Every month, September through June, UUCF explores a different theme – in worship, small groups and in our Family Ministry and Soul Circles small groups. Many readings, exploration topics, quotes, music, and other resources come from Soul Matters Sharing Circle, a group of more than 130 Unitarian Universalist congregations that follow the same monthly worship themes and share worship and religious education theme resources. Each month’s resources are updated about 6 weeks in advance. Click on the monthly links below to see the full packet of information from Soul Matters.
2024-25 Themes
This year’s overarching frame is The Practices of Our Faith, focusing on how Unitarian Universalism is a lived faith that inspires us to act, live, and love our values out in the world. In other words, focusing on “deeds not creeds.”
The Practice of …
- September: Invitation
- October: Deep Listening
- November: Repair
- December: Presence
- January: Story
- February: Inclusion
- March: Trust
- April: Joy
- May: Imagination
- June: Freedom
2023-24 Themes
- September: Welcome
- October: Heritage
- November: Generosity
- December: Mystery
- January: Liberating Love
- February: Justice & Equity
- March: Transformation
- April: Interdependence
- May: Pluralism
- June: Renewal
2022-23 Themes
- September: Belonging
- October: Courage
- November: Change
- December: Wonder
- January: Finding Our Center
- February: Love
- March: Vulnerability
- April: Resistance
- May: Creativity
- June: Delight