This Month

Practicing Resistance

Our theme for January is “Practicing Resistance.” UUs understand resistance as an expression of love—lived out through social justice work and through embodying our shared values. We confront oppression by grounding ourselves in the value of equity, affirming that everyone deserves to flourish with dignity, compassion, and care. Building an inclusive community and advocating for those who are marginalized are at the very heart of this work.
As UU World Magazine reminds us, “In essence, UU resistance is a multifaceted, values-driven approach to creating social change, blending spiritual grounding with concrete action to dismantle oppression and build a more compassionate world.” Throughout the month, we will explore how to build resistance in our hearts while releasing what no longer serves us, deepen our understanding of the many forms resistance can take, and celebrate the leaders of nonviolent resistance movements. Together, we’ll bring this into focus as we begin our social justice work for the year.
We also look forward to the UUA’s 30 Days of Love campaign, “Side with Love and Resistance,” which invites us to move from imagination into action, beginning in mid-January.

    Kay Wallick

    Social Justice Chair and Coordinator for January Worship

“Practicing Resistance”

  •  “You can chain me, you can torture me, you can even destroy this body, but you will never imprison my mind.” – Mahatma Gandhi
  • “Your silence will not protect you.” – Audre Lorde
  • Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear. – Mark Twain

Every Person is Worthy of Love

In the midst of the anger and frustration is hope—hope that we are here, hope that a loving world is indeed possible, hope in the faith that love can and will triumph over hate.

I know that every person is worthy of love. With the faith that every person is worthy of love we will continue to work and strive for a more just world where the disenfranchised have representation, where the broken are held in care and where siblings of all backgrounds are welcome.

We do not pray for miracle changes in policy and leadership. We do not pray for miracles because we are the miracles. We are the force of the divine in the world, we are the holy wind of change promoting more love and more justice. Instead, we pray that our words take root; we pray that our actions create a more just, more loving and more equitable world.

Notice the people to your left and right. Notice also yourself, yours hands and feet. You are experiencing the divine, embodied. Not only do we pray, we also are the answers to our prayers.

We are the force of the holy responding to our own desperation and hope. You are that divine force of goodness and justice we have been waiting for.

May we all remember, today and forward into this trying year and the years to come: You worthy of love. At all times and despite actions or words from others, you are worthy of love. And, you are responsible for promoting the justice you seek in the world. You are the love we are praying for.

Rev. Andrew l. Webber

Holiday Giving Tree for Compass:

“Justice is at the core of our faith.” We have added a Social Justice page to our site. Go to Social Justice in our menu, to see our latest ideas, actions, and projects for justice. Ideas to make the world a better place for all.

All are Welcome

We meet every Sunday at 10:00 am at 1950 East Brundage Lane.

You are invited to Sunday Morning Service to see if you belong with us.

More information see below

 

Events in January

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Local Events

    Interfaith

    Unitarian Universalist

    National Holidays & Cultural

    • New Year’s Day – Jan. 1
    • The Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln – Jan. 1 (1863)
    • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Jan. 19, 2026, third Monday of January  (connections here and here)
    • Rowe vs. Wade Anniversary – Jan. 22 (more here)
    • International Holocaust (Shoah) Remembrance Day – Jan. 27

    For Fun and On the Fringe

    For the Curious

    We invite you to explore this site and learn more about who we are.  On this site, you can learn What to Expect in Worship, you can read our About Us page, our Mission, Vision & Covenant page and our Beliefs page.

    Services are held at 10 AM every Sunday, at 1950 East Brundage Lane, Sheridan, Wyoming. We hope you’ll stay for coffee, treats and conversation after service. On the fourth Sunday of each month, we’ll also have a potluck; even if you don’t bring a dish, we would love to share lunch.

    For weekly program listings, see: Upcoming Worship Services.  For past service presentations written by fellowship members see: Presentations from Past Services The meditation group meets every Sunday at 7 PM at the same place. For details see: Meditation Group.

    If you are interested in becoming a member please see our Membership page For contact information or to join our email list see: Contacts