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| Title | Presenter | Church | Date presented |
| The Mess and Mystery of Life | Margie King Saphier | First Parish in Concord, MA | 11/25/2007 |
| The Values of Liberalism In his book, Freedom’s Power, Paul Starr writes: "The proposition that each of us has a right to ‘life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness’ remains as good a definition as anyone has ever come up with of liberalism’s first principle and America’s historic promise." The values and understanding of what constitutes a healthy society derived from liberalism are central to the American experience and to the possibility of fostering freedom, justice and equity throughout our society. |
Rev Art Vaeni | Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Olympia, WA | 11/25/2007 |
| A Spiral Dance Some of the most vivid images and stories we store in our brains are holiday memories. This time of year the past flows into consciousness in a particularly evocative way, and we have the opportunity to remember how we came to be who we are. |
Rev. Margie Allen | The Unitarian Church in Westport | 11/25/2007 |
| Gambling on Difference Fourth in a series on Gamblers |
Kaaren Anderson | First Unitarian Church of Rochester NY | 11/25/2007 |
| This Day Holds Other Things For You |
Rev Art Severance | East Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, Kirtland, OH | 11/25/2007 |
| Beyond Pie-in-the-Sky Religion | Rev. Chris Buice | Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville | 11/25/2007 |
| Celebrating the restoration of the exterior of the church | George McCaw | Unitarian Church Dublin | 11/25/2007 |
| A Spiritual Tour of the Solar System What does a Unitarian do when they need a spiritual retreat and can’t afford one? Adopt the Solar System! Not only is our home system staggeringly beautiful but it presents an endless series of astonishing surprises that keep one from taking things for granted, even on earth. |
Shannon Roy | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Topeka | 11/25/2007 |
| An Introduction to The Work of Byron Katie My partner doesn't appreciate me." "The world is a dangerous place." "I need more money." "I'm too fat." Thoughts like these may run through our minds many times a day, fostering fear, anger, stress, and depression. How different would your life be if these thoughts never bothered you again? The Work of Byron Katie is a process that clears the mind. It is a way to identify and question the thoughts that cause all the suffering in the world. The Work is simply four questions and a "turnaround" - a way of experiencing the opposite of what you believe. Anyone with an open mind can do it. The process is simple, radical, and life-changing. It has changed my life and I am looking forward to sharing it with you. |
Warren Houghteling | The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, New Mexico | 11/25/2007 |
| Sacrifice: Where did the idea go? |
Rev. Bill Welch | Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, VA | 11/25/2007 |
| Prairie Soul | Rev. Dr. Joshua Snyder | Second Unitarian Church of Omaha | 11/25/2007 |
| How to Cook a Life | Rev. Marti Keller | Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta | 11/25/2007 |
| Bringing Faith Home It's the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Wow! What a rush: a time for food, family, friends, and fund. (Oh, I mean Fun!) Of course, the holidays bring on all kinds of excesses that build and build into all kinds of stresses (including, it seems a tendency for me to lapse into Dr. Suessisms.) Every year at this time, clergy and lay folk alike lament the seemingly manic focus on activities, parties, home decorations, and lavish spending instead of keeping the focus on 'the reason for the season.' This is, of course, a matter of faith. Where am I going with this? I'm saying, let's bring Faith home. Let's hear what Faith has to say for a change. We might be surprised. |
Rev. Debra Garfinkel | All Souls Unitarian Church of Tulsa | 11/25/2007 |
| Mind of a Minister Come ready to ask those questions you have always wanted to hear answered on Sunday mornings. Come join Amber and Eric for this live and lively conversation. |
Amber Beland & Eric Kaminetzky | Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis | 11/25/2007 |
| Sources of Radiance | Rev. Kathy Schmitz | Pathways Church, Southlake, TX | 11/25/2007 |
| Thanks Living | Gary Smith | First Parish in Concord, MA | 11/18/2007 |
| Beyond the Myth of the First Thanksgiving When we look behind the myth of the Pilgrim’s first Thanksgiving, we gain a different understanding of the lives of the Native Americans and their relationships with the Europeans. And in doing so, we deepen our understanding and appreciation of what it means to be human. |
Rev Art Vaeni | Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Olympia, WA | 11/18/2007 |
