Rev Chris Jimmerson's sermon delivered on September 17, 2023. As a religion without creed, without a set of beliefs to which we must all adhere, our UU spirituality is rooted in relationship. We create religious community though sacred promises we make with one another about how we will be together in the ways of love. We will examine the ancient tradition of covenant making and how we practice it today at First UU Church of Austin.

Rev Chris Jimmerson and Rev Michelle LaGrave's sermon delivered on September 10, 2023. New ministry, new church year, new programming, new members - with so many new beginnings it is time to call ourselves into covenant with each other and with the community as a whole. Rev. Michelle and Rev. Chris will explore with each other and with all of us their perspectives on the covenantal foundations of shared ministry.

Rev Chris Jimmerson's sermon delivered on September 3, 2023. We come together to begin our new church year with the Annual Water Communion Ritual. We share with one another water that symbolizes something meaningful to us as we blend and mingle the waters that remind us of our shared faith.

Rev Michelle LaGrave's sermon delivered on August 27, 2023. Rev. Michelle LaGrave will share her theology of interim ministry, some of her hopes for this coming year, and a little bit about herself too.

Rev Michelle LaGrave and Rev Chris Jimmerson's sermon delivered on August 20, 2023. Rev. Michelle and Rev. Chris will answer your submitted questions about the church, life, the universe, and everything else (time permitting.)

Rev Chris Jimmerson's sermon delivered on August 13, 2023. The pandemic and the necessary isolation that accompanied it changed us and our world in ways we are still trying to understand. As we move through this time, when we hope that Covid may be becoming endemic, it is important that we appreciate all that we have experienced together, as we assess how we approach life, the life of our church, and what we hope to manifest in this new world in which we find ourselves.

Rev Chris Jimmerson and three same sex couples' sermon delivered on August 6, 2023. As this year's LGBTQI+ Pride week begins in Austin, we continue our annual tradition of inviting members of our church community to share their experiences with the intersectionality of identity and faith.

Rev Erin Walter's sermon delivered on July 30, 2023. In her last service as our interim Minister for Joy and Justice, Rev. Erin Walter reflects on the congregation's learning and spiritual growth in the past year, and offer blessings for the church's future. Rev. Jonalu Johnstone will also join the service by video.

Rev Chris Jimmerson and Small Group Leader's service delivered on July 23, 2023. Did you know that the church offers several small group ministries where people gather in groups of around 10 to share deeply, explore personal and collective spiritual growth, and develop sustaining, nurturing practices? Join us to hear from fellow congregants who have helped lead such groups and, in doing so, discovered new spiritual horizons that already existed within themselves.

Rev Chris Jimmerson and Chalice Camper's service delivered on July 16, 2023. This week we hosted Chalice Camp, a full-day summer camp for UU kids from all around the Austin area. During worship this Sunday, they'll be sharing some of the songs, stories, and UU history that they learned this week. We'll also hear a Bridging Homily from a graduating senior about how their faith has informed their understanding. Join us for this youthful - and very joyful - worship.