Best UUCUC Podcasts (2024)

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#2034: The Life and Teachings of Congressman John R. Lewis (08-23-2020) 41:43

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Recorded live, Sunday August 23, 2020, The Life and Teachings of Congressman John R. Lewis, Rev. Florence Caplow. “I believe that you see something that you want to get done, you cannot give up, and you cannot give in.” This summer we lost Rep. John Lewis, a civil rights hero, a man of towering moral integrity, and member of Congress for 33 years. …

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#2033: Back to School in Fall 2020—The Long and Winding Road (08-16-2020) 54:58

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Recorded live, Sunday August 16, 2020, Back to School in Fall 2020—The Long and Winding Road, Janet Revell Barrett and Sam Beshers. For many, the start of the school year welcomes new beginnings. This fall, however, we arrive at this point after the most unusual summer in memory—in which the isolation of the pandemic, the turning point of the Black…

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#2032: Souls Matter (08-09-2020) 1:07:33

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Recorded live, Sunday August 9, 2020, Souls Matter, Sam Beshers and Sherry Bohlen. Soul Matters small groups have added a new and vital dimension to church life and our community. Soul Matters groups work with a different theme each month, and meet to share their experiences and insights from the theme. A key feature of Soul Matters is deep listeni…

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#2031: The Poetry of Summer (08-02-2020) 47:17

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Recorded live, Sunday August 2, 2020, The Poetry of Summer, Chris Hannauer, Erich Adickes, Kathy Robinson. For many years this church held a “Poetry of Winter” service in early January. This year we are turning that upside down and exploring poetry as a summer activity. Please join us, as members and friends of UUCUC share the “poetry of summer,” p…

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#2030: Country Mouse Goes to See the Queen (07-26-2020) 43:49

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Recorded live, Sunday July 26, 2020, Country Mouse Goes to See the Queen, Chris Hannauer, Dr. Ming Kuo, Jennifer Greene. Earlier this year, Ming Kuo, Professor at University of Illinois in Landscape Architecture and Friend of UUCUC, was invited to be a presenter at the World Economic Forum in Davos, sharing her research on “How cities make us mad, …

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#2028: Pandemic Experiences and Reflections (07-12-2020) 38:28

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Recorded live, Sunday July 12, 2020, Pandemic Experiences and Reflections, Jennifer Greene and Kiri Fagen-Ulmschneider. This service will feature reflective descriptions of the diverse COVID-19 experiences of congregation members. What challenges have you experienced and how have you met those challenges? What surprises have you experienced, and wh…

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#2027: Making Art and the Power of Creation and Transformation (7-05-2020) 44:21

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Recorded live, Sunday July 5, 2020, Making Art and the Power of Creation and Transformation, Janet Revell Barrett, Kiri Fagen-Ulmschneider. The process of creating art can be transformative for the artist. Making can be as much about the joy in the process as about the finished object. In our community we have makers of all kinds, and we will share…

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#2026: Rooted, Inspired, and Ready (06-28-2020) 41:44

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Recorded live, Sunday June 28, 2020, Rooted, Inspired, and Ready, Chris Hannauer. From the 2020 (Virtual) UUA General Assembly. The UUA’s annual General Assembly features some of the most memorable worship and music of our entire denomination. This year’s GA is of course virtual, but still promises to have many powerful elements. Join us on Sunday …

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#2025: Cultivating Connections with the Natural World at Home (06-21-2020) 44:07

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Recorded live, Sunday June 21, 2020, Cultivating Connections with the Natural World at Home, Chris Hannauer, Rob Kanter. Rob Kanter is a teacher, writer, and photographer whose “Environmental Almanac” is heard weekly on WILL and seen in the pages of the News-Gazette. He will tell stories about how he and his family cultivate connections with the na…

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#2024: The Power of Compassion - "No I'm Not OK" (06-14-2020) 1:01:22

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Recorded live, Sunday June 14, 2020, The Power of Compassion - "No I'm Not OK", Deanna Hence, Rev. Florence Caplow. "Compassion" is the Soul Matters theme for June. In this time of great challenge, we can cultivate and express compassion for those around us and the world in ways that can bring healing and restoration, to others and ourselves. The U…

