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Welcome to The Fourth U Dimension, the official podcast of The Fourth Universalist Society in NYC. This podcast is managed by the Religious Education team, and exists to help dive deeper into the important questions of our moment.

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    • Oct 27, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 252 EPISODES


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    Remembrance Sunday - Sunday Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 17:42


    Remembrance Sunday - Sunday Reflection This is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services. It includes the reflection from October 20th, 2024. And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

    Give Them Back: Indigenous Peoples' Day - Sunday Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 19:51


    Give Them Back: Indigenous Peoples' Day - Sunday Reflection This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services. It includes the reflection from October 6th, 2024. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

    Days Of Awe - Sunday Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 17:21


    Days of Awe - Sunday Reflection This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services. It includes the reflection from October 6th, 2024. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

    Love At The Center- Sunday Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 18:58


    “Love at the Center” - Sunday Reflection This is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org .

    In Transition- Sunday Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 19:46


    “In Transition” - Sunday Reflection This is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org .

    “What's Going On A Buddhist Perspective Of The Possible Solution” - Sunday Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 17:43


    What's Going On: A Buddhist Perspective of the Possible Solution - Sunday Reflection and Discussion Today, Guest Speaker Rev. Earl Ikeda delivers a sermon entitled “What's Going On: A Buddhist Perspective of the Possible Solution”. Time Stamps: Reflection 00:10 This is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org .

    "We Give Thanks” - Sunday Reflection and Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 28:28


    We Give Thanks- Sunday Reflection and Discussion Today, Guest Minister Karishma Neva Gottfried introduces and expands on gratitude in her sermon “We Give Thanks”. Time Stamps: Reading and Reflection 00:06 Discussion 20:21 This is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org .

    Don't Believe In Kings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 74:19


    Don't Believe in Kings - Sunday Reflection and Discussion With much at stake, hoping for a hero to fix things may seem like our only option. But there is another way, rooted in biblical times. Join Rev. Stevie as they reflect on what it takes to build the Beloved Community collectively, and why that matters. Time Stamps: Reflection 00:05 Discussion 14:43 This is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org .

    Transitioning With Pride

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 20:04


    Transitioning with Pride - Sunday Reflection and Discussion How do we honor the multiple staffing and clergy changes at Fourth U? What is the meaning of Pride as a way to celebrate the changes within the LGBTIQ+ community as well? Time Stamps: Discussion 00:10 Note, due to a video malfunction, this week only the discussion is available. We apologize for the inconvenience. This is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org .

    What Does Collective Liberatiom Mean?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 29:16


    What Does Collective Liberation Mean? - Sunday Reflection and Discussion This week, Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong explains that collective liberation, as framed by Rev. MLK Jr. and found in Buddhist teachings on nirvana, means no one is truly free until everyone is free. This concept is crucial for understanding intersectionality today, highlighting the interconnectedness of our struggles for freedom and justice.

    Sports As A Civic Religion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 22:57


    Sports as Civic Religion- Sunday Reflection and Discussion The Olympics were originally a religious festival. Sports are often at the center of modern life. While no longer overtly religious, sports in modern life is shot through with all of the trappings of religion, especially as that which binds us together. Exclusion from sports is not simply bullying but an attempt to exclude people from civic life. Our guest speaker today is Lily Carayannis who is a graduate of Union Theological Seminary. Her day job is investigating NYPD officers who are accused of misconduct. Lily focuses her ministry on ecology, animal liberation, trans rights, and police reform. Time Stamps: Reflection: 00:04 Discussion: 16:34 This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org .

    Sacred Imagination : Sunday Reflection And Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 19:09


    Sacred Imagination : Sunday Reflection And Discussion by Fourth Universalist Society

    Love At The Center

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 29:52


    Love at the Center - Sunday Reflection and Discussion What does it mean to have love at the center of your life? Today's podcast features a reflection and further discussion of our May 19th 2024 Service with Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong. Time Stamps: Reflection: 00:08 Discussion: 19:30 This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org .

    Out Of Principle- Sunday Reflection And Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 26:03


    Why are we revising Article II of our bylaws and what do the new values have to say about who we are as UUs? Are we getting rid of the principles and sources? Today's podcast features a reflection and further discussion of our May 5th 2024 Service with Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong. Time Stamps: Reflection: 00:07 Discussion: 17:23 This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org .

