At the core of both Unitarianism and Transcendentalism is the belief in the inherent goodness of people and nature. This week, we will explore the confluence of the Unitarians and Transcendentalists in the 19th century and its influence on us today. Join us this week for a brief introduction to transcendentalism through music and the words of early Transcendentalists such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Louisa May Alcott, Emily Dickinson, William Ellery Channing, … Continue reading Transcendentalism 101

In an essay from her book, A Small Heaven, Rev. Jane Rzepka writes about a 48-floor ride in a glass elevator and teaches us about moments of Sabbath that can occur in that elevator. These first few months of 2024 have been fraught for many of us with anxiety, angst, tension, grief and personal as well as societal stress.  We owe it to ourselves, our families and our wider communities to practice self-care and find ways to … Continue reading Stop the Elevator; A Moment of Sabbath

It’s been a bit over four years since the beginning of the pandemic lockdown. Much has changed since then. We often speak in terms of before and after the pandemic. But is it that simple? Together, let’s face those memories, good and bad, and process some of what we may still be carrying with us, personally and as a congregation.

Join us this Sunday for a service that explores Easter from a Unitarian Universalist perspective. What meaning can we find in resurrection, so central to this season for Christians? How can we, as Unitarian Universalists, find liberation from what holds us back and transcend the tombs of our souls? 

What better time than during Women’s History month to look at one of Rev. Bev’s favorite historical Universalist figures, Olympia Brown. What lessons can we learn from Rev. Brown’s life of service and advocacy? How does she, as a model of perseverance, help us move forward through today’s challenges? From history buffs to female activists to anyone interested in social justice, this is a great week to be at FUSF.