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#2022: Days Like This: Living the Impossible (05-31-2020) 1:05:42

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Recorded live, Sunday May 31, 2020, Days Like This: Living the Impossible, Julie Laut, Rev. Florence Caplow. Some of our days can feel impossible. You can sustain yourself emotionally and mentally in difficulty when you know that something better is ahead, but how do we find new ways to be living our lives when we don’t know the outcome or the futu…

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#2018: Thresholds, Doorways, Balconies, Windows (05-03-2020) 1:02:28

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Recorded live, Sunday May 3, 2020, Thresholds, Doorways, Balconies, Windows, Rev. Florence Caplow. Our Soul Matters theme for May is “Thresholds”. Certainly we are experiencing a threshold unlike any of us have known before. What is this new world we are peering into? What does the future hold? How do we meet the thresholds in our lives with grace …

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#2017: The Wisdom of the Ages: A Multi-Generational Worship Celebration (4-26-2020) 49:44

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Recorded live, Sunday April 26, 2020, The Wisdom of the Ages: A Multi-Generational Worship Celebration, Michele Townsend Grove. This online worship experience will engage all ages! Through the stories of the goddess Athena and her companion, the Owl, the worshiping community will explore the intersection between knowledge and wisdom while celebrati…

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#2016: Earth Hold Me (4-19-2020) 1:06:43

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Recorded live, Sunday April 19, 2020, Earth Hold Me, Rev. Florence Caplow. For this service on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, let’s remember the ways we are supported and held by the earth. There will be a very special offering by the UUCUC Choir! We will be joined by Dana Lyons, a powerful voice for the environment. Click to play this service …

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#2015: Easter: Renewal, Nonetheless (4-12-2020) 51:34

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Recorded live, Sunday April 12, 2020, Easter: Renewal, Nonetheless, Rev. Florence Caplow. In the midst of so much disruption, all over the earth there are signs of renewal, showing us just how resilient our natural world really is if we would just give it a chance. On this Easter Sunday, a time in the Christian calendar that celebrates renewal and …

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#2014: Lament (4-5-2020) 57:16

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Recorded live, Sunday April 5, 2020, Lament, Rev. Florence Caplow. There is much to lament at this time. Join us to feel, to weep, to reflect, and to connect with compassion with those who are suffering in so many ways right now – including ourselves. This contemplative service is an opportunity to “feel our feels” in a loving space, through poetry…

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#2013: Pathetic Spiritual Practice (3-29-2020) 1:02:52

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Recorded live, Sunday March 29, 2020, Pathetic Spiritual Practice, Rev. Florence Caplow and Denise Cawley. In this service we will explore simple ways we might incorporate spiritual practice into our lives, little by little. It doesn’t have to be scary or difficult. In fact, pathetic effort is ideal! Here is a simple spiritual practice for all ages…

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#2012: How We Spend Our Days (3-22-2020) 1:02:25

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Recorded live, Sunday March 22, 2020, How We Spend Our Days, Rev. Florence Caplow and Rev. Aaron Stockwell. Annie Dillard once wrote “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” How we spend our lives can also be a statement of our values. What do the moments where we experience awe and wonder say about our values? Click to play t…

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#2011: A Litany for Survival (3-15-2020) 1:06:10

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Recorded live, Sunday March 15, 2020, A Litany for Survival, Rev. Bill Breeden. The words of Audre Lorde provide a jumping off place from which we might lean face forward into an uncertain future. Please join us via live stream (our church building is now closed due to the coronavirus), and we will continue to celebrate life together. Click to play…

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#2009: A Garden of Wisdom (3-1-2020) 56:40

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#2008: Listen (2-23-2020) 44:42

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#2007: A Week in the Life….Stories from Between Sundays (2-16-2020) 1:07:38

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#2006: Wild Strawberries: A World Full of Gifts (2-9-2020) 1:03:53

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#2005: Resilience—What’s Love Got to Do With It? (2-2-2020) 1:24:30

