64 sermons transcribed, indexed & archived · 2020–2022 · permalink: https://divining.app/church/-first-uu.html
“Once each month, we share our collection plate with a member-nominated non-profit organization whose mission and values align with ours. Our Unitarian Universalist principles call for us to work for justice and humanity. By reaching out to the community, we are showing San Antonio who we are and for what we stand. We provide our congregation information about the recipient organization each month. In addition to raising awareness and donating financially, Share the Plate offers opportunities for our members to develop and deepen connections with these non-profit organizations. Our vision is that we will not only give money, but stay in contact and get involved. To that end, we maintain a list of previous recipients on our site, with links to the organizations’ websites. To be nominated for Share the Plate, an organization must meet the following qualifications: It must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit with a mission of service, advocacy, or direct action. It must be either a local organization or a UU affiliated organization that is not already receiving budgeted support from First UU. Note: To be nominated for Share the Plate, an organization must meet the following qualifications: It must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit with a mission of service, advocacy, or direct action. It must be either a local organization or a UU affiliated organization that is not already receiving budgeted support from First UU. Note: Nominators of selected Share the Plate recipients will serve as the liaison to connect the organization, the Share-the-Plate coordinator and the congregation. To nominate an organization, email the following information by April 10th to sharetheplate@uusat.org”
Every audio sermon week across the years we have — a filled cell is a week with an upload, darker blue means richer topics. A steady weekly cadence shows as a solid band across years.
Weeks with a video upload (YouTube or livestream). These aren't transcribed, so this only marks presence — no topic coloring.
Against other uu and against every sermon on the site. Signals are approximate and grow more reliable as more of the archive is scored.
Where this church’s sermons land on the site’s emergent topic map.
The recurring topics across the whole archive where this church shows up most.
These touch the widest range of themes — often the richest listening.
Show all 64 sermons
August 14, 2022 - The Blessing of Education
Aug 14, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Identity & Worth
August 7, 2022 Experiential Spirituality
Aug 7, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & Gratitude
June 5, 2022 First UU Sunday Worship Service
Jun 5, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Immigration & RefugeUnitarian Universalist Identity
May 29, 2022 First UU Sunday Worship Service
May 29, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Thanksgiving & HarvestHope & EncouragementUnitarian Universalist Identity
“d with deep gratitude for guiding our lifespan religious education january 2008 to june 2022 first uu church of san antonio <br> you've already antic…”
First UU San Antonio 2022 Congregational Meeting
May 22, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Stewardship & GivingUnitarian Universalist IdentityImmigration & Refuge
May 15, 2022 - First UU San Antonio Live Stream
May 15, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
“thank you is <br> so good morning buenos dias and welcome to the first unitarian universalist church of san antonio our weekly worship is where we co…”
April 24, 2022 - First UU San Antonio Live Stream
Apr 24, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Creation CareStewardship & GivingFriendship & Belonging
April 17, 2022 - First UU San Antonio Live Stream
Apr 17, 2022 · unitarian universalism
The 'I AM' Sayings
April 3, 2022 - First UU San Antonio Live Stream
Apr 3, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Racial Justice
March 20, 2022 - First UU San Antonio Live Stream
Mar 13, 2022 · families and relationships
Unitarian Universalist IdentityIdentity & WorthGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“streets so so <br> good morning buenos dias and welcome to first unitarian universalist church of san antonio my name is esperanza garza dan weber i…”
March 13, 2022 - First UU San Antonio Live Stream
Mar 11, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityHumanism
“s yet and the gradual dismantling of the caste system in india now some of you know the reverend bill schultz who has spoken to us here in this sanct…”
February 6th, 2022 - First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Antonio Live Stream
Jan 30, 2022 · power between ideas
Bible & ExpositionFaith & Civic LifeChurch Life & Membership
January 23, 2022 - First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Antonio Live Stream
Jan 23, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingJoy & Gratitude
“good morning welcome to the first unitarian universalist church of san antonio my name is ayanna kathy i'm a lifelong uu i grew up in atlanta and tha…”
January 2, 2022 - First Unitarian Universalist Church San Antonio Live Stream
Jan 2, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Unitarian Universalist IdentityBeloved Community
“and now i'm going to ask you to rise in body or spirit turn in your gray hymnal to number 126 and we'll do a rather traditional hymn and we'll see ho…”
January 8, 2022 - A Celebration of the Life of Rowena Ruth Runneberg Rodgers
