Message by Jessica Wirges ‘Tis a Gift to be SimpleCongregational HymnWords: Joseph BracketMusic: American Shaker HymnPublic Domain All of Who I AmWords and Music: Amanda Udis-KesslerPermission GrantedPerformed by Emily McKinney and the 1st UU Virtual Choir Gather the SpiritCongregational HymnBy Jim ScottPermission Granted I’ve Got Peace Like a RiverCongregational Hymn1-3, Read more
Message by Rev. Michelle Scott-Huffman Several First UU members participated in the Springfield NAACP MLK Day March on Monday. The march is an outward expression of support for tangible action that leads to racial equity and justice. The hope is that we will be inspired to do something every day Read more
Message by AJ Fox and Babs Garcia Building BridgesCongregational HymnWords: The women of Greenham Common peace occupation in England, 1983Music: Contemporary English Quaker RoundPublic Domain Find a StillnessCongregational HymnWords: Carl G. Seaburg, based on a Unitarian hymn, Transylvanian textMusic: Transylvanian melodyHarmony: Larry PhillipsPermission Granted Dancing Spirit of LifeWords; Carolyn McDadeMusic: Read more
Message by Rev. Michelle Scott-Huffman Moment of Perspective – The Redbud Tree Folk Tale – AJ Fox I’d like to share the words of Rev Dr Howard Thurman, “My High Resolve.” “Keep fresh before me the moments of my high resolve. Despite the dullness and barrenness of the days that Read more
Message by Rev. Michelle Scott-Huffman I’d like to share a piece by Rev. Dr. David Breeden, entitled The Solstice Teaches Us. The Solstices teach usthat darkness comes,that darkness goes. The Solstices teach usthat light comes,that light goes. The Solstices teach us,calmly, silently, to becalm, silent. Learning. The Solstices teach usas Read more
“May We Hear the Melody of Life,” by Joseph Cleveland. May we hear the melody of Life and find ourselves singing harmony.May we be open to the dissonances in the Song of the Land and Its People,that we might be part of the World’s urging toward Justice, Peace, and Love.May Read more
Rev. Michelle Scott-Huffman Moment of Perspective – Farrow Carson – Blessing of Wonder I’d like to share an excerpt from Mary Oliver’s poem, The Pond Still, what I want in my lifeis to be willingto be dazzled —to cast aside the weight of facts and maybe evento float a littleabove Read more
Message by Rev. Michelle Scott-Huffman This month, we’ve talked a lot about change and that can be unsettling. This morning we offer our gratitude for the community that faces all of that change with us. Katie Kandarian-Morris writes: Here we have come into this sacred space—quieter now with our readinessHushed Read more
Message by Eva Riebold and AJ Fox Trans(gender) Day of Remembrance (TDoR) 2022 – Laura Parsons We Remember ThemMusic by Susan LaBarrText by Sylvan Kamens and Rabbi Jack RiemerPermission GrantedPerformed by the First UU Choir Blessing of Gratitude, Celebration, and Support, by Gwen Matthews. Today, we’re thankful for you and Read more
Message by Colleen Appel and Michelle Scott-Huffman Moment of Perspective – Proposed Changes to Article 2/The Seven Principles – AJ Fox and Rev. Michelle Scott-Huffman Our opening words were written by Ma Theresa “Tet” Gustilo Gallardo. This piece is called “When We Change.” Leader: We are here to derive meaning Read more