Have you ever considered how your life is like a puzzle, full of pieces that fit together despite sometimes seeming contradictory? In this service, Rev. Chris will examine what it … Continue reading On Mattering: The Pieces of Our Lives

In the return of our animal blessing serivce, Rev. Chris will examine what it means to share our lives with non-human animal companions. Participants are invited to bring their companion … Continue reading An Animals Eyes Have the Power to Speak a Great Language

In this special hands-on social justice service, Rev. Chris and special guests will examine how payday and auto title loans prey on the most economically vulnerable in our state what … Continue reading Hard Cash: The Injustice of Predatory Lending in Alabama

Have you ever been in nature and been in awe about the vast enormity of life surrounding you? Has it been a spiritual experience? In this service, Rev. Chris will … Continue reading Nature Is Enough

The news seems to be a constant stream of bad news about a new arms race and new nuclear testing, but all is not lost. In honor of the International … Continue reading Living Life in Peace

The labor movement in America grew out of the desire to protect the rights of the American worker and brought about many progressive changes still evident in our society. But, … Continue reading The Longest March: The Labor Movement in America

Artist and writer Jenny Odell says, “Nothing is harder to do than nothing. In a world where our value is determined by our productivity, many of us find every last … Continue reading How to Do Nothing

Following service: We will taking our annual congregation photo in the front of the sanctuary.

After a long search process, AUUF welcomes Rev. Chris Rothbauer as its new settled minister. In this service, Rev. Chris will examine what it means to come together and suggest … Continue reading Now That We Are Together