Join us in-person at the Sanctuary, or Watch Live on Zoom. Our society seems to continually tell us we need more, more, more of one thing and less, less, less of another. The cultural yo-yo can be overwhelming and it is hard to … read more.
00:00 REFLECTION: Tracey Fecher
05:07 SERMON: “Accountability for Our History” – Rev. Brian Ferguson
Racism continues to be a pervasive problem in our culture and Critical Race Theory has become a divisive issue in our country and within our Religious Movement. … read more.
00:00 REFLECTION: Rev. Brian Ferguson
13:04 REFLECTION: Liz Davis
At this time of year in many cultures feel the line between the living and the dead is at its thinnest – All Souls Day, Day of the Dead and Pagan. Some … read more.
00:00 REFLECTION: Chris DeCardy
06:15 SERMON: “Exploring ‘Right’ Relationship” – Rev. Brian Ferguson
Religion can be complicated and Unitarian Universalism in particular is difficult to talk about succinctly and clearly. In some ways, we are trying to expand our western idea … read more.
00:00 REFLECTION: Jeanne De Shazo
04:56 SERMON: “Mercy, Mercy Me – and You!” – Rev. Brian Ferguson
The quality of mercy is important to many religious traditions. It is an attribute of God in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Shakespeare says that … read more.
00:00 TIME FOR ALL AGES: Rev. Brian Ferguson
03:24 REFLECTION: Tracey Fecher
06:54 WATER COMMUNION (Opening): Rev. Brian Ferguson
09:40 WATER COMMUNION (Closing) & PRAYER: Rev. Brian Ferguson
As our children under 12 and their families return to inperson worship and religious education, … read more.
00:00 TIME FOR ALL AGES: Rev. Brian Ferguson
04:23 REFLECTION: Chris DeCardy
08:52 REFLECTION: “The Art of Persistence” Rev. Brian Ferguson
We acknowledge and admire the great achievements of people and groups whose efforts transform our society for the better. While … read more.
00:00 TIME FOR ALL AGES: Rev. Brian Ferguson
03:45 REFLECTION: Liz Davis
09:01 REFLECTION: “Defying Expectations, Overcoming Limitations” – Rev. Brian Ferguson
Some of our greatest limitations are those we place on ourselves. Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho says “It’s the possibility … read more.
00:00 TIME FOR ALL AGES: Rev. Brian Ferguson
03:41 REFLECTION: Jen Gill
07:43 REFLECTION: Jeanne De Shazo
12:30 SERMON: “The Difficulty of Self-Forgiveness” – Rev. Brian Ferguson
September 6 marks the beginning of the Jewish High Holidays – Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. – … read more.
00:00 TIME FOR ALL AGES: Rev. Brian Ferguson
04:48 REFLECTION: John Kim
09:21 REFLECTION: “The Challenge of Being Kind” – Rev. Brian Ferguson
18:18 REFLECTION CONTINUED: Rev. Brian Ferguson
Kindness is one of our human traits that we admire in others and strive … read more.
00:00 TIME FOR ALL AGES: Rev. Brian Ferguson
07:45 REFLECTION: Jeanne De Shazo
11:54 SERMON: “Having Faith Amidst Uncertainty” – Rev. Brian Ferguson
Being a person of Faith with a Spiritual life in modern society can be challenging. Faith is too often … read more.
As Unitarian Universalists throughout the world gather for our Annual General Assembly which is fully online this year, we will stream the Sunday Morning worship service from the General Assembly. The worship service will be led by the First Universalist Church of Minneapolis who have … read more.
00:00 REFLECTION: John Kim
08:12 SERMON: “Fatherhood and Feminism” – Rev. Brian Ferguson
The role of fatherhood can be both highly revered and accused of being the source of many of our culture’s problems. Many traditional Christian images of God promote … read more.
00:00 TIME FOR ALL AGES: Rev. Brian Ferguson
04:28 REFLECTION: Rev. Brian Ferguson
06:35 SERMON: “What Can We Do About Climate Change” Rev. Brian Ferguson & Jim Thompson
The enormity and seriousness of Climate Change can seem overwhelming resulting in a feeling … read more.
00:00 TIME FOR ALL AGES: Rev. Brian Ferguson
04:20 INTRODUCTION TO OUR FLOWER COMMUNION: Rev. Brian Ferguson
10:23 REFLECTION: John Kim
17:08 THE GIVING OF FLOWERS/CONSECRATION OF OUR FLOWERS/THE RECEIVING OF FLOWERS: Rev. Brian Ferguson
26:47 FLOWER COMMUNION PRAYER: Rev. Brian Ferguson
28:37 REFLECTION: “The Beauty in Diversity” – Rev. … read more.
00:00 REFLECTION: Liz Davis
03:19 SERMON: “Non-attachment: Buddhism’s Challenge to Unitarian Universalism” – Rev. Brian Ferguson
Buddhism is increasingly popular in the United States and influential to many Unitarian Universalists. Central to Buddhism is the idea that suffering is caused by … read more.
00:00 REFLECTION: Chris DeCardy
05:43 SERMON: “Roots Hold Me Close, Wings Set Me Free” – Rev. Brian Ferguson
In the hymn, “Spirit of Life,” one of the lines is “Roots hold me close; wings set me free.” This beautifully captures the … read more.
Watch Live!. The hymn, “Spirit of Life,” is one of the most well known hymns in our hymnal. It also loved by many in our movement, and there are a few who would be happy to never sing it again. How very Unitarian Universalist! … read more.
00:00 ABOUT TODAY’S SERVICE: Rev. Brian Ferguson
05:05 REFLECTION: Bruce Knoth
08:20 REFLECTION: Scott Freeman
12:46 REFLECTION: Scott Freeman
17:12 REFLECTION: Bruce Knoth
24:50 CLOSING THOUGHTS: Rev. Brian Ferguson
What happens when one self-described white male bi-coastal elite UU connects with one white male conservative … read more.
00:00 ABOUT TODAY’S SERVICE: Rev. Brian Ferguson
07:19 REFLECTION: Vasa Endicott
10:44 REFLECTION: Richard Muller
13:02 REFLECTION: Debra Pritchard
14:54 REFLECTION: John Kim
19:02 REFLECTION: David Kramer
20:11 REFLECTION: Bonnie Miller
22:14 REFLECTION: Rev. Brian Ferguson
One of the great challenges for many Unitarian Universalists is to … read more.
