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Social Justice Sunday

This Sunday, our Social Justice Council facilitates a service dedicated to Democracy. We’ll celebrate our Fellowship’s participation with UUTheVote, honoring members of our congregation who wrote many letters and postcards. We also welcome UUFG member Nancy Parkinson to our Fellowship’s pulpit, where she will discuss … read more.

Samhain: “In Awe of Hands”

This Sunday, we examine the ancient Pagan festival of Samhain, which marks the gathering of the harvest and looks toward the coming of winter. To our Fellowship’s pulpit we welcome Carl Ide from from the Unitarian Universalist Church of Valdosta and our own Liz Stewart. … read more.

True Colors: PRIDE

Monday, October 24 is Diwali, the festival of light celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs, marking the triumph of good over evil. This Sunday Rev. Christe Lunsford is in our Fellowship’s pulpit as we recognize Diwali in the context of Gainesville’s PRIDE month. Erin Parish … read more.

Be a Tourist in Your Hometown

This Sunday, Unitarian Universalist Seminarian Samara Powers is in our pulpit as we continue our exploration of this month’s Touchstone theme of Awe. Samara’s sermon is titled, “Be a Tourist in Your Hometown.” Mary Anthony serves as worship associate. James Chase provides our story for … read more.

Awe

This Sunday, Rev. Christe Lunsford is in the Fellowship’s pulpit, introducing this month’s Touchstone theme of Awe. Mary Anthony serves as worship associate. James Chase provides our story for all ages, and Derek Nirenberg directs our Chalice Choir.

No Longer Hanging in the Balance: Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur officially begins at sundown on October 4, ending the next evening. Our guest speaker, Sivan Rotholz, reflects on this high holy day in the Jewish faith tradition. Jeff Stevens serves as worship associate, James Chase provides our story for all ages.

Leadership as Spiritual Growth

This Sunday our service is “Leadership as Spiritual Practice,” facilitated by the UUFG Leadership Development Committee. Aaron Broadwell leads a discussion with panelists Harry Mangle, James Chase, and Elizabeth Stewart. Warren Hodge and Judith Kendall are Worship Associates. A capella group Resonance provides music for … read more.

Mabon

This Sunday, Rev. Christe Lunsford is in our Fellowship’s pulpit as we celebrate Mabon – an ancient observance of autumnal equinox and fall harvest. Mary Anthony serves as worship associate, and our Chalice Choir sings under the direction of Derek Nirenberg.

On September 18, we … read more.

Water Communion: Wakening to a Changing World

This Sunday, Rev. Christe Lunsford facilitates our annual ingathering service. For our Water communion, bring a bottle of water to service to mingle in a shared bowl. The water may be from your travels or serve as a symbol of something important to you. Rev. … read more.

What Have U Done For Me Lately?

This Sunday, UUFG member and Unitarian Universalist seminarian Samara Powers speaks from our Fellowship’s pulpit as we introduce this month’s Touchstone theme of Awakening. Her topic is “What Have U Done for Me Lately?” Erin Parish serves as worship associate.