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Environmental Justice and Climate Change in Alaska

Speaker: Rick Thoman  Lay Leader: Jana Peirce   Music: Holly Fox

Alaska’s climate and environment are changing rapidly but in different ways across our vast land and seascapes. Similarly, resources to adapt to these changes vary greatly. Alaska Climate Specialist Rick Thoman will offer some personal reflections … read more.

Embracing the Things You Hold Sacred

Speaker: Molly Lemen Music: Holly Fox
Exploring what it is you hold sacred. How you define sacred and where the source of your faith is found.

 

Box of Chocolates

Coordinators: Krista and Mike West  Music: Holly Fox
As Valentine’s Day nears, join us to reflect on the many ways love gives meaning to our lives far beyond romance and flowers. In keeping with tradition, we’ve asked an assortment of people to share their thoughts – in word, … read more.

Drop the Rock

Speaker  Eric Muehling Lay Leader: Laura Volmert  Music: Holly Fox
Spirituality can be found at the intersection of Unitarian Universalism’s seven principles and the 12 steps of recovery programs. This talk will discuss spirituality and recovery from addiction, and focus on steps 6 and 7 of the Alcoholics Anonymous … read more.

Championing Alaska Native Culture and Resilience

Speaker  Charlene Ostbloom  Lay Leader: Jana Peirce  Music: Holly Fox
How do we bridge the gap between rural and urban, Alaska Native and non-Native, to work together more effectively? In her roles at Doyon, TCC, Alyeska, and now as owner of Bloom Communications, Charlene Ostbloom has been instrumental in showcasing the resilience and strength of Interior communities and fostering mutual understanding and respect to enhance collaboration and tackle challenges collectively.

 

Deepening Relationships Through Shared Ministry

Speaker: Erin Morotti  Lay Leader: Jana Peirce  Music: Perrin Cora Lynn

Shared ministry invites us to build and deepen relationships in new ways. Join us for an interactive service exploring the meaning and benefits of shared ministry at UUFF.

 

Thich Nhat Hanh and the Engaged Buddhism of Walking on Earth

Speaker: John Davies Lay Leader: Cam Leonard Music: Perrin Cora Lynn
John will relate several stories of Thich Nhat Hanh’s life to illustrate this remarkable monk’s revolutionary approach to Buddhism in which mindfulness supports a non-violent social activism in the face of war and other sorrows.

 

Carry Each Other Into the New Year

Coordinator and Lay Leader: Laurie Walton

The year-end inspires reflection. What burdens are you ready to release? What stories are you ready to let go of? Let us look to the new year with intention as we choose what we want to carry forward, remembering our … read more.

Christmas Eve with Stories and Carols

Lay Leader and Coordinator: Molly Lemen  Music: Perrin Cora Lynn
A service for all ages with a story you have probably heard before. There is a tale of a child, born of a virgin, who will someday change the world. A retelling of this tale … read more.