Podcasts about interim minister

Inner Journey with Greg Friedman welcomes Pastor Rod Echols graduated from Brown University, and holds a Master of Divinity from Boston University.  His specialties include pastoral care, leadership development, communication, fundraising, and counseling. Reverend Rod has served in various capacities in a number of churches, including Youth Pastor, Interim Minister, and most recently Pastor of Congregational Development before joining us here at NCC! His faith is strong. He listens and communicates well. He is a quality preacher and brings a passion for social justice. He also seeks to provide space for young people to gather and connect. Rev. Rod is a young, spirited pastor who speaks from the heart.”

We are, each one, always suspended between two moments. Between sleeping and waking. Between summer and fall. Between connection and isolation. Still, we rarely pause in that liminal space to reflect. So on this first Sunday together…congregation and new Interim Minister…let’s explore the gifts of being suspended between two known realities, because this interim period… Read More »The Invitation to Liminal Space The post The Invitation to Liminal Space appeared first on First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis.

Dr. Bertrand and Dr. Porcher, co-host with Rev. Dr. Akosua Lesesne to discuss colorism. They have a critical family conversation about the discrimination and violence that dark skin Black folx experience. Rev. Dr. Akousua Lesesne provides a call to action on how we can show up better for dark skin folx. Rev. Dr. Akosua Lesesne is an educational design leader and creator of a teacher development framework for Black pedagogical genius she termed the Black Teaching Tradition (BTT)(™). In 2018, she founded The Lesesne Collective Corp (Lesesne Collective) DBA Sisters in Education Circle (SIEC) and Lesesne Legacy Learning Village (Lesesne Learning). Akosua began her educational career as a high school social studies teacher. Prior to founding Lesesne Collective/SIEC and Lesesne Learning, Akosua's commitment to upholding historical legacies of Black pedagogical genius for social justice and liberation defined fifteen years of work as a teacher and then district leader in the sixth, fourth, and nineteenth-largest school districts in the nation respectively and design consultant serving a wide array of educational organizations and initiatives across the United States--from preschool through higher education, including theological education. Akosua was licensed and ordained by the late and legendary Rev. Dr. Mack King Carter at New Mount Olive Baptist Church, Fort Lauderdale, FL and served under Dr. Carter as Interim Minister of Education. She is also an ordained elder, at Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA). Akosua earned a bachelor's degree from Harvard University, a Master of Arts in Teaching from Tufts University, and a Doctorate in Educational and Organizational Leadership at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-gaze/support

Let us transform our weapons into garden tools.Let us study love and justice. Let us lay down our burdens, down by the Riverside.Where do you go and what resources do you turn to in order to study love and justice?//Isaiah 2:1-5The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.In days to come the mountain of the Lord's houseshall be established as the highest of the mountains and shall be raised above the hills;all the nations shall stream to it. Many peoples shall come and say,“Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob,that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.”For out of Zion shall go forth instruction and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.He shall judge between the nations and shall arbitrate for many peoples;they shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks;nation shall not lift up sword against nation; neither shall they learn war any more.O house of Jacob, come, let us walkin the light of the Lord!//This episode was written and recorded by Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer the Interim Minister of Worship and the Arts at The Riverside Church. It was produced by Rev. Jim Keat. Background tracks include Relinquish by Podington Bear and Riverside by the Middle Church Jerriese Johnson Gospel Choir.• Visit www.trcnyc.org/BeStillAndGo to listen to more episodes from all eight seasons of Be Still and Go. • Visit https://youtu.be/ZZyrNXTDxAI to watch the Jerriese Johnson Gospel Choir perform "Riverside" at Middle Collegiate Church.• Visit www.trcnyc.org/Donate to support this podcast and other digital ministry resources from The Riverside Church that integrate spirituality and social justice. • Visit www.trcnyc.org/BeStillAndGo/#sign-up to receive new episodes by email. • Visit www.trcnyc.org/app to download the Riverside app.

