UUFE Sermon 12-23-2012 "Festivus for the Rest of Us"

"Festivus for the Rest of Us" Festivus is a made-up holiday from the Jerry Seinfeld TV Show which has become an actual holiday for many people. What Rev. Amy gleans from this is that humans find meaning in many places, many ways. Come for "The Airing of the Grievances" and other Festivus traditions.

UUFE Sermon 12-9-2012 - "Lighting the Hanukkah Candles"

"Lighting the Hanukkah Candles" On this first day of Hanukkah, contemplate with us the miracles and lessons of this Jewish season.

UUFE Sermon 11-25-2012 The End of The World

"The End of the World" The Mayan calendar predicted the world’s end for December 2012. How would you live your life differently if this were real? Rev. Amy, who does not believe this prediction, will be preaching. Bring your thoughts, fears, hopes, and let’s have a rousing discussion afterward.

UUFE Sermon 5-15-11 "Cherish the Children"

"Cherish the Children" Today we celebrate what has been accomplished by continuing to make Lifespan Religious Education a cornerstone of this congregation. Don't stay home because you think it's just for little kids and their parents—you would miss a great Sunday!

UUFE Sermon 5-8-11 "Mother Jones for Mother's Day"

"Mother Jones for Mother's Day" Come to UUFE and bring your mother! We will talk about institutional nurturing, such as collective bargaining and workers‘ rights that elevate us all. Didn't Mom always want us to be happy in our work, but especially, to have work to do?

UUFE Sermon 4-24-11 "Forever"

"Forever" Please join us this Easter morning for a Unitarian Universalist Easter celebration. Men, women, and children are invited to wear an Easter bonnet for a group photo after, and there will be an Easter egg hunt for the kids.

UUFE Sermon 4-17-11 "Alzheimer's"

"Alzheimer's" Our own Sue McDonald will give the morning message about a subject that has crossed all of our minds and entered many of our lives.

UUFE Sermon 3-20-11 "When Things Don't Work Out"

"When Things Don't Work Out" The coming of Spring is not only a time for new beginnings, but to think of the endings that made them possible. Rev. Amy invites us to acknowledge the times when there was not a happy ending -- at our job, in a personal relationship, or even with love.

UUFE Sermon 3-6-11 "Feeding Our Spirits"

"Feeding our Spirits" The morning after our service auction, the celebration of fellowship continues.

UUFE Sermon 2-20-11 "The Presidents' Religions"

"The Presidents' Religions" Rev. Amy DeBeck
We've had Unitarians, one Catholic, and mostly protestants. What roles, if any, did their religious lives have in their presidencies?

UUFE Sermon 2-13-11 "Great Love Stories From The Bible"

Great Love Stories From The Bible Rev. Amy DeBeck
In honor of Valentine‘s Day, we look to the sacred texts of Judaism and Christianity for role models of how to love another person, not just romantically. David loved Jonathan, Ruth loved Naomi, and yes, there were romantic loves, too. What can we learn from the Lord and from Jesus?

UUFE Sermon 2-6-11 "A Tribute To Lipstick"

UUFE Sermon 2-6-11 "A Tribute To Lipstick"

UUFE Sermon 09-19-2010 "Atonement"

"Atonement" Our Jewish neighbors just celebrated Yom Kippur—the Day of Atonement. We often say we are sorry, but what does active apology look like? And, what does forgiveness mean?

UUFE Sermon 09-05-2010 "The Blessings of Eid"

"The Blessings of Eid" While our Muslim neighbors celebrate Ramadan, may we learn more about this holy time and its conclusion, Eid.

UUFE Sermon 8-29-2010 "What I Did in Church This Summer"

"What I Did in Church This Summer"

UUFE Sermon 8-15-2010 "How Science Fiction will Save the World"

"How Science Fiction will Save the World" Rev. Amy offers this sermon as an anniversary gift (12 years today!) for husband, Kevin.

UUFE Sermon 6-13-2010 "Bad Girls of the Bible"

Rev. Amy will walk us through some of the lesser known biblical stories involving women who were not well behaved by standards of their time.

UUFE Sermon 6-6-2010 "Flower Communion"

Rev. Amy and Geneele's introduction to our Flower Communion

UUFE Sermon 5-16-2010 "Bystander Effect: Fact or Fiction?"

Rev. Amy asks, "How much are we really willing to do for our fellow beings?"

UUFE Sermon 5-9-2010 "Mother's Day"

Mother’s Day: Rev. Amy helps us celebrate Mothering Sunday In England and some other European cultures, there is a Sunday set aside wherein people return to the church which nurtured them growing up. Come to your mother church and be nurtured.