Reggae, Rastafarianism and Revolution – In-Person and Virtual Worship
They say it is important to teach 3 R’s in school. This Sunday we will teach the 3 R’s in church - reggae, rastafarianism and revolution. We will examine the…
The Unasked Question – In-Person and Virtual Worship
Many religions discourage adherents from asking too many questions. Questioning is interpreted as a lack of faith. This morning we will examine the positive side of asking questions. We will…
How to Disagree Satisfactorily-In-Person and Virtual Worship
Henry David Thoreau once expressed his appreciation for a friend because the two were able to “disagree satisfactorily.” By this Sunday we will likely know the results of a national…
What Kind of Church Is This? – In-Person and Virtual Worship- Rev. Chris Buice
As part of our All Souls/All Saints service we will be remembering those who have gone before us who empower us to work for justice in the world in anticipation…
Diwali: A Festival of Light -In-Person and Virtual Worship-Rev. Chris Buice, Amit and Bhavna Vora
This Sunday we will celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights in partnership with our friends from the Hindu Community Center. (You can watch our worship service streamed at 11 am…
Climate Justice Revival: Weaving Together the Threads of Social Justice and Climate Change-In-Person and Virtual Worship
These are times of growing, inextricably linked climate crises and social injustices, uncertainty, anxiety, and change. This Sunday, we celebrate and reimagine connections among our abiding commitments to love, justice,…
The Gospel According to Dolly-In-Person and Virtual Worship
Dolly Parton has always had a gift for a turn of phrase. “It’s a good thing I was born a girl,” she once said, “Otherwise, I’d be a drag queen.”…
No Trespassing-In Person and Virtual Worship
In the Lord’s Prayer we find the words, “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” Does that mean that all those signs that say, “No…
Reading Banned Books with Pride – In Person and Virtual Worship
At the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church we are not ashamed to read banned books. This Sunday we will celebrate the end of Banned Book Week and the beginning of…
Holy Grit: Chaplain Reflection – In Person and Virtual Worship
Very special guests, chaplains Rachel Huston and Brye Rop, will be joining Rev. Jon coffee for this service as they share real (but HIPAA-compliant!) stories and reflections from their year…