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July, 2007

Title	Presenter	Church	Date presented
Time/Money Balance Wil is uniquely qualified to bring a fresh perspective on Unitarian Universalism. As a recent graduate of Capitol High School and a long time participant in OUUC’s Religious Education program, Wil shares his perspective on living authentically, the role of community in social change, and how to find joy within desperate circumstances.	Wil Wrede	Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Olympia, WA	07/29/2007
Faith Development Series: Who Are We? The first of three sermons on lay leadership faith development. This sermon is about identity and includes a discussion of James Fowler's Stages of Faith Development.	Rev. Matt Tittle	Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church, Houston, TX	07/29/2007
The Origins of American Environmentalism	Fred Nielsen, Nebraska Humanities Council	Second Unitarian Church of Omaha	07/29/2007
Toads Do It in the Water	Rev. Barbara Morgan	Pathways Church, Southlake, TX	07/29/2007
Evidence of Spirituality	Deb Rose	Unitarian Universalists of Sterling, VA	07/29/2007
Soul in the Dilbert Zone For many people, working in corporate America seems both necessary and unavoidably numbing. Is workplace spirituality really an oxymoron? Must it be so? Come for some observations about the alleged conflict between work life and personal essence based on Craig's 15 years working for large Minnesota businesses.	Craig Allen	Unity Church-Unitarian, St. Paul, MN	07/29/2007
We've Just Begun	Mara Dowdall	First Parish in Concord, MA	07/29/2007
7 Circles: Principles, Psychology and Chakras It's intriguing how our 7 UU principles and purposes resemble the 7 psychological needs in Maslow's Hierarchy and the 7 colors of the chakra energy centers. Janet developed her own design based on 7 concentric circles to help her center herself, which she shared with our UU families. Discover connections between Eastern and Western philosophy.	Janet Luongo and Friends	The Unitarian Church in Westport	07/29/2007
Are There Gifts We Don't Need?	Mark Crenshaw	Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta	07/29/2007
Individual Spirituality in Working for Peace and Justice Cheri Maples is uniquely qualified to speak on this subject. A Madison police officer for 20 years, she has also been Wisconsin Assistant Attorney General and head of Probation and Parole. Cheri is also an attorney, a social worker, and was the first Director of the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence. This winter, Thich Nhat Hanh will honor Cheri by making her a dharma teacher in his Order of Interbeing. She is now working as a private consultant and trainer, focusing on translating the language and practice of mindfulness into a framework criminal justice professionals can relate to.	Cheri Maples	First Unitarian Society of Madison (WI)	07/29/2007
Making a Difference "Compassion Fatigue" often visits me. We are made aware of so much pain and sorrow in this world that it is numbing. I rely on the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee for relief. They provide ways to make a positive difference. It is an interesting organization with a proud history. I will encourage you to support it and some of you will. But I think you all should know about this organization and its influence in the world.	Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus	The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, New Mexico	07/29/2007
Three Measures of Life What simple three measures, borrowed from education, might help us evaluate our lives?	Rev. Dr. Randolph W.B. Becker	Unitarian Universalist Fellowshop, Key West. FL	07/22/2007
It’s All About Me	Rev. Elaine Strawn	East Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, Kirtland, OH	07/22/2007
Symbol Series III: Spiral The third and final service in the sermon series explores the spiral, which represents the spiritual journey. Summer Minister Lisa Kemper and Worship Associate Bob Johnson share poetry from around the globe to illuminate the universal experience of the journey.	Lisa Kemper	Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, VA	07/22/2007
Singing For Our Lives For the past year, our youth have been learning about the power of story. Let me say this again: Our youth have been learning about the Power of Story. They learned, many for the first time in their lives, of the occurrence of one of the worst race riots in the United States. Itās been called the 1921 Tulsa Race Riot. An event of this magnitude surely deserves attention. Yet, our youth learned that the surviving fellow human beings and their stories of suffering were effectively denied and repressed. Our youth know that in Unitarian Universalism we affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every human being. This affirmation resounds with calls for justice and then freedom. Our youth are learning how to authentically live within this call. They have been working with the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC,) local community leaders, religious leaders, and other area youth. Such work takes courage, supported by a growing understanding of faith, tradition, and culture. On Sunday, we will celebrate this commitment to be courageous.	Rev. Debra Garfinkel	All Souls Unitarian Church of Tulsa	07/22/2007
