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Caroline Doctorow joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to discuss the 50th anniversary of her father's book, Ragtime, ahead of a talk at Sag's UU Church on 3/2 at 2 p.m.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

In this episode of the Hope and Heresy podcast, Rev. Peggy and Rev. Sarah are joined by Rev. Meg Riley and Charles Du Mond, Co-Moderators of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), to discuss the question at the heart this season of the podcast: What is the Central Task for Humanity at this Moment in History? In this episode, we phrased the question a bit differently, asking, "If you could wave a magic wand and fix or change one thing about the world, what would it be?"Our hosts and guests discuss the power of approaching with curiosity and saying "yes," the importance of uplifting marginalized voices in our communities, the necessity of reforming our policing system, and more. About this week's guests: Rev. Meg Riley, a lifelong Unitarian Universalist, was raised in congregations in Charleston, West Virginia, and Akron, Ohio. After serving for 38 years as a religious professional in a variety of capacities, Rev. Riley retired in the summer of 2020. She now serves, with Charles DuMond, as co-moderator of the Unitarian Universalist Association. She lives in Minneapolis, nestled in with her family, animals, gardens, deep friendships, and a vibrant activist community. She is also the editor of Testimony: The Transformative Power of Unitarian Universalism.A lay leader who came to Unitarian Universalism from the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), Charles Du Mond, for many years, described himself as a Quaker who belonged to a UU Church. Now, he is simply a Unitarian Universalist.He joined the UUs of San Mateo in 1993. He has served on its Board of Trustees, holding all the leadership positions: President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Financial Secretary. He taught religious education (RE), including every Our Whole Lives (OWL) level from kindergarten to high school, facilitated the Beloved Conversations curriculum three times, led a capital campaign, participated in a Ministerial Search Committee, and developed and led Sunday Services.Beyond his local congregation, he served on the UUA Pacific Central District Board, District Presidents' Association / Regional Leaders Group, the Board of the Church of the Larger Fellowship (CLF), the Board of the Starr King School for the Ministry, and the advisory board for UU United Nations Office. Du Mond has a PhD in Statistics which he uses to design, analyze, report, and present the results of clinical trials to regulatory agencies. He lives in San Mateo, CA. He has been married to Barbara for 40 years. They have two adult children, Jennifer and Emily, and one grandchild, Rio.

Producer/Host: Amy Browne This week: If you’re making plans for the weekend, the folks at PICA (Power in Community Alliances) would like to invite you to their annual auction, which will be held at the UU Church in Bangor this coming Saturday from 3-6pm. PICA’s Ed Rudnicki has all the details About the host: Amy Browne started out at WERU as a volunteer news & public affairs producer in 2000, co-hosting/co-producing RadioActive with Meredith DeFrancesco. She joined the team of Voices producers a few years later, and has been WERU's News & Public Affairs Manager since January, 2006. In addition to RadioActive, Voices, Maine Currents and Maine: The Way Life Could Be, Amy also produced and hosted the WERU News Report for several years. She has produced segments for national programs including Free Speech Radio News, This Way Out, Making Contact, Workers Independent News, Pacifica PeaceWatch, and Live Wire News, and has contributed to Democracy Now and the WBAI News Report. She is the recipient of the 2014 Excellence in Environmental Journalism Award from the Sierra Club of Maine, and Maine Association of Broadcasters awards for her work in 2017 and 2021. The post Around Town 11/3/22: PICA's Annual Auction – This Weekend in Bangor first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

How does making music -- nurturing sound beauty -- help to connect us? Ground us? We'll (re)connect as a community with a new composition by UU Church of Augusta Music Director, David Neches.

Click for full show notes, exercises, and parenting scripts from this episodeFor centuries, parents all over the world have been plagued by the sex talk. How could we possibly cover all the intricacies and complications of fornication with our teens? And even if we're able to sit teens down for “the talk”, they aren't exactly excited to get into an awkward discussion about the birds and the bees. As soon as you start talking about body parts, teens run the other way or cover their ears.…and you're left wondering if the two of you will ever be able to talk to about sex!As difficult as it is to have these discussions, they are essential to teens' physical and mental health. Kids are going to be interested in sex regardless, and if they dont learn about it from you, they'll turn to the internet. And while the web can have some educational info, it also houses plenty of dark and disturbing content that can lead kids to develop harmful ideas about consent and sexual violence. If we want to help kids form a healthy relationship to their sexuality, we've got to step in sooner rather than later…. and have that dreaded sex talk.To get some much-needed advice on navigating “the talk” , we're sitting down with Andrea Brand, author of Stop Sweating & Start Talking: How to Make Sex Chats with Your Kids Easier Than You Think. Andrea has decades of experience working in public health and as a research consultant, and now has a career as a sex educator! Today, she's giving us some innovative tips for making “the talk” less painful and more effective!In our interview, we're getting into why it's so essential to have these talks…and why it's so dang hard! Plus, Andrea tells us how we can form community groups for teens to learn about sexuality, and what we can do to ensure a sex talk goes smoothly...Click for full show notes, exercises, and parenting scripts from this episode

Season 1, Episode 5 includes: A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore; The Fezziwig's Christmas Party from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol; What Happened Christmas Eve by Oliver Herford; Various Carols by the UU Church of Roanoke, VA Choir under the direction of Kerry Morgiewicz - instrumental soloists are Katherine Hoffman, Betsy Biesenbach, Lowell Inhorn, and Cynthia Petzold. become a patron at patreon.com/raggedyauntie

"Now, anything that exists in history must have form. And the creation of a form requires power ... not only the power of thought, but the power of organization and the organization of power." Thus liberal religion rejects "the immaculate conception of virtue and affirms the necessity of social incarnation." These words of James Luther Adams, the great 20th century Unitarian Universalist ethicist, describe one of his "five smooth stones" - basic principles of liberal religion that stand in place of elaborate theological doctrine. Labor Day weekend is the perfect time to celebrate in story and song the achievements of the U.S. Labor Movement - a powerful example of "social incarnation." The Rev. Dr. Suzanne Redfern-Campbell retired from active ministry in July 2018, having served Unitarian Universalist congregations since 1985. Her most recent full-time ministry was at the UU Church of Las Cruces, where she served five years as Developmental Minister. This past year, she did a two-month sabbatical ministry for the UU Fellowship of Fairbanks, Alaska. Sue came to ministry from the practice of law, and has served congregations in six states and one Canadian province. During her ministries, Sue discovered a passion for helping congregations in transition and is an Accredited Interim Minister. She landed in New Mexico after marrying her late husband, Chuck Campbell, on New Year's Day 2012, and now lives in Albuquerque with a hyperactive rescue cat named Phoenix.

