Podcast appearances and mentions of Wayne B Arnason

"We can trust ourselves to grow, to adapt, and to change. And we can trust each other to meet us in the place of flowering, the place of hope, the place of courage." Incredibly, this is our last service of the church year. We’ll be doing flower communion, as is the custom of so many UUs this time of year. While we continue to gather online, we’ll celebrate this uniquely UU ritual. Don’t forget to bring your flower! Works referenced in this sermon: "A Power Governments Cannot Suppress," by Howard Zinn, from "Walking Toward Morning," edited by Annie Chagnot and Emi Ikkanda: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/558465/how-lovely-the-ruins-by-edited-by-annie-chagnot-and-emi-ikkanda/ "Take Courage Friends," by Wayne B. Arnason: https://www.uua.org/worship/words/closing/183796.shtml More information about Flower Communion can be found here: https://www.uua.org/worship/holidays/flower-ceremony Written by: Rev. Laurel Gray Music by: Kala Farnham Hosted and Edited by: Amanda Hall Produced and Directed by: Bruce Hall

Have you ever stopped to consider the persistent presence of plants throughout your life? After one week of isolation from the public due to concerns over COVID-19, Reverend Amy explores the impact of plants on her personal life through the years. Chalice Lighting Words by the Reverend Amy Kindred.Song For the Earth Forever Turning, sung by Stephen Downen.(From Singing the Living Tradition @1993 by the Unitarian Universalist Association. Words and music by Kim Oler, arranged by Nick Page)Piano Amy RosebushMessage "The Grace of Green" Written and read by the Reverend Amy KindredClosing Words by the Reverend Wayne B. Arnason (From Singing the Living Tradition)Technical Support Adam Byrn Tritt

A Zen koan I know asks "Does an enlightened person fall under the laws of cause and effect?" This koan will be our text for a sermon on mistakes, punishment and forgiveness.  What’s the difference between an original sin and an original mistake?