Long time member Judy Osborn will give a talk about Imperfect Adaptations: Medicine and Evolution.  A family-friendly story for all ages will engage little scientists on the topic and then the children will be sung off to their classroom.

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This week, we will celebrate the Jewish “birthday of the trees” with a Tu B’shevat Seder.  The congregation will enjoy this earth-based tradition together, during our usual worship time, with a short ritual meal (Seder) that explores the seasons of the spirit, connecting us to the wonderful world in which we live. We will be … Continued

This week, we are considering the revised statement of values and covenants for the Unitarian Universalist Association and its member congregations, of which UUFSM is one.  Through this conversation, we can learn about the proposed revision and reflect on its representation of Unitarian Universalism. With the articulation of our shared UU values, we can be … Continued

UUFSM is proud to join UU congregations everywhere by participating in the Guest At Your Table program, with a worship service kick-off this Sunday. Our campaign runs from January 21, 2024, through Sunday, February 11. Guest At Your Table is the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee’s annual intergenerational program to raise awareness and support for its … Continued

Our service this week will honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. This observance recognizes the ongoing fight for racial justice in this country and the role that Unitarian Universalism can play. Please join us! **NOTE THAT THE ZOOM MEETING CODE HAS CHANGED WITH THE NEW YEAR** Join Zoom Meeting … Continued

This week, we will reflect on Seeds for the New Year: those ideas and hopes that we plant now so that we may bring new commitments and intentions into our lives, our congregation, and our communities in 2024.  As part of our service, we will view a sermon and other readings recorded by UUA president Sofia … Continued

A simple Christmas Eve service will be held. We will read the Christmas story, sing some Christmas carols together and listen to a short homily called, “The Elephant in the Nativity” by Rev Beth Dana, Dallas First Unitarian Church. Rev Dana calls for empathy, understanding, and a commitment to eace during this Christmas season, drawing … Continued

This Sunday’s service will be our IllUUmination service. We will celebrate the light in the dark of winter with readings from a variety of traditions. For each, we will light the candles on our Table of Lights until they are all illuminating our sanctuary together. Please join us!   Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94958299784?pwd=RkVQYk1kUWdnM3dTdGcydjZ2dDJVdz09   Meeting … Continued

UUFSM is inviting you to several activities associated with our annual Solstice Spiral Service. Gathering the Greens (10:00 am) This is a fun and family-friendly way to help get ready for the solstice service. Bring pruners and be ready to tromp through the woods! Location: Home of Gena Wade in Valley Lee. Please email info.UUFSM@gmail.com for … Continued