    The Blessing Of A Cold Shower Sunday Reflection And Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 39:16


    Have you pushed yourself out of your comfort zone recently? Can discomfort benefit us? Join us for today's message as we consider the benefits of a cold shower. Today's podcast features a reflection and further discussion of our April 28th, 2024 Service with Pamela Patton Time Stamps: Reading: 00:07 Reflection: 06:26 Discussion: 22:22 This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org . Have you pushed yourself out of your comfort zone recently? Can discomfort benefit us? Join us for today's message as we consider the benefits of a cold shower. Today's podcast features a reflection and further discussion of our April 28th, 2024 Service with Pamela Patton Time Stamps: Reading: 00:07 Reflection: 06:26 Discussion: 22:22 This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org .

    Protecting What We Love : Love Letters To The Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 11:13


    What do you love about the Earth? What motivates you to work for environmental justice? In today's service we shared Love Letters to the Earth. Today's podcast features selections from our April 21st, 2024 Earth Day Service Time Stamps: Ember's Love Letter: 00:07 A Love Letter from Thich Nhat Hanh: 02:29 Rev. Jonipher's Love Letter: 05:02 Deb's Love Letter: 09:36 This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

    Moving Into The Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 17:09


    What do you imagine the future of Fourth Universalist to be? Join Reverends Dr. Jonipher Kwong, Jill Bowden, and Dr. Leonisa Ardizzone for the Sunday Reflection from April 14th, 2024. This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org.

    Stewards of our Covenant - Sunday Reflection and Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 27:40


    Stewards of our Covenant - Sunday Reflection and Discussion by Fourth Universalist Society

    Death,Grave, And Resurrection : Transgender Day Of Visibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 31:07


    What do Transgender Day of Visibility and Easter have in common? Join us for a journey from Death, to Grave, and finally Resurrection. Today's podcast features selections from our March 31st, 2024 Easter and Transgender Day of Visibility Service Time Stamps: About Today's Service: 00:07 Opening Words: 01:35 About Death: 03:34 Death-Amy Fabrikant and Greg Eagen: 08:52 Grave- Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong: 13:21 About Resurrection: 21:01 Resurrection- Ember Kelley: 22:04 Closing Words: 28:15 This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

    Leading The Liberation Parade: Sunday Reflection And Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 29:13


    Join Fourth Universalist and Rev. David Carl Olson for a reflection on the lives and legacies of two martyrs to faith: Oscar Romero of El Salvador and Viola Liuzzo of Detroit. The Christian story of the week from Palm Sunday to Easter begins with a parade, and becomes the story of struggle and transformation. These two leaders lived as if the transforming power of faith were indeed true. Today's podcast features a reflection and further discussion of our March 24th, 2024 Service with Rev. David Carl Olson Time Stamps: Reflection: 00:07 Discussion: 14:14 This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org .

    Elder Spirits Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 24:22


    Join us for a special service, featuring a Question and Answer session with some of our Elder Spirits group members. This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services. It includes the reflection from March 17th, 2024. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

    A Different Way Forward: Sunday Reflection and Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 29:33


    The final step in the reparation process involves making a conscious behavioral change to do something different when faced with a similar situation on whether or not to do the same harm in the future. How do we find a different way forward? Today's podcast features a reflection and further discussion of our March 3rd, 2024 Service with Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong. Time Stamps: Reflection: 00:07 Discussion: 17:22 This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org .

    Music As Interdependence - Sunday Reflection And Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 37:59


    What can music teach us about our own interdependence on one another? Join Director of Music Robert Buonaspina to find out! Today's podcast features a reflection and further discussion of our March 3rd, 2024 Service with Robert Buonaspina, Director of Music Time Stamps: Reflection: 00:07 Discussion: 23: 55 This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org .

    An Authentic Apology - Sunday Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 17:24


    What should an apology look like? An authentic apology has to be victim-focused, including asking for their forgiveness. This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services. It includes the reflection from February 25th, 2024. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

    Making It Right: Sunday Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 19:10


    What does coming back into right relationship look like? What's trust got to do with it? This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

    Is Love Really All We Need? - Sunday Reflection and Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 30:58


    How do we put love into action? Join us with guest speaker Alyssa Lee to consider our calling to put love into action. Today's podcast features a reflection and further discussion of our February 11th, 2024 Service with Alyssa Lee. Time Stamps: Reflection: 00:11 Discussion: 14:00 This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org .

