First Unitarian Church of Memphis, Church of the River

06/14/2026

Later this week, Juneteenth will be celebrated as a federal holiday, commemorating an event 161 years ago. Let us consider what it has to say to us today. Join us Sunday June 14 at 11am for the sermon "liberation is Still Possible."

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06/11/2026

This Sunday, bring the kids to meet award-winning Memphis children's book author Alice Faye Duncan. Alice travels the nation speaking to students and adults about the power of words. Her bestselling book "Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free” has sold over 100,000 copies.

06/10/2026

Our Question of the Week is straight out of the "x files"--if aliens were discovered on another planet, would it change anything about your religious beliefs?

06/09/2026

Our summer family ministry programs kicks off this Sunday! Local authors will help lead our Time for All Ages during worship and spend time with the children afterward for storytelling and creativity. They'll also be available during our coffee hours for book signings and conversation.

06/08/2026

A video recap of our group at the Mid-South Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday!

06/08/2026

Thanks to everyone from our congregation who participated in the Mid-South Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday, either marching in the parade or volunteering in our booth in Church Park. Kudos to Matt Young and his team for organizing our efforts!

06/07/2026

Pride: the word has several definitions. It can be used as an affirmation or as an accusation. It can also be a means of survival, transformation, and joy. Join us Sunday June 7 at 11am for a sermon titled "Proud Out Loud."
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Visitor Info: https://www.churchoftheriver.org/pages/visit

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Questions?: [email protected]

06/06/2026

It's a sad day when the U.S. government removes our religion from the U.S. Military's list of religious affiliation codes.

The UUA says it is working with counsel and partners across faith traditions after the Department of Defense removed Unitarian Universalism from its list of religious affiliation codes.

06/06/2026

If you're looking for where our group is lining up for the Pride Parade, we're in front of the big Baptist church on Beale Street!

06/06/2026

We hope you'll join us at the Pride Parade today! Our group number for the parade is 64 and our lineup point is east of 4th at Ida B. Wells down Beale. Step off is at 11:00am, so try to be in place around 10:30. See you there!