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Sarah Flynn joins us this Sunday morning with her presentation on being a good stranger. Her central theme will be showing kindness in situations where one’s first inclination might be to shut down or run away. In three short stories from her road life: a car accident in California, meeting a homeless couple in Montana, and participating in community safety in Colorado, she will highlight how strangers have helped her and how she has tried to pay it forward.

Dennis invites us to explore the science of how humans perceive the world differently from animals and from other humans. We participate in a fun chemistry experiment and find many examples from a new book called “An Immense World” by Ed Yong (2022) to discover that what we thought we knew from our senses just ain’t necessarily so! The implications are vast and amazing as we progress through the mathematics of infinity, examples of perception among animals, and challenges to popular beliefs. From this new perspective we get fresh insights of the principles of Unitarian Universalism: search for Truth, worthiness…

Celebrate 100 years of the Flower Ceremony! The first flower ceremony was held in Prague, in 1923, led by Rev. Norbert Capek. For decades this beloved tradition and its powerful history have provided meaning to hundreds of UU congregations. Come participate in this ritual that celebrates community and the beauty we create together. *** Everyone is encouraged to bring cut flowers to place on a table in the front of the Meeting House.

Brian Peterson returns to UUCF to present and teach individuals how to grow plants in their yards and gardens that help benefit pollinators.

We’ve all been there, yearning to know our purpose and our path in this world. In fact, according to the New York Times, only 25% of American adults claim they have “a clear sense of what makes their lives meaningful.” This week we will examine what modern-day psychology, philosophy, and sacred texts can tell us about finding meaning, purpose, and ultimately, fulfillment in our life.

Spring is a time for letting go of the old and making way for something new. Join us as we explore how letting go of old stories can help us find new sources of hope and possibility in our lives. Led by the Rev. Cassandra Hartley, community minister.

On February 3rd a train carrying hazardous material crashed outside East Palestine Ohio, creating a dangerous environment for the people living in that town. Politicians have been quick to jump in and point fingers, the train company began an immediate campaign to avoid liability, and the residents are fighting to get their health insurance to cover their many medical needs. The crash has caused countless questions about the legality of the incident, but what about the morality? Do our legal structures uphold our moral values? Were they meant to?

Danielle Ware, president of Community Equity Organization will talk about how to move beyond educating yourself on social justice issues. She will discuss how to move to action to create change with the knowledge that you’ve gained.

A building’s foundation is designed to provide support, especially during stormy weather. Having a solid foundation that supports your mental health, especially during difficult times and seasons of change, is equally important. SPN Survivors has identified six key Building Blocks that serve as that foundation to support your mental health. These six Building Blocks explain mental health in a simple, easy to understand format that reveals how we see the world around us and behave the way we do. These Building Blocks have the capacity to be both life changing and lifesaving and we are excited to share them so…

A mystery is defined as something unexplained or inexplicable, or as a person or thing having qualities that arouse curiosity or speculation. The many mysteries of the DIA include stories and images, newly discovered meanings and issues of authenticity. Dave Galli from the Detroit Institute of Arts joins us for our Sunday service.