Church of the River

First Unitarian Church of Memphis, The Church of the River, provides worship in a unique setting. We seek to uplift the heart and engage the mind.

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Follow us on Bluesky at https://t.co/0hONdpeyNP and Instagram at https://t.co/Ka8pYjPVem

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We're moving to @bluesky. Follow us there or on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.

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Join our ministerial intern, Monica Clark-Robinson, for virtual office hours on Thursdays at 4pm. Come to chat and share what's on your mind, while taking a coffee or tea break in your busy day. Email [email protected] to get the Zoom link, or check the latest newsletter.

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Our Question of the Week on this momentous Election Day: in uncertain times, what brings you peace?

(Note: No matter what happens with the election, we will be open tomorrow (Wed.) from 5pm to 6pm for people to sit quietly, pray or meditate and be in community together.)

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The Church of the River sanctuary will be open from 5pm to 6pm on the day after the election, for anyone who needs a quite space to meditate, pray or be in community together.

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Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed tonight! Or you'll be late to church in the morning!

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In times of stress and struggle, how do we cope? How do we "stay safe?" Or is that even possible? Using the wisdom of Buddhist teacher Pema Chodron, along with lessons from the zombie apocalypse, Monica Clark-Robinson's sermon Sun. @ 11am will examine how "We Are What Saves Us."

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Have a happy and safe Halloween!

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Don't throw away (or eat!) all your Halloween candy that's leftover after trick 'r' treating!  Do a good deed, and drop it off at our church--we'll use the candy as a special "goodie bag" treat at our next monthly Soup Kitchen for the needy.

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We can't wait to read your answers to this week's Question of the Week: What does Memphis mean to you?

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During these uncertain times, The Church of the River provides a place of love, comfort and compassion, with a congregation committed to justice, equity and democracy. You'll find our liberal religious community on the riverbluff downtown. https://t.co/jwMnXcqEix.

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From Sunday's sermon on "Generosity."  If you missed it, you can watch the video anytime on our YouTube channel. Note that due to technical difficulties, the recording is in two parts.

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Thanks to everyone who came out for Trunk or Treat and the great Pumpkin Contest! And a big thanks to all the volunteers and participants for making it a special day for all the kids! Check out the full album of photos on our Facebook page.

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If you're heading to church or Trunk or Treat today from Arkansas, be advised that the I-55 bridge is closed again for repairs. Use the I-40 "M" bridge instead.

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We're thrilled to welcome our new Youth Coordinator Kaya Lewis!  Kaya will help our youth develop leadership skills and explore their own interests. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, art, reading, and working out. Contact Kaya at [email protected]. Welcome!

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During Sunday's Blessing of the Backbacks, we gave students these bag-tags to remind them that they are loved...and their UU faith IS love. ❤️

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What are the different ways in which we can be generous? And what does it mean to be generous in spirit when we live in a time of scarcity? And why was Rev. Sam burning sage leaves in his wife's car? Join us Sunday at 11am for the 7th sermon in our series on the new UU Values.

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If you have home newspaper delivery, please save the bags and drop them at our church office. We use them to make "to-go bags" for the needy at our monthly soup kitchen, filled with fruit, nuts, etc. The $ we save by not buying bags allows us to put more $ into buying food!

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This week's Question of the Week: what could you be doing less?

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This Sunday is Trunk or Treat!  Decorate your vehicles and bring candy to hand out to the kids after the service! Due to limited parking, we're also adding tables where you can give out candy. And don't forget to bring a pre-carved or decorated pumpkin for our pumpkin contest!