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 sharing the same monthly worship themes and worship and religious education theme resources. Each month’s resources are updated about 4-6 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
2025-26 Themes
This chart connects each of the themes to Unitarian Universalist values. (Links to theme packets are published 4-6 weeks before the first of each month.)
- September: Building Belonging
- October: Cultivating Compassion
- November: Nurturing Gratitude
- December: Choosing Hope
- January: Practicing Resistance
- February: Embodying Resilience
- March: Paying Attention
- April: Embracing Possibility
- May: Awakening Curiosity
- June: Flourishing Together
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