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Why Do We Choose Church? 

Why do we choose church?  We all choose to be here for different reasons, and for multiple reasons.  Church can provide community. Church can offer guidance in our theological explorations.  Church can empower our individual voices in the call for social justice. Through the songs of Danny Schmidt, … read more.

Quilt Codes of the Underground Railroad

Join us as we celebrate Black History Month with a service exploring the role of quilt codes. According to legend, a safe house along the Underground Railroad was often indicated by a quilt hanging from a clothesline or windowsill. These quilts were embedded with a kind of … read more.

oUUr Presence Matters

Post-hurricane and post- election, UU communities have been supportive and healing spaces. As we witness the rise of autocracy and disrespect for the worth and dignity of people in marginalized communities we are invited to consider what living out our values will look like and who … read more.

When Religions Clean House

Every once in a while someone decides they need to fix a religion. Most UUs know about Thomas Jefferson’s shocking take on how to fix colonial Christianity in the late 1700s,  But did you know a former King of Thailand made changes that shook up … read more.

We Are Each Other’s Angels

Ash​evillian, Chuck Brodsky, lived on a mountain the last time we saw him. ​S​ince Hurricane Helene tore through his town, he now lives precariously on the edge of a cliff with a badly damaged driveway and no front yard. Because his home was not damaged, … read more.

How UU’s Fought for Voting Rights

Join us as we celebrate Martin Luther King weekend with a look back at how UU’s have joined in the struggle for voting rights along with music from the civil rights era. This is a YouTube sermon.

Willingness to Witness

How do we choose which doors to open and be present for whatever is behind the door? Are we willing to witness whatever that is, whether it is a door to our own lives or a door to someone else’s life? Join us as we … read more.