Pastor Michael Swartzentruber returns from a three month summer sabbatical and shares a conversation about rest, renewal, and life with Interim Minister, Jim Abernathy. Jeremiah 17:7-8 Music: purple-planet.com

Theodore Chestnutt is a returning guest on the show and he has a new remix single. Theo is a native of Brooklyn New York and currently resides in Goldsboro North Carolina. He attends St. Joseph Free Will Baptist Church where he serves as the Interim Minister of Music. Theodore is a singer, songwriter, producer, engineer, and his musical background experience includes singing in the church choir, various small ensembles, and praise and experience gained in participating in music ministry. Through growth, knowledge, and experience gained in participating in music ministry events.  HOSEA .B. ROBINSON A.K.A.  is a  GOSPEL ENTERTAINER he is a first-time guest on the show. HOSEA .B. ROBINSON MUSIC INFLUENCES: CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL, COUNTRY, JAZZ, NEO-SOUL, NEO GOSPEL, AND TRADITIONAL SPIRITUAL MUSIC. TONY D. KELLY  (TK) is a first-time guest on the show. was born in Elizabethtown, North Carolina on July 1, 1962. At age eight TK  started piano lessons, but only studied for a year; just long enough to understand how to read music. TK  was playing for the senior and junior choirs at church, learning the trumpet in the school band; becoming section leader, TK became the youngest Minister of Music for The First Born Church of The Living God INC. NORTH CAROLINA DISTRICT. Theodore Chestnutt, Hosea Robinson, and Tony Kelly became a group, they call themselves 'THE THREE' they will be all on the show to present a new single they created together. They came together about 3 years ago, they do their music individually as they live in different areas in the country, they come together as three. This show is 2 for 1 showcase

Thanks for joining us for this important conversation between Rev. Dr. Donnie Anderson (she/her) and our pastor, Rev. Dr. Art Wright (he/him), as they discuss theological perspectives and a scriptural basis for understanding gender identity and trans persons, as well as the importance of paying attention to pronoun usage in churches. It is important for Christians and churches, regardless of theological or political stance, to be familiar with current conversations about gender identity in order to show hospitality and a sincere welcome to all, because we believe that that is foundational to creating space for worship and connection with God and others. Rev. Dr. Donnie Anderson (she/her) is Interim Minister of Pilgrim United Church of Christ, New Bedford, MA. She is the host of A Transgender Community for ALL, found at www.revdrdonnie.org. Rev. Dr. Art Wright (he/him) is senior pastor of Williamsburg Baptist Church in historic Williamsburg, VA. Find out more at www.williamsburgbaptist.com.

Guest Preacher, Rev. Tracey Perry, Countryside UCC, Omaha, NE Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, Here am I. Send me!” -- Isaiah 6:8 Pastor Tracey Perry is an Ordained Disciples of Christ Minister (DOC). She received a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree, from Wesley Theological Seminary. Pastor Tracey is currently serving at Countryside UCC, in Omaha, as the Interim Minister of Worship and Congregational Care. Pastor Tracey has sat on panels for racial justice, and spoke on a research study panel on “Race, Religion and Policing” for Yale University. She has worked with a Maryland police department, in collaboration with other Pastors, to assist and bring about healing and faith-based guidance, to the police officers, for interaction with minorities.

Guest Preacher, Rev. Tracey Perry, Countryside UCC, Omaha, NE Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, Here am I. Send me!” -- Isaiah 6:8 Pastor Tracey Perry is an Ordained Disciples of Christ Minister (DOC). She received a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree, from Wesley Theological Seminary. Pastor Tracey is currently serving at Countryside UCC, in Omaha, as the Interim Minister of Worship and Congregational Care. Pastor Tracey has sat on panels for racial justice, and spoke on a research study panel on “Race, Religion and Policing” for Yale University. She has worked with a Maryland police department, in collaboration with other Pastors, to assist and bring about healing and faith-based guidance, to the police officers, for interaction with minorities.

This sermon is from a service that was streamed on August 29, 2021 and led by Rev. Dawn Cooley. Rev. Cooley is the new Interim Minister at UTUUC. She introduces herself to the membership and describes what she hopes to accomplish together with the congregation during her "pre-fired" tenure. The theme for August is what it means to be a people of journey. To read about our theme-based ministry, please visit http://www.unitytemple.org/faith-development/soul-connections on our website. For the safety of all in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, UTUUC will NOT be holding in–person worship until further notice. We have also cancelled or postponed any congregational events that would have taken place. To see a video of this complete service, click HERE. For information about how to join our Sunday morning live stream worship service on YouTube and our virtual fellowship hour on Zoom after the live stream, please visit our website at http://www.unitytemple.org. Please note that the service is currently held at 10:00 a.m.

