Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansJ. Michael Mull @jmichaelmull.bsky.social · 22hI'm not a religious person but I still find it a tad surreal that the pope and I probably suffered in line at the same DMV 0152
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansMatthew Hodson @matthewhodson.bsky.social · 19/07/2026JK Rowling uses her Harry Potter money to fund lawsuits against companies that support trans rights so no, I do not care what Hogwarts house you are in. 121873602
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansDJ Soul Sister @djsoulsister.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Thanks to everyone who kicked off Mothership Month in New Orleans at today’s P-Funk Ephemera event. It was a big success. More photos to come. My sincere thanks also to Peaches Records and to the Greater New Orleans Archivists volunteers. See ya at the next event: djsoulsister.com/mothershipmonth. 1164
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansRebecca Brückmann @historleans.bsky.social · 04/10/2026I’m re-reading Rashauna Johnson’s fabulous new book, “Sweet Home Feliciana,” in preparation for class next week (and her visit to campus the week after!), and sometimes, like today, I’m still giddy that I get to do history for a living (how great is that?!). 🗃️ #EduSky 1155
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansRev Debra @revdebra.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Wonderful weekend at an installation on Cape Cod this weekend with lots of colleagues. I was honored to preach the sermon 161
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansFriends Journal @friendsjournal.org · 23hWe hope everyone has had a wonderful World Quaker Day! Take some time to contemplate this year's theme, "Let Peace Be Among Us," in silent worship and discernment. How can we foster peace within our communities, and among our neighbors, in the year ahead? 0105
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New Orleanslegal cat 🐾 @legalcat.bsky.social · 04/10/2026some of the attendees 🥰 021
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansLoglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Blessing of the Animals was my favorite thing to organize when I was religious education director at a UU congregation 131
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansRev. Deanna @everrevde.bsky.social · 03/10/2026"While fascinating and mysterious, we do not place our hopes for salvation in what happens after death. We find our #salvation here on earth: showing up for each other with mercy, respect, and compassion." @everrevde.bsky.social #Friday #Prayer #LiberationPractice www.uua.org/worship/word...uua.orgWe Find Our Salvation HereThroughout time, our Unitarian Universalist faith tradition has held a thread of clarity: how we relate to each other creates the conditions of hell or... 022
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansRev. Deanna @everrevde.bsky.social · 04/10/2026... comrade we must be trees now if nothing else whisper your heart into an acorn and release it trust the earth to remind us how to live in this way comrade we have always survived in this way #beloved we will always survive -amb adriennemareebrown.net/2026/02/22/a... #prayer #FreePalestineadriennemareebrown.neta comrade spell for trees – adrienne maree brown 023
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansRevDaniel @revdaniel.bsky.social · 04/10/2026All Things Bright and Beautiful”. Annual St. Francis Day Blessing of Animals @stjohnsdixiechurch.bsky.social Thank you Sister Rain for departing mid morning. Thank you Brother Sun for shining. And thank you Sibling Squirrels for not pelting us with acorns as we sat under your tree. 41779
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansRevDaniel @revdaniel.bsky.social · 23h6/6 If you are a Christian, you most likely already know this authentic poem by St. Francis in its modern musical form—the popular hymn “All Creatures of our God and King.” 4781
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansRevDaniel @revdaniel.bsky.social · 23h1/6 In light of the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi, it is time for a quick history check: “The Prayer of St. Francis” (Lord, make me an instrument of your peace) was not actually written by St. Francis. 2769
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansRev. Alicia T. Crosby @aliciatcrosby.bsky.social · 04/10/2026God can handle your no, a not yet, your anger, and willingness to have it out and clear the air. God won’t collapse under the weight of your energy or emotions. If you fear that happening, maybe it’s time to ask yourself why. 0142
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansRev. Alicia T. Crosby @aliciatcrosby.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Never forget there have always been people who trust God enough to fight with God. Some of us are descended from a spiritual lineage of those unafraid to tussle with the Holy so there’s kinship to be found with those willing to wrestle the Divine. 1162
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New Orleanshazmat 🪬 it/its @togeticz.bsky.social · 04/10/2026"what's your religion" I'm a Jewish universalist pantheist with an unusually fond opinion of Jesus, pagan tendencies, and a worship style with elements borrowed from Islam. anyway does anyone else wish there were an "it's complicated" option for religion 233
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansUnitarian Universalists for Social Justice @uusj.bsky.social · 04/10/2026On October 17, we are making sure every eligible voter knows their options, has a plan to vote early where possible, and is ready to make their voice count. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. Find an Event: www.mobilize.us/nokings/?utm... Host an Event: www.mobilize.us/nokings/c/no... 0103
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansJ. K. Mooney @jkmooney.bsky.social · 04/10/2026I belong to a Unitarian Universalist church. Today, I supported them at a pride festival. This is one of the reasons I know I picked a good church. 172
