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First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque’s weekly sermon podcast. New episodes each Monday. We are a liberal, non-creedal congregation grounded in love and justice, gathering in Albuquerque, Socorro, and the East Mountains. Welcome!
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Monday Nov 24, 2025
Monday Nov 24, 2025
The Rev. Stacey Mitchell
This Sunday we will remember and honor our Transgender Community by paying tribute to lives lost due to violence over the last year. Our faith has supported the affirmation of Trans lives for decades.
Music: Lydia Clark
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Contemplations on “Building Strong Foundations” (inspired by some Buddhist ideas). This is the last Sunday of our 2026 Pledge Drive.
Music: Cantabilis, women’s chamber choir.
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Monday Nov 10, 2025
What is Universalism? As a radical, unapologetic and expansive Universalist, let me continue to share explorations as to why I believe it is the key to our faith’s future.
Music: Chalice Choir
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Our UUA faith has a motto for the last 20 years: “On the Side of Love.” And, with our new statement of faith passed at General Assembly in 2024, our faith calls us into sacred acts of love around values of justice and more. Let’s explore how to manifest holy love.
Music: Lydia Clark, piano/vocals and Erika Nielson, vocals
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Radical Generosity at First Unitarian centers in a continual call for us all to cultivate compassion. How does our faith’s call for extravagant amounts of love impact how we think about generosity? Join us for a joyful, playful take on abundance and the power of community.
Music: Susan Peck and Beth Elliot
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Author Robin Wall Kimmerer states “Even a wounded world is feeding us. Even a wounded world holds us, giving us moments of wonder and joy. I choose joy over despair. Not because I have my head in the sand, but because joy is what the earth gives me daily and I must return the gift.” In this Sunday message, Rev. Stacey will explore the joys and gifts of our animal world.
We will also have our Backpack Blessing this Sunday for children and adults alike. Every child and youth should bring their backpack, and everyone, regardless of age, is invited to bring something that symbolizes their work for a blessing.
Music:Chalice Choir
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
What are the differences between confidentiality and secrecy? Why is one virtuous and the other a very big problem?
Music: Lydia Clark and Susan Peck
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Join us as we explore the mythology of Lilith and how she became a symbol of the rejection of patriarchal domination and limited gender roles. What are the implications when feminine symbols like Lilith and Eve are demonized and blamed for the sins of humankind? We will examine how these ancient stories still have influence in our culture and politics.
Music: Cantabilis (women’s chamber choir)
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
What is taboo and why? There is value in examining our resistance, our disgust, and our rebellion. I swear.
Music: Spare Parts, our contemporary worship band
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Interim periods can be a dynamic and reflective time. With Rev. Stacey being here for the next years, formally known as “Interim Ministry,” what can be expected in this time period?
Music:Lydia Clark