There are some moments when I get lost in resentment toward others -- I can tell because I feel like I'm covered in fish guts. I'm grateful that I have a way to get past those moments and reconnect with my life, with others, and with the world. The Rev. Joel Miller is currently the Interim Minister at All Souls Unitarian Church in Indianapolis. Since his graduation from Starr King School for the Ministry in 1991, Joel's ministry has included opening and serving the Columbine UU church in Littleton, CO, for 7 years, serving as senior minister in Buffalo, NY, for 11 years, and serving as interim minister for 5 different UU congregations since 2011. He is an Accredited UUA Interim Minister and is also accredited as a Professional Transition Specialist by the Interim Ministry Network.

2021 national budget being presented to Parliament by Interim Minister for Finance, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu.

March 7 Guest Minister, The Rev. Joel Miller Rev. Joel is the Interim Minister at All Souls Indianapolis. A graduate of Starr King School for the Ministry in Berkeley, CA, his ministry includes opening and serving the Columbine UU church in the Denver area for 7 years, serving as senior minister in Buffalo, NY for 11 years, and serving as interim minister for 5 different UU congregations since 2011. He is primarily a Humanist, but has been surprised to find himself a theist because of his spiritual practices in recovery from alcohol addiction.

GOD WORKS IN OUR LIVES: FROM LIMPING IN SIN TO LEAPING IN RIGHTEOUSNESS Acts 3 Dr. Mikey Mewborn, our own Interim Minister to Students, currently serves as the Associate Dean of the College at Mid- America as well as the Director of Campus Life. Over the last 15 years, he has ministered at wonderful churches including Bellevue Baptist Church, Collierville First Baptist, and Emmanuel Baptist Church. Dr. Mewborn graduated from the University of South Florida. After much prayer and consideration,

If we wonder why religion and politics so often collide it is because they both arise from deeply held beliefs about what life should be about. In this most turbulent of political seasons, there is a role religion and UUism can play—and should!—that is sorely missing. Guest Minister Rev. Fred Wooden considered that role throughout today's Service.Rev. Fred, who recently retired from the Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan after many years of service, has just begun serving as Interim Minister at the Valley UU Congregation in Chandler, Arizona. Of local interest: Before Fountain Street, Rev. Fred served just around the corner from us at the UU Congregation in Brooklyn.

We are absolutely thrilled this week to welcome back Rev. Dr. Nadene Rogers. For those of us who remember, Rev. Nadene took the hold of the reigns of CSL White Rock, as our Interim Minister, in January of last year. From January to October of 2019, Rev. Nadene whipped our flagging minister-less Leadership and Centre into one worthy of acquiring a suitable Senior Minister to guide us. I am so grateful for this powerful, poised, and professional leader because without her we would never have attracted the right and perfect Spiritual Director, our very own Rev. Cassandra Rae, who inspires us and grows our Centre with such insight, heart, and wisdom. We are so blessed! Speaking on The Tao of Freedom, Rev. Nadene says, ‘Eastern and Western faith traditions speak to the concept of freedom. When we weave these concepts together, we become more aware of the “self” in order to release the self. This is the common path we all must travel, to live from our divine humanity. Within an ever-evolving sense of self, a constant innate desire to be free remains active. As we ‘include and transcend’ through the art of acceptance and the act of self-determination, we are freed.’ Knowing Love and Freedom for you, Sherry Dolejsi Board Chair --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/csl-whiterock/message

