Things feel very bleak right now. There is so much violence, so much political corruption, and so much inequality. It's overwhelming! But our religion is not one of despair but hope. We hold hope in a more just and compassionate world for everyone. Utopian thinking is our superpower! This Sunday, we explore our superpower and how we can tap into it even when we feel overwhelmed by the world's pain.

Carrie Holley-Hurt (she/her) is in her last year at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and a Candidate for Fellowship through the UUA. Carrie completed her chaplaincy internship at Dell Seton in Austin and her internship at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church in Cedar Park. As the saying goes, Carrie was not raised as a UU but got here as soon as she could. Unitarian Universalism has added a depth and commitment to her activism which includes working against anti-LGBTQIA, anti-education, voting restrictions, and other issues as they arise…whenever they arise. Carrie brings her passion for activism to the Capital and the pulpit. Carrie is married to Russell Holley-Hurt and together they have two children, Pheonix and Alex, and one very loved but odd cat, Tonks.

Children and youth in grades pre-k through 12th will be meeting in person in their classes after being present in the sanctuary for the first part of the service. The nursery is available for babies and children from 6 weeks to 5 years old during the entire service period. You may choose either option for your child if they are 4.5 or 5 years old.