UUABQ Voice

The Fierce Yes with Rev. Amani Malaika

The fierce yes is made of Love, feels like joy, and is self-sustaining. Rather than try to manhandle the future into being what if you were so steeped in Love that you grow the future in your womb, incubating it, feeding it, nourishing possibility in the dark, giving it the time, warmth, sweet songs and stories to grow so that it emerges ready and able to live itself into greater and greater capacity constantly living into more and more Love.

Sun, Apr 30, 2023 ”Coming of Age”

Rev. Bob LaVallee
Coming of Age - Like many other faith traditions, Unitarian Universalists celebrate our youth as they move from childhood into adulthood. Our youth will share homilies and music in this annual favorite.

April 23, 2023 ”Is This a Queer Church Now?”

"Is This A Queer Church Now?" The Rev. Angela Herrera Someone asked this recently, which got Angela thinking… how would we know? A sermon about– yep- the field of queer theology, who a “queer church” would (and wouldn’t) be for, and how this all connects to our theological theme of Resistance.

”The Boss in Our Head”

Rev. Bob LaVallee

The Boss in Our Head - We marinate in capitalism and because of that, judge our own worth by how productive we are. This has devastating effects on our lives and our planet, and especially the historically marginalized. How do we turn off the boss in our head?

”Easter: How to Persist”

The Rev. Angela Herrera. An easter sermon about cycles of rebirth and renewal, and how to carry on meaningfully in a world that is sometimes overwhelming.

”Jesus Christ, Antifascist” Rev Bob LaValle

Jesus Christ, Antifascist - We know there are many versions of Jesus. As we approach Good Friday and Easter, we’ll talk about the ways that Jesus resisted authoritarian empire, befriended the marginalized, and organized mutual aid.

”Love in the Time of Pandemic”

Susan Peck. The last three years have been difficult for all of us. Living and singing through an airborne pandemic has been especially poignant for singers, whose art is created by sharing breath. Join Susan Peck and the Chalice Choir for reflections on grief and hope in the time of pandemic.

”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?