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August, 2006


Title Presenter Church Date presented
UU Revival
A UU "Revival" Service held at Unity Church
Reverend Eric M. Cherry Unity Church of North Easton, MA 08/27/2006
Perhaps Follow the Pretense of Accident Rev. Rod Debs Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Emerald Coast 08/27/2006
Longing, Belonging
As distant as we are from our families, many of us long for community – a place to belong where people know us more deeply than in coffee hour conversations. As a spiritual community we long to deepen and sustain our spiritual foundations. How can we provide this for ourselves and for those who need us?
Rev. Kathleen Ellis Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church, Cedar Park (Austin), TX 08/27/2006
Outward Signs Rev. Chris Buice Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville 08/27/2006
Lay Sermon: Cultural Differences Iris and Tom Stammberger First Parish Lexington Unitarian Universalist 08/27/2006
Is the World Really Flat
Join Program Minister Bill Welch in an amusing and nostalgic sermon about how the world might really be flat. "Technology has indeed brought us closer together on a personal and commercial level.... Technology has given us the ability to reach beyond time zones and borders. There are many people around the world who are motivated by fairness and reason, that picture a sustainable planet and a sustainable quality of life. âAdvocates of compassionate flatism need to educate consumers to the fact that their buying decisions and buying power are political. Every time you as a consumer make a decision, you are supporting whole set of values. You are voting about barriers and friction you want to preserve or eliminate."
Bill Welch Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, VA 08/27/2006
Less is More Douglas Weisburger The Unitarian Universalist Church of Silver Spring, Maryland 08/27/2006
Being Peace
An extemporaneous homily about how to spread peace at an individual level.
Rev. Matt Tittle Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church, Houston, TX 08/27/2006
Pre-Season Sermon Rev. Matthew McNaught Unitarian Universalists of Sterling, VA 08/27/2006
How Laughter Saved My Life Associate Minister Jennifer Crow First Unitarian Church of Rochester NY 08/27/2006
Water and Earth Ceremony Rev. Christopher Craethnann Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley 08/27/2006
Kilroy and Me Judah Leblang Arlington Street Church, Boston, MA 08/27/2006
The Characters of Religion: Gods and Godesses
First in a series of sermons on the various characters found in the usual script of "religion." Let's start with gods and goddesses.
Rev. Dr. Randolph W.B. Becker Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Park Forest, Illinois 08/27/2006
Summer as a State of Mind
My dilemma: How to keep the summer state of mind going throughout the year. Sound familiar? Maybe not, but there's a lesson to be learned by everyone as we begin thinking of leaving August for September. Join me as I look at this transition.
Fred Muir Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis 08/27/2006
Ordinary Things
This service will reflect on appreciating the simple in a complex world by exploring the writings of the 17th century haiku master Matsuo Basho.
Richard Foushee Unity Church-Unitarian, St. Paul, MN 08/27/2006
Trusting the Catcher Reverend Nancy McDonald Ladd Bull Run Unitarian Universalists, Manassas, Virginia 08/27/2006
The Benign Indifference of the Universe Rev. Charles Stephen Second Unitarian Church of Omaha 08/27/2006
The Mind on Fire Rev. Dr. Justin Osterman Central Unitarian Church, Paramus, NJ 08/27/2006
Dracula Was Not a Unitarian
Even though our Unitarian roots can be traced back to Transylvania in the 16th. Century, there is no hard evidence that we have any connection to Transylvania's most infamous citizen. But we will look at the historical background of Unitarianism in Transylvania and the modern-day Unitarians in that country. Rev. Betty will share insights and experiences from her recent trip to Romania, Transylvania, and Hungary.
The Rev. Dr. Betty Stapleford Conejo Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Thousand Oaks, California 08/20/2006
Be the Change You Want to See in the World Rev. Rod Debs Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Emerald Coast 08/20/2006
Lay Sermon: Fathers, Sons, and Other Alien Life Forms Erik Svenson First Parish Lexington Unitarian Universalist 08/20/2006
Coming Home
Join Mary Katherine Morn in a humourous and enlightening sermon about the importance of "Home"......."May we find home here and may each and every one of us offer a welcome to those who come this way that they might find home and belonging here as well."
Mary Katherine Morn Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, VA 08/20/2006
A Cloud of Witnesses Associate Minister Jennifer Crow First Unitarian Church of Rochester NY 08/20/2006
Learning To Fall Linda Laskowski Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley 08/20/2006
Is there Life after Death? Vera O'Brien Arlington Street Church, Boston, MA 08/20/2006
Taking a Liberal Leap of Faith
Have we been fighting an old battle (religion versus science) to avoid focusing on our unique religious perspective?
Rev. Dr. Randolph W.B. Becker Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Park Forest, Illinois 08/20/2006
The Beating of Your Heart East Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, Kirtland, OH 08/20/2006
Godtalk: UU Children and Theist Language
Our childhoods are chapters of naming, a time when words are magically attaching themselves to our reality and becomng the currency of our transactions with other people. What do our children mean, whether they come from theist or humanist families, when they use the word God? How do we respond to the Godtalk they are absorbing simply by existing in a predominantly Judeo-Christian religious culture? What choices are we making, as teachers, parents, and fellow seekers, about the theological language we use with our young people, and to what end?
Kerri Meyer Unity Church-Unitarian, St. Paul, MN 08/20/2006
Lessons from the Mayflower Tom Holler Second Unitarian Church of Omaha 08/20/2006
The Heart of Our Faith Rev. Dr. Justin Osterman Central Unitarian Church, Paramus, NJ 08/20/2006
Roots & Wings
In a wonderful little book entitled Deeply Woven Roots, Gary Gunderson presents the strengths of the church. Come celebrate the strengths I have found in this congregation and some ideas about how strengths can help us soar into the future. This will be my final worship service as your Intern/Summer Minister.
