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Four Life Lessons from Two Strokes

On Mother’s Day, 2022, Linda had a stroke, followed by another one months later. She had to re-develop her ability to speak, and is still working on her swallowing, walking, balance, and small motor skills. Along the way, she has learned 4 lessons that apply to all of us, especially as we get older. Sunday […]

Gaia, Mother Earth and the Oneness of Everything

Jim intersperses original songs and readings with his personal reflections on a spiritual ecological awareness. The idea of Mother Earth or “Gaia” being a living organism with the same physical attributes as humans relates us to our “Mother” and life support system. Our “spiritual response” is so needed now, as “the spirit of life on […]

Mapping our Spiritual Journeys

As UUs, we appreciate and embrace many paths on our search for truth and meaning. In this service, Nao Bethea will share the terrain of their spiritual journey – from Baptist missionary kid to UU religious educator. And in so doing, invite us all to consider the textures and inflection points of our own sojourns. […]

American Teenager: Stories of Trans Youth

Award-winning journalist, author, and creator of Queer News Daily, Nico Lang, will discuss their acclaimed book, American Teenager, and what it means to be an ally to LGBTQ+ youth during a fraught time in our country’s history. Sunday services: In-person or virtually on Vimeo.Click here to join the Vimeo Live Service

The Alchemy of the Chrysalis

Years ago, I imagined that after a significant feast, the caterpillar would have just enough energy and freedom of movement to be able to create a shelter and hop in. Dropping into a deep sleep, I imagined, would be the next step in preparation for an alchemical transformation. Once it became clear, that in fact, […]

Immortality Projects: The Common Ground We Share

Linda Starkweather presents this service about the common ground we share: For fifty years I have been drawn to the work of cultural anthropologist, Earnest Becker who wrote Denial of Death, and who’s theory is that the fear of death is the primary driver behind most of human behavior including the baffling and unprecedented chaos […]

All God’s Creatures Love Christmas

Join us this Sunday as we enter into the Imaginative World of Southern Storyteller, Robyn A. Rennick, for a special Christmas worship service. People of all ages will find something magical in this worship service as Robyn tells stories about family, gratitude, and kindnesses returning to creatures of all kinds, human and animal alike. We […]

Remembering Glenn: HIV/AIDS Awareness

This service celebrates the lives of loved ones who passed away from HIV/AIDS and those who live with HIV/AIDS today. We hold these loved ones in our hearts and bring awareness to people living with this virus in our community. In-person or virtually on Vimeo.Click here to watch the service recording

What To Do About Climate Change?

Shi-Ling Hsu will deliver a summary of the science, politics, and law of climate change, and offer up some suggestions for climate action, and avoid giving in to despair. In-person or virtually on Vimeo.Click here to watch the service recording.

FSU Medical Brigades: Our Mission to Guatemala

Florida State University students are traveling to Guatemala on a medical mission trip to work alongside local doctors in fields such as optometry, dentistry, and nutrition. Together, they will provide much-needed healthcare to children and adults who often lack regular access to medical services. This trip reflects a shared commitment to fairness and compassion, helping […]