Speakers Rev. Jennifer Hamlin-Navias

Rev. Jennifer Hamlin-Navias

Flower Service & Goodbyes

Published On: May 27, 2022
Reflections on my time at First UU

Published On: May 27, 2022
Should First UU adopt the 8th principle in order to further our anti-racism work?

Published On: April 29, 2022
Should First UU adopt the 8th principle in order to further our anti-racism work?

Published On: April 29, 2022
What Knitting Has Taught Me

Published On: April 29, 2022
First You Leap Then You get Wings

Published On: April 1, 2022
Awakening

Published On: April 1, 2022
A Faith for the Future

Published On: February 25, 2022
What is Faith

Published On: February 25, 2022
Widening the Circle

Published On: January 28, 2022
Widening The Circle at First UU

Published On: January 28, 2022
Intention Versus Goals

Published On: January 14, 2022
What I Learned On My Sabbatical

Published On: January 14, 2022
Listen to Your Calling

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
Committing to Our Eighth Principle

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

Published On: April 13, 2021
Easter Sunday Service

Published On: March 31, 2021
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
Stillness of Winter

Published On: November 27, 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
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
Celebration Sunday

Published On: July 6, 2020
A Path Forward?

Published On: July 6, 2020
What is a UU?

Published On: April 22, 2020
Activism Across the Distance

Published On: April 17, 2020
Love Wins

Published On: April 9, 2020
Wherever We Go There We Are

Published On: April 2, 2020
Join us for online Worship

Published On: February 19, 2020
Free and Responsible Search for Truth: Ministers Annual Press Conference

Published On: February 19, 2020
The Integrity of Change

Published On: December 27, 2019
James Baldwin: Man of Integrity

Published On: December 27, 2019
Brunch Church

Published On: November 14, 2019
No Rehearsal Christmas Pageant

Published On: November 14, 2019
Keeping the Flame

Published On: November 14, 2019
Spiritual Defiance: Building the Beloved Community

Published On: October 29, 2019
Can We Be Mindful As A Community?

Published On: October 29, 2019
What Captures Your Attention Controls Your Life

Published On: October 24, 2019
Strong Back, Soft Front. Wild Heart

Published On: September 19, 2019
A Community of Belonging

Published On: September 19, 2019
Expecting Heaven on Earth

Published On: August 29, 2019

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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