Time stamps to find what you are looking for: Intro: 00:03 Time For All Ages Story: 01:17 Reflections: 10:35 Discussion: 26:55 This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, it is a feature where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Reflection. Today's podcast features the reflection from March 21st, 2021 “Universalism: Past, Present, Future” , delivered by three Ministers of historically universalist churches as part of a joint service of three congregations- the Fourth Universalist Society in the City of New York, the First Universalist Church of Rochester, and the UU Church of Canton Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

Did you miss the event? Listen to it here! On February 23rd 2021, Fourth Universalist Society Bruce Pollack-Johnson for an In Conversation discussion of the 8th Principle and Confronting White Supremacy. This is a recording of that event. ​Bruce Pollack-Johnson grew up in a suburb of Boston, studied Sociology and Education at Brandeis University, and earned a Ph.D. in Operations Research from the University of Pennsylvania, with a dissertation about educational planning. He was a professor at Oberlin College in the 80's, then moved to the Philadelphia area as a professor at Villanova University, where there is an active Peace & Justice Education program. Bruce has created a course for undergraduate students called Math and Fairness, and a research seminar for upper-level math and statistics majors called Math and Social Justice, both of which count for Peace & Justice credit. He is also on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committees of his Department and of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Bruce is currently Assistant Moderator and Chair of the Justice Council at the UU Church of the Restoration in Philadelphia, which led civil rights work against blockbusting in the 60's and in 2017 was the first UU congregation to pass the 8th Principle, which Bruce co-wrote with Paula Cole Jones. Bruce can often be found singing at protests and rallies in Philly, and at the weekly Black Lives Matter vigils Restoration has held since 2014. Learn more about the 8th Principle at www.8thprincipleuu.org/ Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

Editorial Note: In the podcast we discuss reviewing the UU Principles every 10 years. The numbers mentioned were incorrect, the Bylaws state every 15 years, not every 10, the most recent in 2009, and appearing to be 1987 before that. Welcome to The Fourth U Dimension, the official podcast of The Fourth Universalist Society in the City of New York. This podcast is managed by the Religious Education team, and exists to help dive deeper into the important questions of our moment. Today's podcast features Bruce Pollack-Johnson and a discussion of justice, confronting white supremacy, and the proposed 8th UU Principle. ​Bruce Pollack-Johnson grew up in a suburb of Boston, studied Sociology and Education at Brandeis University, and earned a Ph.D. in Operations Research from the University of Pennsylvania, with a dissertation about educational planning. He was a professor at Oberlin College in the 80's, then moved to the Philadelphia area as a professor at Villanova University, where there is an active Peace & Justice Education program. Bruce has created a course for undergraduate students called Math and Fairness, and a research seminar for upper-level math and statistics majors called Math and Social Justice, both of which count for Peace & Justice credit. He is also on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committees of his Department and of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Bruce is currently Assistant Moderator and Chair of the Justice Council at the UU Church of the Restoration in Philadelphia, which led civil rights work against blockbusting in the 60's and in 2017 was the first UU congregation to pass the 8th Principle, which Bruce co-wrote with Paula Cole Jones. Bruce can often be found singing at protests and rallies in Philly, and at the weekly Black Lives Matter vigils Restoration has held since 2014. Learn more about the 8th Principle at https://www.8thprincipleuu.org/

Despite changing state rules throughout the pandemic, Haverhill's Community Action has been able to continue serving homeless and near-homeless residents with its Drop-In Center inside Haverhill's Universalist Unitarian Church.Longtime Drop-in Center Director Pat Dennehy says the early days of the pandemic created great difficulties because of the then-state limitation of serving just 10 individuals at a time.“Usually we served about 75 people a day and we had to cut down to 10 which was difficult. The decision was basically made that I would only take in people who were actually outside, because if you're out all night, you have to have a safe place to go. I've been open throughout the pandemic. They bumped us up to 25, brought us back down to 10. We had to change everything the way that we served food. Just everything had to change, but we stuck through it, and we've been open every day throughout the pandemic,” she says.Dennehy, who was a recent guest on WHAV's morning program, says it wasn't a given the Drop-In Center would continue serving people during the pandemic, but her insistence paid off.“I mean, to be honest with you, we could have closed, but I fought to keep me open. Community Action—I've been with them for 40 years, and they value everything that I say. Yeah, we fought to keep it open, and it was, but then again we did what we could to help who was on the street,” she notes.The center is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.-noon, via the UU Church's rear entrance at 16 Ashland St.This winter, Dennehy was also able to find assistance outside of Haverhill“The Days Inn in Methuen opened up a shelter there, and it took Haverhill people this year. Last year it was pretty restricted, so I was able to get a lot of people off the streets of Haverhill, but this just came this winter. It wasn't like last winter when all of this started, so that was a blessing to be able to get people off the streets. I'm still making referrals on a daily basis because they are going to be open, I think, through April,” Dennehy explains.She says the homeless that are served mornings at the Community Action Drop-In Center at the Universalist Unitarian Church Church on Kenoza Avenue are also able to receive afternoon and weekend assistance at Common Ground Café, 194 Winter St., in Haverhill.There's more information about the Drop-In Center on the web at CommunityActionInc.org.Support the show (https://whav.net/become-a-whav-member/)

