“The Fire of Commitment” by Anna Olsen (UUA Board of Trustees) What can we gain in being a congregation in association with hundreds of others? Some examples will be given of the exciting work being done by the Unitarian Universalist Association on your behalf and what to anticipate in the coming months. You will especially be challenged to think about …
Service, August 9, 2009
“My Spiritual Quest” by Charles Tankersley How questions assist us on our spiritual quest even when we find no or few absolute answers. This is a personal sharing, and I’ll do my best to share the belief with the listeners that questions are good for us and for the issue being questioned. Sermon: Listen
Service, August 2, 2009
“Holy Play” by Margaret Sequeira When was the last time you played? Play is an important part of life regardless of your age but adults frequently forget to play. How might play be another way that the Divine can break through to us? Join Margaret Sequeira, Director, Lifespan Faith Development, in an exploration of play as a spiritual practice—it won’t …
Service, July 26, 2009
“The Gospel of John: Examining Early Christian Universalism” by Rev. Dr. David Tetrault Rev. Tetrault will take us into the life of a community (ca. 96 C.E.) whose experience of Jesus is bathed in the richness of Divine Love and Wisdom. So where did so much of religion turn dark in later years? Sermon: Listen
Service, July 19, 2009
“Gifts for the Liberal Spirit” by Revs. Makanah and Bob Morriss What distinguishes Unitarian Universalism from most other religious traditions is both our openness and our commitment to using a variety of sources for insight, understanding and wisdom. Join us as we explore sources that are named in our UU Principles and Purposes. Makanah and Bob are retired UU ministers …
Service, July 12, 2009
“What a Wonderful War” by Richard Wallsom A look at war and use of military might. Richard will begin by sharing his memories of growing up in the United Kingdom during World War II. Sermon: Listen
Service July 5, 2009
“This American [Indian] Life” by Rev. Jennifer Ryu The July Share the Plate contribution was given to help build a house on the Mattaponi Reservation. Sermon: Listen Read
Service, June 28, 2009
“Is There a Role for Ritual in Our Time?” by Rabbi Me’irah Iliinsky Drawing on Arnold Van Gennep’s classic work, The Rites of Passage, and exploring the idea of “liminality,” Rabbi Me’irah Iliinsky will make a case that there continues to be a place for rituals in our contemporary lives. Rabbi Me’irah Iliinsky is from Temple Beth El, Williamsburg. Sermon: …
Service, June 21, 2009 text & audio
“Parents Should Be Seen and Not Herd”—that’s right. by Rev. Preston Moore They should let their children see them, really see them; and they should not herd their children like sheep in the care of sheep dogs. Children need examples—grown up, complicated, flawed ones—of what it means to be human. Fortunately, most of humanity is eminently qualified to provide that, …
Service, June 14, 2009 text & audio
“On the Verge” by Rev. Preston Moore Today, young adults are caught up in cultural and social systems that postpone important spiritual, emotional, and social growth experiences. This is the price paid for the sake of ever-increasing levels of intellectual and technical training for work. Is it a good bargain? As they face major decisions about life direction in an …