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For many years, we have recorded all of our services. Initially stored on cassette tapes, then as digital audio files, and most recently as digital video. For the past several years, we have uploaded the videos of our services to Facebook and most recently to YouTube as well.
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We have been sharing our service videos on YouTube since June, 2020. Videos from the past two years can be viewed below:
Growing Up: The joys of leaving home with Rev. Deneen Robinson
During the holidays there is an expectation of celebration; but for those grieving it's probably the most difficult time of the year. Beth Ferree presented this sermon on honoring and letting go. This Sunday's service featured our two cookie communion.
Microaggressions with Winter Dunn: Growing Up as a Black Woman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAtXZ9SKmuw
Susan Ammons and Jim Klipp presented a special sermon on Sunday, December 4th. This was a Not to be Missed! service as two of our church elders discussed a topic that effects all of us, young and old, and the future of our church.
Change is inevitable. What can you do? With Bobbi Blanch
How do we live into the known and unknown of Unitarian Universalism? (Part 2) with Rev. Deneen Robinson
"I Am" - A Special Meditation Event
With Rev. Dr. Autumn VanVolkinburg
“Who do you think you are? What makes you think you’re special?” Together we meditate on these things.
How do we live into the known and unknown of Unitarian Universalism?
Part 1 of 2 with Rev. Deneen Robinson
What is it we call darkness?
Myths and musings on the holy nature of the dark. With Sarah Ricke.
Living Through Our Legacies: Stories handed down from the ancestors. With Beth Ferree. And stories shared by our members and friends.
Rev. Deneen Robinson continues discussing "A House for Hope" and asks "How do we get folks to remain connected to this harbor?" The Fall Parish Meeting will follow the service and we will not have TalkBack this Sunday. If you'd like to read the book, you can purchase it online: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0807001503/ and if you use AmazonSmile, your purchase will benefit the church!
With Susan Ammons. For many years UUCOC has had a tradition of celebrating our 7th principle and the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Our members and visitors were invited to bring pictures, shells, feathers, stuffed animals, drawings, or the real thing (if they promised to behave - they did!). We shared our stories and a blessing.
The House for Hope: Can we be a refuge for those who have lost hope? With Rev. Deneen Robinson
If you'd like to read the book, you can purchase it online: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0807001503/ and if you use AmazonSmile, your purchase will benefit the church!
With Leah Pittmon
In light of the upcoming return of Religious Exploration for our children, we are revisting veteran RE volunteer Leah Pittmon's look at the benefits and challenges of religious education and exploration at any age.
With Rev. Dr. Autum VanVolkinburg
Why forgive? Who is it for? How can I make forgiveness a vital part of my spiritual practice? These questions and more will be explored.
Trigger Warning: Sexual Abuse & Religious Trauma
Child Abuse: If you are a victim of child abuse or know someone who might be, call or text the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1 800-422-4453 to speak with a professional crisis counselor.
Domestic Violence: If you or a loved one are a victim of domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential assistance from trained advocates.
Sexual Assault: If you are a survivor of sexual assault, you can contact the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 to receive confidential support from a trained staff member at a local RAINN affiliate.
LGBTQIA+: If you are seeking support for issues with coming out, relationships, bullying, self-harm, and more, contact the LGBT National Hotline at 1-888-843-4564.
For additional information on one of the meditation techniques described:
With Rev. Dr. Autum VanVolkinburg
Why forgive? Who is it for? How can I make forgiveness a vital part of my spiritual practice? These questions and more will be explored.
Trigger Warning: Sexual Abuse & Religious Trauma
Child Abuse: If you are a victim of child abuse or know someone who might be, call or text the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1 800-422-4453 to speak with a professional crisis counselor.
Domestic Violence: If you or a loved one are a victim of domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential assistance from trained advocates.
Sexual Assault: If you are a survivor of sexual assault, you can contact the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 to receive confidential support from a trained staff member at a local RAINN affiliate.
LGBTQIA+: If you are seeking support for issues with coming out, relationships, bullying, self-harm, and more, contact the LGBT National Hotline at 1-888-843-4564.
For additional information on one of the meditation techniques described:
In June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, concluding that there was no constitutional right to an abortion. This decision allowed TX's extreme anti-abortion legislation to go into effect almost immediately, limiting Texans' ability to obtain an abortion in practically all circumstances. This presentation will discuss the current legal landscape of abortion and reproductive rights in Texas and its present and future impacts on peoples' lives. It will also explore how we move forward as a community to not only protect a person's right to obtain an abortion, but also to build, or transition to a different legal, political, and cultural landscape to create a truly just and more equitable Texas for all.