SUSTAINING OUR LIGHT | NOV 15, 2020 Music: Prelude in C Major; Variations on Spirit of Life ~ Elliott Dainow & Minjee Yoon, Vancouver Invocation: Call to Worship ~ Rev. Fulgence Ndagijimana Land Acknowledgement: Beverly Horton, Hamilton, Rev. Meg Roberts, Beacon/Comox Opening Words: Rev. Wayne Walder, Neighbourhood, Toronto Chalice Lighting featuring videos from congregations & Spirit of Life sung by Leah Hokanson, Nanaimo - Video by Amber Dawn Bellemare Reading: 5 Aspirations ~ Families of UU Church of Winnipeg Music: When Our Heart Is In A Holy Place ~ Grand River Unitarian, Kitchener Offering ~ Margaret Wanlin, CUC Board President Music: Becoming ~ Eleuthera Diconca-Lippert, Montreal Story for All Ages ~ Katharine Childs, Montreal Reflections on Sustaining Our Light Fire of Commitment, 1st verse ~ Eleuthera Diconca-Lippert Reflection I ~ Rev. Debra Thorne, Nanaimo Fire of Commitment, 2nd verse ~ Dallas Bergen, First Toronto Reflection II ~ Rev. Debra Faulk, Calgary Healing Ritual ~ Rev. Wayne Walder & Suzanne Maziarz, Neighbourhood, Toronto Fire of Commitment, 3rd verse ~ PJ Buchan, Calgary Reflection III: Video by Rev. Diane Rollert, Montreal Music: Fire of Commitment Ensemble - Video by Amber Dawn Bellemare Blessing: Rev. Fulgence Ndagijimana Postlude: When Our Heart Is In A Holy Place ~ Elliott Dainow, Vancouver

This sermon was delivered by Rev. Joseph Santos-Lyons on August 9, 2020. Our Unitarian Universalist ministries have a long history in culturally specific communities around the world and here in North America. Who are some of these communities? Why and how were they accepted or rejected? What does their legacy mean for the future of our faith? How can we live into a broader, more faithful interdependence? Rev. Santos-Lyons is a biracial Asian-American (Chinese and Czech) organizer and minister based in Antipolo City, The Philippines. With a background serving youth and young adult ministry in the UUA, and leading APANO, an Asian and Pacific Islander community-based organization, Joseph’s current calling is in cultivating a new cohousing, chapel and retreat space in Southeast Asia through the Center for Organizing, Renewal and Leadership. A second generation UU, Joseph’s theology is grounded in mutuality, liberation and the unknown. Joseph is the past president of DRUUMM, and working on a doctor of ministry with the Pacific School of Religion. He and his partner Aimee co-parent their three children, and stay engaged with the UU Church of the Philippines and the Church of the Larger Fellowship. The theme for August is what it means to be a people of possibility. 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 service, click HERE. For information about how to join our Sunday morning livestream worship service on YouTube and our virtual fellowship hour on Zoom after the live stream, please visit our website at http://www.unitytemple.org. 

Welcome to Episode 72! In this episode, I have the honor of speaking with the Reverend James Ishmael Ford. The Reverend James Ishmael Ford has walked the​ spiritual path for more than fifty years. He's danced with Sufis, studied with Gnostics, lived in a Buddhist monastery and was ordained a Zen priest. Later he was also ordained as a Unitarian Universalist minister and preached from the high pulpits in old New England churches. He was a co-founder of the Boundless Way Zen network and was its first school abbot. Today he is guiding teacher of the Empty Moon Zen Sangha and leads the Anaheim Zen sangha hosted by the UU Church in Anaheim. James served as a UU parish minister for twenty-five years. He is minister-emeritus of the First Unitarian Church of Providence. Today he serves as a consulting minister with the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim and is an adjunct professor at the University of the West.  In addition to his role as a Zen priest and Unitarian Universalist Minister James also holds ordinations within the independent sacramental movement as well as several initiations within Inayat Khan Universalist Sufism.  He has blogged as Monkey Mind for more than a decade and is the featured speaker at the Empty Moon Zen YouTube channel. Links:  Convergent Streams: The Premier ISM Magazine. This podcast is hosted by David Oliver Kling and is produced by The Community of Saint George - a Young Rite jurisdiction.

Celebrating the Spirit of Kwanzaa December 29, 2019 Rev. Joyce Palmer Kwanzaa is a holiday designed to honor and celebrate African American culture, values, and community. During the Kwanzaa celebration, everyone pledges to work together to improve themselves and to make their community a better place to live. This is a celebration that all are welcome to join.  Joyce Palmer served as the Assistant Minister at Unitarian Universalist Church West in Brookfield, WI. She received her Master of Divinity degree from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. She served as Director of Membership and Lay Ministry at All Souls Church UU, in Washington, DC. Joyce is the lead on the Marjorie Bowens Wheatley Scholarship Committee through the UU Women's Federation. Joyce and her family recently moved back to Rockford, IL to live closer to family. Joyce currently works at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois as a Child Welfare Specialist Supervisor. She is also a Community Minister at the UU Church of Rockford. She enjoys reading, teaching Nia dance classes, spending time with her husband Tim and sons Dorien and Antonio, and walking her terrier mix, Rosey.

Exploring the role of humility in our faith. Sermon given at the UU Church of Idaho Falls, September 29, 2019.

UU Church of Kent vigil in support of a woman's right to choose. Sunday, June 2, 2019 Led by Rev. Steven Protzman As Unitarian Universalists, we do not agree on the issue of abortion but our first principle calls us to affirm the right of every woman to make their own choices about their bodies and their families.  Our faith also calls us to work toward a compassionate society where children are wanted and loved, and welcomed into of a safe community where we care for their needs.  This service will examine what it means to be Pro Faith, Pro Family, Pro Choice. One service at 10 am with nursery care available.

Anyways Dude, I riff on how I met the off the charts "Bombshell" at my church and the magic of the cabin up in Laurel Canyon, as the story chugs its way towards the final meltdown. CHARACTERS: Joseph Campbell, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Debbie Harry, Michelle Pfeiffer, Marilyn Monroe, Jakob Dylan, Jackson Browne, John Hughes LOCATIONS:  Burbank, Van Nuys, Reseda, Ventura Blvd., West Valley,  New York City STUFF:  booty call, UU Church, The Hero with a Thousand Faces, Echo in the Canyon, hypnosis  SONGS: Blowin' in the Wind, Free Fallin', Tangled Up in Blue, Heart of Glass SOUNDS: wind, palm trees, cars, birds, crows GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Debbie and Michelle" shot on my iPhone5 RECORDED: May 16, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Hey Dude, on a moody day I remember my "Tomboy" girlfriend, who I worked with at a creepy cluster of used bookstores on the edge of Glendale. I also allude to the "Bombshell" and the crooked road to the impending meltdown.  CHARACTERS: Christopher Reeve  LOCATIONS: Burbank, Glendale, San Fernando Road, Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Eagle Rock, West Valley, Laurel Canyon,   STUFF: Arroyo Seco, Ford F-150, 134 Freeway, Superman (1978), booty call, UU Church, LAX SOUNDS: Birds GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "After a Spring Rain at Zane's" shot on my iPhone5 RECORDED: May 7, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Hey Dude, I get back on track by tripping on the story's main locations including the little rundown house, the cavernous used bookstore, the UU Church and the magical cabin in Laurel Canyon. LOCATIONS: Burbank, Glendale, San Fernando Road, West Valley, Laurel Canyon, Sunset Strip SOUNDS: wind, palm trees, planes, birds, muscle car GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Zane's Palms and More Yellow Flowers" shot on my iPhone5 RECORDED: May 2, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.  

