Eli Williams will deliver a sermon on Black History Month, with a special focus on women and LGBTQ+ historical figures. She will discuss strategies on how we, as Unitarian Universalists, can show up for racial justice.

Eli will share her experience of gaining prayer as a spiritual practice. Though she did not grow up praying as a Unitarian Universalist, serving as a hospital changed her views on prayer. While acknowledging the harmful impact prayer may have (such as lack of action), she will argue it is a practice that may be … Continue reading The Power of Prayer?

For many, our congregation is a chosen family.  People from all backgrounds form chosen families, meaning a group that is not related by biological or legal ties, but rather through intentional choice and desired community. Chosen family in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) communities is prominent because of societal and familial discrimination. This … Continue reading Chosen Family Among LGBTQ+ People

Seminarian Eli Williams will discuss childhood memories of growing up in First Unitarian Church. She will also talk about how Unitarian Universalists can best engage youth and meet the needs of 21st century families.