UUABQ Voice

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

“Centering Our Bodies: Physical Anti-Racism” The Rev. Bob LaVallee

Resmaa Menakem’s powerful book My Grandmother’s Hands discusses how racism lands in our bodies, regardless of our race. How can our bodies undo the consequences of that racism? This service will include gentle movement suitable for all bodies.

Music: Lydia Clark and Lowell Burton

Web of Connection

The Worship Coordinators

This year, instead of examining our individual selves on New Year’s Day, let’s consider the context of community. What can we learn from the web of life that connects the forest floor? Stay in your PJs at home and join us for aZoom-only service, or join other congregants to watch the service together, starting at 10:30 am in the Social Hall. Coffee and other beverages will be served. Have writing and coloring tools available for our annual worship stations! 

Music: Lydia Clark, piano & vocals

Christmas Day, December 25 2022

Christmas falls on a Sunday this year, so stay in your pajamas and join us for this Zoom-only service. We’ll sing carols, tell the Las Posadas story, and hear a short message from Rev. Bob. Repeat: This service is only on Zoom. There are no in-person services on December 25.

A Very Musical Solstice Service

Susan Peck, Music Director, and the Ministers

The poet Wendell Berry writes, “To go in the dark with
a light is to know the light./ To know the dark, go dark. Go without sight,/ and find that the dark, too, blooms and sings,/and is traveled by dark feet and dark wings.” Join us in celebrating the longest night of the year in this service featuring the Chalice Singers Choir, our band Spare Parts, Revs Angela and Bob, and Intern Minister Kristin Famula.

What’s So Bad About Being Woke

Rev. Bob LaVallee

“Wokeness” seems to be easily dismissed by the some, but in an era of growing Christo-fascism, our progressive values are more important than ever. This topic was chosen by the winners of the Social Justice Auction.

Wholeness in Beloved Community

The Rev. Angela Herrera, The Rev. Jane Davis, and

 

Rev. Angela Herrera and Rev. Jane, co-chairs of the 8th Principle Explorations Task Force, will join Angela in reflecting on our work this year toward dismantling oppression and a big congregational decision coming up in January.

November 27, 2022 “Changing How We Love: Attachment Theory” The Rev. Bob LaVallee

The new science of attachment theory gives us some surprising insights into how we form relationships. Can we love better? And what does attachment theory tell us about being members of a church?

Sunday Worship 11.13.2022 ”So...Here We Are” Kristin Famula, Intern Minister

Intern minister Kristin Famula reflects on this week's election with a message of moving forward with love. Artist in residence, Francisco Ruiz leads the First Unitarian choirs and the congregation in song.