Step Up, Step Back	Colleen Barnard	Pathways Church, Southlake, TX	07/22/2007
The Fatted Calf	Rev. Bridget Spain	Unitarian Church Dublin	07/22/2007
Taking Time To Be Silent In a world in which money and success are intimately tied with time and efficiency it is difficult to stop and reflect on and appreciate our actions as well as the way in which society and nature act upon us. Based on Thich Nhat Hanhās book "Peace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life," we will explore simple ways to incorporate mindfulness into our busy lives in order to create a more peaceful and meaningful existence.	Jessie Light	Unity Church-Unitarian, St. Paul, MN	07/22/2007
Living Up to Our Intentions	Becky Johnson	First Parish in Concord, MA	07/22/2007
Now is the Time What can happen when almost 6,000 UUs get together? Energy, inspiration and transformation can all take place. Attendees will share some personal highlights from this year's General Assembly. Now is the time to share our message more fully with the wider world.	Theresa Novak	Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis	07/22/2007
Report From The Road Jerry and Denny Davidoff will draw on their current road of life experiences to fashion a worship service that blends witness, passion, humor and encounter with the day-by-day ordinary. The Davidoffs have been in the Westport congregation since 1960 and active participants in UUA affairs since 1968.	Denny & Jerry Davidoff	The Unitarian Church in Westport	07/22/2007
The God of Nature and the Nature of God	Dr. Tony Stringer	Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta	07/22/2007
Living the Local Life Our world is becoming more and more global every day. It’s difficult to find products not "Made in China." The ingredients in an average meal come from more than 1,500 miles away. Our local businesses are going out of business with the growth of large "big box" stores. In this climate, how do we live local? Where do we start? And why would we try? Join us as we explore family farms, local economies, the importance of knowing what you’re eating and knowing your neighbors.	Joyce Carey, Kelly Crocker and Andrew Kerr	First Unitarian Society of Madison (WI)	07/22/2007
Why Religion?	Hannah Donigan	Universalist Unitarian Church of Farmington, Michigan	07/22/2007
Embracing Wholeness	Marianne DiBlasi	First Parish Lexington Unitarian Universalist	07/22/2007
Spiritual Fitness As Unitarian Universalists, we convenant to deepen our understanding and expand our vision as we draw upon the wisdom of direct experience, various religious traditions, humanist teachings, and scientific principles. In this service we will explore what this might mean in daily practice.	Renee Zimelis Ruchotzke	East Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, Kirtland, OH	07/15/2007
Symbol Series II: Flaming Chalice Summer Minister Lisa Kemper explores the historical meaning and current significance of the flaming chalice, widely adopted in congregations across the country, and a recognizable symbol of Unitarian Universalism. Let your light SHINE!!	Lisa Kemper	Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, VA	07/15/2007
Food and the Farm Bill	Dr. Charles Harper	Second Unitarian Church of Omaha	07/15/2007
Miracles Within the Realm of Reason	Pam Wat	Pathways Church, Southlake, TX	07/15/2007
Cosmos and Consciousness: A Universe of Meaning	Courtney Roberts	Unitarian Church Dublin	07/15/2007
Seeds of Change and Tranformers: Our New Names	Karen Lewis Foley	First Parish in Concord, MA	07/15/2007
The God Confusion Is atheism and agnosticism making a comeback? Have religions and faith communities corrupted us and detracted for healthful and helpful living? Is theism destroying hope for a civilized world? Join me this morning as I explore some of the issues and challenges from some of those who would say "yes" to these questions.	Fred Muir	Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis	07/15/2007
A Summer Sunday Labyrinth Walk The Chant & Meditation Group joins with the Labyrinth Peace Project to present a unique Sunday Service for our Congregation, combining the magic of chant from various spiritual traditions with the magic of this ancient walking meditation. Bring your favorite singing bowl and luncheon dish for a pot luck afternoon of fun, with an outdoor labyrinth for our children and the children of Temple Israel to explore together.	Marjorie Partch/Chant Group	The Unitarian Church in Westport	07/15/2007
Recovering the Discarded Legacy of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper The history of Unitarian and Universalist movements in the struggle for human rights has often been the story of one person standing up for freedom and justice. This service will examine the life and writings of the African American Unitarian, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. An abolitionist, teacher of freed slaves and advocate for women's rights, Ms. Harper can be an example for modern day UU's engaged in the ceaseless struggle for justice.	James A. Jaeger, Ministerial Student	First Unitarian Society of Madison (WI)	07/15/2007