Melissa Thrailkill took our pulpit to deliver this important update. Melissa describes herself as a lawyer and a lover of music, fashion, coffee, politics and running for days.
What does it mean to be fully human and fully divine--the best representation of you on the Earth. With Rev. Deneen Robinson.
We as a society have become accustomed to defining how far a person has come on their journey through life by the measure of the successes they have achieved. But, as much as we may not like to admit it, our failures also have a lot to say about how far we have come...and often they have more to say about how we view life than success.
Matt Pargeter-Villarreal takes us through a sermon journey of some of the failures that he has encountered and have impacted his life...and how he wouldn’t have it any other way.
Water Shaman Lawrence Jordan presents the message that God is everywhere. Lawrence also talks about the Lion's Gate and forgiveness.
Stan Yoder takes our pulpit to ask: What if the search for Truth led us through laughter? An explorer checks out religions in a parallel universe and shares his thoughts. (Hey, nice shots from the James Webb Space Telescope on the way back,
Stan Yoder taught music for many years in public and private schools before switching to teaching science after getting into trouble for teaching students to think critically. (Not appreciated in North Texas music class, apparently.) However, teaching critical thinking is also not appreciated in high school science class in North Texas, either, if it's not specified precisely in the TEKS. So he retired early, tutored students, told jokes, and thought deep thoughts. Now he collaborates with folks who need a co-writer on their autobiographies—and still tells jokes. He also loves reading. Reading and thinking. Reading and thinking deep thoughts and hugging.
How we can be our best celebrating all our differences to reflect the fullness of the Divine. With Rev. Deneen Robinson
Daniel Polk returns to our pulpit with stories of the Highs and Lows at First Unitarian Church of Dallas.
From trans rights to reproductive justice, voting rights to the environment, this is a crucial time in Texans' fight for justice. Rev. Erin Walter, Minister & Executive Director of the Texas UU Justice Ministry, joins us to reflect on opportunities and challenges our statewide justice ministry is facing at its 10-year anniversary this year, and to invite us all to deepen our practice of showing up for justice.
To support the Texas UU Justice Ministry, please visit www.TXUUJM.org to join and/or to make a donation.
Bio: Rev. Erin J. Walter (she/her/hers) serves as the Minister & Executive Director for the Texas Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry, our UU state action network. Winner of the 2017 Sermon Award from the UU Women’s Federation and a former YMCA director, Rev. Erin is the singer/songwriter /bassist for band Parker Woodland and teaches dance as a joy practice. Erin is the Affiliated Community Minister of Wildflower (Unitarian Universalist) Church in Austin. You can find more about her music and ministry at ErinWalter.com and ParkerWoodland.com.
Now What??? Responding in times of hardship with dignity. With Rev. Deneen Robinson
"I Don't Believe In Monsters"
- The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl and the First Principle
Tanner Trask returns to our pulpit this week. As UUs, we covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person. It is a lofty goal, and an important one.
It is also the principle that many UUs struggle the most with. What about those who seek to do violence, physical or otherwise, to us and ours? What about the people that don't seem like people at all - what about the monsters?
UUs believe in the words and deeds of prophetic people. The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl may be a comic book character, but even she can show us how to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love.
The links mentioned by Rev. Deneen Robinson in her parting words are here:
Abortionfunds.org - NNAF
theafiyacenter.org - The Afiya Center
teafund.org - TEA Fund
With Rev. Deneen Robinson. Looking at the impact of current issues on our community.
Beth Ferree takes our pulpit to discuss a number of aspects of ableism. Please visit www.invisibledisabilityproject.org for more details on this important topic.
In today's world, we often defer to individual liberty not realizing the cost to all of our freedom. Join us for this thoughtful discussion with Rev. Deneen Robinson.
Beth Ferree and Susan Ammons were in our pulpit to present ways we acknowledge who we were while embracing who we are becoming.
Jim Klipp returns to our pulpit to ask, and to attempt to answer the question - What is a Unitarian Universalist, and What, if Anything, Do you Guys Believe In?
Community: An Opportunity to Experience Mothering
With Rev. Deneen Robinson
Beltane: What is your feast, your drink and your dance? With Rev. Deneen Robinson in our pulpit.
Guest in our pulpit, Rasheed Hooda presents the lessons learned, beliefs formed, values adopted through 68 years of adventure called Life, and it’s a Trip.
