Amid escalating anti-trans political and religious violence, many people are seeking deeper understanding of transgender lives and experiences in an effort to strengthen their advocacy and allyship. But this pursuit of understanding can inadvertently flatten the multi-dimensional complexity of trans life—reducing “transness” to something graspable or containable, while reinforcing perceived divides between transgender and cisgender people. In … Continue reading Encountering Others: A Trans Theology of Solidarity

Each moment of each day, the holy extends an invitation for us to be present. But in times of crisis and conflict, it can be difficult to notice this invitation when it arrives or to show up to it with our full attention. In this service, with the wisdom of Buddhist, Jewish, and Christian teachers, … Continue reading Grabbing Coffee with the Holy

During the liturgical season of Lent, Christians around the world practice fasting, almsgiving, and prayer to reflect on the body as a site of temptation. While this tradition has certainly contributed to body-denying theologies and religious harm, Lent can also offer an opportunity to quiet distraction and listen more closely to the sacred wisdom our … Continue reading All the Rest is Water

In moments of political and cultural upheaval, our bodies and minds tend to default to familiar postures—habits of fear, urgency, resistance, or retreat. In this service, we’ll come together to build new capacities, stretch beyond old reflexes, and train ourselves for the movements this moment requires of us. 2026.0208 OOS – Muscle Memory   Children’s programs (Nursery … Continue reading Muscle Memory

In these times of urgent demand for our attention and our action, we can find ourselves grasping for direction, unsure about what to do, how to think, or where to go from here. With reverence to the wisdom of monastics from many cultures throughout the world, this service will provide contemplative space for every one … Continue reading The Way It Is

Join us for an evening of stories, carols, ritual, and reflection as together we celebrate the wisdom and wonder that Christmas illuminates in these dark winter nights. 2025.1224 OOS – The Midnight Clear – A Christmas Eve Service Please join us for hospitality in the Fellowship Hall following the service.   Click this link to … Continue reading The Midnight Clear – A Christmas Eve Service

Our hearts are breaking as we witness and experience tragedy upon tragedy unfolding in our world. The pain of this heartbreak can be excruciating, even debilitating, taking hold of our attention and pinning us to our despair. But our broken hearts also reflect the deeper truth that things are not as they should be, offering … Continue reading Breaking Up is Hard to Do

Guest leader Seth Anderson-Matz is back at UUFM to celebrate the holy days of Pride! Pride is an annual celebration of queer & trans joy observed throughout the world. But with global suffering, tragedy, and uncertainty ever rising, Pride should not be mistaken as a frivolous distraction. Pride has always been a ritual of resilience, … Continue reading Pride Service – The Show Must Go On

In this service, we will explore how the spirit of “fabulousness”—the vibrant, creative, and defiant energy at the heart of queer & trans culture—is much more than just entertainment. In fact, it is a guiding and glittering light in our quest for collective liberation. Calling upon the wisdom of queer & trans ancestors and artifacts from … Continue reading The Spirit of Fabulousness