The annual word of the year  line-up  of the selections by major dictionaries of the most sought after words and phrases  last year.  And  what they might tell us about  generational … Continue reading Word

Hanukkah begins at sunset tonight, often called the holiday of lights. Despite its complex and somewhat troubling place in Jewish history, it can always be celebrated as the holiday of freedom. … Continue reading Relighting Candles

At this dismaying time of growing threats to food security — as we enter the time of year traditionally focused on food as celebration — a look at hunger prevention … Continue reading Food and Faith 2025

Our Auction 2024 sermon winner chose the theme of “The Seven Deadly Sins” from her Catholic upbringing. We will look at sin from the Unitarian Universalist perspective.

A look at some contemporary maxims found on refrigerator magnets and a deeper look at one in particular, which has been a controversial virtue/value among Unitarian Universalists over time.

We Unitarian Universalists don’t ascribe to a single creed, but as a religious association we  have put forth a set of  shared values. How did this happen and how might they shape our … Continue reading The Value of You

On this morning when we welcome new members to AUUF, a look at what progressive religion, Unitarian Universalism, has looked like here in the deep South, and where it may … Continue reading Sing Hallelujah!

Great Good Places: an exploration of what are called third places at the heart of our communities. Those hangouts of public life. Some of them have gas pumps and a diverse … Continue reading Great Good Places

Midway into July some say we are also more than midway through our Alabama summer. In reality, the season is not over until late September. A look at the prospect … Continue reading Endless Summer