A reflection on the 4th UU Principle, with Rev. Deneen Robinson.
With Beth Ferree in our pulpit.
Finding Balance: Creation Must Guide Our Critique
Paul Fucile returns to our pulpit.
"The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new." - Socrates
Sarah Ricke honors the traditions and shares hope for a new Spring.
March is Women’s History Month! We are celebrating by revisiting a service from May 2019 with our own Susan Ammons, Mavis Belisle, and Elaine Wildman, speaking on different aspects of the fight for women’s rights.
Revisiting: "Anticipating Joy"
Renée Brill updates her message from last April - Getting ready for change with our feet on the ground, head in the sky, and our heart on our sleeve.
Paul Fucile continues his message from his last time in our pulpit where we discussed that there was no separation of church and state. What was science in the Ancient World and how did science contribute to the indoctrination of dualism? What is the impact of this dynamic today?
UUCOC Sunday Service, Feb 13, 2022: "What is the big deal about Being Black?"
Rev. Deneen Robinson is in our virtual pulpit and talks about learning how to be proud in your own skin.
Honoring Our Volunteers - A special service to thank everyone who keeps our church going through thick and thin. Congregational President Beth Ferree will be in our virtual pulpit.
Doubting Thomas - Thomas Torlincasi
This the true story of a death penalty case and the infinite hope of a wrongfully convicted man who never stopped believing that God is good. Thomas Torlincasi shares how faith and goodness carried a man through an amazing test and that sometimes the arc of justice bends slowly toward salvation.
The Groundwater Approach
Dr. Head-Dunham will examine the nature of racism in the United States by use of the groundwater metaphor. When one fish is floating belly-up, you look at the fish. When several are, you look at the lake. But when many fish are dying in multiple lakes, you must look at the groundwater connecting all the lakes.
Rochelle Head-Dunham MD, DFAPA, FASAM, is the Executive Director and Medical Director for the Metropolitan Human Services District and Associate Professor of Psychiatry, LSU and Tulane Schools of Medicine.
Disclaimer:
The information provided in the presentation of the “Groundwater Metaphor” is the proprietary content of the Racial Equity Institute, LLC. Its emphasis is in helping organizational systems advance racial inclusivity and diversity.
Groundwater graphics:
Artwork: Jojo Karlin (jojokarlin.com)
Hayes-Greene, Deena, v and Bayard P. Love. The Groundwater Approach: Building a Practical Understanding of Structural Racism. The Racial Equity Institute. 2018.
https://www.racialequityinstitute.com/
Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camara_Phyllis_Jones
https://sph.emory.edu/faculty/profile/index.php?FID=camara-jones-8843
Prison Policy Initiative:
https://www.prisonpolicy.org/
Prison Policy Initiative data from Sundaresh et al., 2021
https://www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2021/07/12/family-incarceration/
Opiod Crisis:
June 23, 2021, Jonathan S. Jones, PhD
Psychiatric Times, Vol 38, Issue 6 (June, 2021)
https://jonathansjones.net/portfolio/publications/
Business taking action - Say Something:
Be a Better Ally
by Tsedale M. Melaku, Angie Beeman, David G. Smith, and W. Brad Johnson
Harvard Business Review, (November-December 2020).
https://hbr.org/2020/11/be-a-better-ally
"Summary - The Black Lives Matter and #MeToo movements have forced people in positions of power—namely, the white men who dominate institutional leadership roles—to realize they must personally step up to make organizations more fair and inclusive. That means playing a truly active role in helping marginalized colleagues advance (instead of just delegating diversity efforts to human resources).
How can white men be effective allies to those employees? First, by taking responsibility for their own behaviors, educating themselves about racism and privilege, and getting and accepting feedback from people in underrepresented groups. They can also become confidants to and sponsors of women and people of color and insist on diverse hiring pools and practices. They can vigilantly watch out for bias at work, intervening decisively if they discover it. Last, they can work to build a community of other allies against racism and sexism."
Federal statistics:
African Americans are 2.3 times more likely to experience infant death (CDC).
African Americans are 1.9 times more likely to die of diabetes (CDC).
African Americans are 1.5 times more likely to be below “proficient” in reading in the 4th grade (NAEP).
African Americans are 3.7 times more likely to be suspended in K-12 (ED and OCR).
African Americans are 2.7 times more likely be searched on a traffic stop (BJS).
African Americans are 7.0 times more likely to be incarcerated as adults (BJS).
