UUABQ Voice

June 19, 2022 “Bless This House” The Rev. Bob LaVallee

Religious communities create unique blessings that are hard to find in other places. As we face some truly terrible times ahead, how do we at First U bless each other and our community?

“Funeral for Shame” June 12, 2022 Matt Pargeter-Villarreal, Intern Minister.

One of the biggest obstacles for us to find inner peace is the shame that we carry. Join us on a journey and a discussion of shame...and how we can finally work to say goodbye to it in our lives once and for all, to become the beautiful and creative beings that we are destined to be.

Sunday 2022 06 05 “Grace and Perception”. Intern Minister Matt Pargeter-Villarreal.

Many families get together to "say grace" before meals in order to ask for blessings for the future. But is grace only present when things are going well? Is there grace present in struggle? Join Matt as he explores our relationship with grace and just what it means when we talk about it.

9:00 May 29, 2022 Virtual Worship: Men at War. The Rev. Bob LaVallee

Combat is held up as the ultimate expression of masculinity. But the real war exists within men’s hearts and it begins the first time that they are told that boys don’t cry. Former Marine Corps artilleryman and VA chaplain Rev. Bob reflects on the internal and external battles that men fight.

Do You Believe in Magic? (The Unicorn Sermon)

May 22, 2022 Matt Pargeter-Villarreal, Intern Minister
Join Matt for a sermon about...yes, unicorns! This Sunday, come along on a journey on the history and mythology of these mythical creatures and how they not only are popular for parties and cake toppers, but they have much to show us about appreciating and recognizing the existence of the Divine in our everyday world.
Music: Elya Arrasmith, soprano, Susan Peck, piano.

May 15, 2022 ”What is Beautiful?” The Rev. Angela Herrera

Our theological theme this month is “beauty.” But what is that exactly? A look at the spirituality and politics of beauty.
Music: Chalice Choir

May 8, 2022 “Trans Kids Are the Image of God” The Rev. Angela Herrera

Legislation harming transgender kids and adults has proliferated, spurred by the religious right. We’ll examine the beliefs underpinning these laws, and their impact, from factual, ethical, and theological angles.

Learning From Beltane Matt Pargeter-Villarreal, Intern Minister

Our six Sources of the Living Tradition as UUs speak to “Spiritual teachings of Earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.” What does Beltane, a Pagan celebration traditionally celebrated at the beginning of May have to teach us about that?
Music: Chalice Choir

9:00 am: Virtual Worship: ”Bridging”

9:00 am – 10:00 am April 24, 2022 The Rev. LaVallee
Bridging is the annual UU celebration welcoming our youth into young adulthood. Bridging is a ritual, and a process, and a commitment! First U youth Mozely Bleistein, Gina Kennedy, and Oliver Workman will offer homilies.

Music: Spare Parts

9:00 am: Virtual Easter Service: “When the Dead Refuse to Stay Down”

9:00 am – 10:00 am April 17, 2022The Rev. Angela Herrera
When the dead refuse to stay down, when the living do not cease to be in conversation with them, then Love finds its fullest power. An Easter sermon for our times.
Music: Chalice Choir