Evolution of Human Consciousness, the Science of World Peace, and Our Call to Action	Dennis Slotnick	Universalist Unitarian Church of Farmington, Michigan	07/15/2007
Boundless Possibilities	Lisa and Zoe Perry-Wood	First Parish Lexington Unitarian Universalist	07/15/2007
Hard Lessons From Good Decisions A Bastille Day sermon. What lessons can we really learn from the French Revolution?	Rev. Dr. Randolph W.B. Becker	Unitarian Universalist Fellowshop, Key West. FL	07/15/2007
With a Little Bit of Bloomin' Grace	Maureen and Carl Thitchener	First Unitarian Church of Rochester NY	07/22/2007
Why Have You Forsaken Me? According to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation the number of domestic violence incidents reported by law enforcement has increased by 31.8% over the last 10 years. A 24-hour snap shot of domestic violence related services in Oklahoma shows 238 adults and children found refuge in emergency domestic violence shelters, 54 adults and children were living in transitional house programs designed specifically for domestic violence survivors, 324 adults and children sought non-residential advocacy and services and 314 Domestic violence hotline calls were answered (that is 13 calls every hour for 24 hours!) Domestic violence occurs when there is an imbalance of power in a relationship. Power does not exist in a vacuum. In examining domestic violence, we must consider the role of the culture, ethnicity, social class, immigration status, gender, religion, history, sexual orientation, level of education, etc. as it affects our worldview. Churches have played an influential role in creating the gender based assumptions of power that permeates our culture. As Naomi R. Goldenberg writes, "Images of God dictate who will feel worthy in society and who will feel inferior, who will be respected and who will be despised, who will get easy access to the literal material goods of culture and who will have to fight for those same goods."	Rev. Tamara Lebak	All Souls Unitarian Church of Tulsa	07/15/2007
Are We Christian? A call to Unitarian Universalists to embrace their inherent diversity.	Rev. Matt Tittle	Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church, Houston, TX	07/15/2007
The America They Envision	Rev. H. Paul Scheitzgebel	East Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, Kirtland, OH	07/08/2007
The Blessings of Disillusionment	Tracee Fisher	Pathways Church, Southlake, TX	07/08/2007
Grace	Rev. Maud Robinson	Unitarian Church Dublin	07/08/2007
Oh Say Can You See, By The Dawn's Early Light It is time to really put our imaginations to use. Fewer people can doubt that we are near or at a point of crisis on many levels as a planet and as a species. Is it time for all of us to begin to see new things in new ways? Where do we as a UU movement find our vision and inspiration in times of desperation?	Tom Esch	Unity Church-Unitarian, St. Paul, MN	07/08/2007
How Happiness Happens Although people will oftem remark that their objective in life is "be happy," they frequently are frustrated with the attempt. Happiness is, in fact, a rather paradoxical emotion; it requires us to take our eyes off the prize in order to experience and retain it.	Rev. Dr. Michael A. Schuler	First Unitarian Society of Madison (WI)	07/08/2007
Is There Life After Death?	William Watson	Universalist Unitarian Church of Farmington, Michigan	07/08/2007
Living Legacy In 1893 at the Chicago Columbian Exposition there was a World’s Parliament of Religions held. Come learn why this happened, how it connects to the current day efforts by the International Association for Religious Freedom to work towards freedom of religion and belief at a global level, and what it means to us.	Amber Beland	Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis	07/08/2007
The Great Dissenters How a book found as a teen ("The Great Dissenters") has shaped my life, and my perspective on what it means to be a dissenters.	Rev. Dr. Randolph W.B. Becker	Unitarian Universalist Fellowshop, Key West. FL	07/08/2007
Improv Wisdom	Associate Minister Jen Crow	First Unitarian Church of Rochester NY	07/08/2007
Foreigners In Our Midst There has been a lot of talk and a lot of politics regarding immigrants and aliens recently. Some people don't think religion has anything to say about a topic as political as immigration. However, the Christian and Jewish scriptures have a lot to say about "resident aliens," foreigners in your midst; sojourners and strangers among you. In Exodus 22:21 it proclaims, "You shall not wrong or oppress a resident alien, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt." Leviticus 19:34 says, "The alien who resides among you shall be to you as the citizen among you; you shall love the alien as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt." Even the New Testament Letter to the Hebrews tells us, "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing so some have entertained angels unawares." Does the fact that the Bible has a major preoccupation with the fair treatment of aliens and strangers have any bearing on the current immigration debate in our country? The rationale in the Bible that the Jews were once foreigners in a strange land, could remind the majority of Americans that most of us are the descendants of immigrants. Any debate that fuels so much passion requires a religious response.	Rev. Marlin Lavanhar	All Souls Unitarian Church of Tulsa	07/08/2007
