UUABQ Voice

December 10, 2023: “Religious Experience” The Rev. Angela Herrera

One of the sources of UU faith is “the direct experience of transcending mystery and wonder.” What does that mean? How do you know if you’ve had one?

Music: Lydia Clark, Chris Paul, Susan Peck

December 3, 2023 Sunday Worship “Mysterious Beliefs” The Rev. Bob LaVallee

It’s estimated that there are more than 4,000 religions in the world. Why do people choose to believe what they do, and why do they join the religious communities that they do?
Music: Doug Cowan and Sharon Stepler

November 26, 2023 Sunday Worship “Experience, Strength, and Hope” The Rev. Jane Davis

Early in life, we are taught to share our material possessions, and to share the spotlight—giving everyone a chance to be seen. However, it is not until we have experienced struggles and challenges that we learn to share our humanity.
Music: Susan Peck

November 19, 2023 Sunday Worship “All God’s People” The Rev. Angela Herrera & The Rev. Bob LaVallee

Where is the holy in the conflict between Israel and Palestine? In this time of grief, a message from the ministers about deepening our compassion and understanding.
Music: Lydia Clark

November 12, 2023 Sunday Worship ”Gifted” The Rev. Angela Herrera

Every day, we receive from the earth and her creatures, and from the labors of our fellow humans. The commodity economy does not encourage us to think of these things as gifts. Yet doing so is both life-changing and soul satisfying.
Music: Lydia Clark

November 5, 2023 Sunday Worship “Generosity of Spirit” The Rev. Bob LaVallee

November’s theme at the church is generosity, and Rev. Bob will kick the month off talking about the ways that we can cultivate more generous spirits. This service includes a candlelighting ritual for those who have died. Zoom participants are encouraged to have a candle ready at home.
Music: Chalice Choir

October 29, 2023 Sunday Worship “Welcome Back, Rev. Bob” The Rev. Bob LaVallee

We’ll welcome Rev. Bob back into the pulpit today, after a four-month sabbatical. What will he talk about? Come and find out. Family-friendly Halloween costumes are encouraged. There will be a multigenerational costume parade at the end of the 11:00 am service.
Music: Lydia Clark

October 22, 2023 Sunday Worship “Demons” The Rev. Angela Herrera

Here’s something we don’t talk about much at First U. Where did the idea of demons come from? What do they do? And are they real?
Music: Spare Parts

October 15, 2023 Sunday Worship “How to Cast a Spell” The Rev. Angela Herrera

Just in time for Halloween, a sermon about magic and the mysterious power of words. From the archive, this sermon was originally preached in 2013.
Music: Rafe Pearlman

October 8, 2023 Sunday Worship “The Salem Witch Trials” The Rev. Angela Herrera

The phrase “witch hunt” has been used in the news by certain politicians lately and, well, that’s pretty ironic. Here’s why.
Music: Lydia Clark