“Transitions”
12-17-2023 Life sometimes feels like a never-ending series of transitions
Speaker: Rev. Judith Long
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Rev. Judith Long has been a member of UUFH since 2005 and served as our Affiliate Community Minister from 2010-2023. She served as Executive Director of The Free Clinics from 2005 until late October 2023.
She has served as a parish minister, hospital chaplain, denomination staff, and nonprofit leader for over 30 years. She received her MDiv (masters of divinity) from Harvard Divinity School, her masters of nonprofit administration (MNA) for the University of San Francisco, and her bachelors from Smith College. She is the extremely proud parent of Kevyn Mary, who is almost 18 and will soon leave home to begin her own adventures.
“Fathering Our Future”
With the 2021 adoption of Juneteenth as a national holiday, the holidays of Father’s Day and Juneteenth are now and will forever be linked. Join me as we begin to explore the significance of this linkage and how we might all collectively “father our future.”
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“Juneteenth”
An exploration of the significance of this long-standing celebration of Black liberation
“Giving the Gift of Worth and Dignity”
The DREAM Scholarship gives students a chance to explore their dreams, to discover what is important to them, to come to know themselves.
“Christmas Eve at UUFH”
We revisit the timeless narrative of hope
“Home for the Holidays”
Welcoming Rev Judy “home” from sabbatical
Justice…For Whom?
20 years ago I preached a sermon at Community Church of New York entitled “Justice…For Whom?” on the subject of police brutality in the context of Independence Day. And here we are, 20 years later, with an updated version of that message. Please join me … read more.
A Return to the Heart of Mother’s Day
The “Hallmark” holiday and elaborate Sunday brunch will have to wait for another year. This year we come to Mother’s Day with virtual visits, social distancing as a demonstration of love. But perhaps this year, without the fanfare, we can return to the original spirit … read more.
Finding Hope
Easter is the season when we traditionally celebrate Flower Communion and celebrate the rebirth of new life in spring. The reality of today is unprecedented in our lifetimes. Yet, Easter still beckons to us, with its message of rebirth, life, and hope. Please join me … read more.
Every Wall Is A Gate
Unitarian Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote those words over a century ago. It is all about perspective and how we view the situation before us. Join me in exploring our perspectives and how they limit or expand our vision.
The Rev. Judith Long has served as the … read more.