Service, March 29, 2009, text & audio

“The Peace Piece in the Theological Puzzle”-(Justice Sunday) by Rev. Preston Moore, co-minister Peace—everyone is in favor of it— even as wars re launched in its name. Everyone acts as if we all know what it means. Do we? What particular theological meaning should peace have in liberal religion? Come give peace a chance on Justice Sunday. Call to Worship: …

Sermon, Sunday March 29, 2009, text & audio

“The Peace Piece in the Theological Puzzle”-(Justice Sunday) by Rev. Preston Moore, co-minister Peace—everyone is in favor of it— even as wars re launched in its name. Everyone acts as if we all know what it means. Do we? What particular theological meaning should peace have in liberal religion? Come give peace a chance on Justice Sunday. Listen Read

Sermon, March 15, 2009, audio

“In Times of Uncertainty” by Rev. Jim VanderWeele Rev. VanderWeele will focus not only on the situation in the New Orleans area but also on historical precedents and the current temperament of the environmental changes occurring in our nation. The DOG Street Rhythm Kings Dixieland Band will provide spirited music. The plate collection of March 15th will support the New …

Sermon, March 22, 2009, audio

“Black and White Thinking in a World of Many Colors” by John Hochella Good or evil, with me or against me, my way or the highway – more and more, our world seems to gravitate toward polarities. Is there anything redeeming about it? Why should a religious community care about this? Join worship associate John Hochella in a closer look …

Sermon, March 8, 2009, audio

“Do Unto Others” by Rev. Jennifer Ryu, Co-minister Unitarian Universalists do not profess a common belief. Rather, we are bound by a covenant that describes how we want to treat others and how we want to be treated. The practice of this universal religious precept, known as the Golden Rule, leads us to higher levels of consciousness and a deeper …

Sermon, March 1, 2009, audio

Reaching Across by Rev. Dawn Cooley Moral Foundations Theory discusses elemental differences between liberal and conservative worldviews—differences that liberal religion will benefit from understanding as we pursue various social justice causes. Dawn is the minister of the UU Fellowship of Northfield, MN and is happy to be visiting warmer climes! Sermon: Rev. Dawn Cooley Listen

Sermon, February 22, 2009, audio

Diversity by God! (Inclusivity is Up to Us) by Rev. Emma Chattin How do we welcome others? How do we weave others into the fabric of community? The GLBTIQ Community touches the fabric of EVERY community. We are everywhere, and we are constantly learning how to make a hospitable place for differences in an infinitely diverse universe. Sermon: Rev. Emma …

Sermon, February 8, 2009, text and audio

The Perfect Storm: Black Empowerment and White Altruism by Rev. Jennifer Ryu Within our own movement, forty years ago this month a storm of confrontation between blacks and whites was brewing. It continues have profound meaning in our movement today. Come join in reflections on the theme of our Black History Month LFD program, “Resurrection of a Stillborn Hope,” scheduled …

Service, February 15, 2008, text and audio

Our Town—a Spiritual Retrospective on Racial Awareness in Williamsburg by Rev. Preston Moore Long after the Jim Crow laws have been repealed, the old codes stay in our social DNA. To understand how race affects our spirituality today, we must understand how it affected our spirituality in long ago days. In this place of great reverence for history, today we …

Sermon Topic, February 15, 2009, text and audio

Our Town—a Spiritual Retrospective on Racial Awareness in Williamsburg by Rev. Preston Moore Long after the Jim Crow laws have been repealed, the old codes stay in our social DNA. To understand how race affects our spirituality today, we must understand how it affected our spirituality in long ago days. In this place of great reverence for history, today we …