African Americans are 1.8 times more likely to be identified as victims by the child welfare system (DHHS).
African Americans are 2.1 times more likely to be in foster care (DHHS).
African American business owners are 5.2 times more likely to be denied a loan (SBA).
African American business owners are 1.7 times less likely to own a home (SBA).
Suggested readings:
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents - Isabel Wilkerson
White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism
by Dr. Robin DiAngelo and Michael Eric Dyson
From Tami H:
White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack
by Peggy McIntosh
Peggy McIntosh is associate director of the Wellesley Collage Center for Research on Women. This essay is excerpted from Working Paper 189. “White Privilege and Male Privilege: A Personal Account of Coming To See Correspondences through Work in Women’s Studies”(1988), by Peggy McIntosh; available for $4.00 from the Wellesley College Center for Research on Women, Wellesley MA 02181. The working paper contains a longer list of privileges. This excerpted essay is reprinted from the Winter 1990 issue of Independent School.
https://admin.artsci.washington.edu/sites/adming/files/unpacking-invisible-knapsack.pdf
Dennis E. Wooldridge shares with us a profound thought, one that stopped him in his tracks. The source material is from James Michener’s novel “Space.” Our conversation centers around an event in 1054 that illuminates for Dennis what it means to be in a Dark Age.
An interesting follow up posted by Dennis for the discussion: https://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/2103/2103.13290.pdf
We will be answering the question of how the dualism of the ancients invades our daily lives more than 2000 years later. With Paul Fucile in our virtual pulpit.
What Would Martin Do?
Susan Ammons leads us on a brief exploration of Black Lives Matter, Martin Luther King, Jr., and The 8th Principle OF Unitarian Universalism.
Revisiting Zen and The Art of Transcendence. We are revisiting and updating a previous message from Beth Ferree.
How our spiritual practices can allow us to find the wisdom and courage to deal with trauma and adversity.
A Very UU Christmas
Christians around the world, including Unitarian Universalist Christians, are celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ this week. But what does Christmas mean for UUs that aren’t Christians? What can we take away from this high holy day, and what can we take away from a man born in a manger so long ago? Join Tanner Trask, of Westside UU Church, as we try to find our own reason for the season.
21st Century Christmas
Religion, consumerism, and spirituality—does it all fit in, or should it? Paul Fucile is in our pulpit to ask these questions.
Love Is ... We often say "Love is our doctrine" but rarely elaborate about what that love means. Daniel Polk thinks we need to practice more of our Fierce Love and asks if you have caught any bricks.
With Rev. Deneen Robinson - Welcome Back! Now What? How will we use this opportunity to show up in the earth?
Turtle Island Languages: A Surprising & Enduring Heritage
Prof. Jonathon York talks about Indigenous influences on the contemporary American Vernacular English language - some of which may surprise you.
Awakening
BB Gafoor, licensed spiritual coach, will share information on the 4 states of consciousness and how we can use the information to assist us in life. For more on BB Gafoor, please visit: bb-gafoor.square.site
It is important to have a spiritual, physical and emotional support in place for when the hard times come. What is your plan? Rev. Deneen Robinson returns to our virtual pulpit.
Creation as a Path to Authenticity
Creation language and narratives aren’t only about community and connection, they begin with our inner voice. With Paul Fucile in our virtual pulpit.
Sarah Ricke is in our virtual pulpit along with three other members of our church family to share their observations on Samhain.
Into the Unknown with Renée Brill in our virtual pulpit to talk about the excitement and the fear of taking a leap of faith, of crossing thresholds, and standing at crossroads.
The State Fair of Texas, Donuts, and the UUCOC
Sally Jones returns to our virtual pulpit with a message about a piece of our church history, and about opportunities.
NTUUC: its history and possibilities. More than fifty years ago, the North Texas congregations formed an organization to work on housing. What else have we done and what could we do? NTUUC Executive Director, Daniel Polk is in our virual pulpit
Sunday, Oct 3, 2021: Creation Part 2: The Creation Experience
Paul Fucile seeks to answer the question: what is it to be good stewards that have dominion and multiply?
Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, and Us
Westside Unitarian Universalist Church member Tanner Trask is in our virtual pulpit to ask What does it mean for Unitarian Universalists to be truly involved in the civil rights movement of the twenty-first century? What lessons can we learn from the movements of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries? And what does the proper use of adjectives have to do with it?
Why do you insist on controlling my vagina?
Reproductive justice activist Rev. Deneen Robinson takes to our virtual pulpit to discuss the impact of SB8 on the lives and communities of people with vaginas.
