by UUAvl-WebAdmin | May 31, 2016 | Sermons
Rev. Mark Ward, Lead Minister The Rev. Dr. William Barber, president of the North Carolina NAACP, has argued that the Moral Monday movement, which he leads, is the sign of an emerging Third Reconstruction in America. We’ll explore Dr. Barber’s argument and what it...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | May 19, 2016 | Weekly Message
Ready for what’s next? After four productive, inspiring sessions of congregational conversation, we are ready to roll out some changes to our program of Lifespan Religious Education, this Fall! Thanks to all who contributed their time and energy to help give us...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | May 16, 2016 | Sermons
Rev. Mark Ward, Lead Minister As religious people, we pine for justice, but we struggle over what our role should be in tempestuous marketplace of ideas. Today we’ll explore how, rather than just adding to the din, our unique voice might be a blessing to this work....
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | May 12, 2016 | Weekly Message
Calvin and Hobbes was one of the great comic strips of the late 80s and early 90s. A recurring theme was Calvin imagining gravity had been turned off or altered, with consequences just for him. I’ve been feeling that way the past month or so as a medical emergency...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | May 5, 2016 | Weekly Message
I have some exciting news to share with you: after a nationwide search lasting some nine months, I can now announce the next Music Director at UUCA. He is Dr. Leslie Downs, who goes by the name of Les. He starts June 13. As it happens, Les is a local candidate, but...
