These short (25-minute) services offer a midweek respite with readings, music, meditation, and prayer. Small-group conversations are also offered after each service.
Meeting ID: 593 831 292
9:00 am: Sunday Worship: “Wholeness in Beloved Community”
– December 4, 2022
The Rev. Angela Herrera, The Rev. Jane Davis, and Dámaris Donado
Dámaris and Rev. Jane, co-chairs of the 8th Principle Explorations Task Force, will join Angela in reflecting on our work this year toward dismantling oppression and a big congregational decision coming up in January.
10:00 am: Religious Education for Children: Rainbow Principles
– December 4, 2022
Our Rainbow Principles curriculum for 2022–23 will begin September 11 and we’ll start with learning about our chalice. The second and third week we’ll learn about covenant and create our own together. Children will have the opportunity to create their own chalice each week in September.
Class starts at 10:00 am. Each 45-minute class will begin with a song led by one of our UU musicians, and then a chalice lighting and check-in: the Roses and Thorns that are our children’s Joys and Concerns. We’ll read a story together and talk about its meaning. Then we play. A variety of activities are available for children to choose from, and volunteer RE leaders and assistants companion the children, talking, playing, and building relationship. We end at 10:45 so that volunteers and families have the time to go to the service together or get settled on our playground.
Each month, we’ll explore how we live another Unitarian Universalist Principle together. In October, we’ll explore the first Rainbow Principle: Respect the worth and dignity of each person. I hope that you will join our community!
11:00 am: Sunday Worship: “Wholeness in Beloved Community”
– December 4, 2022
The Rev. Angela Herrera, The Rev. Jane Davis, and Dámaris Donado
Dámaris and Rev. Jane, co-chairs of the 8th Principle Explorations Task Force, will join Angela in reflecting on our work this year toward dismantling oppression and a big congregational decision coming up in January.
In-person and Livestreaming on Zoom
The cultural noise and speed of the December holiday season can be a strain for many of us. For some the expectations of peace, love, and joy surrounded by family and friends is not been their experience. For others December may be the anniversary of a memorable loss in your life: the death of a loved one; the end of a precious relationship or something else. Fewer hours of daylight make some of us blue at this time of year. If, for any reason, this time of year finds you longing for a calm, reflective approach to the season you are invited to the Blue December service. Music, silence, companionship and thoughtful words will surround and comfort us all.
9:00 am: Sunday Worship: “What’s So Bad About Being Woke”
– December 11, 2022
The Rev. Bob LaVallee “Wokeness” seems to be easily dismissed by the some, but in an era of growing Christo-fascism, our progressive values are more important than ever. This topic was chosen by the winners of the Social Justice Auction.
10:00 am: Religious Education for Children: Rainbow Principles
– December 11, 2022
Our Rainbow Principles curriculum for 2022–23 will begin September 11 and we’ll start with learning about our chalice. The second and third week we’ll learn about covenant and create our own together. Children will have the opportunity to create their own chalice each week in September.
Class starts at 10:00 am. Each 45-minute class will begin with a song led by one of our UU musicians, and then a chalice lighting and check-in: the Roses and Thorns that are our children’s Joys and Concerns. We’ll read a story together and talk about its meaning. Then we play. A variety of activities are available for children to choose from, and volunteer RE leaders and assistants companion the children, talking, playing, and building relationship. We end at 10:45 so that volunteers and families have the time to go to the service together or get settled on our playground.
Each month, we’ll explore how we live another Unitarian Universalist Principle together. In October, we’ll explore the first Rainbow Principle: Respect the worth and dignity of each person. I hope that you will join our community!
11:00 am: Sunday Worship: “What’s So Bad About Being Woke”
– December 11, 2022
The Rev. Bob LaVallee “Wokeness” seems to be easily dismissed by the some, but in an era of growing Christo-fascism, our progressive values are more important than ever. This topic was chosen by the winners of the Social Justice Auction.
9:00 am: Sunday Worship: “A Very Musical Solstice Service”
– December 18, 2022
Susan Peck, Music Director, and the Ministers
The poet Wendell Berry writes, “To go in the dark with a light is to know the light./ To know the dark, go dark. Go without sight,/ and find that the dark, too, blooms and sings,/and is traveled by dark feet and dark wings.” Join us in celebrating the longest night of the year in this service featuring the Chalice Singers Choir, our band Spare Parts, Revs Angela and Bob, and Intern Minister Kristin Famula.
10:00 am: Religious Education for Children: Rainbow Principles
– December 18, 2022
Our Rainbow Principles curriculum for 2022–23 will begin September 11 and we’ll start with learning about our chalice. The second and third week we’ll learn about covenant and create our own together. Children will have the opportunity to create their own chalice each week in September.
Class starts at 10:00 am. Each 45-minute class will begin with a song led by one of our UU musicians, and then a chalice lighting and check-in: the Roses and Thorns that are our children’s Joys and Concerns. We’ll read a story together and talk about its meaning. Then we play. A variety of activities are available for children to choose from, and volunteer RE leaders and assistants companion the children, talking, playing, and building relationship. We end at 10:45 so that volunteers and families have the time to go to the service together or get settled on our playground.
Each month, we’ll explore how we live another Unitarian Universalist Principle together. In October, we’ll explore the first Rainbow Principle: Respect the worth and dignity of each person. I hope that you will join our community!
11:00 am: Sunday Worship: “A Very Musical Solstice Service”
– December 18, 2022
Susan Peck, Music Director, and the Ministers
The poet Wendell Berry writes, “To go in the dark with a light is to know the light./ To know the dark, go dark. Go without sight,/ and find that the dark, too, blooms and sings,/and is traveled by dark feet and dark wings.” Join us in celebrating the longest night of the year in this service featuring the Chalice Singers Choir, our band Spare Parts, Revs Angela and Bob, and Intern Minister Kristin Famula.
The Rev. Angela Herrera, the Rev. Amani Malaika, and Imam Abdur’Rauf Campos-Marquetti
Our three religious communities have been sharing a campus this fall, and now we are teaming up to bring everyone together for a celebratory, multigenerational Christmas Eve! Bring your loved ones for a service of music, candles, and a special message from the clergy of First Unitarian, Albuquerque Center for Spiritual Living, and Minara Muslim Community.
The Rev. Angela Herrera, the Rev. Amani Malaika, and Imam Abdur’Rauf Campos-Marquetti
Our three religious communities have been sharing a campus this fall, and now we are teaming up to bring everyone together for a celebratory, multigenerational Christmas Eve! Bring your loved ones for a service of music, candles, and a special message from the clergy of First Unitarian, Albuquerque Center for Spiritual Living, and Minara Muslim Community.
Christmas falls on a Sunday this year, so stay in your pajamas and join us for this Zoom-only service. We’ll sing carols, tell the Las Posadas story, and hear a short message from Rev. Bob.
This service is only on Zoom. There are no in-person services on December 25. Meeting ID: 168 223 701
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November 27, 2022 "Changing How We Love: Attachment Theory" The Rev. Bob LaVallee
