“Estranged Bedfellows: Recovering the Unity of Psychology and Religion” by Rev. Preston Moore, Co-minister Did you know that these two used to be thick as thieves? What happened? Is there any profit in trying to get them back together? Come be a fly on the wall at this couples counseling session for two of the world’s great disciplines. Call to …
Sermon, Sunday, Septemebr 28, 2008, text and audio
“Our Place in the World of Religion, Part II” by Rev. Preston Moore, Co-minister Last Sunday’s mapmaking continues! Come be part of this endeavor to chart our own course and learn from the journeys of others. (Second in a three-part series; companion Adult LFD programs will coincide on this Sunday and on Oct.5th as referenced in the Lifespan Faith Development …
Sermon, Sunday, October 5, 2008, text and audio
“The Wisdom of Atonement” by Rev. Jennifer Ryu, co-minister During these holiest days of their calendar, Jewish communities everywhere put making amends for hurting others at the top of their lists. Can we import the wisdom of this practice into our own religious tradition? Sermon: Rev. Jennifer Ryu Listen Read Call to Worship and Sermon
Service, Sunday, September 21, 2008 (Audio and Text)
“Our Place in the World of Religion— Part I” by Rev. Preston Moore, Co-ministerWe are living in a time of tremendous change in the way spirituality is held in our world. These uncertain seas are troubling, but they also represent crucial opportunities. As we chart our own course, we need to know and learn from the journeys of other faith …
Sermon, Sunday, September 21, 2008, (Text and Audio)
“Our Place in the World of Religion— Part I” by Rev. Preston Moore, Co-ministerWe are living in a time of tremendous change in the way spirituality is held in our world. These uncertain seas are troubling, but they also represent crucial opportunities. As we chart our own course, we need to know and learn from the journeys of other faith …
Service, Sunday, September 7, 2008
“Returning to the Well.” by Rev. Jennifer Ryu, Co-minister It is time for Water Communion again. Is there something extraordinary about the reunion we celebrate with this symbol-laden ritual at the beginning of each new church year? Something deeper than the simple pleasure of seeing good friends again after the scatterings of summer? Indeed there is. Don’t forget to bring …
Sermon, Sunday, September 7, 2008
“Returning to the Well.” by Rev. Jennifer Ryu, Co-minister It is time for Water Communion again. Is there something extraordinary about the reunion we celebrate with this symbol-laden ritual at the beginning of each new church year? Something deeper than the simple pleasure of seeing good friends again after the scatterings of summer? Indeed there is. Don’t forget to bring …
Service, Sunday, August 31, 2008
“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 …
Sermon, Sunday, July 20, 2008
“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 …
Sermon, Sunday, July 27, 2008
“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)