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Sunday, September 14, 10:30am
Hotel Aldea or https://zoom.us/j/414604040/ Password: 294513
free
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Sunday Service
Speaker: Sra. Gloria Navarrete
By Kate Greenaway
UUFSMA member
This week, we invite you to a special Unitarian Universalist service celebrating both San Miguel’s rich history and Mexico’s Independence Day, which is coming up on September 16. Here in San Miguel, we are privileged to enjoy the artistry of several important cultural institutions, among them the Ballet Folklórico de SMA, now marking its 50th Anniversary.
Our service will feature a presentation by Sra. Gloria Navarrete, the Ballet’s founding Director. We will also be treated to two Ballet performances of traditional works, including the beloved Jarabe Tapatío—often called the Mexican Hat Dance—which is considered Mexico’s national dance and has become much-loved around the world. What better way to honor Independence Day?
You might ask, “Is this really a Sunday church service?” For Unitarian Universalists, the answer is yes. We cherish what we call a Living Tradition—with emphasis on the word “living.” We draw wisdom from many sources: the world’s religions, humanistic teachings, and our own lived experiences. One of our core values is a belief in the inherent worth of every person. This principle, along with our love for the place where we live, inspires us to immerse ourselves in the rich cultures and traditions we share here in Mexico.
Born in San Miguel, Gloria Navarrete has always been deeply connected to this community. She taught dance at Bellas Artes and, in 1975, founded the Ballet Folklórico de SMA. Twenty-five years ago, she created La Reseña de La Alborada, a popular festival held a week before La Alborada, inviting children and families to participate in the city’s celebrations. In 2001, she also founded La Asociación de Costumbres y Tradiciones to preserve and promote San Miguel’s cultural heritage. A true civic leader, Sra. Navarrete remains an active and passionate supporter of the arts and traditions of our city.
Unitarian Universalism is a liberal faith centered on shared values for living. Our UU Fellowship welcomes people of all ages, races, religions, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We gather not around a belief in divinity, but around community, love, compassion, social justice, reverence for nature, and the spirituality of music within the interconnected web of existence.
The UUFSMA Social Justice Foundation supports local nonprofits that provide health, educational, environmental, and other services. Learn more at https://www.uufsma.org/foundation.html .
To participate in our online Sunday Service, visit www.uufsma.org and click on the Zoom Service button on the home page. If requested, enter password: 294513. Sign in from anywhere on Sunday mornings between 10:15-10:25 a.m. CST. Enjoy previous services at https://www.youtube.com/UUFSMA.
We meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Hotel Posada de la Aldea, Ancha de San Antonio 15, in San Miguel de Allende. Join us!
Link to current service description: www.uufsma.org/upcomingservice.html
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