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First Unitarian Universalist Church of Wichita (KS)
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First UU Church of Wichita has a proud history of providing and supporting liberal religion in Wichita and the surrounding communities. Founded in 1887, First UU members include new and longtime members including some from multi-generational families.
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Justice isn’t only won in courtrooms or marches—it’s built through everyday acts of care. In “Resistance Through Assistance," Zeb Green calls us to put love at the center of resistance.

📖 Read more: www.uua.org/braverwiser/...

#FaithInAction #UU #MutualAid #UnitarianUniversalist
A social media graphic titled Resistance Through Assistance features a quote in black typewriter-style font on a light beige background. The title is written in red cursive with a yellow highlight. The quote reads: “Offering compassion and concrete help in response to fear and disruptive power... is something that many of us can do. It is a profoundly simple thing to put love at the center. If resistance to injustice takes the form of offering assistance to those most in need, almost all of us can help our neighbors.” – Zeb Green In the bottom left corner is a red heart made of two overlapping line-drawn hearts. In the bottom right corner is the red and orange Unitarian Universalist Association chalice symbol. The URL "UUA.ORG " is centered at the bottom of the graphic. A prayer is written in black typewriter-style font on a light beige background. The red and orange Unitarian Universalist chalice symbol appears in the top right corner. The prayer reads: Beloved Spirit, May we remember our shared humanity to all people. In remembrance, may our hearts be kindled to a deep love. May this love inspire us to reach beyond walls and barriers to provide care, and to shield all our neighbors from hate and oppression. – Zeb Green At the bottom of the graphic is a red continuous-line illustration of a heart being formed between two open hands, one reaching from the left and the other from the right. The URL "UUA.ORG " appears in black text centered at the bottom.
May 29, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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May 29, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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May 29, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Let’s pack the house and make our voices heard! 🙌
🎟️ Need tickets or flyers? Call/Text Justice Together at 316.469.5053 and stop by their office at 1200 S. Broadway to grab some and invite your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers. Let’s spread the word and show up strong! 💪
May 6, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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First UU Rummage Sale today/tomorrow (9am - 5pm) and on Saturday (9am - 1pm)! www.facebook.com/share/p/12Mb...
May 1, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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April 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Sunday Service, 4/13, 11am - Rev. Joe Mohr presents, “Welcome to the Joy Economy,” a sermon on inclusion and the the impact of attention capitalism. We’ll explore how the endless chase for “likes” and other external validation can distance us from genuine connection and joy.
April 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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The way we live each day shapes what’s possible tomorrow. Timothy Snyder reminds us that even small choices are a kind of vote.

What does it mean to live in a way that supports the future of democracy? 🗳️🕊️

Read more: www.uua.org/worship/word...

#UU #UnitarianUniversalist #Democracy
A black square graphic with a thick white border. Centered in the middle is a bold white quote in large, sans-serif font: “Life is political, not because the world cares about how you feel, but because the world reacts to what you do.” Beneath the quote, in smaller white text: – Timothy Snyder in “On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century” In the lower right corner is the white Unitarian Universalist chalice logo. At the bottom center, outside the quote box, is the website: http://UUA.ORG/WORSHIP A bright pink square graphic with a thick white border. Bold white text is centered and takes up most of the space. It reads: "What does it mean to live each day in a way that supports the future of democracy?" In the bottom right corner is the white Unitarian Universalist chalice logo. Along the bottom, in smaller white text, is the website: http://UUA.ORG/WORSHIP
April 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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4/6 Sunday Service, 11am - "Opening to Joy"

Kay Davis presents “Opening to Joy” by Rev. Nica Eaton, with Chalice, the UU Fellowship of the Conejo Valley in California.
April 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Sunday Service - "Sacred Spaces from the Pacific to the Plains", 11am

Kent Rowe will explore environmental damages brought by climate change and how indigenous and other people are addressing them. Laura Black will play violin.

