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October 25 “The Secret Life of the Ego” The Rev. Angela Herrera

Can your ego cause you to wear a “mask” that hides your true self? Have you known

someone with a “monstrous” ego? (Okay, okay, enough with the Halloween puns). This

sermon is about why egos get a bad rap even though we need them, the difference between a

big ego and a strong one, and the role of the ego in becoming spiritually wise. It’s sure to be

a real “treat.” (Sorry!)

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October 18 "Will You Listen to Yourself?”

October 18 “Will You Listen to Yourself?”

The Rev. Christine Robinson, Minister Emerita, First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque

We are often told that the good life is one of “being in the moment,” always aware of what is going on around us in the world. Dogs are really good at that, and it is one of the things welove them for. But people are more complicated than dogs because we have an inner life …  which we also need to listen to and learn from. Christine was the Senior Minister of this church for 28 years before retiring three years ago. Since then, she has done some church consulting and minister mentoring, tended her garden, and has enjoyed being an active member of this congregation.

October 4 “Transformative Listening” The Rev. Angela Herrera

October’s theological theme is “Deep Listening.” In this first sermon on the topic, we’ll

consider listening’s transformative power and how to do it in troubling times.

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Highlights from Sunday 09/27/2020 Racial Justice Is Faith Formation

Sunday 09/27/2020

Racial Justice Is Faith Formation

The Rev. Bob LaVallee

First U has a strong racial justice practice, but given what we’ve recently learned about the state of racism in America, how do we more deeply and authentically ingrain anti-racism in everything that we do together?

Highlights from September 20 service "Friendship"

September 20

"Friendship" 

The Rev. Angela Herrera

It's bring a friend to church day! We'll celebrate our connections within and beyond church, dispel myths about "ideal" friendship, and reflect on the peculiar (but common) experience of feeling lonely in the company of others. 

Highlights from Worship 9/13/2020

"RenUUing!" with the Rev. Bob LaVallee

In the time of pandemic, gratitude practice is more important than ever. Let’s celebrate this vibrant, life-affirming, life-changing congregation!   

Virtual Worship Highlights 9/6/2020

“Renewal” The Rev. Angela Herrera

As we head into an uncertain autumn in the time of COVID, are you wondering where summer went? Even if with fewer events to attend due to social distancing, are you feeling inexplicably tired? A sermon about the hidden demands of this time, the importance of rest and renewal, and practical strategies for getting some in the midst of everything else. Feel free to wear your pajamas to this one.

 

Virtual Worship Highlights 8/30/2020

"Question Box Sunday” Got spiritual questions? For this special service, congregants were invited to email a question ahead of time. Drawing them at random and speaking off the cuff, Angela and Bob respond to as many questions as they can during the usual sermon time, and will consider the rest as they plan future sermons. We also welcomed 41 New Members with a New Member Recognition Ceremony.

"The Right to Vote" Worship Highlights 8.23.2020

“The Right to Vote” The Rev. Angela Herrera

On August 26, 1920, an amendment was added to the US constitution, stating: “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” Many Unitarian and Universalist women were involved in the suffrage movement. As we mark the 100th anniversary, we’ll remember them, the long fight for voting rights, and the work still ahead.