Unitarian Universalism’s greatest diversity challenge may be about class. While the values of this liberal faith promote equity, equality, and diversity, congregations tend to be populated by educated professionals. How does social class influence congregational life, here at UUFD and denominationally. What does class have … read more.
What do you think of when you think of home? The words from UUFD Affirmation, “To serve human need,” calls us to respond to the need for a safe space to live, to be who we are, yet income disparity has led to a housing … read more.
Modern UU identity owes much to historical Universalism, established in the late eighteenth century. Core to this popular American denomination, Universalism was a heretical theology defined by an all-encompassing love which leaves no one out, a stark counter to prevailing Calvinism. In the 21st century, … read more.
Every day the news of the world can break our hearts. Though our Unitarian and Universalist forebears were optimistic about humans’ capacity for working together to enact goodness in the world, some days we wonder if the Calvinists had a point when they said humanity … read more.
What seeds are you planting for the new year? How are you weaving your magic into your relationships with others? How can you center beauty and goodness and love, as UUFD looks ahead to new professional ministry?
In this pre-recorded service, we have the opportunity to … read more.
“Article II,” the new values statement for Unitarian Universalism, is up for final approval at the 2024 General Assembly. Liberating Love is the central value in this statement, around which six other values — pluralism, interdependence, equity, generosity, justice, evolution — revolve.
Last fall … read more.
Guest speaker Judith Reynolds, with assistance from other congregational members, will explore the history of New Year’s Resolutions, why we so often fail to keep them, and how they could be made more valuable and meaningful.
Come, join this holiday tradition. Bring friends and family to this multi-generational service of Lessons and Carols of the season.
Music and readings will be offered by UUFD’s members and friends of all ages, followed by the traditional candlelighting ceremony.
Bring holiday treats for a … read more.
Today, resonate with the sounds and spirit of Taize music, a worship tradition which originated in the 1940s in the Taize Monastic Order in Burgundy, France, bringing Catholics and Protestants together in common ritual.
An authentic Taizé worship service involves sung and chanted prayers, meditation, … read more.
Come participate in this fun multi-gen service led by the children and staff of Faith Formation that celebrates a family reunion at the UUFD Bed and Breakfast. Relatives and friends are gathering for that most sacred of events, the birth of a new baby.
In … read more.
