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We are a member congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Guided by the UUA Principles and Purposes, our mission is to live in harmony with each other and nature, and to act with peace, compassion, and justice for all.
As we mourn the death of George Floyd and other Black people killed by police, and as we respond to COVID-19, which continues to disproportionately impact Black communities, the UUA denounces anti-Black racism and the inherent violence of policing. Police brutality is a symptom of white supremacy and anti-Black racism, and as people of faith and conscience dedicated to justice and liberation, we must name this truth.
This is an invitation for all UU individuals and congregations to pause and do some deep self-reflection on the ways in which we are called to confront and combat these forces.
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by Betty Ridge Our opening words this morning are “Territorial Acknowledgment,”by Sean Neil-Barron. We gather together as a community of seekers,to honour the interdependence of life,to respect the dignity of all,and to honour the land Read more…
What are those things that support renewal even in a hostile environment? In a normal year, it might be sufficient just to spade the soil. This year’s rocky conditions call for the dynamite Rev. Michelle Read more…
by Rev Michelle Scott-Huffman Connecting both the second and fifth of the Unitarian Universalist Principles. 2nd Principle: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;5th Principle: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic Read more…
A Blessing of the Backpacks and Masks, Water Communion, and Homecoming Special Serviceby AJ Fox, Director of Religious Education Our August 23, 2020 message begins with a Sufi Parable read by Babs Garcia. LEARNING TO Read more…
This fall First Unitarian Universalist Church of Springfield will join 145 other churches that use the Soul Matters Small Group circles to encourage members and friends to engage deeply with their Unitarian Universalist values through Read more…
Rev. Lauren Smith of the UUA Disaster Relief Fund has issued an emergency appeal to meet the needs of Iowa residents affected by the devastating derecho winds of last week. From Rev. Smith: The UUA Read more…
by Rev Michelle Scott-Huffman The Poet Derek Walcott wrote in “Love After Love” The time will comewhen, with elationyou will greet yourself arrivingat your own door, in your own mirrorand each will smile at the Read more…
The Soulful Home Program Simple ways to engage with your family and your values. Flexible and easy conversation starters and activities that help you make time for meaning making. An invitation to engage with this Read more…
by Stella Harrison Content note: Descriptions of emotional, financial, and physical domestic abuse. Descriptions of child abuse. Prelude No. 2 from Six Little Preludes, by J.S. BachPublic Domain WorkPerformed by Eva Riebold Sometimes, as I Read more…
8/2/2020 Give Us Justice, Give Us Peace Dona Nobis Pacem Round, Public Domain Worktext from BLMnew music by Emily McKinneyperformed by the Virtual First UU Choir “I have almost reached the regrettable conclusion that the Read more…
July 26, Virtual Service We want to thank guest musician and speaker Adhamh Roland for providing much of the music as well as insight and context during this service. Adhamh is a seminary student at Read more…
The commission was formed to “conduct an audit of the power structures and analyze systemic racism and white supremacy culture within the Unitarian Universalist Association” because, one, “…many of our congregations are in trouble, with Read more…