Being Our Best Selves How understanding where we've been and who we've become can help us to be our best selves.	Rev. Matt Tittle	Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church, Houston, TX	07/08/2007
Symbol Series I: Mandorla According to C.G. Jung, "What we call a symbol is a term, a name, or even a picture that may be familiar in daily life, yet that possesses specific connotations in addition to its conventional and obvious meaning." In the first of a three-sermon series on symbols, Summer Minister Lisa Kemper explores the meaning of the mandorla, which is the shape created when two circles intersect.	Lisa Kemper	Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, VA	07/08/2007
Doubt and More Doubt	Angela Herrera	First Parish in Concord, MA	07/08/2007
Compromise, Hell; Wendell Berry's Essay	Sara Seaman	Second Unitarian Church of Omaha	07/08/2007
What Is Patriotism? When you celebrated the 4th of July, were you waving the flag, singing the national anthem, in a "our country love it or leave it" frenzy, were you struggling with a vague sense of nausea, or were you somewhere in between? How do Unitarian Universalist feel about patriotism? Let's reflect on the varying degrees of patriotism keeping in mind ... "A liberal is a man too broad minded to take his own side in a quarrel." Robert Frost	Paul Anderson	Unitarian Universalist Church of Elgin, IL	07/08/2007
The Eldercare Journey Many of us in this congregation are caring for, or anticipating caring for, our aging parents. Author Mary Pipher writes of this process: "if we embark freely and willingly on this voyage of discovery, we may find joy, empathy, understanding, and intimacy. We expand our definitions of what it means to be human. We grow our own souls in the garden of time." Rev. Ann Romanczuk will explore this difficult and potentially rewarding passage.	Rev. Ann Romanczuk	Unity Church-Unitarian, St. Paul, MN	07/01/2007
Meditations on a Summer Sunday	Members of the Congregation	First Parish Lexington Unitarian Universalist	07/01/2007
Show Me the Miracle Unitarian Universalism expects us to keep using our heads while we open up our hearts to wonder. Where does the belief in miracles fit into this sometimes hard-headed religion of ours?	Theresa Novak	Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis	07/01/2007
The Real Religion of Our Nation's Founders How dare the religious right claim that the United States is a Christian nation when its founders would roll over in their graves at such an assertion?	Rev. Dr. Randolph W.B. Becker	Unitarian Universalist Fellowshop, Key West. FL	07/01/2007
Do Nothing	Rev. Marti Keller	Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta	07/01/2007
Thirst	Associate Minister Jen Crow	First Unitarian Church of Rochester NY	07/01/2007
Slowness It's Summertime, and the livin' is easy. It's been put that way since the 1930's, but the idea is older yet. One of these mornings we really might rise up singing, spread our wings and take to the sky, but, hush, there's no need to hurry. Summertime lets us lay down the burdens of modernity'a chronic dissatisfaction with what we have, an ever-present panning into the future'and gives us our lives back. We are set free 'to front only the essential facts of life''as Thoreau suggests, to find what we seek inside ourselves, to learn what life has to teach, to gaze at God's windows. Approached slowly, life is not boring but instructive. The need to fill it up with activity is vanquished, and the sense of living on stage, in others' eyes, is set aside. Slowness allows this, as a way of sensing the moment, as a way of living a spiritual life, as a way of letting go of tomorrow for the sake of today.	Rev. Doug Inhofe	All Souls Unitarian Church of Tulsa	07/01/2007
Start Where You Are	Lisa Kemper	Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, VA	07/01/2007
Unitarianism and Our National Identity	Carl Scovel	First Parish in Concord, MA	07/01/2007
Call and Response	Rev. Rob Moore	Pathways Church, Southlake, TX	07/01/2007
Sacred Song Through the Ages Soulfyre, a singing group of four ordained interfaith ministers (including our own Rev. Carla Ivision), will take you on a lyrical and meditative journey through the sacred music people have used through the ages to connect to a Higher Power. The musical offerings will be both performance pieces and songs for congregational participation.. Part of the Summer 2007 series.	Carla Ivison & Soulfyre	The Unitarian Church in Westport	07/01/2007

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