Past Programs

Rob Kramer, the recently retired director of ICL, will discuss how building resilience can help you cope with stress, overcome adversity, and enjoy better days to come.

Our May RE theme brings the year full circle with a lively exploration of our shared values. Through stories, surprising connections, and a few lesser-known famous UUs, we’ll look at what it really means to live Justice, Equity, Transformation, Love, Pluralism, Interdependence, and Generosity. We'll end with an all-ages trivia game—so come ready to think, laugh, and maybe learn something unexpected.

In this video sermon, Rev. J Sylvan of First Unitarian Church in Salt Lake City reflects on fear in a time of cruelty, division, and uncertainty, urging us not to let fear, anger, or hatred lead us. Drawing on Dune, Buddhist wisdom, and Unitarian Universalist values, they call us to stay grounded in compassion, community, and courageous love.

Trevor Anderson, science teacher and activist in several local organizations including Conserve Southwest Utah and Citizens Climate Lobby, will present this Earth Day program. 

Child/Youth Programs: Kids 3-9 will explore themes of Interdependence in nature, our kitchens, our body systems, and our families through playful experiments, collaborative activities, and a simple mindfulness practice. Youth 10+ will have a Watch Party and Discussion of the film “The Paw Project.” Popcorn and fruit will be available to snack on.

The service begins with the echo of “Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology)”—a song born in 1971 yet still humming with the same wounded earth. It invites us to pause and consider who we have become, fifty-five years down the road, still walking this fragile ground. From there, we turn to the voice of Jonna Jinton, who asks a simple, powerful question: If you could speak to four million soles, what would you say? Perhaps the answer is this: we must remember our shared heartbeat—that every person is woven from the same ancient dust. That love and respect are not luxuries, but the soil from which every solution grows. If we could truly see one another as kin, our hands might finally join in the sacred work of healing the world we all call home.

You’re invited—no, positively expected—to a most curiouser and curiouser gathering as we tumble down the rabbit hole to explore the pre-Christian origins of Ostara (Easter). In this multigenerational service, Lisa Lake—certified, ordained pagan minister and religious educator—will guide us through springtime mysteries. Afterward, the real nonsense begins: a potluck tea celebrating un-birthdays, Spring’s birthday, and whatever else we please (we encourage you to bring a tea-party snack to share). Big hats, bright colors, silly socks, and sparkly nonsense welcome. Service will include “Joys and Concerns.”

Join us for a hands-on service project as we care for the Virgin River and the life it sustains. Spend time outside, build community, and make a visible difference by cleaning up the riverbank. All ages welcome. We’ll meet at Grace Church at 1pm and carpool. Wear comfortable clothes/shoes; we'll provide the cleanup tools.

Join us for a video sermon by the Rev. Beth Dana of Dallas First Unitarian Church. This will be followed by UUFSU's Annual Meeting.

Sobering societal dynamics have many of us seeking ways to make a difference. This presentation by Pam Gardiol will explore how we can contribute individually and collectively to the common good. Pam has been active in the public sector for many years in consulting, teaching, and public service.

Child/Youth Programs - For kids 3-9, this Spring Break service explores how working together—listening, helping, and sharing—helps us do things we couldn’t do alone. Youth 10+ will explore the creation of a youth community within UUFSU.

A video of Reverend Monica Dobbins, Assistant Minister of First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City, sermon entitled “Getting to Know You” will be featured. Monica pivots from discussing the Minnesota Unitarians heartfelt engagement in protesting ICE’s activities to her reflections on the value of community and how deeply it is embedded in the Unitarian culture. A segment of the service will also be devoted to members sharing their joys and sorrows.

What helps a group of people become a community? This all-ages service explores the idea that being truly seen—and taking the time to listen to one another’s stories—is at the heart of belonging. Through story, song, and shared reflection, we’ll consider how small moments of attention can quietly shape a more connected, compassionate community.

The video sermon will be "Love at the Center" by Rev. Kristen Kuriga, currently serving as the Assistant Minister of the First UU Church of San Diego.