Q&A Discussion Circle w/the Imam -- In one of our mosque unique post-jumma'a discussions, several congregants share their stories in-depth about their journeys to Islam through The Nation of Islam. When a congregant asks Imam Gail Kennard to share a time she resisted submitting to patience, she shares her amazing journey starting out at the UU Church as a teenager who was interested in social justice but who had no interest in religion, then joining the Nation of Islam for the same interests in empowerment, and finally finding her way to Islam as a faith and spiritual/religious practice - an ending she never could have seen herself embracing as a staunchly secular teenager.

Sermon audio from Rev. McKinley's Easter reflection given to the UU Church of the Restoration on April 21, 2019. The sermon started with McKinley losing his manuscript on an ipad and deciding to wing it and tell some stories about what Resurrection looks like. Hey, what are you gonna do? Life happens. 

Sermon Audio from 3.24.19 at the UU Church of the Restoration, concerning Hobbits, the Lord of the Rings, and the religious significance of connection and relationship. Where does God dwell on Earth (or Middle-Earth, in this case!)? Spoiler alert for the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings books.

Sermon audio from Rev. McKinley's words on Feb. 24th, 2019 at the UU Church of the Restoration in Philadelphia, PA. Restoration honored Black History Month. Tune in to learn more about the Case for Reparations, Alice Walker, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and how head-butting your friend into a sandpit as a child teaches a lesson about restorative justice.

Sermon audio from Rev. McKinley's words on Feb. 10th, 2019 at the UU Church of the Restoration in Philadelphia, PA. Restoration celebrated Evolution Sunday as part of the Clergy Letter Project. Tune in to learn more about the Darwins, Dr. Just, and how science and religion are complimentary forces, and not oppositional ones.

Gordo chats with Doug Smith about life on Cape Ann, the UU Church, gene sequencing and the Perfect Storm.  12/13/18  RT 31:22

Latest Sermon from Rev. McKinley, delivered on 12/9/18 at the UU Church of the Restoration in Philadelphia, PA. What can we celebrate at Christmas if we don't "believe" the religious stories behind it? What do we do with myths? Listen in to find what you might be able to say "yes" to.

Audio from McKinley's sermon, "Draw the Circle Wider?" given at the UU Church of the Restoration in Philly on 10/28. What would it look like to move beyond thinking about life in terms of straight lines, us/them, straight/queer, black/white? How do we get through dark times together? McKinley talks about the message of the Transgender community for all of us to see, to really see, the individuals for who they are, and to struggle together for liberation.

Audio from McKinley's sermon, "What is Love?" given at the UU Church of the Restoration in Philly on 9/30. Third in a three part sermon series on building beloved community. This sermon talks about the Universalist history of the movement, and uses a lot of Greek and Hebrew words. CW: Sexual Assault trauma related to Supreme Court hearings.

Audio from McKinley's sermon, "Sanctuary Reimagined" given at the UU Church of the Restoration in Philly on 9/9. First in a three part sermon series on building beloved community.

Audio from McKinley's sermon, "Building a Big Enough Tent" given at the UU Church of the Restoration in Philly on 9/23. Second in a three part sermon series on building beloved community. This sermon talks about the story of Sukkoth, a Jewish holiday that remembers a time when being in the desert and living in tents/booths was the way of the world.

We are restless souls yearning to be understood. Inspired by the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, guest minister, Rev. John T. Crestwell, Jr. of the UU Church of Annapolis, explores how learning to relate and understand each other is our highest calling and the key to creating beloved community.

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.

Recorded live Sunday, March 25th, 2018 , Universalism, Christianity, and the UU Church Today, by Lane Schwartz  Click to play this service recording, or subscribe to our podcasts in the iTunes store to download new episodes automatically to your computer or smartphone. See the Podcast Guide for more help.

On this very special Sunday honoring the legacy of our Senior Minister, Rev. Dr. Fredric J. Muir, we heard from past UUCA Interns. Reverend Kimberly Wildszewski serves at the UU Church of Washington Crossing, New Jersey. She shares her experiences and memories with Reverend Fred and her time as a UU intern many years ago.    

Our identities, complex and multi-faceted, affect the way we see the world, how we are treated, and what matters most to us. The first step to forming deep, meaningful, diverse religious community is owning our own personal identities and acknowledging what that means for us, then beginning to understand others' identities. Rev. Schmidt is a native Texan who was born and raised in Austin, lived in Houston and College Station, and attended Austin Presbyterian Seminary before moving east to attend Andover Newton Theological School in Massachusetts. He and his wife, the Rev. Kristin Grassel Schmidt, served churches in Massachusetts and New Jersey for six years before being called as Senior Co-Ministers of the UU Church of Berkeley, CA, 2 years ago. They now live in the San Francisco Bay area with their two young sons, CJ and John.

