First UU will immediately suspend in-person Sunday morning gatherings. In the past few days, I have leaned heavily on the wisdom found in the principles and sources of our Unitarian Universalist tradition. In the face of the challenges posed by Read more…
by Rev Michelle Scott-Huffman, Chaplain – There have been moments in my life that I couldn’t have imagined Didn’t plan for Was unaware, even, of their possibility Nevertheless, they came Some of them bringing great joy Others sorrow So many Read more…
Press release from the UUA – This week we received a special announcement from UUA President Susan Frederick-Gray with updated guidance about returning to gathering. Her advice is entirely in line with First UU’s statement on waiting to reopen, but her Read more…
Sunday 5/17/20 – 11:45 am – 12:15 pm Agenda Call to Order – Opening Words Verify Quorum Adopt rules of procedure allowing electronic voting Reports New Business Presentation of the amendments to the bylaws Presentation of advancement of Rev. Michelle Read more…
Homily A Grace Period – by Rebecca Holt, Marilyn Day, and Karla Gilmore Special Music Ours Is A Simple Faith by David Tamulevich performed by Karla Gilmore Piano Sonata No. 8, Op. 13, mtv II Adagio Cantabile by L.V. Beethoven Read more…
This week we were inspired with an impactful homily by UU minister, Rev. Misha Sanders, and a fantastic poem by poet Jen Harris. Homily by Rev. Misha Sanders, the Senior Minister at Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation in beautiful Sandy Springs, Read more…
Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote seven Principles, which we hold as strong values and moral guides. Our seventh Principle calls us to affirm and promote the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. We have Read more…
This is a time of great anxiety about the well-being of all our families, friends, and communities. Certainly, it is a time for Springfield Unitarian Universalists to work together to support one another and to relieve whatever suffering and distress Read more…
This week we celebrate Earth Day. During normal times we celebrate Earth Days with tree plantings and large gatherings. This year we will mark this day in relative isolation, but we can still reflect on this day together. The UUA Read more…
by Rev Michelle Scott-Huffman In her book “Other People’s Myths,” Wendy O’Flaherty says “It is impossible to define a myth, but it is cowardly not to try.” The story of Jesus’ resurrection often told at Easter empowered a fledgling, ragtag Read more…
by AJ Fox Transacript: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” A simple saying that helps me dig deep and find kindness in moments when I am struggling to find compassion. It is attributed to Plato Read more…