Joyce Palmer Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis 08/20/2006
Water in a Dry Land
During summer travels we have invited you to collect water from your various destinations. We share stories of our sojourns and pour the water into a common vessel to symbolize our ongoing connection, our return from summer travels, and our interconnection with all creation. Kathleen's brief homily focuses on the metaphor of water in the midst of global warming and Middle East warfare.
Rev. Chuck Freeman and Rev. Kathleen Ellis Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church, Cedar Park (Austin), TX 08/20/2006
Worship as Art
The sermon is an exploration of how common public Worship is an artistic opportunity.
Reverend Eric M. Cherry Unity Church of North Easton, MA 08/13/2006
The Four Agreements Rev. Jack Bennett Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Emerald Coast 08/13/2006
Varieties of Religious Humanism Rev. Anthony David Pathways Church, Southlake, TX 08/13/2006
Save the Water Tower Rev. Chris Buice Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville 08/13/2006
Lay Sermon: What's Next? Dan Fenn First Parish Lexington Unitarian Universalist 08/13/2006
This I Believe - The Joy of Becoming a Unitarian Universalist
The Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation has for years conducted a series of lay-led services called "This I Believe" in which members of the congregation talk of how they arrived at their beliefs. Helen Nelson is a member of the congregation since 2001 and a UU since the early 80's.
Helen Nelson Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Olympia, WA 08/13/2006
Frequently Asked Questions
Mary Katherine Morn turns the tables and gives the congregation the opportunity to set the agenda and ask her questions about anything they want. Enjoy this laugh filled, inspiring, reflective discussion about religion and other topics. "What makes us a religion isn't the answers we offer, but the questions we ask."
Mary Katherine Morn Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, VA 08/13/2006
Beyond Iraq
Sermon in opposition to the war in Iraq.
Rev. Matt Tittle Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church, Houston, TX 08/13/2006
A Love Supreme Scott Findley Unitarian Universalists of Sterling, VA 08/13/2006
The Thing With Feathers Associate Minister Jennifer Crow First Unitarian Church of Rochester NY 08/13/2006
Rising From The Ashes Rev. Christopher Craethnenn Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley 08/13/2006
Revolutionary Love Jason Lydon Arlington Street Church, Boston, MA 08/13/2006
The Continuing Journey of a UU D. Roger Dixon East Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, Kirtland, OH 08/13/2006
Conditions for Travel
Writer Frederic Brussat claims that "we read the world to see what it can show us about the meaning of life. Through this reading, we gain a new understanding of our place in the universe and learn to recognize the many movements of the spirit." Join Jenny Wilson as she explores the journey we share as planetary pilgrims traveling on the edge of a galaxy.
Jenny Wilson Unity Church-Unitarian, St. Paul, MN 08/13/2006
Embracing Our Whole Story Andrew McKnight Second Unitarian Church of Omaha 08/13/2006
Rules of the Road Rev. Dr. Justin Osterman Central Unitarian Church, Paramus, NJ 08/13/2006
Jesus of the People
This sermon is inspired by an image of Jesus painted by Janet McKenzie. In the painting, Jesus is dark-skinned and surrounded by three sacred symbols. How does this image challenge who Jesus is and can be for the world today?
Joyce Palmer Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis 08/13/2006
Going Forth
Last fall Rev. Zuniga was ordained as a priest in the Taego lineage of Korean Zen. He will reflect on his ascetic training and its practical applications for dealing with suffering and cultivating a more fulfilling spiritual life.
Rev. David Zuniga Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church, Cedar Park (Austin), TX 08/13/2006
Real Reason for General Assembly Megan Foley The Unitarian Universalist Church of Silver Spring, Maryland 08/06/2006
Window Cleaning for Beginners Rev Art Lester Unitarian Church Dublin 08/06/2006
Lay Sermon: UUism as a Noble Cause, Inspired Movement, Committed Way of Life Bill Puka First Parish Lexington Unitarian Universalist 08/06/2006
Summer Surprise Sermon
Join Summer Minister Alison Eskildsen for a summer suprise sermon. A fun, cool sermon for a hot summer. Alison will preach from the gospel according to fish that swim in schools.
Alison Eskildsen Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, VA 08/06/2006
The Messy Middle Associate Minister Jennifer Crow First Unitarian Church of Rochester NY 08/06/2006
The Pilgrim's Return Rev. Christopher Craethnenn Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley 08/06/2006
Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust: My Life Story Yim Graner Second Unitarian Church of Omaha 08/06/2006
Chasing Shadows
The text for the sermon is from the Hunter's Allegory by Olive Schreiner. It's the story of a lone hunter's lifetime quest for Truth. We will explore what the hunter's quest can teach us about our own spiritual journey. What pitfalls and blunders should we expect to encounter along the way and what resources may help us meet the challenge?
Joyce Palmer Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis 08/06/2006
Wanna Live Forever?
Humanity is obsessed with living forever. This desire is expressed in various forms, ranging from spiritual teachings to the Fountain of Youth. Science has set its sights on this Holy Grail and one day we may be able to literally live forever in a carnal body. Whether in the spirit or flesh, what is at the root of this desire? Is it the ultimate narcissism or our true destiny? What does it mean to live eternally?
Rev. Chuck Freeman Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church, Cedar Park (Austin), TX 08/06/2006

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