February Services
Services begin at 10:00 a.m. in our sanctuary located at the corner of West Third and San Juan Drive (419 San Juan Drive) in Durango. If you are unable to attend, we stream the service on Zoom, which you can find by clicking here.

The Worship Theme for February is “Love”

-Rev. Barbara Coeyman 
Unitarian Universalism is grounded on common values, not common beliefs --values defined in Article II of the UUA Bylaws, last revised in 1985. All UUs are encouraged to learn about the proposed revision of Article II. The revision statement places Love as the central, core value on which the other six values (pluralism, interdependence, equity, generosity, justice, and evolution) are built. What does a community with love as its center look like? How can this denominational revision inspire congregations to define love as their core value? How is Love the Doctrine of this church, especially during the annual stewardship campaign?

Continuing reflections from last Sunday, let’s deepen our understanding of the commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression promoted in the revision to Article II of the UUA Bylaws. Here during Black History Month, let’s consider a recent book, Centering, by UU minister of color; or the recently formed Commission on Institutional Change and its important publication “Widening the Circle of Concern"; or by the commitment of many UUs to dismantle white supremacy. Through Widening our Circles, we gain perspective on oppression and power which we unconsciously perpetuate. Through Widening our Circles, we open doors to letting more love in.

February 19
“Universalism: A Love that Will Not Let Us Go”
Rev. Barbara Coeyman 
Many UUs are more acquainted with the Unitarian than Universalist origins of this denomination, even as Universalism was one of the most popular American denominations in the early nineteenth century. Countering Calvinism’s threat of a “hellfire and brimstone” God, our Universalist ancestors understood God as Love. Today, how can we live out our Universalist roots of Love, a love that never lets us go?

February 26
“Embracing Possibility in Times of Change”
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, Preacher, UUA President
What does it mean for Unitarian Universalists to live as a people of hope and imagination—especially during liminal times, times of change? How can we challenge ourselves (and each other) to learn and grow in uncertain times? We know from these last several years the challenge, the loss, and the creativity and possibility of these transitional times. In liminal times, there's always a risk that fear and anxiety will dominate and lead people to cling more tightly to what has been. The UUA created today’s video worship materials especially for congregations in ministerial transition. UUFD’s service will be a combination of pre-recordings and in-person leadership by Worship Associate Tim Miller and UUFD musicians.