Rev. Meg Barnhouse's sermon delivered on August 9, 2020. So many of us feel ourselves unraveling, from time to time, feeling helpless, or traumatized, or horrified at what has been revealed about our neighbors' view of the world. What do we do with the anger we feel? How do we hold on to our hope?

Rev. Meg Barnhouse's sermon delivered on August 2, 2020. Rev. Meg is back from her study break and starting off strong with sermon questions from a box. Join Rev. Meg as she answers your questions.

Assistant Minister Rev. Chris Jimmerson's sermon delivered on July 26, 2020. Engaging our creativity may be one way we can deal with living through a pandemic and sheltering in place. What are some creative pursuits you might like to engage? How might we creatively enhance our spirituality?

Ministerial Intern Lee Legault's sermon delivered on July 19, 2020. Stoics were warriors of the mind who trained to build unbreakable will and character. Roman emperors, enslaved persons, and Vietnam POWs alike have dealt with challenges using Stoic techniques. What might we learn about surviving in this day and age from the ancient mindset of the Stoics? Are your habits helping you build your Inner Citadel, and do you even want one?

Senior High Youth service delivered on July 12, 2020. Join our senior youth group as they lead worship and explore the theme of Sanctuary. We celebrate our graduating seniors as they transition to young adults and welcome our Middle School kids into High School with our annual bridging ceremony.

Assistant Minister Rev. Chris Jimmerson's sermon delivered on July 5, 2020. In this challenging time through which we are living, it is important that we offer ourselves and others many blessings. Let us comfort one another and accept one another's comforting. We do not have to pretend everything is ok.

Guest Speaker Kye Flannery's sermon delivered on June 28, 2020. A celebration of pride from the perspective of queerness and queer theologies - exploring belonging, solidarity and deep acceptance of our collective history, and the possibilities of our collective power.

Assistant Minister Rev. Chris Jimmerson's sermon delivered on June 21, 2020. One of First UU Austin's stated values is compassion - which we defined as "to treat ourselves and others with love". What does living out that value look like, especially in these challenging times?

Rev. Meg Barnhouse's sermon delivered on June 14, 2020. All eyes are on the brutality of many law enforcement interactions with people of color. How did we get the system of policing that we have today? What are its roots in US history?

Rev. Meg Barnhouse's sermon delivered on June 7, 2020. In Zen Buddhism, it is called beginner's mind. Thoreau called it useful ignorance. When we choose to approach scary things with curiosity instead of defensiveness, suddenly our mind and body are open to adventure and transformation.