| Thanksgiving: Gratitude, Grief, and Grace | Rev. Kim K. Crawford Harvie | Arlington Street Church, Boston, MA | 11/18/2007 | s
| Finding Faith What does faith mean in our liberal religious context? What does it mean in our lives? We take leaps into the unknown every single day. What faith allows you to take those leaps and how might faith guide you in your journey? |
Reverend Nancy McDonald Ladd | Bull Run Unitarian Universalists, Manassas, Virginia | 11/18/2007 |
| Paper or Plastic? Reflections on the Difficulty of Life Rob moves us towards the enjoyment of our place in the sun. Using the Latin term, ipseity, we can find an understanding of our selves lying outside of the province of sin and guilt and aescetic ideals. We hear Nietzsche saying, . . . that the sick should not make the healthy sick, should surely be our supreme concern on earth. |
Rev. Dr. Rob Manning | The Unitarian Church of Quincy, Illinois | 11/18/2007 |
| In Praise Of the Anti-Gambler Third in a series on Gamblers |
Scott Tayler | First Unitarian Church of Rochester NY | 11/18/2007 |
| Were You Not a Stranger? The East Shore children will spend the month of November learning in Sunday School what it is like to be the child in a migrant worker family. In this whole church service, they will share what they have learned, and we’ll find out how the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) works to protect human rights, including those of migrant workers. |
Rev Art Severance | East Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, Kirtland, OH | 11/18/2007 |
| Dissent into Treason | Fergus Whelan | Unitarian Church Dublin | 11/18/2007 |
| Thanksgiving Ethnic Bread Service Join us as we celebrate Thanksgiving and the cultures that make up our church family. Bread is a wonderful (and delicious!) symbol of all that is both good and essential in our lives. Members of the congregation will share bread from their family heritage and tell stories of its importance in their lives. Come celebrate with our community and give thanks for it! |
Rev. John Cullinan and Joyce Zaugg CDRE | The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, New Mexico | 11/18/2007 |
| Tis A Gift To Be Simple | Rev. Dr. Joshua Snyder | Second Unitarian Church of Omaha | 11/18/2007 |
| Gratitude as a Path to Peace | Rev. Anthony David | Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta | 11/18/2007 |
| Thanksgiving Festival Sunday The Sunday before Thanksgiving is when we celebrate our Thanksgiving Festival. It has evolved over the past few years in the same direction that I believe our country's self-identity needs to evolve. In our service we still honor the history and traditions of the Pilgrims, with whom our church-tradition shares a familial relationship. However, we have also begun to honor and recognize how people of many countries, ethnicities and religions have come to America and become a part of this great nation. Thanksgiving is the most widely celebrated holiday in the United States because it is not just the holiday of one faith tradition. It is a national celebration. As we mature beyond the many myths that have traditionally defined our country's origins, we come to hold an even deeper respect for our union and the reasons for which it stands. |
Rev. Marlin Lavanhar and Rev. Tamara Lebak | All Souls Unitarian Church of Tulsa | 11/18/2007 |
| Naming our Heritage of Thanksgiving Our history as Unitarian Universalists is intertwined with our history as Americans. As part of this Thanksgiving service, we’ll look at the contributions of our faith tradition to our nation and how we can respond and give thanks for our shared heritage. |
Fred Muir | Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis | 11/18/2007 |
| God Bless the Whole World. No Exceptions. | Rev. Kathy Schmitz | Pathways Church, Southlake, TX | 11/18/2007 |
| Come, Ye Thankful People We will gather the whole May Memorial community for a celebration of life's bounty. |
Rev. Jean Wahlstrom | May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society, Syracuse, NY | 11/18/2007 |
| Why Celebrate Divali? | Gary Smith | First Parish in Concord, MA | 11/11/2007 |
| The Eleventh Hour | Rev. Kim K. Crawford Harvie | Arlington Street Church, Boston, MA | 11/11/2007 | s
| Justice, Equity and Compassion in Human Relations In the context of Veterans Day, we will look at our second Unitarian Universalist Principle, "we covenant to affirm and promote justice, equity and compassion in human relations." How is justice different from charity, the old biblical virtue? And what's the subtle difference between "equity" and "equality?" |
Rev. Victoria Weinstein | First Parish Church, Norwell, MA | 11/11/2007 |
| Does the Universe Have a Purpose? The Templeton Foundation has been trying to build a bridge between science and religion. They put this question to some well-known folks; I'll respond to their answers and give one of my own. |