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Kent Rowe presents “Sacred Spaces from the Pacific to the Plains.” The service will explore environmental damages brought by climate change and how indigenous and other people are addressing them. Lau...
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March 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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🎶 David Kaye never expected a church to shape his life—but a Motown groove led him to Unitarian Universalism and a community where he could fully belong.

💛 Read his faith journey: bit.ly/4iFgZUs
📧 Share yours: world@uua.org

#FaithJourney #UnitarianUniversalist #Belonging
On a dark blue background, a quote in white and bolded text appears in the right 2/3rds of the graphic and reads: “Every time I was at the Unitarian Universalist church, I felt welcome in a way I never had before... It’s a place where everyone belongs and it’s okay to be who you are. As a member of the church I have guidance, I have music, and I have an expanded chosen family.” —David Kaye, Wisconsin A pattern of bright pink musical instruments and audio equipment, including a guitar, trumpet, microphone, headphones, vinyl record, and keyboard, runs down the left side of the graphic. At the top there's a red square with the white Unitarian Universalist (UU) flaming chalice symbol. To the right of this, in pink script, is text that reads “Faith Journey.” In the top left corner is the UU World logo in white text on a blue background. In the bottom right corner is a red banner with white text with URL “uuworld.org."
March 25, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Grateful for UUs and UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt, who joined national faith leaders in D.C. today to urge Congress to act for the common good. In heartbreaking times, we draw strength from shared values and moral courage.
A group of people with The Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt in the center pose together outdoors with on a grassy area with trees and a bright blue sky in the background. Several individuals wear bright yellow stoles that say “SIDE WITH LOVE,” indicating affiliation with the Unitarian Universalist faith. Many are also dressed warmly in coats and hats. Some people hold signs with messages such as “King Trump must Abdicate,” “Trans lives are sacred,” “RESTORE AMERICA’S SOUL,” and “IT’S TIME FOR MORAL COURAGE.” The Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt stands at a microphone, speaking during an outdoor rally. She wears dark glasses, a clerical collar, a gold stole that reads “SIDE WITH LOVE,” and a purple coat. In front of her is a colorful textile with bright stripes draped over a table or podium holding papers. Behind her stand several people holding signs. One sign directly to her left reads “LOVE GOD, LOVE PEOPLE” with rainbow arches above and below the text. Two other signs, one to the right of the speaker and one to the left of the speaker, both read “IT’S TIME FOR MORAL COURAGE” with “SOJOURNERS” written beneath. The background features large trees, green grass, and a park-like setting. The focus is on the speaker, with blurred heads and shoulders of attendees visible in the foreground.
March 26, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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March 27, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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OUR NEXT SERVICE
Another Name for Love
March 23, 2025 at 11:00 am

Rev. Joe Mohr presents “Another Name for Love,” exploring the vulnerability that comes with truly loving others. We’ll reflect on how opening ourselves to love means embracing both joy and the risk of hurt.
March 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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ICE agents detained Jeanette Vizguerra—mother, grandmother, & immigrant rights advocate—without warning or due process. This is part of a broader pattern of targeting activists & asylum seekers to spread fear.

UU's are in solidarity with all who seek sanctuary.