Show Notes:https://www.ananda.org/yogapedia/samadhi/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_ThoughtThe basic outline of this particular episode is that when life sucks, it is because of one thing only: a phenomenon called separation. This episode describes what separation is and how to move towards a sense of the opposite of separation: oneness. I use examples from New Thought, Hinduism, Christianity, spiritual psychology, twelve step philosophy and science to demonstrate how each system defines separation and how each system teaches to move towards oneness. I thank you for listening, and I know that it is no accident that you are here. I affirm your greatest good! I affirm your inherent divinity, and that that divinity shows up in your life as wisdom, prosperity, peace and unconditional love. I know that you are the place where God shows up in this world. I love you, and I support you. Fearlessly Feral Living is sponsored by Center for Spiritual Living Carson City Nevada, a teaching chapter. If you wish to contribute financially to support this project, you can go to www.cslcc.org and click on the donate button. lternatively, you can go to https://www.patreon.com/Fearlesslyferal?fan_landing=true and become a member!Your gifts contribute to the ongoing production of this podcast, as well as to supporting Wednesday Night Wisdom and other ongoing activities sponsored by CSL Carson City. We also have a private Facebook group called Fearlessly Feral Living where we discuss podcast topics and other things too! You can join by going here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/255310015873757/?ref=share I’m currently serving as Interim Minister for Mountainside Center for Spiritual Living in Placerville. I speak there every other Sunday, and currently all Sunday services are online via Zoom. Future speaking dates are May 31, June 14, June 28, July 12 and July 26. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Fearlesslyferal)

Show Notes:What is spiritual? Why would you want to be spiritual? In this episode, we discuss the meaning of spirituality in our lives and how being spiritual can lead to Fearlessly Feral Living.Many definitions of spirituality do not do it justice. Spirituality is about being as Spirit. It is about embodying qualities such as love, peace, wisdom, power and joy. The more we can be these qualities, the more Fearlessly Feral we can be in our lives.Fearlessly Feral is sponsored by the Center for Spiritual Living Carson City Teaching Chapter. You can support the podcast by going to www.cslcc.org and clicking on the donate button.You can become a member of Fearlessly Feral on Patreon at www.patreon.com/fearlesslyferalYou can join us for discussion at Fearlessly Feral, a private group on Facebook.I'm currently serving as Interim Minister at Mountainside Center for Spiritual Living in Placerville, CA. All our services are via Zoom and you can find us on Facebook.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Fearlesslyferal)

Reverend Kathleen C. Rolenz, Interim Minister   On any given Sunday morning, the worship services should (ideally) address diverse needs. Worship needs to not assume unanimity in our theological, cultural, gender/affectional orientation, social location, racial, neurobiological orientations. The one category that is often overlooked in creating church and planning programs is the introverts!   This sermon, purchased at the Fall Fundraising Festival by Jamie Harms will explore the needs of the introvert and how church can be a generative space for them as well. Rev. Kathleen will use the book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain as a primary resource.   

Adult Bible Study by Clay Mason, Interim Minister to College Students and Internationals, in Matt. 4:1–11, given on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.

Hear from Rev. Harry Williams, Interim Minister of Compassionate Care this episode of the podcast as he teaches on 'Breaking the Shell, Keep Your Head to the Sky.' Join GLIDE and the soulful sounds of the GLIDE Ensemble and the Change Band under the direction of Clifford Coulter LIVE in San Francisco! Amen. Hallelujah. Right On. Shalom. Salaam. Namaste. Visit us at www.glide.org. At GLIDE, we believe in creating a radically inclusive, just and loving community mobilized to alleviate suffering and break cycles of poverty and marginalization. Our core values emerge from GLIDE as a spiritual movement and are rooted in empowerment, recovery and personal transformation. We sing. We dance. We laugh together. We celebrate life. Join us in this transformative work today by making a gift, volunteering, or joining us for a Celebration this upcoming Sunday at 9:00 am or 11:00 am on the corner of Taylor and Ellis in San Francisco.

Ten Rules for Living Rev. Kathleen Rolenz, Interim Minister   Happy New Year! If you’re like most, you see the new year as a fresh start; a chance to break an old habit and start a new one.  Jean Vanier, a spiritual leader of the L’Arche communities was asked the secret of life and by way of response, he provided “ten rules for living.” Let’s start living!

The Sum of All the Parts Rev. Kathleen Rolenz, Interim Minister   While in between churches, I spent a year serving as a full-time Chaplain Resident at the University of Virginia Medical Center, covering the oncology, emergency room and psychiatric unit. It was there-- in the midst of life, death, chaos and healing I learned of the importance of paying attention, and had the experience of losing faith and finding hope. This sermon was born out of that chaplaincy and won the Richard C. Borden Sermon Prize of $10,000. Come see if you think the sermon was worth it!    