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansBirdie's Bindings @birdiesbindings.bsky.social · 04/10/2026I had a blast! My 1st craft fair with The Little Makers Market at the beautiful Unitarian Meeting House in Bury St. Edmunds. Of course, I couldn't have done it without you, the fabulous customers! Thank you ❤️ Made my 1st sale within 1 minute of opening, and it didn't stop 😁 #bookbinding #suffolk 031
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New Orleans♾️ UNCAИИY (they/them) VundaHalloweenathon Edition 🎃 @uncanny305.bandcamp.com · 04/10/2026I finally got my Unitarian Universalist congregation to do my Popcorn Theology idea and they took it and ran with it! This month is going to be awesome, especially when I get to preach on THE VVITCH on the 25th!!! AND we’re going to start doing monthly Popcorn Theology sessions! 🥰 📽️🔪🎬drive.google.comPopcorn Theology UU Miami Watch Guide 2026.pdf 174
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New Orleanslegal cat 🐾 @legalcat.bsky.social · 04/10/2026also promised myself i wouldn’t join a church again but dang it, the universalists got me. today was a service to bless the animals à la st francis. there were like 40 dogs, a horse, an alpaca, a chicken, multiple cats, and a snail tank. 2283
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New Orleansoakcliffuu.bsky.social @oakcliffuu.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Some of the pets at today’s Blessing of the Animals ❤️ #oakcliff #dallas #texas #unitarianuniversalist #animals #animallover #nature #blessing #blessingoftheanimals 021
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansMélodie Pimentel @melodiepimen.tel · 04/10/2026Attending the Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry of Rhode Island’s Organizing for Action Fall Forum. "Part of the strategy of fascism is to make us feel siloed and alone..." — Jocelyn Foye We're definitely not alone! Just look at how many amazing folks are in this space! 18826
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansUnitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim @uuanaheim.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Join our Unitarian Universalist community for a Clothing Swap on Saturday, October 10, from 2–4 PM. Entry Fee: A suggested donation of $5 or a donation of socks — new or clean & gently used. No one will be turned away because of lack of funds. Sock donations for SJC's unhoused neighbors project. 031
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New Orleansbroken-poet.bsky.social @broken-poet.bsky.social · 23hA little garden beauty outside the Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains this morning. I think these are Madagascar periwinkles. I love how the soft pink petals give way to those vivid magenta centers. A cheerful bit of color for an October morning! #BloomScrolling #GardenFlowers 041
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New Orleansthe babahuck @tylerhuckabee.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Today, Oct 4, is the feast of St. Francis of Assisi: the day when you can bring your pets to church for a blessing. 471415414
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansWolfmanning Skull 🎃 @manningkrull.bsky.social · 04/10/2026I've got five remaining witch teeth, each with a Halloween fortune inside. If you want one, comment here, and then DM me your mailing address. First five commenters get a tooth; if there are already five comments, yer too late, sorry! 6181
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New Orleansskooks @skookses.bsky.social · 04/10/2026The crypto freaks who have been occupying the old Eifel Tower building on St Charles are giving up on it. This article suggests it could be demolished and replaced with yet another cookie cutter hotel www.nola.com/news/busines...nola.comNew Orleans' Eiffel Tower building on St. Charles is on the market. Could it be demolished?The quirky steel structure was built a restaurant that was removed from the Eiffel Tower in Paris and shipped to New Orleans in the 1980s. 285
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansVerite News @veritenews.org · 04/10/2026With November’s midterm elections approaching, a grassroots organization is calling on candidate for Louisiana’s U.S. Senate seat, Julia Letlow, to accept an invitation to debate Jamie Davis. ow.ly/losV50ZU936 053
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansANTIGRAVITY Magazine @antigravitymag.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Welcome to your October 2026 ANTIGRAVITY! We open with a riff on time, enter charming and balanced Libra season, remove smelly stains from our sofas, exorcise our disdain for the paranormal, grieve and recover from pregnancy loss, and endorse (controlled) flamethrowing in our gardens. 176
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansRabbit @vinylrabbit.bsky.social · 04/10/2026I think a fun game would be to have a map of New Orleans with no names and someone says an address. players have to place a tack where they think it is. I feel like I could get pretty close. 3143
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansBig John @dcbigjohn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026ICE is opening a concentration camp for children in Alexandria, Louisiana run by a private company with a horrendous human rights record. Because of significant opposition, the local government and ICE are doing everything they can to keep what's happening a secret www.nola.com/gambit/news/...nola.com‘Shrouded in secrecy’: Louisiana's new ICE facility raises more questions than answersUnder the Trump administration's deportation blitz, ICE's new 'staging center' in Alexandria, Louisiana is run by the operators of Lasalle Corrections, a private, for-profit company with a history of ... 66766
