Now More Than Ever -In-Person and Virtual Worship
Dr. King often spoke of “the fierce urgency of NOW.” At the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church our mission is “To create a welcoming community that nurtures spiritual growth and…
Liberation Theology: Antidote to First World Problems-In-Person and Virtual Worship
James Baldwin wrote, “I conceive of God, in fact, as a means of liberation not a means to control others.” In this service we will look at the Liberation Theology…
Evensong Service-In-Person and Virtual Worship
There are many hymns in our hymnal that are more appropriate for the evening service than the morning - Again, As Evening Shadows Fall, When Darkness Nears, Joyful is the…
The Mistake Museum-In-Person and Virtual Worship
In New York City there is a Museum of Failure which advertises itself as “a place where epic fails are celebrated.” Have you ever committed an epic fail worthy of…
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The Big Bang Theory-In-Person and Virtual Worship
At the beginning of the New Year we will reflect on the beginning of the universe.This Sunday we will explore what we have to learn from a scientific theory and…
Mazel Tov and Mistletoe: Lessons and Carols-In-Person and Virtual Worship
This year Hanukkah begins on Christmas Day. So our Christmas Eve service will include a tip of the hat to the religious and cultural diversity of our country and world.…
Is God Annoyed By Prayer?-In-Person and Virtual Worship
We are told that prayer is good for the soul. However, has anyone ever wondered how God feels about it? Being bombarded by requests, complaints and petitions can’t be easy.…
Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing-In-Person and Virtual Worship
What happens when jingoistic nationalism adopts the clothing of religious symbols and language? The Southern Baptist leader Russell Moore has observed that in our times many congregants get upset when…
How to be Thankful (Without Shutting Down the Critical Mind) – In-person and Virtual Worship
In this special intergenerational service we will take a closer look at the traditions that surround the Thanksgiving holidays. We are often told to count our many blessings instead of…
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…