UCF Yard Sale, Saturday, 5/17 from 9 AM to 12 noon. In our parking lot at 2900 Bridges St, MHC
In a season where we might be returning to school or work … vacations come to an end, and we have many blessings to count. Bring your school bag, lunch box, backpack or even your briefcase to church, and we will have a Blessing of the Backpacks, that all return to the fall season and … Continue reading Blessings To Be Counted
Enlightenment is not a panacea …. It is a pathway.
Our faith thrives when we embrace pluralism, and we do it all the time, in so many ways. let us embark on a journey of deep reflection and celebration as we explore the rich tapestry of religious pluralism within our Unitarian Universalist tradition. Our spiritual path invites us to discover and ground ourselves in the core … Continue reading Pluralism Embrace of the Mystery
Our minister Leslie Runnels will join us for her first day in the pulpit – come for a deepening awareness around beginnings, as we unfold our ministries together.
Hafiz, or Hafez, was a Persian poet in the 1300’s who was very famous in his ownday and who is still a noted figure in present-day Iran and beyond. He studied andmemorized the Quran, earning him the title “protector,” or “hafez”; and hispoetry often expresses “the divine inspiration of the mystical.” Today, we willconsider his statement: … Continue reading The Words We Speak Become the House We Live In
The Sixth Source in Unitarian Universalism refers to Earth-centered traditions, including those of modern Paganism. While forms of Paganism from European origins get popularized there is much wisdom we can learn from other cultures. Let us use the wisdom of the ancient Mexica, whom we call the Aztecs today, to reflect on times of change.
In these times that we live in, it would be easy to lose confidence, hope and trust in people. Yes, we get depressed and discouraged when we see injustice and hatred, but we never give up!!, we keep pressing, we endure This is not a new fight so “Don’t Give Up Now”. Bio: Rev. Lynn Stiles Godette … Continue reading Don’t Give Up Now
As people gathered in religious community, we are tasked with co-creating a space to engage the Holy. While defined in a variety of ways, Love has often been described as the most significant value among us as a faithful people. For it is indeed both the pathway to, and is of itself, the most holy … Continue reading Love Among Us
During the Commencement season, you may have heard about the Kansas City Chiefs football star whose speech to the graduates of Benedictine College went viral. Part of his speech referred to the preference young women should have for marriage and motherhood over career advancement: “homemaker,” he said, “is one of the most important titles of … Continue reading Mary and Martha: The Word vs. The Work
On Rev. Ma’s last Sunday with the congregation, they reflect back on the lessons they learned at the Unitarian Coastal Fellowship–and also look forward at the future they believe is in store for this congregation. What role can UCF and Unitarian Universalism play here on the Crystal Coast, years into the future?
