Some people say the purpose of any religion is to bring hope to the world, but what happens when hope seems to be far, far away. In this Easter service, … Continue reading To Believe in Tomorrow

So often we think the holy is distant, somewhere “out there” and far-removed from humanity, but what if we can find that which is sacred in the here and now … Continue reading Awe and Glory

From the earliest days of American Unitarianism when individual congregations came together in mutual aid, our faith has been called a covenantal, rather than a creedal, faith. In this service, … Continue reading We Will Not Make It Alone: Covenant in Unitarian Universalism

So often, seemingly insignificant acts from who we believe are minor players have the potential to reverberate through time. In this service, Rev. Chris will examine how even small actions … Continue reading Monarchs and Mysteries

“Act your age!” It’s a constant refrain people hear the older they get, but what if play actually helps us? In this service, Rev. Chris will examine why play is … Continue reading How to Play: A Guide for the Young of All Ages

So often, people find it most difficult to show compassion to themselves in their times of need. In this service, Rev. Chris will explore why self-compassion may be the most … Continue reading Incomplete Compassion: Why Self-Compassion Matters

We live in a society where the default seems to be deep seated fear about showing up with our full authentic selves. In this service, Rev. Chris will examine the … Continue reading Showing Up and Being Seen: The Power of Vulnerability

Building compassionate religious and spiritual community isn’t easy or the faint of heart. We come together each week and create something special at AUUF. As we kickoff our annual canvass, … Continue reading Alone, We Can Do So Little—Together, We Can Do So Much

Sometimes what the world needs isn’t someone willing to compromise their values, but a leader poised to change minds and transform the world. On this MLK Day, we will examine … Continue reading A Molder of Consensus: The Radical Martin Luther King, Jr.

We live in a culture where everyone wants to be right about everything, so much so that it’s often difficult to know when we’re actually wrong. In this service, Rev. … Continue reading Humility In Our Knowledge