Speaker or Performer: Joyce Conrad and Betty Mills Date of Delivery: September 10, 2017 Description: Charter members of this Fellowship, Joyce Conrad and Betty Mills, will share their favorite stories from the legendary past of the founding of this now-65-year-old Fellowship.Bio:Joyce Conrad is a founding member of this Fellowship and the UU Fellowship of Southern Maryland. She has also been a member of All Souls Unitarian Church in Washington, D.C., the UU Church in Arlington, VA, and the Washington Ethical Society in Silver Spring, MD. Betty Mills is a conversationalist, retired newspaper columnist, and coauthor of Mind If I Differ?: A Catholic Unitarian Dialogue.Video version:https://youtu.be/GJctDwQTsp8

Justice and Confrontation Conflict is a great way to uncover the truth. World leaders rely on conflicting and competing advisers to make wise decisions. Instead of focusing our efforts in ending conflict, how about if we learned to wage them well in conversations? Conversations are the best places to wage conflict. Conversations are the currency of organizations. Our faith says revelation is unsealed, but so much conversations continue to unravel our authenticity. Our guest is the first Balázs Scholar at Starr King for the Ministry to come from beyond the Hungarian Unitarian community. She is a minister of the UU Church of the Philippines, where she has served the Bicutan Congregation in Manila. For over 20 years she has worked on organizing women, youth, farmers, and labor for better public policies, and advised over 30 non-governmental organizations. Rev. Tet Gallardo, Guest Minister Rev. JD Benson, Assistant Minister Rev. Alyson Jacks, Associate Minister Dr. Mark Sumner, piano Jef Caers, flute Matt Yang, piano Asher Davison, song leader Rev. John Young, Welcome Jonathan Silk, OOS, Sound, Podcasting

Justice and Confrontation Conflict is a great way to uncover the truth. World leaders rely on conflicting and competing advisers to make wise decisions. Instead of focusing our efforts in ending conflict, how about if we learned to wage them well in conversations? Conversations are the best places to wage conflict. Conversations are the currency of organizations. Our faith says revelation is unsealed, but so much conversations continue to unravel our authenticity. Our guest is the first Balázs Scholar at Starr King for the Ministry to come from beyond the Hungarian Unitarian community. She is a minister of the UU Church of the Philippines, where she has served the Bicutan Congregation in Manila. For over 20 years she has worked on organizing women, youth, farmers, and labor for better public policies, and advised over 30 non-governmental organizations. Rev. Tet Gallardo, Guest Minister Rev. JD Benson, Assistant Minister Rev. Alyson Jacks, Associate Minister Dr. Mark Sumner, piano Jef Caers, flute Matt Yang, piano Asher Davison, song leader Rev. John Young, Welcome Jonathan Silk, OOS, Sound, Podcasting

As SMUUF seeks to design and build a building, Rev. Aaron Stockwell wonders what is radical hospitality anyway? How do we build radical hospitality in our Unitarian Universalist congregations? Rev. Aaron Stockwell has served as the Developmental Minister at the UU Church of the Brazos Valley in College Station, TX since August of 2015. He received his Master of Divinity at Andover Newton Theological School in 2013.

http://www.uakron.org “A Way out of No Way” Rev. Tim Temerson & Elizabeth Reilly For centuries, oppressed peoples have found hope and strength in an understanding of God as liberator. We will explore this image of God and ask how it might inform our own commitment to peace and social justice. January 29, 2017

Gathering Music Ringing the Bell Prelude Away in a Manger — James Murray, arr. Fred Bock Call to Worship Helen Pohlig Lighting the Chalice *Opening Hymn Joy to the World *Unison Affirmation (615) The Work of Christmas Silence Embracing Meditation Nic Cable Minister’s Prayer Interlude Reading A Christmas Poem (adapted) — Dr. Maya Angelou Interlude Reflection Mary, Did You Know? *Hymn of Affirmation (409) Sleep, My Child Homily My Lord, What a Morning *Closing Hymn (232) The Hills Are Bare at Bethlehem Benediction Postlude On This Day Earth Shall Ring — Personent Hodie, set by John Carter About the Worship Leader Nic Cable is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated from DePaul University with a degree in Religious Studies, as well as Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies. Nic received his Master of Divinity from Chicago Theological Seminary in 2014. In the few years prior to coming to Unity Church, he lived in Michigan where his wife pursued her law degree. During this time, Nic worked full time for the UUA in Stewardship and Development, and part time with the UU Church of Greater Lansing. Nic feels blessed to learn and grow as a ministerial intern at Unity Church this year and is looking forward to getting to know the community. About the Worship Associate Worship Associate, Helen Pohlig, was raised Lutheran and explored several spiritual traditions before finding her home at Unity Church when she moved back to St. Paul seven years ago. She teaches business law seminars around the country and also does legal document review on a part-time basis. Helen lives in south Maplewood and spends much of her spare time doing various kinds of social dancing. About the Musician Priscilla Morton (piano) enjoys volunteering as the accompanist for the Unity children’s choir. She also enjoys her new part-time retirement career in counseling and the extra time allowed for hobbies like table tennis (the seniors at the Y are killer players) and modern dance. Priscilla has recently added a small terrier and two capable students to her household — all of whom add joy to her life.

