Letters from a Glass House

Good always wins in the end. If good didn't win, it's not the end yet! Join us for the celebration of Diwali! If possible, please bring a small amount of sweets (candy, confectionary, cookies, whatever!) to share; the sharing of sweets is a sacred part of this Hindu holiday!

Words like grace and faith can get lost in the UU vocabulary. What, exactly, is grace, and what does it have to do with faith?

Life is change; nothing alive is fixed, but in today's world, changes can come faster than we can tolerate. How do we find a sense of peace and security when nothing is certain except for death and maybe taxes?

What's the difference between an amend and an apology, and, honestly, why should we care? Let's talk about it!

Is prayer effective? Does it do anything at all, or is it just talking to empty space? Come in and let's talk about the power of prayer!

In 1836, Osceola led a small group of warriors in the Seminole resistance during the Second Seminole War. An intelligent man, he refused to allow white men to simply take the lands of his people. Today we'll be talking about the story of Osceola, and about resisting wrongness whenever we can.

Labor Day began as a holiday to honor the people who worked with their hands. The Labor Movement, trade unions, and the American workers have built this country, and yet, so often, get left behind. Come and explore work as a spiritual practice, and let's honor the workers!

Crises don't happen to everyone at the same time. How are we called to help when we aren't the ones at risk? Are we responsible all the time? Join us for this exploration of love and responsibility.

Please join us Sunday morning to hear Minister Alberita Johnson's thoughts on "Faith and Belief". Min. Johnson joins us from the All Faiths Unitarian Congregation in Fort Myers.

The Values of Unitarian Universalism include the use of the democratic process in society at large, and that every person is inherently worthy. Today I will look at how our world, after years of moving towards a more open democratic society, has started to shift to more authoritarian governments throughout the world. Why has this happened? I will explore what Fascism is and what we can do to stop the fascism we see in our current government. Featuring Rev. Jay Wolin

The bird is an intriguing metaphor appearing in many religious traditions, stories, songs and legends. We have long been fascinated by (or sometimes afraid of) the winged creatures. What lessons can we learn from the lives of birds and how can we apply these lessons during this unusual time in our lives? Featuring Rev. Katie Culbert

"Belief is a powerful action in times when the future is uncertain. Come hear the story of Arepo the Sower and join in reflecting on why it's important to believe in something." Featuring Will Esty, Intern Minister

By providing free medical services and medications, the Good Samaritan Health Services is positively affecting the health and quality of life for uninsured or financially challenged members of our community. Come hear about their ongoing good works. Featuring Sandy Keith, President of the Board of Directors for Good Samaritan Health and Pharmacy in Nokomis, FL

We live in various neighborhoods/communities. Some people know their neighbors casually, some have friendships with their neighbors while others do not know the names of their neighbors. Today we will explore what it means to be “neighborly” and we will answer the question, “Who is my neighbor?” Featuring Rev Rick Rhen-Sosbe

What does it mean to be "American Enough?" Come and explore this topic with guest speaker Ayleen Howe.

Today we’ll honor our fathers and all the other men who had a positive influence on our lives—and maybe share a laugh or two. Featuring Janet Knudsen and Moe Morrison

Keeping body and soul together - a massage therapist's perspective on health.

When Simon and Garfunkel said they "walked off to look for America", what did it mean? How do we find the real America under the anger and the divisions? Is there a real America anymore? Join us for this service, which explores patriotism, history, and more!

Join us for this service about love and messy hospitality!

Resilience is the story of grit and grace, the story of falling down and getting back up and the sacred art of carrying on. Let’s remember that resilience doesn’t have to roar. Sometimes, it’s just the quiet decision to keep showing up.