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Dan McCollum: McCollum vs. Board of Education, 1948. Presentation and Fellowship. (1-24-2020) 1:10:42

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UUCUC Ministerial Staffing Q&A (1-19-2020) 41:49

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#2003: Ministry Together, Toward Beloved Community (1-19-2020) 1:07:48

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#2002: Mission Possible (1-12-2020) 1:03:16

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#2001: Beginning With Pleasure... (1-5-2020) 37:15

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#1951: Solstice: Celebration of the Dance of the Light and the Dark (12-22-2019) 54:57

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#1950: We are The Light We are Looking For (12-15-2019) 34:59

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#1949: Becoming Community: Parity not Charity (12-08-2019) 1:01:29

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Recorded live, Sunday December 8, 2019, Becoming Community: Parity not Charity, Kathleen Robbins and Rev. Florence Caplow. With Matthew Gladden, Piano; Alex Malaimare, Violin. Click to play this service recording, or subscribe to our podcasts in the iTunes store to download new episodes automatically to your computer or smartphone. See the Podcast …

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#1948: Awe: The Miracle of Each Moment (12-01-2019) 43:21

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Recorded live, Sunday December 1, 2019, Awe: The Miracle of Each Moment, Rev. Florence Caplow. With Theresa Benson & Janet Barrett (Worship Associates); Matthew Gladden (Piano); Emily McKown, Amy Hassinger, Elizabeth Fields (Voice). Click to play this service recording, or subscribe to our podcasts in the iTunes store to download new episodes autom…

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#1947: Enough (11-24-2019) 43:18

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Recorded live, Sunday November 24, 2019, Enough, Rev. Florence Caplow. With Theresa Benson, Worship Associates; Matthew Gladden (Pianist); and Austin Cody (Choir). Click to play this service recording, or subscribe to our podcasts in the iTunes store to download new episodes automatically to your computer or smartphone. See the Podcast Guide for mo…

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#1946: Just One Strain of the Whole Earth’s Song (11-17-2019) 51:08

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Recorded live, Sunday November 17, 2019, Just One Strain Of The Whole Earth's Song, Amy Hassinger. With Erich Adickes, Worship Associates; Dana Antonelli (children's Choir); and Minah Ehlen and Joshua Bell (Pianists). Click to play this service recording, or subscribe to our podcasts in the iTunes store to download new episodes automatically to you…

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#1945: Engaging Our Neighbors (11-10-2019) 51:49

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Recorded live, Sunday November 10, 2019, Engaging Our Neighbors, Rev. Scott Aaseng. With Jerry Frye, Worship Associate; Emily McKown (Song Leader); and Matthew Gladden (Pianist). Click to play this service recording, or subscribe to our podcasts in the iTunes store to download new episodes automatically to your computer or smartphone. See the Podca…

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#1944: All Souls - A Gathering of Spirits (11-03-2019) 1:05:18

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Recorded live, Sunday November 3 2019, All Souls - A Gathering of Spirits, Rev. Florence Caplow. With Deanna Hence, Worship Associate; Matt Sheppard (Music Director); Emily McKown (Song Leader); and Matthew Gladden (Pianist); Kathleen Winters (Piccolo). Click to play this service recording, or subscribe to our podcasts in the iTunes store to downlo…

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#1943: Blessing of the Animals (10-27-2019) 48:41

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#1942: How Can I Keep From Singing? (10-20-2019) 40:41

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#1941: All My Favorite People Are Broken (10-13-2019) 44:14

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Recorded live, Sunday October 13, 2019, All My Favorite People Are Broken, Rev. Florence Caplow. With Julie Laut and James Engelhardt, Worship Associates; Emily McKown (Song Leader); and Matthew Gladden (Pianist). Click to play this service recording, or subscribe to our podcasts in the iTunes store to download new episodes automatically to your co…

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#1940: Draw The Circle Wide (10-06-2019) 44:44