ORDER OF WORSHIP Sunday, November 27, 2016 Nic Cable, Ministerial Intern Rochelle Lockridge, Worship Associate Gathering Music It is Well with My Soul Philip P. Bliss; arr. John Purifoy Prelude Present — Footfall If you ever wonder if I am thinking of you Watch the rain fall on our hearts It makes its mark to wash the darkness away If I ever wonder if you are here beside me Watch the tears fall on our souls Where we hold hope and love all our days And if we ever wonder if we can walk the long road Watch the sun give us this gift of the day As we make our way through the here and now Call to Worship Rochelle Lockridge *Opening Hymn (6) Just as Long as I Have Breath *Responsive Reading (610) The Journey of Love Silence When I breathe in, I breathe in peace. When I breathe out, I breathe out love. Embracing Meditation Minister’s Prayer Interlude Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing arr. Carol Tornquist Offering Music Sister, Sit on Down — Footfall Sister, sit on down. Sister, sit on sit on down. Sister, sit on down Tell me something I don’t know Tell me something about where you want to go Tell me something I forgot about to love or hope or know Make a space to let it in Take a break to start your heart again Wake up knowing that it’s easy to find yourself a friend Talk your way onto the ride Shake off the shadows of your pride Walk into the world knowing that we’re right here by your side Readings A Hidden Wholeness — Parker Palmer A Sikh Prayer for America on November 9, 2016 — Valarie Kaur *Hymn of Affirmation (1) May Nothing Evil Cross This Door Sermon The Power of the Shared Table *Closing Hymn I Know I Can Benediction Postlude Peace Call — Woodie Guthrie/arr. Footfall Open your hearts to the paradise to the peace of heavenly angels Take away that woeful shadow dancing on your wall Take to the skies of peace of friends, of the peace of one great spirit Get ready for my bugle call of peace Chorus: Peace peace peace I can hear the bugle sounding, roaming around my land, my city and my town Peace peace peace I can hear the voices ringing, louder while my bugle calls for peace If these storms fill your heart with a thousand kinds of worry Keep to my road of peace, you’ll never have to fear Keep in the sun and look around, in the face of peace and plenty Get ready for my bugle call of peace I’ll clear my house of the weed of fear and turn to the friends around me With my smile of peace, I’ll greet them one and all I’ll work, I’ll fight, I’ll dance, I’ll sing, of peace of the youthful spirit Get ready for my bugle call of peace About the Worship Leader Nic Cable is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated from DePaul University with a degree in Religious Studies, as well as Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies. Nic received his Master of Divinity from Chicago Theological Seminary in 2014. In the few years prior to coming to Unity Church, he lived in Michigan where his wife pursued her law degree. During this time, Nic worked full time for the UUA in Stewardship and Development, and part time with the UU Church of Greater Lansing. Nic feels blessed to learn and grow as a ministerial intern at Unity Church this year and is looking forward to getting to know the community. About the Worship Associate Rochelle Lockridge was lured by the sweet siren’s song of the Unity Choir singing from the balcony in 2002. She has been a member of the choir and the Unity Church family ever since. After careful consideration she has expanded her involvement to include serving as a worship associate. Rochelle lives in Maplewood, newly venturing out to build her own management consulting business. In addition to following her passions in grand-parenting, music, and digital storytelling, she has recently rediscovered the joys of Ballroom dancing. About the Musicians Footfall is what happened when folk, punk, rock, classical and good common sense converged. If a label helps, alt country is where we landed. We hope you’ll agree but mostly just want you along for the ride. Footfall is Jim Christiansen and Debbie Cushman. We’ve been playing music together for about fifteen years. Jim plays guitar, slide guitar and mandolin. He also sings a mean harmony line and can be nudged into lead. Debbie brings guitar, vocals, piano and dreams of fiddle playing. Songwriting is shared and so is banter over covers. The day jobs pay for the gear. The music feeds the soul.  Kathleen Bartholomay, a long-time member, has enjoyed a rich history of musical involvement at Unity Church: accompanying Unity’s adult choir, coordinating summer music, and sharing her musical gifts in recitals, memorial services, weddings, and other occasions. She sings with the St. Paul Vocal Forum, and is completing her training to become a music therapist. Kathleen holds a Master of Music degree from University of Nebraska-Lincoln. www.twincitiespianist.com  

http://www.uuakron.org The Naivetè of Faith Rev. Tim Temerson & Barret Bills Faith can be a challenging and confusing concept, especially for Unitarian Universalists. What exactly does it mean to have faith? Does having faith require holding certain beliefs or can one have faith while at the same time being uncertain or a non-believer? Join us today as we explore these and other questions about faith. November 13, 2016

http://www.uuakron.org “The Talk” Rev. Tim Temerson Akrista L'Bert & Barret Bills For generations, African American parents have been forced to talk to their children about the harsh reality of racism, including the dangers posed to black lives by the criminal justice system. Today’s service will examine the injustices that compel parents to have this conversation and ask what we as Unitarian Universalists can and must do to build a society in which “the talk” is no longer required. September 25 2016

Producer/Host: Amy Browne Production Assistance: Bill Solomon Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman and her brother/co-author David Goodman, speaking at the UU Church in Bangor on May 14, 2016 at a fundraiser for WERU — part of their book tour for “Democracy Now! 20 Years Covering the Movements Changing America”. Part 2 of 2. Part 1 aired last week and is available on our archives. The post Maine Currents 6/8/16 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Amy Browne Production Assistance: Bill Solomon Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman and her brother/co-author David Goodman, speaking at the UU Church in Bangor on May 14, 2016 at a fundraiser for WERU — part of their book tour for “Democracy Now! 20 Years Covering the Movements Changing America”. Part 2 will air in this time slot next week. (Wednesday, June 8th at 4pm) The post Maine Currents 6/1/16 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Rev. Eric Posa was born in Fort Worth, Texas. As an interim minister he has lived and ministered in many different places for the UU Church. In the summer of 2015 Rev. Posa accepted an interim minister position at the Church of the River, Memphis TN. Listen to his unique thoughts, experiences, and perspectives.Support the show and start your Audible trial today @ audibletrial.com/oam

