10/04/2026
A frog leaves his swamp with a banjo and a dream, and by the end of the road he has a bear, a pig, a dog, whatever Gonzo is, and a family he never set out to find. Andie Arthur opens the series with the theology of The Muppet Movie and the radical claim hiding under its songs: a dream “gets better the more people you share it with.” That is a doctrine of community. It refuses the lone hero. It is the reason a congregation exists at all. Come find out how a felt frog became a prophet of belonging.
Bring the animal who runs your household. Today, on the feast day of Francis of Assisi, who preached to the birds and called the wolf his brother, UU Miami holds its first annual Pet Blessing right after the morning service. Dogs, cats, rabbits, lizards, birds, a goldfish in a bowl: every creature is welcome, on a leash or in a carrier, along with the people they have trained. If your companion cannot make the trip, or crossed over this year, bring a photo, and we will bless them by name. Water bowls provided. Treats encouraged. Come as you are, and bring who loves you.
Let’s begin together this first Sunday of October with our Series: Popcorn Theology. We will see you at 11:00 am live in the sanctuary or Livestream on our YouTube Channel
https://youtube.com/live/oqaSyUDhP-s?feature=share
And join us after the service as we host our First Sunday of the Month potluck! This is a wonderful opportunity for togetherness and connections. Please bring a dish to share as part of the meal. Vegetarian and vegan options are welcomed. We are also a nut-free campus.