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Guest Preacher – Rev. Theresa Soto

Published On: October 1, 2021
The Hindu Festival of Divali and its Role in Family Relationships

Published On: October 1, 2021
Building Relationships with Dogs

Published On: October 1, 2021
Punishing the Poor

Published On: September 10, 2021
Listen to Your Calling

Published On: September 10, 2021
Radical Acceptance and the Platinum Rule

Published On: September 10, 2021
Possibility is a Two Edge Sword

Published On: September 10, 2021
How Will We Choose Hope

Published On: September 10, 2021
I am First UU

Published On: April 30, 2021
Committing to Our Eighth Principle

Published On: April 13, 2021
Becoming the Beloved Community with the Eighth Principle

Published On: April 13, 2021
Becoming as a Journey

Published On: April 11, 2021
Easter Sunday Service

Published On: March 31, 2021
Fighting Goliath what UUism has to offer – Five Smooth Stones

Published On: February 26, 2021
Loved in Being

Published On: February 26, 2021
Commitment in Relationships: Making it Work.

Published On: February 19, 2021
Having a healthy divorce with your children’s needs in mind.

Published On: February 18, 2021
Worship Team Service

Published On: February 18, 2021
Building Community in Covid Time: In First UU and in Syracuse

Published On: January 15, 2021
Imagining a Better Future

Published On: January 15, 2021
Beloved Community and Loving Your Enemy

Published On: December 27, 2020
Side with Love

Published On: December 27, 2020
Imagining a Better World

Published On: December 27, 2020
The Power of Imagination

Published On: December 27, 2020
Life is Always Unfinished Business

Published On: December 27, 2020
Joint Service with May Memorial

Published On: December 27, 2020
Yule Celebration

Published On: December 4, 2020
Christmas Eve Service

Published On: November 27, 2020
Stillness of Winter

Published On: November 27, 2020
No Rehearsal Christmas Pageant

Published On: November 27, 2020
The Stillness of Music

Published On: November 27, 2020
Love Abundant

Published On: November 20, 2020
Honoring and Celebrating those Near and Far

Published On: October 20, 2020
Healing the World

Published On: October 15, 2020
Healing ourselves and our relationships

Published On: October 15, 2020
Healing our Democracy

Published On: October 15, 2020
Exploring via listening and seeing how a community in rural India views the Covid Pandemic

Published On: October 15, 2020
Choose Your Own Adventure

Published On: September 3, 2020
What is your Calling?

Published On: August 25, 2020
How does a Unitarian Universalist Pray?

Published On: August 25, 2020
Deep listening and Forgiveness

Published On: August 25, 2020
The Hope of Universalism

Published On: August 25, 2020
Water of Renewal

Published On: August 25, 2020
The Sacred Nature of Coffee Hour

Published On: August 14, 2020
Poetry Hour

Published On: August 13, 2020
Rev. Dr. Frederick W. Betts: Civic Leader, Crusader and Pastor at First Universalist Church for over 40 years

Published On: July 30, 2020
The Burned-Over District and the Writings of Faye Huntington for children in the late 1800s

Published On: July 22, 2020
Still, Climate Change: Lessons Learned from 2020

Published On: July 22, 2020
Playing with Uncertainly

Published On: July 22, 2020
Police and Racism in Syracuse

Published On: July 10, 2020

A few years ago, I had been searching for a church/community that would be accommodating to my beliefs. I was born Muslim and do admire many things about Islam. My husband was born Eastern Orthodox Catholic. So, I have been exposed to Christianity through my husband and through friends. I like many aspects of Christianity. I found that the UU Church did not have any contradiction to the many beliefs that I have espoused. I find that the humanitarian values that are put forth by the UU Church are great and admirable.

Qudsia

My husband and I are both totally blind and have two Seeing Eye dogs. Not only have we been welcomed into this congregation, but we are accepted as equal participants in this caring community. Shortly after we began attending the services, we were provided braille hymnals, which demonstrates First UU’s commitment to meeting the needs of people with disabilities. We have participated in a summer service and given a presentation to the youth’s religious education classes about our blindness and how our dogs enhance our mobility. Attending the services at First UU has expanded our knowledge of social justice, provided us with deep friendships and has helped us to expand our spiritual growth.

Lucy & Don

Honesty is important to me. Honesty with those around me, but more importantly, with myself. What I truly appreciate about First UU is that I am not only encouraged to honestly develop my own spiritual beliefs, I am supported in doing so. No one is telling me what to believe. Instead, inspiration has been provided from diverse perspectives from the pulpit, courses, workshops, and dialog with other members and friends. For me, I am also inspired by so many of our traditional belief systems so wonderfully expressed by our wonderful chancel window!

Dennis

I like going to First UU because I know everyone there and they are friendly. I know the building well so I don’t get lost and it is fun to play hide and seek. My RE class is small without too many kids so I feel like I can get to know them well. There is a time in the service when the kids go up front to hear a story, I enjoy listening to the stories. I would recommend First UU to other kids because it is a fun place.

Amelia

At First UU, I have found an institution which does not pelt me with answers to existential questions, but which provides me opportunities to seek answers to them in a community of open-minded people as well as ways to pursue social justice in the larger community.

Georgia

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