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansCats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 04/10/2026I love fall so much. I've lived in Vermont my whole life and foliage season still seems like such a completely bonkers and beautiful thing to happen every year. It never gets old. 🍂 723756408
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansShannon @nolashan.bsky.social · 04/10/2026FYI, Bratz Y'all is going to be at Port Orleans all month. #nolasky 5167
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansStacey Burns @wentrogue.bsky.social · 02/10/2026it's timemprnews.orgForget the broom at home: These Minnesota witches prefer to be on the lakeAt least four “witch paddles” are taking place in Minnesota over the next few weeks. Guests will don their witchiest gear and take to the open water to celebrate womanhood and Halloween. 39221
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansNaftali King @revnaomi.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Quiet of the Evening, may I reconnect with thankfulness for this life, the day behind me, the night ahead, the chance to breathe and dream and live fully #eveningconsideration #eveningprayer #chaliceextinguishing #uu 052
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansNaftali King @revnaomi.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Quiet of the Morning, may I reconnect with the peace that is possible, the peace that flows and changes, and the peace that holds me steadfast in lovingkindness each day #morningconsideration #morningprayer #chalicelighting #uu 021
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansMichael Tisserand @tisserand.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Joan Baez and Springsteen singing Chimes of Freedom was the sad and fragile and hopeful note I needed tonight #powertothepeople 0216
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansPrisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Many on here and elsewhere can get very loud when particular cases are in the news. But that will die down and what will remain are the many victims and survivors who need support, resources and to be believed. I've said more than I intended because I no longer discuss this stuff online. 013515
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New Orleansskooks @skookses.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Closing schools won't solve the enrollment problem. Closing schools won't stop the population loss. It will only make it worse. When a city forecloses on services to children and shuts down generational community anchors, it loses itself www.nola.com/news/educati...nola.comNew Orleans is likely to see school closures. Alumni, parents are preparing to fight back.Due to low enrollment at L.B. Landry High School and across the New Orleans public school system, fears of closure have returned. 32112
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansHearthFox ΘΔ @hearthfox.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Sharing these instructions on how to calm down because I think we all need it rn 439998
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansPrisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 04/10/2026You can also reject the culture of compulsory confession that online culture has worsened. You don't have to publicly reveal past trauma or experiences to speak. Finally, take care of yourself if you're a survivor. 331466
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansFirst Unitarian Universalist Church of New Orleans @firstuuneworleans.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Join us Sunday at 1pm to celebrate the life and legacy of longtime member Mary Jo Day #uuSky 053
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansNoah Berlatsky @nberlat.bsky.social · 03/10/2026a lot of people seem to think this is dangerous or bad and...I guess that's not exactly where I'm coming from. Jewishness is an ethnic identity as well as a religious identity. I'm an atheist! I'm still Jewish! this is not uncommon! 1514221
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansRevMelanieNOLA @revmelanienola.bsky.social · 03/10/2026mississippitoday.org/2026/10/02/f...mississippitoday.orgGrant expands Fannie Lou Hamer Driving TourThe Jonathan Logan Family Foundation award to the “Fannie Lou Hamer’s America” project supports research and 12 new tour stops and multimedia resources. 021
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansMemento Mori Kira @kmaustinyoung.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Relevant to the interests of Weird Anglican Bluesky! ⚓ 0166
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New Orleans❌👑 Indivisible NOLA 👑❌ @indivisiblenola.org · 03/10/2026Lilli Lewis is lending her voice this Thursday to support Jamie Davis at” Farmer To Table.” We Belong to Each Other. And Louisiana’s future belongs to ALL OF US. Get your tickets: secure.actblue.com/donate/farme... 088
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansSojourners @sojo.net · 03/10/2026"I have no desire to serve a God whose love is conditional and whose judgment is based upon the social anxieties of human beings." sojo.net/articles/god...sojo.netGod's Love In the Time of Bathroom BillsAs a clergywoman, I find myself most troubled by the fact the sponsors of these laws often do so in the name of protecting Christianity. Is our Christianity so fragile that it must dictate where… 073
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansMatthew Dowd @matthewjdowd.bsky.social · 03/10/2026RIP St. Francis of Assisi, died this day 1226, exactly 800 years ago, tomorrow is his feast day. He has always been my favorite saint. "A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows." "Make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love." 1061717439
Reposted by First Unitarian Universalist Church of New OrleansRevMelanieNOLA @revmelanienola.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Support these vendors this weekend if you can! wdsu.com/article/loca...wdsu.comLocal vendors lean on community amidst festival postponementFried Chicken Festival vendors looking to make up for losses 034