Rev. Frank A. Hall | The Unitarian Church in Westport | 11/11/2007 |
| I'm Not Bluffing! Second in a series on Gamblers |
Kaaren Anderson | First Unitarian Church of Rochester NY | 11/11/2007 |
| What Counts What’s the most important things in life to us? What is it that really counts for us? As we approach these very family-oriented holidays we are often thinking more about our families at home and at church, where we make up a different kind of family. |
Rev Art Severance | East Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, Kirtland, OH | 11/11/2007 |
| The 11th Hour | Rev. Chris Buice | Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville | 11/11/2007 |
| Remembrance Sunday | Rev. Bridget Spain | Unitarian Church Dublin | 11/11/2007 |
| May Peace Prevail on Earth — A Veteran’s Day Sermon At 5 a.m. on November 11th, 1918, a truce (or armistice) was signed, ending the first World War. For years Americans celebrated the day as Armistice Day, a national holiday designated by congress to be "dedicated to the cause of world peace." Expanding the holiday to honor all veterans began in Kansas, and in recent years the message of peace has been diminished by the drumming of military bands. Can peace-loving Americans reclaim this day as a day of hope and healing and still honor our brave men and women of the armed forces? |
Rev. Lisa Romantum Schwart | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Topeka | 11/11/2007 |
| Food and Fasting |
Rev. Mary Katherine Morn | Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, VA | 11/11/2007 |
| Sufism, Women in the Arab World | UNO Prof. Brigette Blomfield | Second Unitarian Church of Omaha | 11/11/2007 |
| Sacred Sensuality The topic around which this service will revolve was suggested by the highest bidder for a "sermon of your choice" at last spring’s Cabaret Service Auction. What might it mean to cultivate a spirituality of the senses, as well as of the mind and emotions? |
Rev. Dr. Michael A. Schuler | First Unitarian Society of Madison (WI) | 11/11/2007 |
| Fighting the Good Fight: An Exploration of Ghandi's Approach to Conflict | Rev. Anthony David | Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta | 11/11/2007 |
| What Would You Die For? |
Rev. Marlin Lavanhar and Rev. Tamara Lebak | All Souls Unitarian Church of Tulsa | 11/11/2007 |
| To Remember Well | Rev. Kathy Schmitz | Pathways Church, Southlake, TX | 11/11/2007 |
| What We Fight For Frederick Douglass wrote, "Those who profess to favor freedom, and yet deprecate agitation, are people who want crops without plowing up the ground." How do we decide what level of "agitation" is most appropriate to defend -- or advance -- that which we value? |
Rev. Jean Wahlstrom | May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society, Syracuse, NY | 11/11/2007 |
| A Passion for Freedom The Unitarian tradition had its origins in 16th century Transylvania. In this service we renew our connection to our religious heritage as we gather to hear the Reverend Bela Botond Jakabhazi. He comes to us from the Starr King School for the Ministry in Berkeley, California where he is the 2007-2008 Balázs scholar representing the Unitarian Church in Transylvania. Mr. Jakabhazi graduated in 2002 from the theological seminary in Kolozsvár and serves as minister of the Unitarian Church of Nyomat in Transylvania, Romania. |
Rev. Bela Botond Jakabhazi | Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Olympia, WA | 11/11/2007 |
| In the Mystical Realm A experiential sermon (with two preceding readings) that explores the mystical basis of faith. |
Rev. Dr. Randolph W.B. Becker | Unitarian Universalist Fellowshop, Key West. FL | 11/11/2007 |
| Little Rock Nine | Rev. Kim K. Crawford Harvie | Arlington Street Church, Boston, MA | 11/04/2007 | s
| The Great Awakening Second part of "Religion in America" In the late 17th century, revivals started breaking out all over the young American colonies. What legacy remains from this passionate time in our history and how can we live it out today? |
Reverend Nancy McDonald Ladd | Bull Run Unitarian Universalists, Manassas, Virginia | 11/04/2007 |
| Postmodernism, Unitarianism, and the Return of God Unitarian thought grew out of the Enlightenment, the age of the Modern. As intellectuals have grown past the age of the Modern into the Postmodern, Unitarian thought too, has evolved into something fresh and new. |
Rev. Dr. Rob Manning | The Unitarian Church of Quincy, Illinois | 11/04/2007 |
| Paying Attention Some thoughts on meditation, prayer and reflection. |
Rev. Frank A. Hall | The Unitarian Church in Westport | 11/04/2007 |
| Take a Chance On Me First in a series on Gamblers |
Jen Crow | First Unitarian Church of Rochester NY | 11/04/2007 |