Every day we hear about a new crisis arising; whether the threat to women’s reproductive freedoms, measles outbreaks, looming tensions in the Middle East, asylum-seeking families being cruelly separated or deported, white supremacy asserts itself at every term, glaciers melting – it’s a Hot Mess! Every day we must practice a few core principles of our faith which allow us to persist and resist. Buy Rev. Nancy McDonald Ladd’s new book: After the Good News: Progressive Faith Beyond Optimism for some advance reading!  

Scriptures and sermon from St. John's Presbyterian Church on Communion Sunday - Sunday, May 2nd, 2019. June 2nd is Rev. Ian Johnston's last Sunday as Interim Minister with St. John's.

In this Memorial Day sermon, Interim Minister, Rev. Kathleen Rolenz, gives a compelling and riveting message on the racial and controversial events in Charlottesville, Virginia last year over the removal of the Confederate statue of General Robert Lee.  Rev. Kathleen asks "What if the narrative you are telling yourself is a lie?" and boldly shows why one's personal stories can create false narratives that lead to war and violence.  What can we do differently?  Listen to this message.

We're thrilled to announce Rev. Harry Williams is joining the Ministry team as Interim Minister of Compassionate Care, hear his inaugural message as he fulfills a dream. Join GLIDE and the soulful sounds of the GLIDE Ensemble and the Change Band under the direction of Clifford Coulter LIVE in San Francisco! Amen. Hallelujah. Right On. Shalom. Salaam. Namaste. Visit us at www.glide.org. At GLIDE, we believe in creating a radically inclusive, just and loving community mobilized to alleviate suffering and break cycles of poverty and marginalization. Our core values emerge from GLIDE as a spiritual movement and are rooted in empowerment, recovery and personal transformation. We sing. We dance. We laugh together. We celebrate life. Join us in this transformative work today by making a gift, volunteering, or joining us for a Celebration this upcoming Sunday at 9:00 am or 11:00 am on the corner of Taylor and Ellis in San Francisco.

On May 5, 1819, The Reverend William Ellery Channing preached a controversial sermon at the Unitarian Church of Baltimore. Channing's sermon went "viral" and quickly established the Unitarians not only as religious liberals - but theological radicals.

We're thrilled to hear from our new Interim Minister of Celebration, Marvin K. White on this special edition of the podcast. Join GLIDE and the soulful sounds of the GLIDE Ensemble and the Change Band under the direction of Clifford Coulter LIVE in San Francisco! Amen. Hallelujah. Right On. Shalom. Salaam. Namaste. Visit us at www.glide.org. At GLIDE, we believe in creating a radically inclusive, just and loving community mobilized to alleviate suffering and break cycles of poverty and marginalization. Our core values emerge from GLIDE as a spiritual movement and are rooted in empowerment, recovery and personal transformation. We sing. We dance. We laugh together. We celebrate life. Join us in this transformative work today by making a gift, volunteering, or joining us for a Celebration this upcoming Sunday at 9:00 am or 11:00 am on the corner of Taylor and Ellis in San Francisco.

Positively Ms.B - Guest Theodore Chestnutt, Gospel Award-Winning Musician Theodore Chestnutt is a native of Brooklyn New York and currently resides in Goldsboro North Carolina with his wife and daughter. He attends St. Joseph Free Will Baptist Church where he serves as the Interim Minister of Music. Theodore is a singer, songwriter, producer, engineer, and his musical background experience includes singing in the church choir, various small ensembles, praise, and worship teams. Through growth, knowledge, and experience gained in participating in music ministry events, in 2006 he released his first Independent Gospel Cd titled “Spiritual Beginnings”. As he continued to pursue his musical aspirations, in 2009 he was afforded the opportunity to shoot a two-part music video titled “Time To Worship” However, in that same year he went through one of the most difficult and challenging times in his life and the full project was never released. Theodore lost three family members within a short period of time one of them was his father who lost his battle with stage four cancer. As a result, he found himself in a dark place and was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. As he was going through this experience he realized and believed that it wasn’t God’s ultimate plan to keep him in this shape and he had to go through it so he could be molded, prepared for ministry. After his bout with depression Theodore has experienced additional trials and tribulation such as job loss, family relocation and through it all he continues to stand on the word of God to live out the calling and the “Ministering It Forward Mission & Movement” that God has placed in his heart. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theodore.chestnutt?lst=100009470900405%3A100000463268096%3A1540306558 Video: https://www.amazon.com/Feel-so-Good-Theodore-Chestnutt/dp/B01FH9JXLA/ref=ntt_mus_ep_dpi_2/136-5348601-9874821

