UUABQ Voice

”When They’re Mean”

he Rev. Angela Herrera. When we have the courage to show vulnerability, it can transform many of our relationships for the better. But what if others respond with meanness? How do we protect ourselves?

”Beautiful, incidental moments”

Kristin Famula. Dozens of books were published last year – with the aim of supporting people in managing their time. But is time management really what we’re after? How else might we approach the reality of time in our lives? And yes, make sure you “spring forward” so that you don’t miss this service.

March 5 - Vulnerable Planet, Vulnerable People

Rev. Bob LaVallee - UU principles affirm that the active care of the natural world is fundamental to spiritual life and social justice. In a state driven by extraction economies, what are we called to do?

”What Even Is Love?”

The Rev. Angela Herrera
Love, like “soul,” is hard to define. We know it when we see it. But it’s also a skill we can get better at. And who doesn’t want to be great at love?
Music: Chalice Choir, directed by Susan Peck, Nicia Rae, piano

Love Wisdom Feb 19 2023

For this sermon, Rev. Bob interviewed wise elders at First U for their thoughts about love. Come hear some sage advice about one of life’s mysteries.
Music: Lydia Clark

The Souls of Animals

2/5/2023 Euligies

Cringe 01/22/2023

“Cringe”

Kristin Famula, Intern Minister

Finding the sacred gift of cringe-worthy moments. How might we harness the power of embarrassment and find acenter of vulnerability within our community? Share your (short) examples of embarrassing moments with Kristin by emailing kfamula@uuabq.org. We might use them (anonymously of course!) in the service.

Music: Chalice Choir

Self Centered January 22 2023

“Self Centered”

The Rev. Angela Herrera

Author and activist Christopher Heuertz says, “We all find ourselves bouncing around three very human lies that we believe about our identity: I am what I have, I am what I do, and I am what other people say or think about me.” A sermon about knowing (and forgetting) the true self at our center.

Music: Laura Pirard, trombone

Creatively Maladjusted: MLK at the 1966 GA

The Rev. Bob LaVallee

As we observe the MLK holiday, we’ll share Dr. King’s remarks spoken to UUs at the 1966 General Assembly, our denomination’s annual business meeting. How can we continue to “Not sleep through the revolution?”
Music: Lara Manzanares