Peaceful, Non-violent Protest through song from the Common Ground Street Choir of Dallas, Texas.   Kathy Smith, Anita Mills and Pat McAfee lead this activist singing group around the Dallas/Fort Worth area. They hope to expand with new chapters of the Common Ground Street Choir in other counties in the near future. From civil rights to job rights all songs have various verses to fit the moment. In February of 2015 they went to Austin to lobby legislators on inequallity in pay and reproductive rights, singing in the rotunda. Pat will tell you, "The Common Ground Street Choir has been a joyful process since it’s inception at GA in Providence and one into which I can pour my peace and justice passion and off-key alto." Here's How It All Started: Emma’s Revolution threw down the gauntlet at their workshop at GA. They said we’ve lost the peaceful nonviolent protests of the 60s and 70s. Now, no one seems to know the songs – or sings at protests and marches.  Now it’s the three-word chant, which is confrontational. They challenged congregations to start Revolutionary Street Choirs to show up at protests to SING the message, and teach the old songs and bring some new ones, too. Singing evokes emotion.  It’s a peaceful, nonviolent way to convey a message.  And it can create magic. The take-away if you feel the slight bit interested in creating a similar group: Holler along, harmonize at will, and you're a passionate street choir. Bios: Anita Mills is a lifelong Unitarian and is currently serving as President of the North Texas Unitarian Universalist Congregational cluster. She is a co-founder of the Common Ground Street Choir, which fields members to sing at protests and rallies. Anita works with Grow North Texas to help urban agriculture efforts succeed, particularly in food deserts. Kathy Smith is currently the Director of Religious Education for Children and Youth for the Community Unitarian Universalist Church in Plano, TX. She has been a lifelong musician, educator, and social activist. Pat McAfee signed her first Book on Christmas Eve 1980 in Lubbock, TX and is now a member of the UU Church of Oak Cliff in Dallas, TX. As those who prefer small congregations understand, many hats have decorated her head in service to both these churches over the years. Currently Pat serves as the UUCOC representative to the North Texas Unitarian Universalist Congregations cluster and co-chair of NTUUC’s Education Committee. Favorite Quotes: Anita: 1. Gracias a la vida que me ha dado tanto from a song by Violeta Parra Translation: Thank you to life which has given me so much 2. (my own - soon to be bumper sticker!) You can change the world! Kathy: The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice. - Theodore Parker Links: Video of our Legislative Action Day - incl. choir singing in rotunda of Texas State Capitol http://www.ntuuc.org/events/ntuuc-event-videos  It's story and songsheets can be accessed at: www.commongroundstreetchoir.org https://www.oakcliffuu.org/common_ground/ Link to our FaceBook page "Common Ground Street Choir" https://www.facebook.com/CGStreetChoir?fref=ts Final Credits: music thanks to: "Carefree", "Open Those Bright Eyes", "Sweeter Vermouth" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In the first podcast of a new BCB series called "Clergy on Bainbridge", we welcome the co-minister of Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church, Jaco ten Hove. Jaco and his wife Barbara have jointly served for 7 years as the settled ministers of Cedars, responding to a year-long national search in 2008. In this interview, we explore with Jaco how he, as a clergy member, likes to practice in the wider community what he preaches with his congregation, such as: collaboration, for example, with other clergy in the Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap Interfaith Council; appreciation of nature, such as serving as a docent and advocate for the environmental learning center in the woods at IslandWood; addressing climate change, through projects, such as those of Sustainable Bainbridge and Island Power, that help achieve energy conservation and greener electrical power; and seeking peace, such as when he marched with his Zen Buddhist spiritual leader and friend Senji, from Olympia to the submarine nuclear weapons depot in western Kitsap. Jaco says he appreciates that the Cedars congregation has chosen to conserve land and resources by sharing the lovely facilities of The Island School rather than consuming land and resources on a separate building.  He also appreciates how the Cedars congregation welcomes members of the LGBTQ community, and expresses a friendly welcome to worship service visitors of a wide variety of ages and life styles. Jaco says visitors are invited to the weekly Cedars worship services at 10am each Sunday at The Island School at 8553 NE Day Road. Credits: BCB host, editor and publisher: Barry Peters.

In the first podcast of a new BCB series called "Clergy on Bainbridge", we welcome the co-minister of Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church, Jaco ten Hove. Jaco and his wife Barbara have jointly served for 7 years as the settled ministers of Cedars, responding to a year-long national search in 2008. In this interview, we explore with Jaco how he, as a clergy member, likes to practice in the wider community what he preaches with his congregation, such as: collaboration, for example, with other clergy in the Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap Interfaith Council; appreciation of nature, such as serving as a docent and advocate for the environmental learning center in the woods at IslandWood; addressing climate change, through projects, such as those of Sustainable Bainbridge and Island Power, that help achieve energy conservation and greener electrical power; and seeking peace, such as when he marched with his Zen Buddhist spiritual leader and friend Senji, from Olympia to the submarine nuclear weapons depot in western Kitsap. Jaco says he appreciates that the Cedars congregation has chosen to conserve land and resources by sharing the lovely facilities of The Island School rather than consuming land and resources on a separate building.  He also appreciates how the Cedars congregation welcomes members of the LGBTQ community, and expresses a friendly welcome to worship service visitors of a wide variety of ages and life styles. Jaco says visitors are invited to the weekly Cedars worship services at 10am each Sunday at The Island School at 8553 NE Day Road. Credits: BCB host, editor and publisher: Barry Peters.

Enjoy the musical insprirations of Hal Walker! From guitar to Banakulas he is a wealth of talent. You'll hear how his music has transformed over time. The freedom he has to use unique intruments at the UU Church of Kent has creates a rich musical community at the church. Also you'll hear a life changing moment that a near death experience had him realize he could no longer do the "one-man show" and had to reach out to other congregants to support the music that needed to be expressed. Musical Performances: You'll hear him perform his song Everywhere, and an improv on the Khaen. Also an excerpt from his original song The 88 Counties of Ohio (accompanied with the Banakulas) that he would like to see as part of the educational cirriculum when students learn Ohio History during the 4th grade. The lyric sheet is in the form of a map! Also click to listen to the full version of a childrens choir singing the song. All the music in this episode is performed and written by Hal Walker Hal Walker Music is a great place to experience more of  his music! More song links   Bio: Hal Walker grew up in Kent, Ohio blowing the harmonica along the banks of the Cuyahoga River. As a veteran performer in Ohio, his creative and passionate style engages audiences of all ages. He composes and improvises on the piano, guitar, voice, harmonica, jaw harp and the khaen. (a mouth organ from NE thailand made out of bamboo pipes) Hal has a unique talent for taking an instrument associated with a particular culture, such as the khaen or the African banakulas, and, after experiencing how they are traditionally used, he then makes the instrument his own by playing them in a uniquely “Hal Walker” way. Walker is also an historian with a degree from Northwestern University. Although he has spent his entire post-college career as a musician, much of his music draws from his understanding of time and place. His CD, “Home in Ohio,” is a celebration of community, local history and life in Ohio. Hal is an artist-in-residence with the Ohio Arts Council and a roster artist with the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning in Cleveland, Ohio. Since 1995, he has been the director of music at the Unitarian-Universalist church of Kent. Hal lives in Kent with a houseful of musical instruments and his 17 year old daughter, Hallie. Favorite quote: Don't Believe Everything You THINK! Links: Hal Walker on Facebook Learn to play Harmonica at Harmonica.com  

There's more to the Unitarian Universalist story than has been known. Join me this morning as I reflect on my recent trip to the UU Church of the Philippines.