🔗 Read more: bit.ly/free-jeannett
On a bold, yellow background, the following quote appears in black text: "Jeanette has spent decades fighting for her community. We will not allow her to disappear without a fight. Our faith compels us to love boldly. Our values demand that we take risks. And our democracy requires our participation… We must act." In smaller, text, the quote attribution reads “Rev. Sean Neil-Barron, Acting Senior Minister of Foothills Unitarian, and the Foothills Immigration Team.” To the right of the text a photograph of Jeanette Vizguerra is overlaid on the yellow background. She is speaking into a microphone, wearing a white sleeveless dress with a red scarf. Her long, dark hair is wavy, and she is wearing large beaded earrings. At the bottom, large bold, black text reads "FREE JEANETTE VIZGUERRA!" Below this, a dark gray box with with white text provides a link for further action: "Read more at http://bit.ly/free-jeannett " In the upper right corner, a black and white Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) logo is displayed, with “UUA.ORG" below. The text "Image credit: Foothills Unitarian," appears vertically along the right edge in small black text.
March 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Robbin Michels is establishing the First UU LGBTQ+ Committee. This will be the first meeting to organize the committee. Although this committee is being formed for those individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, allies are also welcome to attend in good faith.
March 21, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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OUR NEXT SERVICE
Trust and Privilege
March 16, 2025 at 11:00 am
March 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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We can examine the ways we engage with ourselves and each other. We can ask ourselves if our behavior is rooted in punishment, exile, and abandonment or if it offers invitations and creates possibilities to transform individual and collective conditions. @dreanyc123.bsky.social
#PracticingNewWorlds
March 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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Today's focus was on foreign aid, including USAID, and refugees.
and the speakers included:
Rev. Adam Russell Taylor, President, @sojo.net and
Rev. Eugene Cho, President/CEO, Bread for the World
March 13, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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Faithful Witness Wednesdays
Today, March 12th, @UUSJ's Executive Director, Pablo DeJesús joined @Sojourners and other members of (WISC), for a multi-faith vigil to call on Congress to exercise greater moral courage in upholding its Article 1 powers and preventing executive overreach.
March 13, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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Taking action for justice takes courage, wisdom & spiritual grounding. How do we discern when & how to act? How do we prepare for risk while staying true to our values? Rev. Elizabeth Nguyen’s resource offers guidance for accountable action. 💡 bit.ly/4i6T7sA #Justice #Liberation #UU
A digital graphic from the Unitarian Universalist Association featuring a textured beige background with small white specks. At the top, a bold purple banner with a rough, brushstroke-style edge contains white uppercase text reading "TAKING ACTION FOR JUSTICE." To the right of this banner, the Unitarian Universalist Association logo, consisting of a stylized flame within a chalice, is displayed in black. Centered below the banner, a large speech bubble outlined in purple contains white text that reads, "How do we discern when and how to act?" with a question mark extending out of the bubble. Below, a second, larger speech bubble outlined in deep purple contains a quote in black text reading: "The goal is always to live to fight another day. The goal is also to actually fight and not pretend we are fighting when we are actually refraining from participation in meaningful justice work. This looks different for different people." – Rev. Elizabeth Nguyen At the bottom, centered text in bold purple reads: "Get resources at:" followed by the URL: www.uua.org/safe/community-resilience.
March 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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UU World is revisiting his story in recognition of this anniversary. Read more: www.uuworld.org/articles/mem... .

#JamesReeb #CivilRights #UU #UnitarianUniversalist #MLK #RacialJustice #BelovedCommunity #UUSharedValues
The view from the balcony
A witness’s diary captures the torment and magic of James Reeb’s eulogy.
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March 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Sierra Club and Climate Energy Project will have a working group on 2 large gas plants that Evergy has proposed. This will cost $1 billion a piece and make everybody's utility bill go up by around 10% and take five years to build. This will not get us to our environmental goals.
March 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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March 8, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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Rituals ground us and create meaning. From chalice lightings to water communion, UU traditions evolve with us. What new ritual does our faith need? A ritual of care? A ceremony for grief? A covenant renewal gathering? Share your ideas! 💬✨ #UnitarianUniversalism #UU #faith
An image featuring a sacred altar-like setup with an arrangement of candles and greenery. Several lit candles in shades of green and purple sit among lush ivy and small purple flowers. A dark green chalice with a rustic texture stands beside a tall green candle. The background is softly blurred with green and golden hues. Overlaying the image, white text reads: "If you could create a new UU ritual, what would it be? A ritual of collective care? A ceremony for releasing grief? A covenant renewal gathering?" The Unitarian Universalist chalice symbol appears in the lower right corner. The web address "uua.org " is displayed at the bottom center of the image in small white font.
March 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM