Sunday, September 3 – A Transformative Labor Day
As we approach the Labor Day holiday, let’s try to see it in a new way. In addition to honoring our work efforts as they are, might we reorient our efforts to shape them into what they can be?
Speaker: Dave Dunn
Sunday, August 27 – Mission Sunday
What is UUMAN’s mission? Why do we exist? What is ministry? Who is responsible for carrying out this ministry and how is it done?
Sunday, August 20 – Ingathering
Join us for the official start of our church year with our annual multigenerational Ingathering Service. Bring your actual or symbolic waters of summer to be mingled with those of other UUMAN members of years past.
Sunday, August 13 – Not My God!
In many passages the Bible suggests that there are several “gods” – not just one. Also, many people today do things in the name of “God.” Which “God” might they be talking about? Are we sure we’re all talking about the same one?
Sunday, May 14 – Black Lives of UU Teach-In
“Battling racism in its many forms is not easy. Everyone has to start somewhere, and it takes a commitment to disrupt business as usual.” — Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism. What would it look like to choose our faith over fear? How do we build a new way? Join us as we do the work toward the beloved community we all seek.
Sunday, May 7 – Embrace Your Weakness. Embrace Your Failure.
We are enamored with the allure of “success” and the idea that it can come without the price of failure. We have inherent worth; yet weakness and failure are also built in to the fabric of our existence. Can these be keys that can enable … read more.
Sunday, April 30 – The Rationality of Faith
Many might describe “Faith” as believing in something untrue or something that can’t be proven. How do we come to know the “truth?” What constitutes proof? With this, can religious faith actually be deemed rational? (This sermon was generously purchased by Bob Mihalik at our … read more.
Sunday, April 16 – Easter Service – This Man Jesus
Christians believe that Jesus, the Son of God in human person, died for the sins of humanity and was resurrected on the third day. The Unitarian Universalist living tradition springs from Christianity as one of its sources. How can this man Jesus still inform our … read more.
Sunday, April 2 – Nothing for Something
Philosophy in the West tells us that our goals, that which we don’t yet possess, are achieved through striving and effort. Many Eastern philosophies seem to work in reverse – that much of what we seek is inherent. What can this mean for us?
Sunday, March 26 – Prophetic Sisterhood
In the late 19th century, a radical band of pioneering women ministers, defying the Unitarian establishment; founded, nurtured and grew dozens of congregations throughout the Midwest. They are now largely forgotten. How might we hold on to our UU heritage that is often plagued by … read more.