Community Care: building, protecting, healing and growing our collective power through relationship. Renée Brill is in our virtual pulpit.
The State of the Congregation
UUCOC Board President, Beth Ferree, presents "The State of the Congregation: the wonderful things we have, and are accomplishing."
August 29, 2021: Creation, created, creators...
Paul Fucile returns to our virtual pulpit to ask what happens when we make a paradigm shift from critique to creators?
Reparations and the Church. What are reparations and how can we as individuals and a church take this on as a sprirital practice? Renée Brill will be in our virtual pulpit.
Leading in Challenging Times - or - Three Lessons For Leadership - NTUUC Executive Director, Daniel Polk, is in our virtual pulpit. Daniel will be talking about being self-differentiated, and a non-anxious presence - which means not running around like a chicken with its head cut off.
"What is Black August?" What can we learn and use in our engagement in community? Rev. Deneen Robinson is in our virtual pulpit.
Dwelling In Possibility - Sally Jones returns to our virtual pulpit with a message inspired by the Emily Dickinson poem I dwell in possibility. The poem serves as an example of how the words of one person can reach and touch the lives of many. If you don't happen to remember the poem from high school English class, you can read it here: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/52197/i-dwell-in-possibility-466
Who do you serve? Having a community that both supports you and your interests is so very important in a world that is very individualistic in its orientation. Rev. Deneen Robinson is in our virtual pulpit.
Ableism: the language we use and what it means as we work on Widening the Circle of Concern. Beth Ferree is in our virtual pulpit.
Back to Normal: What do we mean by recovery, exactly? Renée Brill brings up ten questions about revolution, reconstruction and reparations we should ask ourselves and each other as quarantine restrictions ease. Please see the ten questions mentioned in the service, and the links to the reference materials from the sermon below.
10 questions asked in the sermon:
1) what makes you feel like you have come alive? What lights you up with excitement?
2) When do you feel confident valued and respected?
3) What parts of your life are precious and worth holding onto?
4) When do you feel connected and part of the community?
5) What gets in the way of your passion & excitement?
6) What are your highest and most important values? What do you hold so dear, and so holy that it is worth holding up in worship as worthy and important?
7) Where do you put these values into practice in your life, family, and community?
8) What makes you feel safe?
9) What makes you feel unsafe?
10) What resources, skills, experiences, and strategies do you have that can support you in practicing your values in the world?
June 27, 2021: The Fabric of Spacetime & The Church of Tomorrow
Woven in the Fabric of Spacetime is the Church of Tomorrow. If we build it, we will Become. Paul Fucile is in our virtual pulpit.
June 20, 2021: Father's Day
Jim Klipp takes to our virtual pulpit with a celebration of Father's Day.
It Too Noisy Out Here! How to find the quiet. Rev. Deneen Robinson is in our virtual pulpit.
Widening the Concern: Spiritual Practices for the Beloved Community.
Let's talk about who we want to become and the Spiritual Resources we have to help us on our way. Renée Brill is in our virtual pulpit.
The Last Full Measure Of Devotion
Kenneth Jackson is in our virtual pulpit with a special service honoring our veterans. He describes it as a little history and a lotof editorializing.
May 23, 2021: Beyond Our 60th
Beth Ferree was in our virtual pulpit with a brief message for our church family and friends before our Spring Parish Meeting and 60th Anniversary Celebration.
Ideal, Real, Surreal; What’s the deal? Being Beyond Material Concepts of Reality
Paul Fucile returns to our virtual pulpit exploring Indigenous cultures to unbind ourselves from material concepts of reality.
The Value of Honor
Former long-time member Sally Jones returns to our virtual pulpit with a special message for Mother's Day.
Self Care, Community Care, and Active Hope:
How we build resilience, act in solidarity, and enjoy the good life together. Renée Brill is in our virtual pulpit.
This Thing Called Life
With Rev. Deneen Robinson - Life is. It is natural goodness and kindness. It is peace, joy and wholeness. I live in this Life. This Life flows through me. This Life is in everyone and in everything. Therefore, I am one with all that is--all people, all things, all events.
Hearthstones and Hope: Transformative action in a post pandemic world.
Beth Ferree will be in our virtual pulpit. (Please note that the opinions expressed in this sermon are not representative of the church board and should not be considered a board decision.)
What A Wonder-full World
Paul Fucile takes our virtual pulpit to ask the questions; "What does a World of Wonder look like? What makes that same World opaque?"
