The service will also feature Scottish fiddle tunes from violinist Elizabeth Wallace and cellist and First UU member Susan Mayo. Mayo has been part of the Kansas musical landscape for more than 30 years as a cellist, composer, and community arts organizer. Wallace has played with major artists, ensembles, and venues globally, among them Kronos, … Continue reading Don’t Mistake My Curiosity for Courage
Aprilâs theme of Resistance is continued. The church is open for in-person Sunday Services for those who are fully vaccinated, masks are optional, and social distancing is requested. Or you may join us online for the live service using the Zoom Invitation. You may also like to follow along using the Order of Service and the … Continue reading Love is Our Resistance: Sharing the Gospel from a Unitarian Universalist Perspective
Imposter syndrome is a psychological occurrence that has seen an uptick in popularity alongside things like quiet quitting and dissociative disorders. The COVID pandemic has disrupted many social norms, and in the absence of safety, many people have engaged in creative ways of coping in this overwhelming setting. Imposter syndrome asks, Do you feel as … Continue reading Who Am I?
Sam Smith is a prominent figure in the queer movement across many cultures. His prolific song, âLove Me More,â speaks to the pain of self-acceptance that many face daily. Mohr observes that he often finds himself listening to this song to bolster himself to face every dayâs challenges. This Sunday, we will delve into the … Continue reading Love Me More
The Rev. Joe Mohr will present “To Thine Own Self Be True” on the practice of being honest in relationship. The church is open for in-person Sunday Services for those who are fully vaccinated, social distancing is requested, and masks are required. Or you may join us online for the live service using the Zoom … Continue reading To Thine Own Self Be True
Rev. Joe Mohr leads us through an exploration of wonder within the traditional Christmas narrative using the historical critical method and show us how it can be applied to our everyday living. The church is open for in-person Sunday Services for those who are fully vaccinated, social distancing is requested, and masks are optional. Or … Continue reading Sleighing or Slaying?
Change is a universal and imminent phenomenon. Why, when, and how you change is entirely up to you, but how you respond can completely change your experience. Time and time again, resisting change has demonstrated a decrease in enjoyability or even caused further harm. Whether change is âgoodâ or âbad,â the heft of interpersonal work … Continue reading The Short Ham
Henry David Thoreau holds that desperation lies at the heart of resignation. What dreams have you given up on, and what dreams have yet to be stirred within yourself? Courage is the strength to pursue oneâs ambition despite the overwhelming amount of detractors. In that, being a Unitarian Universalist is an act of courage within … Continue reading The Mass of Men Lead Lives of Quiet Desperation
The church is open for in-person Sunday Services for those who are vaccinated, masks are required because of the high COVID positive rate in Sedgwick County, and social distancing is requested. Or you may join us online for the live service using the Zoom Invitation. You may also like to follow along using the Order … Continue reading Belong, Behave, Belong
Spirituality. Is the practice of being transformed. We at First UU are a community dedicated to creating space for those reimagining themselves. For some, that may be trying to be a better version of their current self. For others It might be striving to become a different person entirely. Regardless of where you are on … Continue reading Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye
When we think about the word Journey, images of planning, mapping, and self-determination come to mind. How quickly that all changes with the first flat tire of a long road trip. In all reality, we can try to predict the future, but the possibilities are endless. However, the one thing we can predict is our … Continue reading Journey to the Center of the Earth: Traveling the Inward Road
Many of us seem to be caught up in ownership and control of resources, power, and things in general. Rev. Joe asks what the world could look like if we could widen our view to learn share instead. The church is open for in-person Sunday Services for those who are vaccinated, masks are required because … Continue reading This Town Ainât Big Enough for the Both of Us
Rev. Joe Mohr returns to the pulpit this month to present his thoughts on the nature and goal of acceptance of ourselves and others. Join us as Rev. Joe brings his unique style and experiences to this important topic.  The church is open for in-person Sunday Services for those who are vaccinated – masks are required … Continue reading Comfortable in Your Own Skin
Nowadays, life presents us with many decisions. Our tendency is to seek quick and easy solutions; however, we soon realize that things are never as easy as they seem. Having a balanced life involves being able to live in the in-between spaces. The church is open for in-person Sunday Services for those who are vaccinated … Continue reading Being Grey in a Black and White World
How do we cope when we encounter genuine love that makes us feel vulnerable as it brings up past hurtful experiences. How do we give genuine love to others safely and remain openânot fighting or rejecting the person to protect ourself.  Although the church is closed through February, please join us online for the live Sunday … Continue reading Love That Gives a Queasy, Uncomfortable Feeling
