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Championing Alaska Native Culture and Resilience

Speaker  Charlene Ostbloom  Lay Leader: Jana Peirce  Music: Holly Fox
How do we bridge the gap between rural and urban, Alaska Native and non-Native, to work together more effectively? In her roles at Doyon, TCC, Alyeska, and now as owner of Bloom Communications, Charlene Ostbloom has been instrumental in showcasing the resilience and strength of Interior communities and fostering mutual understanding and respect to enhance collaboration and tackle challenges collectively.

 

Deepening Relationships Through Shared Ministry

Speaker: Erin Morotti  Lay Leader: Jana Peirce  Music: Perrin Cora Lynn

Shared ministry invites us to build and deepen relationships in new ways. Join us for an interactive service exploring the meaning and benefits of shared ministry at UUFF.

 

Thich Nhat Hanh and the Engaged Buddhism of Walking on Earth

Speaker: John Davies Lay Leader: Cam Leonard Music: Perrin Cora Lynn
John will relate several stories of Thich Nhat Hanh’s life to illustrate this remarkable monk’s revolutionary approach to Buddhism in which mindfulness supports a non-violent social activism in the face of war and other sorrows.

 

Carry Each Other Into the New Year

Coordinator and Lay Leader: Laurie Walton

The year-end inspires reflection. What burdens are you ready to release? What stories are you ready to let go of? Let us look to the new year with intention as we choose what we want to carry forward, remembering our … read more.

Christmas Eve with Stories and Carols

Lay Leader and Coordinator: Molly Lemen  Music: Perrin Cora Lynn
A service for all ages with a story you have probably heard before. There is a tale of a child, born of a virgin, who will someday change the world. A retelling of this tale … read more.

A Celebration of Darkness and Light

Speaker: Amy Taylor Lay Leader: Silvia Daeumichen
Come enjoy our beloved Solstice service with some new faces. Once again Raven steals the sun, and we are brought out of darkness into light. This is a family-friendly service for children ages 5 and older. There will be childcare provided … read more.

Nichiren Buddhism – World Peace through Inner Happiness

Speaker: Lela Ryterski  Lay Leader: Liz Dobbins Music: Marsha Sousa

Lela Ryterski, a practicing member of Nichiren Buddhism for 38 years, will speak about this relatively new sect of Buddhism. The practice combines continual self-improvement with a philosophy aimed toward world peace. The service will include a guided chant, which is … read more.

Israel, Gaza, and the Rule of Law

On December 10, the world celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which led to dozens of international human rights treaties, but how is human rights unfolding in the world today? This talk will look at the actions of Hamas and Israel to discuss how … read more.

Gratitude in Our Daily Lives

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Coordinators: Laurie Walton & Susan Grace  Music: Marsha Sousa, Susan Grace, and guest

Susan and Laurie will lead an exploration of the power of Gratitude and cultivating an appreciation of life in the present moment. Music by Marsha Sousa, Susan Grace, and a special guest musician will be featured.

Support … read more.