Anticipating Joy
Getting ready for change with our feet on the ground, head in the sky and our heart on our sleeve. With Renée Brill in our virtual pulpit.
Decisions - We welcome back Sally Jones, former long-term member and mother of our Labyrinth, to our virtual pulpit. Sally talks about decisions, and how we all make them, all day, every day. She suggests that the power of decision is our own.
The Power of the Feminine Beth Ferree will be in our virtual pulpit with - How Women Can Propel the World Forward through Solidarity.
Refuge - Rev. Deneen Robinson will be in our virtual pulpit to discuss - Self: The best refuge is the self.
Zoom Out! How The Big Picture Leads Us to True Service Paul Fucile asks us what is the difference between the power of service and service to power and how does the Big Picture show us the way?
Life in Stereo Paul Fucile takes our virtual pulpit to present this Sunday's sermon - How the Oneness of the Universal Life Force amplifies All.
What Did You Miss? Look Again! Rev. Deneen Robinson will be in our virtual pulpit to deliver this meesage - When we move through life we can miss the unexpected resource because we are looking for help based on the package, the color and miss our access to freedom. Look Again.
Beth Ferree takes look at the history of Valentine's Day and the different incarnations of Love.
Life is Like A Box of Chocolates:You Get What You Give
Paul Fucile will be in our virtual pulpit to discuss how Gratitude & Service are the cornerstones of Love, Faith, and Community.
We all have to be part of dismantling white supremacy. Daniel Polk is in our virtual pulpit.
What Would Martin Do? A brief exploration of Black Lives Matter, Martin Luther King, Jr., and The 8th Principle of Unitarian Universalism. Susan Ammons will be in our virtual pulpit.
2020: The Year to End All Years The COVID-19 pandemic and what it means for the future of the UUCOC Community. Paul Fucile will be in our virtual pulpit.
Widening the Circle of Concern: how we can become more diverse and welcoming as we move forward into a new year. Beth Ferree will be in our virtual pulpit to welcome in the new year.
Kujichagulia:Defining, Naming, Creating & Speaking for Yourself. Kwanzaa starts the day after Christmas and Cat Luster will be sharing the 2nd principle of Kwanzaa on Sunday, Dec 27th, the 2nd day of the seven day celebration.
Christmas Eve: Celebrating the Greatest Unplanned Pregnancy Join Paul Fucile in our virtual pulpit for our Christmas Eve Service - Did Mary give consent? Reclaiming the Infancy Narrative!
Josh Hile will be presenting a message, co-written with Joeie Hile, about how Norse Pagans view the Winter Solstice, its meanings for the year past and the hope it holds for the year to come. Hail and well met!
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and the presenters included in these recordings and is used with permission.
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Fiive members took to our pulpit to share their stories of what our church and UU means to them.
This is the Sunday we bless our friends from the Animal Kingdom. Today, it was done as a virtual blessing with our furry, fuzzy, and scaly companions staying at home with us.
Today's service takes a bit of a different look at the celebration of Beltane with Renée Brill & Jayde Harrington.
TRIGGER WARNING:
Today's Beltane service is about sexuality within the queer community from a pagan perspective. We want to make it clear that while we support free sexual expression, we do so from the assumption and understanding that consent between partners is essential and necessary. For some of our viewers the content within the sermon may have the unintended consequence of triggering memories for those who have been victimized through sexual misconduct.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us.
We are going to talk about the history of Covenants in Unitarian Universalism. What makes them so important to our faith? What are some of the strengths of our covenanting tradition and what are some of it's weaknesses? Renée Brill will be in our virtual pulpit.
What does the Covenant mean for us in honoring spiritual growth of the individual while working toward a beloved community? Beth Feree returns to our virtual pulpit.
Whitman, Thoreau, the Navajo-Hopi Nation, and humanity’s everlasting covenant with nature, the earth, and the Universe. From stardust we came, to stardust we shall return. Paul Fucile was in our virtual pulpit.
Sunday Sermon, June 7, 2020
Renée Brill, Beth Ferree, Roddy Roderick
This Sunday will bring multiple voices to our virtual pulpit as Renee and Beth tell us what they've learned through the challenges they've faced and our guest in the pulput, Roddy Roderick, delivers a meditation on love.
Messages from our LGBTQIA+ community on the 51st anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. This week we have started providing the entire service for viewing with permission from the UUA and other holders of the copyrights for our readings and music.
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and the presenters included in these recordings and is used with permission.
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