Fox Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (FVUUF) - Appleton, Wisconsin

Sermons from The Fellowship (the Fox Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship) in Appleton, Wisconsin. We celebrate unity (of humanity, of all things) and we celebrate diversity. We pledge to nurture each other's search for life's meaning. In voluntary groups, we give voice to the ideas of liberal religion in the wider community. There is no dogma, no single interpretation of theology to which FVUUF members must subscribe. Yet this isn't "Religion Light." Services are a time to think and feel deeply -- aided by well-chosen words, remarkable music, and contemplation.

Annual Question Box Service

Reflection by Mark Marnocha Sermon by Rev. Christina Leone-Tracy The hymn “We Laugh, We Cry” sings of the many stages of life, and it concludes with the great truth, “To […]

08-07
30:43

Roll On, Musical Miles

Reflection: 9 (bands) for (Mile) 9, by Scott Peeples Presentation by Christopher Gold Find A Place, performed by Christopher Gold As the Fox Cities prepares to throw its annual four-day […]

07-31
36:37

Cultivating A Heart of Compassion

Reflection by Alex Frantz Sermon by Rev. Taizan Alford Cultivating a heart of compassion in the midst of suffering is not an easy thing. You might be wondering what good […]

07-24
22:44

Carry the Flame

Reflection by Beth Belmore Sermon by Rev. Dr. Sydney Morris In each of us lives our ancestors, the cohort group of the present, and all who will come after us. […]

07-17
23:50

The Honest American Spirit

Reflection by Scott Peeples Sermon by Joshua Long Myths, narratives, and stories create the shared culture of a society. The United States is no different. However, which stories we tell, […]

07-03
30:30

It’s Hard to Offer You Love and Compassion When I Want to Punch You in The Face

Sermon by Rev. Karon Sandberg A provocative title, I know. But admit it, it is something we have all experienced in the last couple of years. As Unitarians, we are […]

06-26
23:45

Daddy, Do You Believe in God?

Reflection by Ali Peters, Assistant Minister Sermon by Greg Weaver Out of the blue one day, Greg’s eight-year-old daughter asked if her Daddy believed in God. To a former Christian […]

06-19
21:24

A Theology of Vulnerability

Reflection by Beth Belmore Sermon by Rev. Dr. Sydney Morris Our journeys through these times can feel like an ordeal. Or a quest. On the path there be dragons, and […]

06-12
24:30

Seeds and Blooms

Reflections by Pangur Bán Quick, Annika Urness, and Nick Schiller Special Music – Breathe in Love, written and performed by Mia Miller The Story of the Flower Communion – Ali […]

06-05
20:05

Shaped By Worship

Reflection by Dr. Stephen Sieck, Music Director Sermon by Dr. Elías Ortega We gather for worship as a central act of our communal lives. We tell our story through worship. […]

05-29
18:22

Reflections of Past Journeys

Special Music – On the Theme of a Journey, written and performed by Adrian Sieck Introduction by Kim Hartman, Director of Religious Education Credos by Nate Murton, Tanis Gee, Dustin […]

05-22
13:13

When the Time Comes

Reflection by Marti Wheeler Sermon by Marie Luna Marie Luna is finishing her ministry as Director of Congregational Life after almost 17 years of being on staff here at the […]

05-15
26:42

Five Smooth Stones 4 – Human Agency & Virtue

Reflection by Mark Marnocha Sermon by Rev. Christina Leone-Tracy In April we explored the “Five Smooth Stones of Religious Liberalism” as articulated by the 20th century UU theologian, James Luther […]

05-08
25:32

What Are We Doing Here?

Reflection by Alex Frantz Sermon by Ali Peters, Assistant Minister What are we doing when we are a part of a faith community? Why is what we do here unique […]

05-01
30:37

Five Smooth Stones 3: Moral Obligation Toward Justice

Reflection by Beth Belmore Sermon by Rev. Christina Leone-Tracy This month we are exploring the “Five Smooth Stones of Religious Liberalism” as articulated by the 20th century UU theologian, James […]

04-24
26:29

Easter and the Smooth Stone of Hope

Reflection by Scott Peeples Sermon by Ali Peters, Assistant Minister This month we are exploring the “Five Smooth Stones of Religious Liberalism” as articulated by the 20th century UU theologian, […]

04-17
23:36

Five Smooth Stones 2 – Free Consent Not Coercion

Reflection by Mike Yonkers Sermon by Rev. Christina Leone-Tracy This month we are exploring the “Five Smooth Stones of Religious Liberalism” as articulated by the 20th century UU theologian, James […]

04-10
24:49

Five Smooth Stones 1: Revelation Is Continuous

Reflection by Cindy Darling Sermon by Rev. Sydney Morris This month we are exploring the “Five Smooth Stones of Religious Liberalism” as articulated by the 20th century UU theologian, James […]

04-03
25:34

Making the Best of What We Have

Reflection by Mark Marnocha Sermon by Rev. Christina Leone-Tracy On the hit TV game show “Wheel of Fortune,” sometimes they solve the puzzle before all the letters are revealed. Often […]

03-20
27:43

Answers and Questions

Reflection by Mike Yonkers Sermon by Ali Peters, Assistant Minister We are a justice-seeking faith. So what is the relationship between our justice work and our faith? What are the […]

03-06
28:22

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