First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque

We are so proud that 3 of our former Intern Ministers were in Minneapolis yesterday in a coordinated effort that brought 600 multi-faith clergy together to witness and protest against ICE. Thank you Revs. James Galasinski, Kristin Famula, and Ron Ahnen for siding with love and justice. #uua #endice

December 14, 2025: “Choose Your Own Adventure Sermon” The Rev. Beth Elliot Do you remember the Choose Your Own Adventure Books? Come be part of a service where YOU get to choose where we go and how we explore the foundations, joys, and…

Do you remember those Choose Your Own Adventure Books? Rev. Beth Elliot's sermon yesterday invited the congregation to be part of a service where YOU get to choose where we go and how we explore the foundations, joys, and responsibilities of being part of a faith community.

December 7, 2025: Sermon in Song Peter Mayer, UU singer-songwriter based in Stillwater, Minnesota, will share his “Sermon in Song,” weaving original songs with his thoughts on the…

UU singer-songwriter Peter Mayer shared music and stories with First Unitarian yesterday in Albuquerque. Watch it here:

Sunday, November 23, 2025: US Representative Melanie Stansbury For our 4th Sunday Speaker Series, New Mexico US Representative Melanie Stansbury spoke to a large group of Unitarian Universalists with a message of hope and the…

Full video of Rep. Stansbury's remarks yesterday are available on our Vimeo channel:

Looking for dinner this Thursday? Who better to share food and festivity with than your friends and family at First Unitarian! Make your favorite Thanksgiving dish to serve 8–10 people and enjoy the afternoon at church from 2:00-4:00 pm in the Social Hall. www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BAA...

Thank you Rep. Stansbury for sharing such an inspiring message with us this morning! #unitarianuniverslist #loveatthecenter

Peter Mayer, a smiling white man with short grey hair wearing a maroon sweater, leans against a tree surrounded by autumn leaves. He looks happy to be here.

Beloved UU singer-songwriter Peter Mayer returns for a concert in our sanctuary, Friday, Dec 5, 7:00 pm! Proceeds from the concert will benefit UUABQ’s social justice programming for our neighbors and the wider community. Purchase advance tickets on our website! secure.myvanco.com/L-Z4A4/home

Words against a background of autumn leaves: "Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. 'Many Windows, One Light.' Sunday, November 23, 2025. Service begins at 3:00 pm. First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque. 3701 Carlisle Blvd NE (additional parking south of the church off Carlisle. Please join this beautiful annual interfaith service of community, connection, and inspiration! Offering taken to support Minara Muslim Community's food ministry to unhoused people in Albuquerque.

Please join twelve Albuquerque congregations for our annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service this Sunday at 3:00 pm at First Unitarian Church, co-hosted by First Unitarian, Minara Muslim Community and ABQ Center for Spiritual Living. "Many Windows, One Light."

New Mexico's US Representative Melanie Stansbury will be speaking at First Unitarian this Sunday at 10 am! She will be sharing information about the shut down and its impact on New Mexico, federal policing in our state, and all the stuff that keeps her up at night! Livestream link on our homepage.

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First Unitarian's Rainbow Network will host a candlelight vigil tonight from 4-6 pm in Memorial Hall to remember the trans lives lost in the past year in the US. All are invited to attend - a separate sacred space for our trans beloveds, and pastoral care for those who need it, will be available.

A heart with blue, pink, and white stripes representing the transgender flag. Words say Transgender Day of Remembrance. Every trans life taken is an irreplaceable loss. We remember. Unitarian Universalist Association .

May this day cause us to deepen our solidarity, directly confront the systems that cause harm, and commit to building a world where all trans people can live authentically, safely, fully, and loved. #TDOR #UU

A flyer with two hands holding coins and the words: Are you a local organization making a difference in justice, equity, and inclusion? The First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque's Social Justice Council is now accepting applications for the 2026 Change for the Future grants. Grants average $2500 each 3 month award period. Four awardees will receive recognition and support to continue driving meaningful change in our community. Applications accepted through December 15, 2025.

Are you part of an Albuquerque-area nonprofit that could benefit from a Change for the Future grant? Go here to apply: uuabq.org/2026-change-...

Imara Jones, a beautiful African American trans woman with purple locks and a white dress, stands at a podium and delivers the 2025 UUA General Assembly Ware Lecture. The quote "You have to remain steadfast at the darkest of times." is printed below her.

