the stress of a busy … Continued

Sunday service, November 24 – Thanksgiving Reframed

On this Sunday before Thanksgiving, we are called by our values to look critically at many of the “first Thanksgiving” myths that we’ve been taught. Listening to indigenous voices is a good first step. Jackie Triplett will lead our service. If you haven’t already, please bring a donation of food to support the Church of … Continued

November 17 service: Wounded Words

UUFSM is pleased to welcome guest speaker Rev. Patricia Haresch, who brings us a service on Wounded Words. “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” In introducing the notion of “wounded words,” the Rev. Barbara Wells ten Hove reminds us that “words can and do hurt, sometimes as much … Continued

Sunday service, November 10 – Repairing Relationship with Prayer

  This Sunday, we will continue with the November theme of Repair through the sermon “Please, Thanks, Oops, Wow” by Rev. Dana Worsnop, read by Eva Miller. This sermon looks at repairing our own relationship with the art of prayer, and different approaches to the practice that can help people in their daily lives. Remote … Continued