Watch thought-provoking films monthly in the lobby, arrive at 4 PM, and join the discussion.

Work as a Spiritual Journey – Rev. Tom Capo | August 31, 2025 Work, whether we are talking about a paid job or volunteering, is often approached as just something that needs to be done—a task to perform. Rev. Tom wonders if it matters how you approach work. Could work...

What the Heck is Religion? – Rev. Tom Capo | August 24, 2025 Some people don’t think Unitarian Universalism is a religion. Perhaps we need to understand what religion is in order to respond to “some people.”

The Times We Find Ourselves In – Rev. Tom | August 17, 2025 We are starting a new year of programming here at UUFVB. Given the times we live in, what do members, visitors, and our children/youth need to help them be resilient as we face so many challenges?

The Sin of Empathy, WTH – Rev. Tom Capo | August 10, 2025Christian nationalists are preaching that “empathy is a sin.” They call empathy weakness and compassion sinful. What is this all about? What impact is this having on people in this country?

All You Wanted to Know But Did Not Know How to Ask – Rev. Kenneth Gordon Hurto | August 3, 2025 Everything (well, not really) you never thought to ask about the Free Church, rationalist spirituality, and how God works (for atheists, etc.).

ROUND ISLAND, REVISITED Just for fun, we’ll be returning to Round Island on June 14th for another small boat outing. Bring a hardshell or inflatable canoe, kayak, or rowboat or use one of our four loaners. New paddlers are advised to stay in the 10 acre inner pond, but more...

FEELING TWISTED? KNOT! If you are a person whose hands are more accustomed to not trying than knot tying, we are offering you a Saturday morning chance to improve your skills. In collaboration with the Adult Faith Development Committee, Jack Quinn, who attained the recognition of Eagle Scout, we will...

7/27/2025 Guest Speaker: Rev. Chuck McNatt “I’m Not Immortal” Sunday, July 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. If we agree with that then what follows from there?

7/20/2025 Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. John G. Brown III Want What You Have Originally written by Rev. Dr. Forrest Church, beloved former pastor of All Souls Unitarian Church in New York City, “Want What You Have” offers a timeless message about gratitude, perspective, and finding meaning in the present moment....

7/13/2025 Guest Speaker: Laura Matson The Power of Doubt How can one drop of doubt erode our perception of reality? What are the dangers of spreading doubt?

7/6/2025          Rev. Dr. Roger Ray Politics and Religion (Just be Nice) If we follow the norm of never talking about politics or religion in polite company, we become a society that doesn’t know how to discuss the important matters of politics or religion in a polite way. In fact, our...

Continuing discussion on social justice flags placement.

July Lunches are at Taj Mahal Masala. Taj Mahal is located at 2050 11th Ave. UU ladies Who Lunch will dine at 11:30 AM on July 10. All members and friends are invited. Signup sheets are on the rolling racks outside of Fellowship Hall. People who sign up and fail...

July Lunches are at Taj Mahal Masala. Taj Mahal is located at 2050 11th Ave. UU Men Eating Out will dine at 11:30 AM on July 3. All members and friends are invited. Signup sheets are on the rolling racks outside of Fellowship Hall. People who sign up and fail...

June Lunches are at Baci Trattoria. Baci is located at 1918 14th Ave. UU Ladies Who Lunch will dine at 11:30 AM on Thursday, June 12.

June Lunches are at Baci Trattoria. Baci is located at 1918 14th Ave. UU Men Eating Out will dine at 11:30 AM on Thursday, June 5.

Reflection on General Assembly – Rev. Tom | June 29, 2025 Rev. Tom attended General Assembly, our yearly denominational meeting, last week. He will share some of his impressions as well as the knowledge and wisdom he gleaned while there.

Heroes Who Turned Stonewall throughout History- Rev. Carole Yorke  | June 22, 2025 A look at those heroes which turned the page of history and the Gay Civil Rights movement; and then perhaps some surprises from classical music history.