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Sunday Morning worship from the 2023 Unitarian Universalist General Assembly

The Rev. Manish Mishra-Marzetti, Senior Minister of the First UU Congregation of Ann Arbor, MI, will lead the 2023 Sunday Service at GA. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Rev. Manish Mishra-Marzetti serves as Senior Minister of the First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is a co-editor of “Conversations with the Sacred: A … Continue reading Sunday Morning worship from the 2023 Unitarian Universalist General Assembly

“Flower Communion,” by Tinka Friend

Service Video The Flower Ceremony, sometimes referred to as Flower Communion or Flower Festival, is an annual ritual that celebrates beauty, human uniqueness, diversity, and community. Originally created in 1923 by Unitarian minister Norbert Capek of Prague, Czechoslovakia, the Flower Ceremony was introduced to the United States by Rev. Maya Capek, Norbert’s widow. In this … Continue reading “Flower Communion,” by Tinka Friend

“Unitarian Universalist General Assembly 2023: New Proposed Covenant and Principles,” by Alec Peck

Service video Article II of the Unitarian Universalist Association Bylaws, Principles and Purposes is the foundation for all the work of the UUA and its member congregations and covenanted communities. It is the covenant between UUs to affirm and promote our seven principles and six sources, but it hasn’t always been phrased the way it … Continue reading “Unitarian Universalist General Assembly 2023: New Proposed Covenant and Principles,” by Alec Peck

“Holding Fast,” by Rev. Kelly Weisman Asprooth-Jackson

Service video We have all heard the phrase “The only constant in life is change.” Times change, perspectives change, relationships change. In the midst of these shifting references, is it possible for some things to remain authentic and true? In today’s sermon, Rev Kelly writes “A tree needs roots; and it also needs branches.” What … Continue reading “Holding Fast,” by Rev. Kelly Weisman Asprooth-Jackson

“God Makes No Mistakes: Creating Beloved Community for All Our Children,” by Sally Patton

Service video Our UU Principles encourage us to manifest respect for the inherent worth and dignity of each individual; to demonstrate equity and compassion in our relationships; and to accept one another in spiritual growth. In our faith communities, we strive to understand and accept those who may seem to have different perspectives from our … Continue reading “God Makes No Mistakes: Creating Beloved Community for All Our Children,” by Sally Patton

“Honoring Earth Day”

Service video This 2023 Earth Sunday service was compiled by the Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth. Unitarian Universalism’s seventh principle: “Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part,” makes this a day to celebrate religiously.