Audio–Podcasts

“Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” by Rev Preston Moore, Co-minister What to make of the encounter with the panhandler? I have yet to meet anyone with whom his subject fails to spark a valuable conversation. What is revealed here—about the panhandler, about the world we share with him, and most of all, about our inner life? Call to Worship …

“When I Am an Old Woman” by Rev. Jennifer Ryu, Co-minister In the culture of my ancestors, the elder woman is one that commands the highest respect. I have a picture in mind of my old age and of my death and I hold them both with affection. Jennifer will be joined by percussionist Catherine Hauke and worship associate Jan …

“The View from Elsewhere” by Rev. Nick Boke A UU considers Unitarian Universalism from the bench seat of a Land Cruiser, as he returns from conducting a series of workshops on radiobased teacher-training in Maridi, South Sudan. Sermon: by Rev. Nick Boke Listen (mp3)

“Love Will Overcome” by Rev. Jennifer Ryu co-minister Most of you have heard about the violent shooting at the UU Church in Knoxville last Sunday. This Sunday will be devoted to Grieving, Healing and Blessing. Sermon: By Rev Jennifer Ryu Listen (mp3)

“Not to Have” by Rev. David Tetrault ‘Not to have’ is the beginning of desire.” We are socialized to be consumers. Advertising is everywhere. When is enough enough? With Wallace Stevens’ observation as our starting point, we will reflect on the Hebrew wisdom of Genesis. Sermon: by Rev. David Tetrault Listen (mp3)

“What is a Soul?” by Rev. Alane Cameron Miles, First Unitarian Church of Richmond Is a soul spiritually necessary? Can the soul concept be explained by science? Are we better off with or without the idea of soul as part of Unitarian Universalist theology? Sermon:by Rev. Alane Cameron Miles Listen (mp3)

“Learning to Fall” by Rev. Jeff Jones Life can be hard. Whether it is serious illness, a broken relationship, financial or other crisis, these are parts of real life. How do we prepare? Perhaps it is by learning to fall. Rev. Jones is minister to the UU Fellowship of Fredericksburg Listen (mp3)

“More than Enough” by Rev. Janna Roche Most of us, at least some of the time, struggle to discover a balance between getting what we want and being content with what we have. In this sermon we will reflect on some ideas that might help us, in a society where we are constantly bombarded with messages to shop, to update, …