Led by Rev. Robin Landerman Zucker, Interim Minister, UU Church of Meadville (PA)  with Worship Associate Lisa Thiel Among the multitude of Hindu deities, there is a goddess named “Akhilandeshvari” - the “Never Not Broken Goddess.”  She is anything but frail, though – she carries a trident and rides in on a crocodile!  As humans, we are also “never-not-broken,” yet how do you relate to our brokenness? Do we despise it? Embrace it? Feel empathy for it? Want to soothe it? Experience its intense pathos and pain and seek to transform it? We’ll ride along with Akhillandeshvari, as we explore these questions through an Eastern spiritual lens. In this participatory service, we’ll also hear a classic Indian folk tale and engage with Rev. Robin in a ritual of healing. Sunday service is offered 10 AM with nursery care available for children Pre-school age and younger.

A sermon preached by Christopher David, Interim Minister

Positively Ms.B - Guest Music Artist Theodore Chestnut Theodore Chestnutt is a native of Brooklyn New York and currently resides in Goldsboro North Carolina with his wife daughter. He attends St. Joseph Free Will Baptist Church where he serves as the Interim Minister of Music. Theodore is a singer, songwriter, producer, engineer and his musical background experience includes singing n the church choir, various small ensembles, and praise and worship teams. Through growth, knowledge and experience gained in participating in music ministry events, in 2006 he released his first Independant Gospel CD titled "Spiritual Beginnings". As he continued to pursue his musical aspirations, in 2009 he was afforded the opportunity to shoot a two part music video titled " Time To Worship". However, in that same year he went through one of the most difficult and challenging times in his life and the full project was never released. Theodore lost three family members within a short period of time one of them was his father who lost his battle with stage four cancer. As a result, he found himself in a dark place and was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. As he was going through this experience he realized and believed that it wasn't God's ultimate plan to keep him in this shape and he had to go through it so he could be molded and prepared for ministry. After his bout with depression Theodore has experienced additional trials and tribulation such as job loss, family relocation and through it all he continues to stand on the word of God to live out the calling and the “Ministering It Forward Mission & Movement" that God has placed in his heart. The purpose and goal of the " Ministering It Forward Mission & Movement" is to inspire, encourage and motivate others by sharing facets of his life experiences relating to going through and dealing with depression, job termination, and work place leadership. On March 5, 2016 God allowed Theodore Chestnutt to launch this mission and movement as he released his first single titled “Songs For Your Journey”and on May14, 2016 single titled titled "Feel So Good". Both songs are being played and put into roatation on radio stations in addition he was interviewed on radio stations/shows to share his testimony. On October 4, 2016 Theodore was informed that he was nominated in four categories for the "2017 RHYTHM OF GOSPEL AWARD"."PRAISE & WORSHIP MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR, "BEST PERFORMANCE BY MALE ARTIST. The single " SONGS FOR YOUR JOURNEY" was nominated for" 'INSPIRATIONAL SONG OF THE YEAR' and ' ALTERNATIVE SONG OF THE YEAR" . Theodore feels truly Blessed and Honored to be a nominee. Theodore is currently working on and excited about his upcoming single release titled " EVERY DAY IS A BLESSING" and " TRUE THING/TRU LEADER". Theodore beleives the song " TRUE THING/TRUE LEADER" will make a global impact for work place leaders as it relates to leading and operating in authenticy. He beleives that integrity, motivating and inspiring and casring for your employees as a work place leader are the key components for successful leadership. In support of this song Theodore desire is to write a book sharing not only his, but others view point, insights, experience and benefits of being a true leader. Theodore is also working on a fulllength album titled " SONGS FOR YOUR JOURNEY" that's projected to be released the end of 2016 or early 2017 . In addition he looks to launch his ministry named NTAC and it will be a mnistry where the New Testamonies Are Created for those who desire to represent a God who makes all things new.