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Recorded live, Sunday October 6, 2019, Draw the Circle Wide, Rev. Florence Caplow. With Karla Peterson, Worship Associate; Matthew Sheppard, Music Director; Dana Antonelli, Children's Choir Director; and Matthew Gladden (Pianist). Click to play this service recording, or subscribe to our podcasts in the iTunes store to download new episodes automat…

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#1939: The Power of Celebration (09-29-2019) 37:07

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Recorded live, Sunday September 29, 2019, The Power of Celebration, Rev. Florence Caplow. With Jennifer Greene, Worship Associate; and Matthew Gladden (Pianist). Click to play this service recording, or subscribe to our podcasts in the iTunes store to download new episodes automatically to your computer or smartphone. See the Podcast Guide for more…

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#1937: Global Strike for the Climate (09-15-2019) 48:25

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Recorded live, Sunday September 15, 2019, Global Strike for the Climate, Rev. Florence Caplow. With Michele Grove, Interim Director of Religious Education; Penne Beckett, Worship Associate and Reader; Umeeta Sadarangani and Jerry Carden, Readers; Matthew Gladden (Pianist); and We Wanna Woke Choir. Click to play this service recording, or subscribe …

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#1922: Flower Communion: Sharing Gifts, Creating Community (06-02-2019) 1:05:26

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Recorded live, Sunday June 2, 2019, Flower Communion: Sharing Gifts, Creating Community by Rev Florence Caplow. With Umeeta Sadarangani and UUCUC Worship Associates; Matthew Gladden and Marisa Landsverk (Pianists); Janet Revell Barrett (Guest Choir Leader); Todd Kinney and Steve Herzog (flower communion music); and Ray Watson (Song Leader). Click t…

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#1921: Bridging (05-26-2019) 1:14:16

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Recorded live, Sunday May 26, 2019, Bridging by Rev Florence Caplow. With Maria Howerton-Sweid, Jamie Davis, Emily McKown (Youth Coordinator), Janet Barrett (Worship Associate), and Matthew Gladden (Pianist) Click to play this service recording, or subscribe to our podcasts in the iTunes store to download new episodes automatically to your computer…

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#1920: Building Bridges (05-19-2019) 53:35

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Recorded live, Sunday May 19, 2019, Building Bridges by Michele Grove Click to play this service recording, or subscribe to our podcasts in the iTunes store to download new episodes automatically to your computer or smartphone. See the Podcast Guide for more help.

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#1919: Finding Peace: A Mother's Day Service (05-12-2019) 1:03:02

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Recorded live, Sunday May 12, 2019, Finding Peace: A Mother's Day Service by Rev. Florence Caplow Sam Beshers, Worship Associate Matt Sheppard, Music Director Jeeson Eun, Piano; Kathleen Winters, Flute Click to play this service recording, or subscribe to our podcasts in the iTunes store to download new episodes automatically to your computer or sm…

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#1918: Coming of Age (05-05-2019) 1:02:44

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Recorded live, Sunday, May 5, 2019, Coming of Age by Coming of Age Class of 2019 (Students, Mentors, and Leaders) and Rev Florence Caplow Matthew Gladden, Piano Click to play this service recording, or subscribe to our podcasts in the iTunes store to download new episodes automatically to your computer or smartphone. See the Podcast Guide for more …

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#1917: Please Call Me By My True Name (04-28-2019) 1:28:11

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Recorded live, Sunday April 28th, 2019, Please Call Me by My True Name, by Welcoming Congregation Team Jerry Carden, Chair Jasmine Routon, UP Center Kathleen Robbins, Zev Alexander, Raymond Watson Matthew Gladden, Piano; Emma Herzog, Soloist Click to play this service recording, or subscribe to our podcasts in the iTunes store to download new episo…

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#1916: Transformation and Wholeness (Easter Sunday) (04-21-2019) 50:47

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Recorded live, Sunday April 21st, 2019, Transformation and Wholeness by Reverend Florence Caplow UUCUC Choir CrUUners Maria Arrua, violin Click to play this service recording, or subscribe to our podcasts in the iTunes store to download new episodes automatically to your computer or smartphone. See the Podcast Guide for more help.…

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