    Starting To Change Sunday Reflection And Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 28:23


    Starting To Change Sunday Reflection And Discussion by Fourth Universalist Society

    Question Box Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 23:16


    Every year, we host a special Sunday where you decide the topics! Join us for a Sunday Reflection from our special Question Box Sunday, with Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong. This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

    Good(Bye) Grief - Sunday Reflection And Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 33:34


    There are different types of grief, but saying goodbye to someone who goes on living is perhaps the most ambiguous because of the lack of finality. What are the emotions that we go through? Are they similar nonetheless? Today's podcast features a reflection and further discussion of our January 21st, 2024 Service with Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong. Time Stamps: Reflection: 00:07 Discussion: 22:43 This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service.

    The Sin Of Racism: Sunday Reflection And Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 30:36


    What does it mean to consider racism a sin? Why is it important to name the harms caused as we work to repair them? Today's podcast features a reflection and further discussion of our January 14, 2024, Service with Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong. Time Stamps: Reflection: 00:07 Discussion: 21:30 This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org .

    Challenge Of Repentance: Sunday Reflection And Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2024 43:29


    What does it mean to repent and make things right? And what does it mean for our development and growth as people and communities? Join us for an exploration of the UU Common Read “On Repentance and Repair” by Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg. Today's podcast features a reflection and further discussion of our January 7, 2024, Service with Director of Religious Education Ember Kelley. For those who attended the service, you may notice subtle differences in the reflection; due to technical difficulties, the reflection had to be re-recorded Time Stamps: Reflection: 00:07 Discussion: 25:05 This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org .

    Coming Home to Myself - From Fundamentalism to Liberation - Sunday Reflection and Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 24:50


    What does it mean to trust yourself? Can spirituality play a role in that process? Join us for a special discussion to learn more. Today's podcast features a reflection and further discussion from our December 31, 2023 Service with Director of Administration Melanie Christian and RE Assistant Beni Dieujuste. Time Stamps: Reflection: 00:07 Discussion: 13:08 This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org .

    Love Reincarnated - Christmas Eve Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 16:11


    In a world full of chaos, wars, rising fascism, racism, climate catastrophe and fear, how can we incarnate love on a daily basis? Join us for a Sunday Reflection from our Christmas Eve Service, featuring Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong. This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

    What is Chanukah : Sunday Reflection and Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 35:40


    What is Chanukah : Sunday Reflection and Discussion by Fourth Universalist Society

    Choose to Bless the World - Sunday Reflection and Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 25:28


    Choose to Bless the World - Sunday Reflection and Discussion by Fourth Universalist Society

    Choose Joy : Sunday Reflection And Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 39:37


    Choose Joy : Sunday Reflection And Discussion by Fourth Universalist Society

    The Three Ts of Generosity (Part 2): Treasure - Sunday Reflection and Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 22:59


    How do we contribute to our communities? Today's podcast features a reflection and further discussion from our November 19th, 2023 Service with Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong. Time Stamps: Reflection: 00:07 Discussion: 17:08 This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org .

    The Three Ts Of Generosity (Part 1) Time & Talent

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 33:36


    The Three Ts of Generosity (Part 1): Time & Talent - Sunday Reflection and Discussion Why is volunteering important? How can we contribute to our community here at FouthU? What keeps us from and pulls us to volunteering? Today's podcast features a reflection and further discussion from our November 12th, 2023 Service with Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong and RE Assistant Beni Dieujuste. Time Stamps: Reflection: 00:07 Discussion: 18:33 This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org .

    Lessons Learned From My Year of Living Spiritually: Sunday Reflection and Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 35:10


    Fourth Universalist Society was excited to welcome Anne Bokma this Sunday. She is an award-winning journalist, author, newspaper columnist and memoir writing coach from Ontario where she is an active member of the First Unitarian Church of Hamilton. Her memoir, titled My Year of Living Spiritually: One Woman's Secular Quest for a More Soulful Life, won two literary awards when it was published in 2019 and she has given talks to UU congregations throughout North America. Today's podcast features a reflection and further discussion from our November 5th, 2023 Service with Anne Bokma. Time Stamps: Reflection: 00:07 Discussion: 22:50 This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