First U’s Rainbow Network is hosting a viewing of the 2025 UUA Ware Lecture with Imara Jones of translash.org for our community, with a sandwich bar, drinks, and a time to discuss what we watched. This Saturday 11/15 doors at 4 pm, the lecture will be introduced by Rev. Stacey Mitchell at 5:15 pm.

According to the Trevor Project, "Bi people make up the largest portion of the LGBTQ community, but are often erased and face higher risk than their peers for sexual assault and suicide." We celebrate #BiWeek to increase visibility and celebrate all sexualities as holy and good.

Shanah Tovah to our Jewish beloveds as they began the celebration of Rosh Hashanah tonight. May sweetness and goodness be yours in this new year.

Locate the kind of belonging that doesn’t demand your erasure.
Cole Authur Riley

Without community there is no liberation, only the most vulnerable and temporary armistice between an individual and her oppression.
Audre Lorde

Lots to do this Sunday!
*Worship at 9 & 11, sermon by Rev. Beth: "Do You Want to Know a Secret?"
*Family Ministry BBQ with good food, friends, & live music at 12:00 pm.
*Berry Street Essay Discussion led by Rev. Stacey at 12:30 pm - "If Our Secrets Define Us" by the Rev. Gail Seavey.

The self-reliant and the social reformers Transcendentalists were divided into several camps, just like their Unitarian Universalist heirs.

Here's a Unitarian Universalist history lesson! Today marks the 189th anniversary of the first meeting of the Transcendentalist Club on Sept. 19, 1836. This article tells about how our Unitarian forebears changed the world of thought, literature, and religion.

How do you #buildbelonging with yourself? #unitarianuniversalism

Do you know Lilith? Check out the worship service from this past Sunday with a sermon from Rev. Beth Eliot and acapella music from Cantabalis.
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We are biologically, cognitively, physically, and spiritually wired to love, to be loved, and to belong. When those needs are not met, we don’t function as we were meant to. We break. We fall apart. We numb. We ache. We hurt others. We get sick. Brené Brown
#unitarianuniversalist #buildingbelonging

"One of the most important things you can do on this earth is to let people know they are not alone." Shannon L. Alder
#ingathering #unitarianuniversalist #buildingbelonging

UUA President the Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt and a gathering of leaders from across the faith offer a message of welcome and courage at the start of a new congregational year for Unitarian… 2025 Ingathering Video

We share a message of welcome and courage at the start of a new congregational year for Unitarian Universalists. These leaders invite us to consider how we might place love at the center of our commitments rather than fear, even and especially in these challenging days.

This Sunday is Connections Sunday, aka the best opportunity all year to find your community within our larger church community. Church groups will have tables in the courtyard that you can visit to find out more and sign up to participate. It's also your chance to sign up for Covenant Groups!

THE WOODLANDS: A Monthly Trans/Nonbinary Care Pastoral Space The Woodlands is a monthly online gathering designed for trans/nonbinary children, youth, and adults—as well as the parents and caregivers of trans people.

This Sunday at 2:00 pm is the start of The Woodlands, the UUA's virtual support space for trans/nonbinary beloveds of all ages. Go here to learn more and to register :

Join us Sunday, September 7 at 9 and 11 am for Water Communion, (also known as Water Ceremony) which began in the 1980s as a UU worship ritual. Most UU congregations now hold a Water Communion to mark the beginning of the new church year (September). With music provided by Lydia Clark. uuabq.org

August 24, 2025: “The Interim Period” The Rev. Stacey Mitchell Interim periods can be a dynamic and reflective time. With Rev. Stacey being here for the next years, formally known as “Interim Ministry,” what can…

Interim periods can be a dynamic and reflective time. With Rev. Stacey Mitchell being here for the next two years, formally known as “Interim Ministry,” what can be expected in this time period? Our service from Sunday, August 24 is now available online to watch in full.

Ted Rush of Albuquerque — musician, soldier, softball player and coach — turns 100 Ted Rush was thrilled to have made his early 1940s high school basketball team in Chicago. But there was one problem.

Happy 100th birthday to church member, Ted Rush! Here's a wonderful article about Ted, his music and teaching careers, and time in WW2. What a life of service and love!
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Join Us Easter Sunday!
7:00 am: Sunrise/Ostara with Ron Ahnen, Intern Minister with Coyote Willow Covenant of UU Pagans. In-person only.
9:00 am (in person and Zoom) and 11:00 am in the Sanctuary with The Rev. Angela Herrera Koren and music from our Chalice Choir. NEW Meeting ID: 968 6341 8810