Because conflict is an inevitable part of our shared humanity, guest minister Rev. Jessica James invites us to explore restorative justice practices as compassionate and transformative ways of meeting and healing conflict in a hurting world. Full service rebroadcasts Mon & Tue, 7pm, uucf.org/streaming.

Guest ministers Rev. Dr. Wayne Arnason and Rev. Kathleen Rolenz explored the "four kinds of forever" - from Brenda Hillman's poem - and what they teach us about time, connection, and legacy in our fleeting lives. Full service rebroadcast Mon & Tue, 7pm, uucf.org/streaming.

Rev. David Miller asks, What are the promises and intentions of us as Unitarian Universalists? These times are asking more from us, including proclaiming to the wider world an alternative to religions that preach the gospel of fear and hate of others. Unitarian universalism is a house of hope that can be a life-affirming force for good. A saving message for a hurting world and a religion for our time. Full service rebroadcasts, including music, Sun-Tue, 7pm, uucf.org/streaming.

As Unitarian Universalists, we talk about love being at the center of who we are. So how do we reconcile that with the need to guard ourselves against the exploitation, pain, and injustice in this world? Guest minister Rev. Rebecca Benner explores the challenges of balancing open heartedness with guardedness. Full service rebroadcasts Sun-Tue, 7pm, uucf.org/streaming.

On Sunday, UUCF’s choir lifted up Spencer LaJoye’s Plowshare Prayer, a song that invites us into a timely Thanksgiving question: Who is welcome at our tables? Rev. David Miller reminds us that our UU commitments to love, justice, and compassion urge us to expand our circle of care to include those who have been forced to the margins. Full service rebroadcast Sun-Tue, 7pm: uucf.org/streaming. Plowshare Prayer words here: https://spencerlajoye.bandcamp.com/track/plowshare-prayer

If the defining element of a faith is a daily practice or discipline of some kind, what is that practice for Unitarian Universalists? Rev. David Miller refers to the words of Rev. Galen Guengerich and proposes that practice could be Gratitude. He also proposes that living into that practice can lead us toward fostering a more loving, compassionate world. Full service rebroadcasts Sun-Tue 7pm at uucf.org/streaming. 

Starting with a retelling of the classic story - The Emperor's New Clothes - Guest Minister Rev. Kathleen Rolenz invites us to explore the role of the truth tellers in our lives, our communities and in our country. Full service rebroadcast Mon & Tue 7pm at uucf.org/streaming.

At some point we will all be ancestors. What will our descendants think of our legacy when they look back on this time? Let's double down on love, compassion, kindness, and service - all necessary to build connection and meaning in this world.

At a time of substantial compassion deficits, how do Unitarian Universalists define and live the value of compassion? Rev. David Miller offers a definition that puts compassion into action - recognizing need and suffering in ourselves and others and working to alleviate it.