Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames

06/12/2026

How much do you know about some or all of the letters in LGBTQIA+?

As expressions of gender and sexuality expand, so does our understanding and sense of inclusiveness.

Join us this Sunday as we explore and celebrate diversity, and share in the beauty of Flower Communion.

It's going to be a colorful morning!

10:00 AM - Coffee Fellowship, onsite
10:30 AM - Full Service, onsite and live-streamed
11:30 AM - short coffee & mingle

06/11/2026

A big thank you to Iowa State Daily for helping spread the word about Echoes of Resilience: LGBTQ+ Experiences in the U.S.

We're grateful for local journalism and community partners who help connect people with opportunities to learn, gather, and engage with one another.

We're excited for the summer series and another big thank you to our co-hosts!

Ames Pride
Collegiate Presbyterian Church (CPC)
Collegiate United Methodist Church and Wesley Foundation
One Iowa
Ames United Church of Christ
LGBTQIAmes
Ames Public Library
Ames Public Library Friends Foundation

A union of local organizations is partnering this summer to host “Echoes of Resilience: LGBTQ+ Experiences in the U.S.” Throughout the summer, these organizations are working together to present a community film and discussion series covering many important topics for the LGBTQ+ community. The s...

06/10/2026

We couldn’t let the week go by without a shoutout to Fellowship Voices for their excellent performances this past Sunday – thank you for your hard work and beautiful music!

06/08/2026

Rain for the prairie. Community for the soul.

Yesterday, umbrellas lined the doorway while friends filled the Fellowship with conversation, and connection. We're thankful for both the rain that sustains the land and the people who sustain this community.

If you're looking for more ways to connect, tomorrow offers two chances to gather: our Community Song Circle, where we'll lift our voices together in song, and the kickoff of our film and discussion series at the library.

Pull up a chair, raise your voice, and join us!

Community Song Circle
6-7:30 PM
UUFA Fellowship Hall

Echoes of Resilience: LGBTQ+ Experiences in the U.S.
6-8:30 PM
Ames Public Library

06/08/2026

It’s Pride Month! Let’s kick it off with these words of blessing from Rev. Dr. Kimi Floyd Reisch. Read their full blessing - “Beacons” - at
https://www.uua.org/worship/words/affirmation/beacons

06/07/2026

Wishing everyone deep love, care, and connection as we begin Pride Month this year. As a q***r, Afro-Latina cis-woman, I know well how important the example of BIPOC leadership is and how much q***r leadership matters.

To all of my LGBTQIA+ fam within Unitarian Universalism and beyond, may we celebrate our many gifts and community and continue to care for and encourage one another in all the days ahead. We are sacred, whole, and holy – and we are here to stay, to lead, and thrive.

Happy Pride, fam.

06/05/2026

The “Churchy Words” series continues Sunday!

This week's challenge: Grace and Salvation.

Two words that can mean very different things depending on who's using them.

Join Rev. Kelli as we explore what grace and salvation might mean for Unitarian Universalists today.

9:00 AM - Fellowship Voices Rehearsal
10:00 AM - Coffee Fellowship, onsite
10:30 AM - Full Service, onsite and live-streamed
11:30 AM - short coffee & mingle

06/04/2026

PRIDE. It's not all rainbows and parades, but it can be life-saving for so many.

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