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White Stone Service

Join us for our annual White Stone Service, a time of reflection, intention, and renewal as we welcome the New Year together. This special service invites us to look inward and explore the spiritual, emotional, and personal values that ground us—our foundations of strength and resilience. … read more.

Winter Poetry and Art Service

Join us for a captivating Winter Poetry and Art Worship Service, where we celebrate the beauty and creativity of the season! This special gathering invites us to explore the themes of winter through the lens of poetry and visual art, embracing the reflections, emotions, and … read more.

Christmas Eve Service

Join us for a joyful and uplifting time of worship through the singing of beloved holiday songs. Celebrate the season with a blend of timeless carols and festive melodies that inspire hope, peace, and the spirit of togetherness. All voices are welcome as we lift … read more.

Winter Solstice

Join us for a special Winter Solstice Worship Service as we gather to honor the longest night of the year and celebrate the return of the light. This service will be a time for reflection, renewal, and connection, embracing the quiet beauty of the season. … read more.

Finding Joy in Food and Fellowship

This Sunday, we welcome Evan Waldt to our Fellowship’s pulpit, as he continues our examination of this month’s Touchstone theme of “Joy.” Evan explores joy in the world of Unitarian Universalism, sharing personal examples of meaning making through food and the preparation and sharing of … read more.

Singing in the Season

Our Fellowship’s Chalice Choir under the direction of Tane’ DeKrey will be ‘Singing in the Season’ this Sunday with a service of all-holiday music for all ages! We’re looking forward to sharing some old favorites and some new fresh numbers! Our musical gift to the … read more.

Refugee Resettlement

The International Rescue Committee has partnered with the Greater Gainesville International center with refugee resettlement . They have been given the extraordinary responsibility to resettle many families in the Gainesville area, with more projected to come in 2025. This work is extremely demanding, time-intensive and … read more.

Eliminating War

All over the world many people fear that we are on the verge of a third world war. How is this possible? What do military thinkers feel the possibilities are? And why is it that religious people are often part of the cause and the … read more.

Trans-gressions of the Heart

On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we gather in love and solidarity to honor the lives of transgender individuals lost to violence and injustice. While we hold space for grief, we also turn our hearts toward hope—envisioning a future where every trans person is celebrated, … read more.

Resist!

In a world where many are oppressed, human rights defenders and activists step forward with courage, often risking their own lives to safeguard the dignity and freedoms of others. Their sacrifice is a profound testament to the power of community and dogged determination. Let us … read more.