Hope is both deeply personal and widely universal. As Unitarian Universalists we know that hope is not just the power of thinking positively but it is a spiritual strength that empowers us to take action.   In this service Emily Steltzer invites us to explore the power and complexity of hope through the life story of Sally Hemings and the Hemings family of Monticello. Based on her week-long professional development stay at Monticello last summer Emily  … Continue reading The Power of Hope

Join FUSF member, high school teacher, and improv enthusiast Emily Steltzer for a joyful and interactive worship service exploring the surprising connections between the principles of improv and our Unitarian Universalist values of generosity and equity. Through an introduction to the 5 “rules” of improv and playful exercises, we will build community, boost confidence, and discover how saying “yes, and” can deepen our spiritual practice. Come ready to engage, connect, and leave a little lighter … Continue reading Yes, and: The Spirit of Improv & UU Values