Settled Minister:
Rev. Tracy Sprowls-Jenks
Sue Fertig
Director of Religious Education
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If you're looking for a spiritual home, a religious education program, a place where your individuality is valued, explore all FUSP has to offer. Browse around our Internet community, and then come visit us on Sunday mornings. Services and church school begin at 10 AM (click here for a more detailed description of our Sunday service); professional infant/toddler care is provided. A warm welcome and special gift await you.
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- In a wheelchair? We have a ramp that brings you into the building. And our bathrooms are accessible.
- Hearing a bit weak? We have radios with headphones that will bring in the minster loud and clear."
- Eyes need a little help? We have large-print hymnals. And if you forgot your reading glasses, we have them to lend out.
- Need other help? Talk to the ushers, and we’ll do the best we can to make you feel right at home.
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“No Mud, No Lotus”
January 29, Rev. Tracy Sprowls-Jenks
In the fall I preached a sermon with this same title but as sermons sometimes do, the ideas in the sermon took me in a different direction than the title suggested. So, this morning, for real this time, we will explore Buddhism from the perspective of story, The Parliament of World Religions and Hinduism.
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"A Faith to Change the World”
February 5, Bruce Knotts
Bruce Knotts is the Executive Director of the Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office. This sermon discusses the UU faith and how it motivates the work of the UU-UNO. Bruce will discuss recent world changing successes and long-term successes over the past 50 years of the UU-UNO's history. He will outline challenges ahead of us, such as homophobia in Uganda and our partnership with Rev. Mark Kiyimba's courageous work in Uganda. Bruce will speak about the expansion of global human rights and how UUs continue to play an important role in this process. He will challenge the congregation to continue to live our faith and traditions though our deeds, being that we are a faith known for our deeds not our creed.
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“They Walk Among Us”
February 12, Rev. Tracy Sprowls-Jenks
Perhaps as many as one in four people suffer from some form of mental illness and one in twelve is an active alcoholic. Depression, social maladjustment, alcoholism, drug dependence, and other issues are fairly common in our society. This morning we talk about mental health issues and what the role of the church is in caring and confronting these issues and just why mental health issues seem to be on the rise.
Our children will be joining us this morning for the first part of the service. In addition, we will introduce our newest members to the congregation and our administrator, Jasmine.
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“Finding Grace on Bourbon Street”
February 19, Rev. Tracy Sprowls-Jenks
Chris Rose, in his book 1 Dead in Attic describes it this way: “Mardi Gras is the love of life. It is the harmonic convergence of our food, our music, our creativity, our eccentricity, our neighborhoods, and our joy of living. All at once.” This morning we explore Mardi Gras from the “big party” that it looks like to the deeper meanings of this holiday. The music this morning will be quite special so be sure not to miss this Sunday!
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“Tripping into the Lifeboat”
February 26, Rev. Tracy Sprowls-Jenks
This morning we celebrate who we are as a congregation: our vision, our work we do together, and our generosity. We are not on a sinking ship! We are going places and making a real difference in the lives of our members and those who come to our congregation in different ways. It is no accident—what we do takes faithful stewardship and commitment. Join me this morning for Celebration Sunday (which I hear includes cake!)
Our children will be joining us this morning for the first part of the service.
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And upcoming topics:
FUSP
March 4 Social Justice Weekend, Rev. Tracy, preaching
March 11 A Conversation with our Youth and Rev. Tracy
March 18 Herman Bieber, a long time member, will be leading the service
March 25 “Sharing our Welcoming Faith” part 3 of the vision statement sermon series, Rev. Tracy, preaching
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| “We are a welcoming, caring community fostering individual spiritual and intellectual growth. Guided by our Unitarian Universalist Principles, we further the causes of racial and social justice, and promote peaceful living and respect for all existence.”
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| Love is the spirit of this church,
and service is its gift.
This is our great covenant:
to dwell together in peace,
to seek the truth in freedom,
and to help one another.
- Our Affirmation of Faith
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