Scott Tayler - Multisites: Interconnection, Innovation, and Impact to Create Congregational Networking With 2/3 of our congregations in the U.S. having memberships of 160 or less how can we work together with our existing resources to make us stronger as congregations and as Unitarian Universalists? Ministers coming out of seminary logically would want a full-time placement. Could that be provided with congregations who have part-time ministry, sharing a minister to create a full-time placement? It can start as an experiment to see if and what might work. Small steps to play with the idea of interconnection. Who can share staff (Religious Education, Administrative) the list can become whatever you make it. For those using monthly worship themes this can make it even easier to share resources such as youth leaders, pulpit guests and small group programs. Beyond that is collaborating with other religious liberals to make a strong impact in the world when it comes to important areas we serve such as social justice. Interfaith connections is an avenue to explore. The UUA and CERG has resources to learn more about this and also bring trained staff in to explore this idea. Will this open a door to new conversations inside of your congregation? Bio: Scott Tayler is Director of Congregational Life, overseeing our Regional and District field staff, whose mission is to cultivate connections between congregations, inspire and coach new & innovative models of “doing church”, and empower existing congregations & their leaders to next level of impact. In short, our Congregational Life Teams serve "Interconnection, Innovation and Impact." Previously Scott served as Co-Senior Minister of the First Unitarian Church of Rochester, NY, where he and his staff team developed a small group system that engaged over half of their 1,000 members. Also during his time there, he supported the Rochester congregation entering into a "yoked" multisite partnership with the nearby UU Church of Canandaigua, NY—with the two churches now sharing programming & staff. email: stayler@uua.org Show Quotes: (15:08) - When seperation is healed and connection is made, the holy, sacred, power of creativity arises out of that... (26:35) - "... alone our vision is too narrow to see all that must be seen, and our strength to limited to do what all that must be done. Together, our vision widens and our strength is renewed." - Rev. Mark Moorison-Reed “Whatever we can do, or dream we can do, let us begin it.  Boldness has genius and power and magic in it.  May we ever be bold in our living and loving.”- Closing words of First Unitarian Church of rochester NY, adapted from Goethe Links: Multisites information: UUmultisite.weebly.com Keynote talk on multisites Follow-up workshop   Final Credits: music thanks to: "Carefree", "Open Those Bright Eyes", "Sweeter Vermouth" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Amber and Luke Scott Now young adults, Amber and Luke Scott whose home church is the UU Church of Kent, are as Luke says, "home-grown UUs." They have grown in their church being active in various  youth groups, committees and conferences. They Experienced: Youth retreats that revealed intense issues that gave them a better perspective and motivation for justice through intellectual discussions. This helped them to deal with challenges Having beliefs challenged and being mindful of the inherent worth and dignity of others. Inspired by: their Grandfather and other peers, What's the vision for the future of the denomination? Amber: Diversity of worship experiences is important along with navigating the needs of everyone. Luke: More personal connection and intellectual stimulation is needed in the age of social media. What's in their future? Roles related to youth programs? church board participation? Religious Education? Amber Scott Amber is a 28 year-old UU living in Columbus, Ohio. She is finishing her  third year on the Planning Committee for OMD Summer  Institute, and is also serving on this year's steering committee for Opus,  the annual continental UU young adult spiritual retreat. This summer  Opus is being held in Ohio! Amber spends half of her working life in the office of the nonprofit Secular Student Alliance, and half in a Whole Foods Market kitchen. Outside of work Amber spends most of her time riding her bicycle, performing in a local burlesque troupe, and learning trapeze. Favorite Quote: from the song Thanksgiving Eve by Bob Franke: What can you do with your days But work and hope Let your dreams bind your work to your play What can you do with each moment of your life But love til you've loved it away Contact info: miss.amber.makes.art@gmail.com Links: OMD Summer Institute 2015 July 12-18, 2015 Opus 2015: Summerfest August 19-23, 2015 Luke Scott Luke, like his sister Amber, grew up attending the UU Church of Kent. He now lives in Columbus, Ohio and works at Cardinal Health in Human Resources. and still keeps in touch with his network of UU friends from Ohio Meadville District youth conferences as well as the youth and young adult programs at OMD Summer Institute. Luke is a graduate of the Ohio State University class of 2013 and enjoyed the months following his graduation in Yosemite National Park and at Heavenly ski resort in Lake Tahoe before returning to Columbus. Favorite Quote: "Another glorious Sierra day in which one seems to be dissolved and absorbed and sent pulsing onward we know not where. Life seems neither long nor short, and we take no more heed to save time or make haste than do the trees and stars. This is true freedom, a good practical sort of immortality.” —John Muir Links: Columbus UU Young Adult Facebook Group -  use for casual UU meet-ups, potlucks, etc. OMD Youth Adult Committee page - youth events in OMD that were so beneficial/influential growing up OMD UU Young Adult Network Facebook Group - current OMD district-wide events, etc. Contact Luke: lukelukescott@gmail.com   Final Credits: music thanks to "Carefree", "Open Those Bright Eyes", "Sweeter Vermouth" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, July 13, 2014, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Stephen Edington, Guest Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION From his early years in Okema, OK, and Pampa, TX, to his life in New York and service in the Merchant Marine, to his cross-country wanderings, Woody Guthrie cultivated a universal type of religious consciousness that shows through in his work in many ways. The book and sermon also deal with Woody’s tragic struggle with Huntington’s Disease and the spiritual resources he drew upon at that point in his life. About the Author: Rev. Steve Edington is a UU minister residing in Nashua, New Hampshire where he served the UU Church of Nashua for 24 years. He is presently the interim minister of the Unitarian Church of Montpelier, Vermont. Steve is also the author of The Beat Face of God—The Beat Generation Writers as Spirit Guides, and Troubadour and Poet—The Magical Ministry of Ric Masten. He is on the Lowell Celebrates Kerouac Committee of Lowell, Massachusetts which puts on an annual Jack Kerouac Festival there. For the past two years he has been a program presenter at the Woody Guthrie Festival in Okemah. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: VIEW ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO WATCH OTHER VIDEOS: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Twitter: All Souls Church Website:

I recently had the opportunity to learn first hand of the excitement that some outside the U. S. have for President Obama.  As we complete the "First 100 Days"  of new Presidential leadership (what a reporter suggested feels like a ("100 years") this morning I'll share with you how my time with the UU Church of the Philippines has shaped and given.  

Join us to welcome the Rev. Rebecca Quimada Sienes, former President of the UU church of the Philippines and daughter of martyred UU minister Toribio Quimada.  

What is a Muslim doing working at a church? A question our guest Minister, Sana, received frequently while working at the UU Church of Arlington, VA. Today there are more people identifying as UU Muslim. Join her to explore how we make room for interfaith ... read more.