Love Outlives the Empire
Rome believed it had silenced a troublemaker. History tells another story. This sermon explores the resurrection as resistance and how love survives systems designed to crush it.
Speaker: Rev. Latifah Griffin
Pride Parade Service
What does it mean to be UU in Florida?
Membership here carries particular weight. In a politically charged climate, being UU may mean public courage, advocacy, and standing with those at risk. Or staying to tend the flame. This sermon invites new members into faith that shows up.
Attention Fatigue and Sacred Rest
We cannot pay attention to everything. This sermon names the limits of human capacity and explores how Sabbath, boundaries, and spiritual rest allow us to return to justice work with clarity rather than depletion.
Blessing of the Animals
A special service to acknowledge our animal companions and their meaning in our lives.
Practicing Resilience Together
As a community, how do we move forward together using concrete congregational practices? Let’s explore together!
Equinox as an Interfaith Invitation (Ramadan)
The earth does not belong to one religion. Ostara offers an opportunity to celebrate shared human wonder across traditions. This sermon invites inclusiveness, honoring pagan roots alongside UU theology and Christian neighbors preparing for Easter.
Freedom Ain’t Free
Freedom is one of our most cherished words, but it has never been simple, and it has never been free. In this sermon, we explore the truth behind the phrase “freedom ain’t free” by examining who has paid the cost of freedom, who continues to bear its weight, and who has yet to fully experience … Continue reading Freedom Ain’t Free
The Sacred Act of Staying: When Leaving Would Be Easier
Many have fled Florida for safety, but many cannot. This sermon honors those who remain: immigrants, disabled people, caregivers, and justice workers practicing resistance simply by staying, organizing, loving, and building community in hostile terrain.
The Fierce Urgency of Now: Based on the Words of Dr. King
King rejected gradualism in the face of suffering. This sermon names the danger of delay…especially for immigrants facing deportation, people denied reproductive care, and disabled individuals waiting for services that never come.