| Balancing the Holiday Budget The "Holidays" are coming! Some of us dread the Thanksgiving and Winter/Xmas/Solstice holiday season, some because of eternal turkey leftovers and some because of leftover relatives! If you survived Thanksgiving, you’ve still got Xmas/Hanukkah/Solstice to go! Yes, these holidays are often (maybe even always) stressful, and family struggles seem to explode! By "balancing the holiday budget," I mean the psychological budget, though the financial one gets stretched as well. These holidays often seem to dredge up old resentments, hurts, etc., perhaps because these same relative-drenched times are made to look so Norman Rockwell, motherhood, and apple pie. |
Rev Art Severance | East Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, Kirtland, OH | 11/04/2007 |
| A Farewell Letter | Rev. Chris Buice | Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville | 11/04/2007 |
| Plumbing the Depths | Rev Bill Darlison | Unitarian Church Dublin | 11/04/2007 |
| A Celebration of Humanity Nearly half of Unitarian Universalists describe themselves as Humanists, making humanism the largest identity group within our diverse faith. Yet humanism remains misunderstood, and is increasingly maligned even by UUs as dry and soulless. Rev. Schwartz explores humanism as a vital part of our religious tradition, one that helps ground us in the here and now, stay connected to the larger world, remain anchored in reason, and work for democracy and justice for all. |
Rev. Lisa Schwartz | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Topeka | 11/04/2007 |
| Prayer Each Sunday, I stand before the congregation and pray. Each morning, I enter into my own time of contemplative prayer. Some of you have asked: "Why prayer" and "What, if anything, are you praying to?" Here are some answers. |
Rev. John Cullinan | The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, New Mexico | 11/04/2007 |
| A Hierarchy of Needs: Food and Shelter |
Rev. Mary Katherine Morn | Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, VA | 11/04/2007 |
| Global Democracy and UU Values | Rev. Dr. Joshua Snyder | Second Unitarian Church of Omaha | 11/04/2007 |
| Beyond Basic Courtesy to Radical Hospitality These days, hospitality is often characterized as a minor virtue, a gesture meant to grease the gears of human interchange. However, many traditional cultures place far greater emphasis on this principle and regard modern Western morés as crude and insensitive. This weekend we’ll give hospitality a second look. We will also celebrate All Souls Day this weekend and honor those members of our congregation who have passed in the last year. |
Rev. Dr. Michael A. Schuler | First Unitarian Society of Madison (WI) | 11/04/2007 |
| The Blessings of Being a Covenant-Keeping People | Rev. Anthony David | Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta | 11/04/2007 |
| We the People |
Rev. Tamara Lebak | All Souls Unitarian Church of Tulsa | 11/04/2007 |
| The Lazarus Effect How do you explain the story of Jesus bringing Lazarus back from the dead? Perhaps it has something to do with what South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu and U.S. actor Brad Pitt call "ubuntu." Around the world (and in our own cities and towns) we can find women, men, youth and children who have been given up for dead, in need of "ubuntu." Join me on this United Nations Sunday to explore ‘The Lazarus Effect’ as a means of taking action for peace-building. |
Fred Muir | Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis | 11/04/2007 |
| The Caregiver's Journey | Pam Wat | Pathways Church, Southlake, TX | 11/04/2007 |
| How We Worship Our Sunday morning meeting affirms shared values, celebrating the forces of life and love which sustain us. We hope services will interest, inspire, and empower us. Let's reflect upon the assumptions that worship leaders and congregation bring to this shared hour. |
Rev. Jean Wahlstrom | May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society, Syracuse, NY | 11/04/2007 |
| Identity and Violence To miniaturize another human being is a violent act. When we make assumptions about others on the basis of some singular aspect of their identity we diminish and marginalize them. Rob and Worship Associate Mary Baremore will wrestle with this all-too-human tendency. |
Rob Eller-Isaacs, | Unity Church-Unitarian, St. Paul, MN | 11/04/2007 |
| Finding My Place I have often struggled to find my place in the "interconnected web of life." I will explore the practical meaning of interconnected through the lens of my own life as well as highlight some of the stumbling blocks that kept me from the "sweet spot" for so long. |
Kurt Rader | Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Olympia, WA | 11/04/2007 |
| Religious Experience Takes Practice Most people yearn for peak experiences, moment of great insight. Religion teaches us that practice is a pre-requisite to a life of such experience. |
Rev. Dr. Randolph W.B. Becker | Unitarian Universalist Fellowshop, Key West. FL | 11/04/2007 |
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