During this intergenerational service, we will gather in connection and love, reflecting on what we have been up to over the summer. You are invited to bring water from your travels. Whether your water is from the Seine River, the shores of Ferry Beach, or your kitchen sink, come share your experience with us. Zoom … Continue reading InGathering: Waters of Connection
On this the last regular service of the church year, we will thank everyone who helped us get to where we are today at FPUU and look forward to what comes next. We will show our gratitude for all of the staff, committee chairs, and executive board members who have shown such strong leadership and … Continue reading The Future is Calling
As we kick off Pride Month, come join us for this service where we honor LGBTQIA+ folks. During this service, we will hear testimonials from folks showing pride in their gender identity, gender expression, and sexuality. For regardless of who you love or how you identify, this is a congregation that welcomes all of who … Continue reading Pride Sunday
Join us for this shared worship service with the Franklin UU congregation, where we will be on retreat at Ferry Beach, in Saco Maine. During this multi-generational, outdoor service, there will be time for personal sharing, reflecting, and of course lots of singing. For anyone who is not able to join us at Ferry Beach, … Continue reading Worship at Ferry Beach
During this intergenerational worship service, we celebrate our moms and all of our other caretakers, as we give thanks for the abundance and love in our lives. To help do this, all are invited to bring flowers gathered from gardens or roadsides to share with others in the congregation, as part of our annual Flower … Continue reading Flowers for Mom
When we are hurting, sometimes our habits grow into unshakable addictions. Whether those addictions are alcohol, drugs, social media, sugar, video games, our phones, or a host of other destructive habits, all of us at times succumb to behaviors that seem to take over. Today we will hear personal testimonials, special music, and reflections from … Continue reading Somebody Save Me from Myself
The Easter story is a symbol of hope, resistance, and transformation. A story that centers on a revolutionary who challenged an oppressive empire, was crucified for it, and then somehow was resurrected as an enduring symbol of hope and renewal. As Unitarian Universalists, how does Jesus’ legacy of love, resistance, and transformation, speak to us … Continue reading Resurrecting Resistance
Our congregation was founded in 1651, with the first meetinghouse completed in 1653, The next meetinghouse was built in 1705 and stood for eight decades, until our current meetinghouse was built in 1789. Each generation has cared for this place, with their time, talent, and treasure. We here, in 2025, are no different. Each year, … Continue reading Renewing our Covenant
With all of the cascading threats to marginalized communities and our democracy, it is easy to become immobilized and not know what to do. But just as we are told to put on our own oxygen mask first before assisting others, we must also tend to our own spiritual well-being in times of crisis. Only … Continue reading If the Cabin Loses Pressure…
A traditional celebration of the season. Our intergenerational Christmas Eve service will feature lots of holiday stories, the lighting of candles, and traditional Christmas carols. This service will begin at 5:30 PM. All are welcome! Zoom access here. Order of Service and Announcements here.
