Nursery care for ages 5 and under is available in the Harrop Center (the Tudor building behind the church) starting at 9:45 a.m. Of course, little ones are welcome to stay with their families for worship if preferred.
Here are the upcoming sermons:
March Theme: Transformation
Sunday, March 3rd: “The Church is Dead, Long Live the Church!”
The Rev. Robin Meyers does not mince words. How did the church become a passive defender of capitalism and champion of the status quo. And more importantly, what should we do about it? – Rev. María Uitti McCabe in the pulpit
Sunday, March 10th: “The Baby Boomer Legacy”
It was a generation that came of age during the Civil Rights movement, protested the United States war in Vietnam and fought for an Equal Rights Amendment and marriage equality. And yet today’s young people face world challenges unimagined in the 1960’s and 70’s. Should Boomers blame themselves for the state of today’s world? – Larry DeSalvatore in the pulpit
Sunday, March 17th: Visiting Clergy
Join us as we welcome a visiting minister to our pulpit. Shhhh… it’s a surprise!
Sunday, March 24th: “Youth Rising”
From Greta Thunberg to Malala Yousafzai, young people in Flint, Michigan working for clean water and the organizers on the “March for Our Lives,” youth activism is on the rise. In this service we will hear the voices of young activists, including local youth fighting bravely for the change we need. – Rev. María Uitti McCabe in the pulpit. (THIS SERVICE WILL BE IN THE AUDITORIUM)
Easter Sunday, March 31st: “Resurrection!”
The debate over the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth has captivated many theologians and scholars of religion. Did it truly happen? Is it “just” a story? What if those are the wrong questions? Join us to celebrate the events that have comforted and given hope to so many millions over centuries. – Rev. María Uitti McCabe in the pulpit.
Worship at UUSF This February! Newcomers are always welcome!
February Theme: Justice & Equity
Sunday, February 4th: “The Last Words of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.”
In the final days before his assassination, Dr. King’s took his critique of society in the United States to a new level, vowing to bring the poor to Washington to demand justice. Join us as we explore his final message, a message rarely repeated today.– Rev. María Uitti McCabe in the pulpit
Sunday, February 11th: “We Are Responsible”
Helen Keller famously said: “I am only one; but I am still one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. I will not refuse to do the something I can do. At a time when it is easy to feel hopeless, our faith tradition propels us forward. – Rev. María Uitti McCabe. Worship will be held in the Auditorium.
Sunday, February 18th: “Lincoln, a Man for All Times?”
Leo Tolstoy wrote, “The greatness of Napoleon, Caesar or Washington is only moonlight by the sun of Lincoln. His example is universal and will last thousands of years….He was bigger than his country—bigger than all the Presidents together…and as a great character he will live as long as the world lives.” Do you agree? Might any presidential candidate learn from his life and times? Let us take another look at this enigmatic, brilliant, country bumpkin, whose example might be encouraging in a presidential election year. -Rev. Ann C. Fox in the pulpit
Sunday, February 25th” “Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul”
Join us as we explore the work of writer Dorcas Cheng-Tozun, who teaches us, in her words, “how to change the world in quiet ways.” – Rev. María McCabe in the pulpit
This Sunday, January 28, 2024, join us at 10 a.m. as Elizabeth K. Murphy leads “Wintering Gracefully”
“What does it mean to live into a season of winter? How can we learn to accept, embrace, and even move on from our personal seasons of struggle or unhappiness? How can acknowledging the seasons of our lives help us to live more fully? This service will begin to explore these questions.”
Nursery care for ages 5 and under is available in the Harrop Center (the Tudor building behind the church) starting at 9:45 a.m. Of course, little ones are welcome to stay with their families for worship if preferred.
Tomorrow, January 21, 2024 join us at 10 a.m. for “Belly Laugh Sunday” led by Rev. María Uitti McCabe. After, join us for some family fun with “Minute to Win It” games in our Parish House!
If in person, nursery care for ages 5 and under is available in the Harrop Center (the Tudor building behind the church) starting at 9:45 a.m. Of course, little ones are welcome to stay with their families for worship if preferred.
This Sunday, January 14, 2024 join us at 10 a.m. for a fireside service in the Parish House!
