UUABQ Voice

”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

“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.