Jan 2, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & GratitudeChurch Life & Membership
First UU San Antonio - Christmas Eve Service 2021
Dec 25, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & Christmas
“thank you lana <br> welcome to our christmas eve celebration we here at first u san antonio love together on this evening and it's wonderful for us t…”
December 19, 2021 - First Unitarian Universalist Church San Antonio Live Stream
Dec 19, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Advent & Christmas
“good morning buenos dias and welcome to the first unitarian universalist church of san antonio my name is cherise optowit and i am the youth advisor…”
December 26, 2021 - First Unitarian Universalist Church San Antonio Live Stream
Dec 19, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Advent & ChristmasUnitarian Universalist Identity
November 14, 2021 - First Unitarian Universalist Church San Antonio Live Stream
Nov 14, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Faith & Civic LifeJoy & Gratitude
“s armed forces the date is 11 11 the date of the world war one armistice signed in 1918 by the allies represented by france and great britain and ger…”
October 24, 2021 - “Harvest Season” with Rev. Mark Skrabacz and Diane Duesterhoeft
Oct 25, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Thanksgiving & Harvest
October 3, 2021 - First Unitarian Universalist Church San Antonio Live Stream
Oct 3, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & Belonging
October 31, 2021 - First Unitarian Universalist Church San Antonio Live Stream
Oct 3, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Church Life & Membership
September 26, 2021 - First Unitarian Universalist Church San Antonio Live Stream
Sep 26, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Racial Justice
September 19, 2021 - First Unitarian Universalist Church San Antonio Live Stream
Sep 19, 2021 · power between ideas
Racial JusticeEarth-Centered Spirituality
September 12, 2021 - First Unitarian Universalist Church San Antonio Live Stream
Sep 12, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Baptism & CommunionThanksgiving & HarvestFriendship & Belonging
“<br> thank you go ahead and have a seat i've got a a few thank yous to say and as we extinguish our chalice david would you mind uh extinguishing our…”
July 11, 2021 - "Seeds of Being: On Truth-Tilling and Seeds as Sacred Text" with Cassie Montenegro.
Jul 7, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Poverty & CompassionUnitarian Universalist Identity
June 20, 2021 - Summer Solstice/Father’s Day with Robby Vance and Rev. Mark Skrabacz.
Jun 15, 2021 · families and relationships
Service & Spiritual GiftsMother's & Father's DayUnitarian Universalist Identity
“good morning and welcome to the first unitarian universalist church of san antonio my name is robbie vance i first started attending the first uu bac…”
June 13, 2021 - "Integrating the Inner and Outer Self" with Stanna Welch and Rev. Mark Skrabacz.
Jun 8, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Unitarian Universalist Identity
June 6, 2021 - The Wade Richmond Memorial Scholarship with Rev. Mark Skrabacz and Clay Richmond.
Jun 4, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Interdependence & NatureUnitarian Universalist IdentityJoy & Gratitude
“when i was in 8th and 10th grade i joined the texas unitarian universalist justice ministry at the legislative action day at the texas capitol partic…”
June 13, 2021 - InterFaith Pride 2021: Claiming Our Faith(s)
Jun 3, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Gender & Sexuality / Inclusion
May 30, 2021 - “No Greater Love“ with Chris Lopez and Chaplain Meade Adams.
May 27, 2021 · families and relationships
Sin & RepentanceUnitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & Civic Life
“s civil war today i'm going to tell you the story of one of the first memorial day observances ever it might even have been the very first historian…”
Mat 23, 2021 - “Life is Holy” with Carlos Gonzales and Rev. Mark Skrabacz
May 20, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Interdependence & Nature
May 16, 2021 - First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Antonio Annual Congregational Meeting
May 12, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
May 16, 2021 - “Four Steps of Change” with Brian Asher and Rev. Mark Skrabacz.
May 11, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Forgiveness & ReconciliationUnitarian Universalist Identity
May 2, 2021 - “Our Flower Celebration” with the Stewardship Committee and Rev. Mark Skrabacz.
Apr 28, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Baptism & CommunionStewardship & Giving
“we've made this service brief as we will the coffee hour so that we can join together in person on this day at our church the live concert will begin…”
April 25, 2021 - The Chicano/a/x Movement and The UU Way By San Antonio Gente Engaged with UU
Apr 21, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Racial Justice
“good morning and welcome to the first unitarian universalist church of san antonio my name is emmanuel garrido and my name is esperanza garcia one of…”
April 18, 2021 - Restoring the Living Soil, why we need Regenerative Agriculture.
Apr 14, 2021 · spirituality in nature
Immigration & RefugePeace & Nonviolence
“i currently help plan and facilitate the rituals for a celestial celebrations circle we light this chalice for the planet we live on the earth and al…”
April 11, 2021 - “The Five Smooth Stones of our Faith” with Gale Morrow and Rev. Mark Skrabacz.
