The SUUF Podcast

The Force

May 4, 2025

Aisha Hauser

In honor of ‘Star Wars Day’ on May 4th, Aisha will explain how “the Force” might actually be with us. She feels that, regardless of how we define the Force, it is bigger than us and connects us all. In these times, which in some ways reflect the Empire Strikes Back, we can learn from the ways the JEDI rebels drew strength and inspiration from the Force.

Songs of Strength and Unity

You’ve heard it said that music is a universal language that has the power to inspire, uplift, and heal. This morning our program is designed to inspire strength and unity, featuring uplifting and familiar songs. Music is our universal language, and this morning, music will help us encourage solidarity and resilience during these trying
times. Breathe and let go and sing! Experience the transformative power of music as we raise our voices in song.

A Text Message from Your Better Angel

April 20, 2025

Joseph Bednarik

“What’s up, Friend? It’s your BA! Would love to check in to see how things are going. Please give me a call when you’re available! Love yah!” This Easter Sunday we respond to our BA for a heart-to-heart…

Inherent Mirth and Dignity

April 13, 2025

Liz James from UU Hysterical Society

What do you do when the life you’d imagined for yourself is stuck in committee? Join us for the story of the UU Hysterical Society -- the practical joke that accidentally turned into a 230,000 person UU community on Facebook. It’s a story of feeling lost, finding yourself, and UUism-outside-the-box with with UUHS founder Liz James.

How do we respond when life happens?

April 6, 2025

Rev. Barbara Gilday

A death in the family - how do family members respond? An earthquake in New Zealand - how does the community respond? Chaos in our country- how do we respond? Please come with ideas of what we as individuals and communities can do at this moment in our country’s history.

Boys and Girls Club of Skagit County

March 30, 2025

Jen Hutchison

Skagit County provides 7 safe centers for our children, ages 6 to 18, to learn, to be inspired and empowered to become productive adults. Why? Frankly, they’re the only next generation we’ve got. Jen Hutchison, Resource Development Manager, will tell us how it works… and a lot more. A collection for them will follow the service.

Freedom as Liberated Love

March 23, 2025 • 10:30 a.m.

Rev. Reneé Ruchotzke, UUA

The results of the November 2024 election and the inauguration of our new President have shown that many of our neighbors don’t share the same vision of what kind of world we want to live in. Christian Nationalism has been on the rise and democracy is under attack.  In this service, we explore how the recently adopted UU Shared Values can help us model a compelling alternative.

Everyday Depression: Our Potential Ally

March 16, 2025

Speaker: Rev. Bruce A. Bode

An exploration of why “everyday depression” comes to us, what it intends, and what meaning it may hold for us.

Rumi, Poet & Scholar

March 9, 2025

Imam Jamal Rahman

In this special presentation, Imam talks about the 13th-century poet and Islamic scholar Rumi. Rumi was a theologian and Sufi mystic born during the Khwarazmian Empire. His works were written mostly in Persian, but occasionally he also used Turkish, Arabic and Greek in his verse.

Nuns in North America: Did Hollywood Ever Get it Right?

March 2, 2025

Sister Linda Riggers, SNJM

You’ve heard of The Nun’s Story, The Singing Nun, Sister Act and Nunsense, not to mention the Bells of St Mary’s, Doubt and The Sound of Music… How close do they come to real life? Sister Linda Riggers (Sally’s sister) will share about how women’s religious orders developed in North America, what’s staying the same and what is changing, how these groups have influenced society and the Catholic church, sand what might be ahead for them. The story of how her own congregation originated, evolved, and is looking to the future will be a point of reference.