This service will set the stage for what promises to be an exciting year of Interim Ministry at FUCO. Being a Covenantal Community is a fundamental aspect of our U*U identity. Thus, we will explore covenants as sacred promises to guide our lives; and we will hold a brief investiture ceremony to acknowledge that we are gathered to support one another in our free and responsible search for truth and meaning. We will also get a ·sneak preview· of the Interim Ministry Period, which promises to be a very rich time for self-reflection and visioning as FUCO prepares to call a new Settled Minister in 2018.

Minister Emeritus of the Mt. Diablo UU Church in Walnut Creek, Rev. Sammons served UUSF as Interim Minister before John Buehrens arrived. Let’s give him, and his wife, Jan, a warm welcome. His sermon will compare the recent book on "Character" by columnist David Brooks with the ideas of the spiritual founder of Unitarianism in America, William Ellery Channing. Rev. David Sammons, Guest Minister Rev. Alyson Jacks, Associate Minister Rev. JD Benson, Assistant Minister Dr. Mark Sumner, piano Reiko Oda Lane, organ Jiun-Chyi Yew, soprano Greg Meissner, tenor Rev. Mary Katherine Morn, UUA Emily Wilson, Welcome and Announcements Jonathan Silk, Sound, Order of Service & Worship Archives/Podcast

Minister Emeritus of the Mt. Diablo UU Church in Walnut Creek, Rev. Sammons served UUSF as Interim Minister before John Buehrens arrived. Let’s give him, and his wife, Jan, a warm welcome. His sermon will compare the recent book on "Character" by columnist David Brooks with the ideas of the spiritual founder of Unitarianism in America, William Ellery Channing. Rev. David Sammons, Guest Minister Rev. Alyson Jacks, Associate Minister Rev. JD Benson, Assistant Minister Dr. Mark Sumner, piano Reiko Oda Lane, organ Jiun-Chyi Yew, soprano Greg Meissner, tenor Rev. Mary Katherine Morn, UUA Emily Wilson, Welcome and Announcements Jonathan Silk, Sound, Order of Service & Worship Archives/Podcast

Riverside's Interim Minister of Education, The Rev. Julie Johnson Staples' sermon on Isaiah 55:1-5 and Matthew 14: 13-21 from Sunday, August 3, 2014.

Sermon delivered by Reverend Martin Woulfe on March 10, 2013. Rev. Woulfe was raised in the Chicago area in the Roman Catholic tradition. Martin joined the First Unitarian Society of Chicago in 1987 and several years thereafter enrolled in the Meadville-Lombard Theological School. While completing his Masters in Divinity coursework, which included a chaplaincy at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and an internship at the Countryside UU Congregation, Martin was granted preliminary fellowship as a UU Minister by the UUA's Ministerial Fellowship in 1998. Martin served for two years as the Interim Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church in Park Forest, Illinois; the members there ordained him in March 2003. Prior to that settlement, Martin worked as an on-site house parent of a group home for teenagers comnnected with Maryville Academy. He also worked at Maryville's Emergency Service Shelter for abused and neglected youth, both during and after his seminary training. Martin was called by a congregational vote to serve the Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Springfield, Illinois as their first full-time settled minister. He and his wife, Angela, and daughter, Celeste, moved to Springfield in the summer of 2003 where he assumed his duties in August of that year. Martin can be reached at Minister@ALUUC.org.

Rev. Barbara Blaisdell, Interim Minister

Rev. Barbara Blaisdell, Interim Minister

Rev. Barbara Blaisdell, Interim Minister

Rev. Barbara Blaisdell, Interim Minister

Rev. Barbara Blaisdell, Interim Minister

Rev. Barbara Blaisdell, Interim Minister

Rev Barbara Blaisdell, Interim Minister

Rev. Barbara Blaisdell, Interim Minister

Rev. Barbara Blaisdell, Interim Minister

Rev. Barbara Blaisdell, Interim Minister

Rev. Barbara Blaisdell, Interim Minister