Kandi Wiens, the author of Burnout Immunity, offered seven questions that can be helpful for focusing on what brings the greatest meaning into our lives. We will explore these questions together.

Amidst all the terrible things happening in the world, there are actually some good things and some progress being made. It might be helpful to explore these for the sake of our spirits

A Gospel service which includes a Gospel message by Paisha Thomas, and Gospel music presented by the Black Liberation Community Choir. Sponsored by JAM and ARA. 4:59 Welcome and Announcements 7:14 Opening Hymn 10:54 Land Acknowledgement and Centering Words 17:54 Bring in the light and Chalice Lighting 21:19 Time For All Ages 27:25 Offertory 32:57 Pastoral Meditation 39:55 Choir Anthem 45:47 Reading 47:08 Meditative Hymn 52:07 Sermon 1:06:23 Closing hymn 1:10:31 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing 1:12:13 Choral Benediction

It feels paralyzing to not know what to do in the face of extreme injustice. What does resistance look like for us? 2:12 Welcome and Announcements 4:26 Opening Hymn 7:07 Land Acknowledgement and Centering Words 12:20 Bring in the light and Chalice Lighting 15:10 Time For All Ages 19:37 Offertory 23:02 Pastoral Meditation 28:20 Choir Anthem 32:23 Reading 35:14 Meditative Hymn 38:06 Sermon 58:49 Closing hymn 1:01:22 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing 1:02:51 Choral Benediction

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Dr King's 1963 Letter from a Birmingham Jail invites us into conversation today, as we continue to wrestle with the same challenges. We hope you will join us for this anti-racism service, including a sermon by Paisha Thomas and anti-racism and MLK-themed music by both First UU choirs. 5:29 Board Welcome 7:29 Opening Hymn 10:17 Land Acknowledgement and Centering Words 16:52 Bringing in the Light and Chalice Lighting 20:09 Time for All Ages 28:51 Share the Plate and Offertory 33:24 Pastoral Meditation 39:41 Choral Anthem 43:58 Reading 45:49 Meditative Hymn 47:05 Sermon 1:07:44 Closing Hymn 1:10:24 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing 1:11:13 Choral Benediction

Instead of making new year resolutions, we will share in a ritual of releasing what we do not want to bring with us into 2026. 6:04 Auction Skit 8:11 Board Welcome 9:50 Conversation from the Heart 16:38 Opening Hymn 19:33 Land Acknowledgement and Centering Words 24:24 Bringing in the Light and Chalice Lighting 27:10 Time for All Ages 32:20 Share the Plate and Offertory 43:14 Pastoral Meditation 48:30 Special Music by Dr. Brandon Moss 51:41 Reading 53:22 Meditative Hymn 54:20 Homily 1:07:07 Fire Communion 1:16:13 Closing Hymn 1:19:05 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing

Join us for a contemplative Christmas celebration, in person or online at 8pm. Presented by Rev. Kelli McNeal and Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley. Our Christmas Eve offering goes to the Minister's Discretionary Fund (MDF), which serves First UUers and others who need emergency assistance. Thank you for your generosity and care. 4:40 Welcome 5:08 Deck the Halls 6:22 Chalice Lighting 7:46 Centering Words 9:16 The First Noel 12:12 Pastoral Meditation 15:00 Share the Plate and Offertory 19:14 Reading 24:15 Musical Interlude 28:02 Homily 39:45 Silent Night and Candle Lighting 46:24 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing 47:37 Joy to the World!

Join us for a for a family-centered celebration of Christmas - for all ages! Presented by Director of Religious Exploration, Amber Scott. Our Christmas Eve offering goes to the Minister's Discretionary Fund (MDF), which serves First UUers and others who need emergency assistance. Thank you for your generosity and care. 7:12 Welcome 10:14 Opening Hymn 11:31 Chalice Lighting and Speaking of Names 14:01 Prayer 15:34 Meditative Music 16:23 Story Opening 18:24 Hymn 20:00 Story Continues 23:04 Hymn 24:50 More Story 28:32 Another Christmas Song 30:13 The Story Continues 32:43 More Music! 34:48 Magi Marching 38:04 Magi Music 39:01 Share the Plate and Offertory 42:02 Story Ends? 44:28 Hymn and Candle Lighting 47:01 Closing Words and Chalice Extinguishing 48:36 Last Carol!