Rev. María Uitti McCabe will lead “Side With Love.”
From Rev. María:
You’re invited to “Side with Love in 2024”
As Unitarian Universalists we are drawn to the work of justice in the world. 200 years ago, our religious ancestors were starting schools in their neighborhoods to teach children how to read. In the 19th century, they were chaplains on the killing fields of the Civil War, sanitation engineers to improve living conditions in US cities, creating the Red Cross and advocating for the rights of women and enslaved people.
Today’s world calls us as vehemently as ever, and the work remains difficult and often discouraging. Speaking for myself, I feel disheartened and angry about the loss of reproductive freedoms, the persecution of Latinx immigrants, the persistent poison of systemic racism, the pillaging of the planet and the fragility of the world’s democracies.
Our Association’s “Side with Love” campaigns exist to connect us with one another, make change in our communities and sustain us with spiritual practices along the way. We will explore this together on Sunday when we meet for worship. But in the meantime, watch the video below and perhaps even explore the “Side with Love” website: https://sidewithlove.org
Nursery care for ages 5 and under is available in the Harrop Center (the Tudor building behind the church) starting at 9:45 a.m. Of course, little ones are welcome to stay with their families for worship if preferred.
This Sunday, January 7 join us at 10 a.m. for “The Spirit of This Church” led by Rev. María Uitti McCabe.
*Worship will be held as normal, both in person and online.* Please use caution if coming into church as the roads and sidewalks may be slick!
The announcement will be posted/sent: on Facebook, on our website (uufairhaven.org), on our voicemail (508-992-7081), on Slack, and via email if you are on our mailing list.
If in person, nursery care for ages 5 and under is available in the Harrop Center (the Tudor building behind the church) starting at 9:45 a.m. Of course, little ones are welcome to stay with their families for worship if preferred.
“Ring in the winter holidays together as we decorate the sanctuary and Parish Hall for the festivities of the season.”
– Rev. María Uitti McCabe in the pulpit
Sunday, December 10 – “Festival of Lights”
“The story of Hanukkah is grounded in an act of self-affirmation and resistance. At a time when anti-semitism is soaring through the roof, this message of hope is well worth revisiting.”
– Rev. María Uitti McCabe in the pulpit
Sunday, December 17– “Mystery of Snowflakes”
“He was a farmer in Vermont, born in 1865. From the time he was a littler boy, he especially loved to watch it snow. Come and learn all about the fantastic gift of Snowflake Bentley.”
– Rev. María McCabe in the pulpit
Sunday, December 24 – Christmas Eve, 7pm Candlelight Service:
“Lessons & Carols: Join us for a wonder-filled service celebrating the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a holy prophet whose life and ministry changed the world.” – Rev. María McCabe in the pulpit
Nursery care is available in the Harrop Center (the Tudor building behind the church) starting at 9:45 a.m. Of course, little ones are welcome to stay with their families for worship if preferred.
Ages 6+:
Makerspace! Children should start with their families in the auditorium for worship at 10 a.m.
Sunday, October 1st – “Let Freedom Read” – The American Library Association is clear. The freedom to read is under attack. As we mark what the ALA calls ‘Banned Book Week,’ we explore how it’s not just books being attacked, it’s also our spiritual foundation. – Rev. María Uitti McCabe in the pulpit
Sunday, October 8th – Manjiro Service– Laurie Despres will be in the pulpit as we celebrate the Sunday after Fairhaven’s Manjiro festival with many guests from Japan. More info soon!
Sunday, October 15th – “Who Do We Come From?” – Why does the history of our Unitarian Universalist faith tradition matter to us today? How did we come together to affirm a progressive and even transgressive faith? Join us for a lively journey into the past. – Rev. María McCabe in the pulpit.
Sunday, October 22d – “AI and the Human” – Recent studies show that so-called Robo-preachers and Artificial Intelligence- generated sermons result in lower donations from congregations. Is this the only reason we should be worried? – Rev. María McCabe in the pulpit.
Sunday, October 29th – “Honoring Our Beloved Dead” – In this service we will honor those who have passed from this life. Together we will build an altar to their memory and their impact on our lives. – Rev. María Uitti McCabe in the pulpit.