    Remembrance Sunday - Sunday Reflection and Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2023 25:59


    What does it mean to remember others and our loved ones? Join us for a Remembrance Sunday Service. Today's podcast features a reflection and further discussion from our October 29th, 2023 Service with Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong and a group for Fourth Universalist Young Adults. Time Stamps: Reflection: 00:07 Discussion: 13:54 This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

    Art Sunday- Sunday Reflection and Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 39:57


    Fourth Universalist is honored to host art each year, learn more about this year's pieces, and hear a reflection from Rev. Dr Jonipher Kwong about this year's art. Today's podcast features a reflection and further discussion from our October 22nd, 2023 Service with Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong. Time Stamps: Words from Loretta: 00:07 Words from Julia Blaut: 02:16 Words from Carl Fudge: 07:08 Reflection: 08:52 Discussion: 25:32 This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

    Young Adult- Sunday Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 59:21


    What do the young adults of Fourth Universalist Society have to say to the community? Join us for a special Young Adult Service. Today's podcast features a reflection and further discussion from our October 15th, 2023 Service with Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong and a group for Fourth Universalist Young Adults. Time Stamps: Reflection: 00:07 Discussion: 27:40 This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

    Seeking Truth When History Books Lie

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 82:35


    What does truth mean, especially for those of us who are from settler families or other immigrants? Join us for a Sunday Reflection from October 8th, 2023 featuring Rev. Beth Putnam. This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org.

    Building Community ft. Soyal Smalls

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 15:07


    Welcome to The Fourth U Dimension, the official podcast of The Fourth Universalist Society in the City of New York. Today's podcast features Soyal Smalls, our Director of Membership and Hospitality. Join us in considering how we can use mindfulness in these challenging times. Learn more about Fourth Universalist at www.4thu.org

    Pain And Pleasure- Sunday Reflection and Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 23:07


    Pain And Pleasure- Sunday Reflection and Discussion by Fourth Universalist Society

    Voice Sunday - Sunday Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 15:58


    What is your relationship with your voice? Join us for two Sunday Reflections from September 24, 2023 featuring Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong and Ember Kelley This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

    Home Is Where The Spirit Is: Sunday Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 25:26


    Home Is Where The Spirit Is: Sunday Reflection by Fourth Universalist Society

    Death and Barbie: Stepping Out of The Box - Sunday Reflection and Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 30:33


    How do we set ourselves free from gender norms and all social constructs and systems that tell us who we are and “what we are made for?” Join us today to consider this in a message from Gillian Kalson. Today's podcast features a reflection and further discussion from our September 3rd, 2023 Service with Gillian Kalson. Time Stamps: Reflection: 00:07 Discussion: 21:01 This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

    It's Nice To Have A Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 21:12


    It's Nice to Have a Friend- Sunday Reflection and Discussion How our lives are shaped by our search for belonging, community, and friendship? Join us today for a discussion with Ember Kelley. Today's podcast features a reflection and further discussion from our August 27th, 2023 Service with Ember Kelly. Time Stamps: Reflection: 00:07 Discussion: 15:40 This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org.

    We've Got Help — We've Got Work To Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 11:18


    How does the interdependence of humanity help us create a beloved community? Join Rev. Andrew Wilkes for the Sunday Reflection from August 20th 2023. This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org.

    The Dance of Doubt and Renewal - Sunday Reflection and Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2023 28:12


    How can spiritual doubt lead to spiritual renewal? Join us today for a discussion with Fel The Blithe. Today's podcast features a reflection and further discussion from our August 13th, 2023 Service with Fel The Blithe Time Stamps: Reflection: 00:07 Discussion: 17:39 This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org Fel the Blithe is a spiritual and historical educator both in person and online. Her online spiritual education journey began nearly 10 years ago, providing resources for and cultivating a community within those leaving fundamentalism. Today, she combines her expertise in new media and digital storytelling to create detailed and informative videos on topics ranging from religious history to spirituality and mental health. She aims to bring the world of paganism and alternative spiritualities to life through mini-docs, historical deep dives, and short films. When she is not researching in the library or leading tours in historical New England, she is found on the streets, shoulder to shoulder with her fellow climate activists. She hopes her words and her work will continue to bring renewal, knowledge and hope to all who hear them. You can find Fel at https://www.youtube.com/@FeltheBlithe

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