Apr 11, 2021 · unitarian universalism
David & GoliathUnitarian Universalist Identity
“i joined after moving to san antonio from el paso and had previously been a member of the first uu church of austin and the unitarian universalist ch…”
April 4, 2021 - “The Hope of Easter” with Scott Emerson-Price he/him and Rev. Mark Skrabacz he/him.
Apr 3, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeUnitarian Universalist Identity
“good morning and welcome to the first unitarian universalist church of san antonio my name is scott emerson price my wife and i carrie have been memb…”
March 14, 2021 - “The Courage to Create” with Katy Evans and Rev. Mark Skrabacz.
Mar 10, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityMarkShame & Guilt
February 26, 2021 - Trent Cheyney 92nd Birthday Celebration
Feb 25, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & Membership
February 14, 2021 - “Love Perseveres” with Mike Phillips and Rev. Mark Skrabacz.
Feb 10, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & Gratitude
“morning and welcome to the first unitarian universalist church of san antonio i'm mike phillips and i was drawn to this faith because i had uu friend…”
February 7, 2021 -“Why Trust?” with Sydney Fry and Rev. Mark Skrabacz.
Feb 4, 2021 · power between ideas
Faith & Civic LifeBeloved Community
January 31, 2021 - “What To Do With a New Year?” with Rev. Art Severance, Minister Emeritus.
Jan 27, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Unitarian Universalist Identity2nd Principle: Justice & EquityNew Year & Watch Night
January 17, 2021 - “All are Called” This Service honors Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan 12, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial Justice
“good morning and welcome to the first unitarian universalist church of san antonio my name is mary barad my husband john and i joined the church abou…”
January 10, 2021 - Our UU Emergence, 250-381CE with Rev. Mark Skrabacz.
Jan 6, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Poverty & CompassionThe Creed (Apostles'/Nicene)
January 3, 2021 - A New Year for Our Church with Richard Keith and Rev. Mark Skrabacz.
Dec 29, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
“i personally love that the first unitarian universalist church of san antonio is a community that offers unconditional acceptance to people coming fr…”
December 27, 2020 - Finding Balance: Reflecting on Emptiness and Abundance with Sana Saeed
Dec 24, 2020 · power between ideas
Unitarian Universalist Identity
“good morning and welcome to the first unitarian universalist church of san antonio my name is sean danweber and i've been a member of this church for…”
December 13, 2020 - Our UU Roots-From 30-250CE with Rev. Mark Skrabacz.
Dec 9, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Identity & WorthChurch Life & MembershipBible & Exposition
“good morning and welcome to the first unitarian universalist church of san antonio my name is ann peters i am a former member of the first uu board o…”
December 6, 2020 - “The Power of Resiliency” with Donna Pereira and Rev. Mark Skrabacz.
Dec 2, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Advent & Christmas
November 29, 2020 - “Thankfulness” with our Stewardship Committee and Rev. Mark Skrabacz.
Nov 25, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Stewardship & GivingThanksgiving & Harvest
“good morning welcome to the first unitarian universalist church of san antonio my name is april chase and i'm a member of our stewardship committee t…”
November 22, 2020 - “Who are we, Really?” with David Rodriguez.
Nov 18, 2020 · power between ideas
Beloved CommunityFaith & Civic Life
“welcome to the first unitarian universalist church of san antonio for our sunday gathering my name is tess bobo and i am a at large member of the boa…”
November 15, 2020 - “Transgender Awareness and Affirmation Service” with River Fae, Bree Fae, TANG
Nov 11, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Gender & Sexuality / Inclusion
November 8, 2020 - “Uniting the United States” with Hiram Skaggs and Rev. Mark Skrabacz
Nov 4, 2020 · uu spiritual principles
6th Principle: World CommunityUnitarian Universalist Identity
October 25, 2020 - “I Contain Multitudes” with Rev. Nell Newton and Chris Lopez
Oct 21, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial Justice
October 18, 2020 - “Embodied Spirituality” with Rev. Mark Skrabacz and Robby Vance.
Oct 13, 2020 · power between ideas
Spiritual Growth
Among the 3,012 churches with a readable, rated website (scores of 0 and 100 left out), this one scores higher than about 58%.
Denomination off, name wrong, or this isn’t actually a house of worship? Tell us — it helps keep the archive honest, and flags the page for a re-check.
Invite your members to build their own personal theology on Divining — and see, over time, which of your past sermons resonate most.
