Service

Water Celebration and Ingathering

Published On: September 10, 2017
Poetry Sharing Service

Published On: September 3, 2017
Social Justice in Traditional Hindu Painting

Published On: August 27, 2017
The Spiritual Work of Whiteness: Responding to the Call of the Black Lives Matter Movement

Published On: August 20, 2017
The Forming of Emotions

Published On: August 13, 2017
The Spirituality of Humor

Published On: August 6, 2017
Movement as Spiritual Practice

Published On: July 30, 2017
Need for a New Hope

Published On: July 23, 2017
Christianity for UUs

Published On: July 16, 2017
Welcoming the Enemy to our Doorsteps

Published On: July 9, 2017
Staying active and holding on to your hope in the current chaotic climate

Published On: July 2, 2017
UUA GA Morning Worship

Published On: June 25, 2017
2050: We’ve Solved the Climate Crisis!

Published On: June 18, 2017
Flower Communion

Published On: June 11, 2017
Teenz and CoA Service

Published On: June 4, 2017
The Spiritual Practice of Fasting

Published On: May 28, 2017
The Embodiment of Spiritual Practice

Published On: May 21, 2017
The Embodiment of Justice –

Published On: May 14, 2017
Earth Day Celebration

Published On: April 30, 2017
Exploring the Senses

Published On: April 23, 2017
Practice Resurrection

Published On: April 16, 2017
Transforming God

Published On: April 9, 2017
Welcoming the Stranger

Published On: April 2, 2017
(Re)creating Sacred Space

Published On: March 26, 2017
To Risk Growth

Published On: March 19, 2017
UU Faith

Published On: March 12, 2017
Risking Privilege

Published On: March 5, 2017
Spirituality Through the Eyes of Women

Published On: February 26, 2017
Facing Janus

Published On: February 19, 2017
God Beyond the Binary

Published On: February 12, 2017
What if Our Youth Were in Charge

Published On: February 5, 2017
ACTS of Syracuse

Published On: January 29, 2017
On Being First

Published On: January 22, 2017
Prophesying to the Traumatized

Published On: January 15, 2017
In Between

Published On: January 8, 2017
New Year’s Day Service

Published On: January 1, 2017
Christmas Day Service – At May Memorial

Published On: December 25, 2016
Christmas Eve Service

Published On: December 24, 2016
No Rehearsal Pageant

Published On: December 18, 2016
Question Box Sermon

Published On: December 11, 2016
Prayerful Living

Published On: December 4, 2016
Stories of Harvest, Generosity, Gratitude, & Community

Published On: November 27, 2016
Radical Preemptive Inclusivity

Published On: November 20, 2016
Music Sunday

Published On: November 13, 2016
The Storyteller

Published On: November 6, 2016
Blessing our Ancestors

Published On: October 30, 2016
Sanctuary or Living in a Bubble?

Published On: October 23, 2016
Healing Ourselves

Published On: October 16, 2016
Healing in Community

Published On: October 9, 2016
Kindness is the First Step

Published On: October 2, 2016

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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