UUABQ Voice

How do we remember our growing up years, in our families of origin? And how do we experience those families now? Do we find blessing in our memories, and in current family experience? Or do we wish things were...

Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber speaks of a “load‑bearing structure”—the steady, grounding force that holds us when life feels unstable. For her, that structure is God and the salvation she found in Jesus: “For me, Unitarian...

Unitarian Universalism has sometimes been accused of failing to provide sufficient comfort & guidance during the crises of life. This sermon series will refute that view, providing both theists and atheists with a (not...

Flower Communion is a specific tradition rooted in our UU faith during WWII. Rev. Stacey will share the values deep within our faith that contributed to Flower Communion—honoring the beauty in every person. Bring a...

Unitarian Universalism has sometimes been accused of failing to provide sufficient comfort & guidance during the crises of life. This sermon series will refute that view, providing both theists and atheists with a (not...

<p>Music: Lydia Clark</p>

<p>The mural of spiritual symbols which forms the backdrop of our worship has formed and informed this congregation for 62 years. Christine will tell us about some of its history, its many meanings, and how it can...

<p>Susan Peck celebrates her retirement after 10 years as Director of Music at First Unitarian, in a musical service featuring Chalice Choir, Cantabilis, Spare Parts, and plenty of congregational singing.</p>

<p>A few years back, Bryan began directing his prayers to the Great Mother, having spent most of his life in Patriarchal religion with prayers directed to ‘Our Father’. Bryan keeps an eye out for synchronicities (in a...

<p>Heartwork invites us to live our values by planting seeds of compassion and radical love—nurturing ancestral strength for future generations. Understand how storytelling can be medicine and remember that serving...

<p>The amazing youth in our congregation chose the theme, music, and readings for this service, and wrote reflections to guide the congregation. The service also includes a child dedication ceremony for seven children...

<p>Music: Susan Peck with Cantabilis.</p>

<p>How did rejecting the shame and stigma surrounding their mental illness help Christina root more fully into our beloved community? How can listening to all the parts of yourself bring you strength? Come contemplate...

<p>A reflection for Easter on resurrection and reincarnation, through a look at Jesus, Buddhism, and the earth.<br> Music: Susan Peck and Chalice Choir, with Lydia Clark, Vance Bass, Chris Paul.</p>

<p>Rev. Stacey will reflect on how Jesus related to power, and what was historically happening that led to his death.<br> Music: Lydia Clark & Susan Peck</p>