This Sunday, join us as we explore the transformative power of kindness—not just as a small gesture, but as a profound spiritual practice. Through wisdom from Lao Tse and stories of everyday life, we’ll explore how even the smallest acts of kindness can soften “Grinch-like” hearts, nurture love, and connect us to something greater. We’ll … Continue reading A Little Bit of Kindness for the Grinch Heart
This sermon explores the spiritual call to give and receive with intention, generosity, and faith during times of uncertainty. Drawing from the seven principles of The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute—love, unity, faith, hope, courage, justice, and forgiveness—and the Unitarian Universalist Seven Principles, it provides a framework for living as people of faith in a … Continue reading The Season of Giving and Receiving: Living Peace in Uncertain Times
Spoken word artist and human rights activist Rafeef Ziadah’s poem “We teach life, sir” has become a call to affirm life amidst devastation. What does it look like to teach life when there is so much death? Worship Leader: Rev. Elizabeth NguyenWorship Associate: Michelle OyieMusic Leaders: Dan Loschen & The FPD Choir Rev. Elizabeth Nguyen … Continue reading Teaching Life
We come together each week in community. In this sanctuary we become a band of seekers. Each searching for something. Together we search for many things. What do you seek? What end do you desire? Let’s consider ways that we may find Peace, Fellowship and Spiritual Growth on our shared journey. Worship Leader: Chris Montani … Continue reading A Shared Journey: The Quest for Peace, Fellowship and Spiritual Growth
At this season of the year when in Celtic traditions the veil between this world and the next is believed to be the thinnest we will explore the meaning and impact of ancestors in our lives. You are invited to bring small photos or other items that spark memories of your ancestors to place on … Continue reading At the Thinning of the Veil
Join us for a special message given by Anthony Marshall of the Mather School, one of our key community partners. As we prepare to celebrate the school’s 385th birthday, Anthony will share reflections that connect our shared history and the importance of community. You won’t want to miss this meaningful service! Worship Leader: Anthony MarshallWorship Associate: Michelle … Continue reading Sunday With the Mather School
A recent quote I encountered has engaged me in a reflection on what really makes a difference in the creation of history. What of this moment affects all the “what was” and sets the stage for what will be? What does this mean for us as Unitarian Universalists? Worship Leader: Rev. Tracy Johnson Worship Associate: … Continue reading History in the Making
Is there Hope and Love in every season? Even when each season proposes a different challenge. Worship Leader: Julia Thompson-Martinez Worship Associate: Katherine OyieMusic Leaders: Dan Loschen & The FPD Choir “We welcome you, whoever you are, whatever tradition, gender, race, class, sexual identity, ability, or age you represent. May you grow in the ways … Continue reading Hope and Love
We’ll explore the concept of faith — what does it mean for a Unitarian Universalist to have faith? Faith in what? What does it mean to talk about Unitarian Universalism as a faith? Worship Leader: Rev. Jane ThickstunWorship Associate: Michelle OyieMusic Leaders: Dan Loschen & the FPD Choir “We welcome you, whoever you are, whatever tradition, gender, race, … Continue reading Unitarian Universalist Faith
FPD has been a host site for Fair Foods for over 10 years. Ardis Vaughan will speak about the importance of food rescue for our neighbors and as a way of service to live our UU principles. Worship Leader: Ardis VaughanWorship Associate: Michelle OyieMusic Leaders: Dan Loschen & the FPD Choir “We welcome you, whoever you are, whatever … Continue reading Food is My Ministry
