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UNIFIED: The First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist Podcast

The First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist

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Welcome to Unified, the podcast that invites you into the heart of our Unitarian Universalist community. Immerse yourself in "Sunday Sermons," where we bring you recorded sermons that spark contemplation and inspire with Reverend Chris Jablonski and other leaders from our community. Midweek, dive even deeper with "Beyond The Pulpit" as we explore our themes, share stories, hear from congregants and delve into current events, all in a concise 10-15 mini episode. These recorded sermons and the ...
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Community Universalist Church

Community Universalist Church

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Welcome to Community Universalist Church. We are an inclusive on-line community that has come together to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, provide instruction in the Christian Universalist faith, and provide a place for people from all over the world to worship together. We support one another in faith and love so that we may in turn faithfully serve God wherever we are called to do so. No matter who you are, no matter what you've done, where you've been, who you love, what you believe or ...
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Disrupt Church: The Podcast

The Community Church of New York

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The models of church we’ve been using aren’t working. Churches are shrinking, people are disconnecting, our membership is aging, and there are serious questions about our relevance in the world. It’s time for us to rethink how we do everything. By stripping us down to our mission, to the WHY rather than the HOW, can we rebuild our churches into vibrant, covenanted communities that can think outside our traditional boxes? Join Rev. Peggy Clarke, Senior Minister, and Jil Novenski, Director of ...
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Rev'ing Up: Answering the Call of Liberal-Religious Leadership

The Community Church of New York

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Welcome to Rev'ing Up, the newest media ministry from Community Church of New York. This show is a container to explore the intersectionalities of life, ministry, and professional clergy formation from the perspective of two Unitarian-Universalist intern ministers. We are in community with you, our listeners. We invite you to co-create this space with us. Contact us at podcast@ccny.org! Hosted by Carrie McEvoy and Meagan Henry Produced by Amy Wilson Learn more about Community Church of New Y ...
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First Unitarian Society of Denver Podcast

First Unitarian Society of Denver Colorado with Rev. Mike Morran

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Sunday sermon audio from First Unitarian Church in Denver, Colorado. We also may post special music and other content. Our mission: Joining hands and voices for justice and peace, we inspire lives of joy and spiritual integrity, growing an inclusive community of courage and caring. Community is inspired. Justice is realized. Diversity is celebrated. Souls are grown in love and service. Visit us at fusden.org. First Unitarian Society of Denver (FUSD) is a member congregation of the Unitarian ...
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Hope & Heresy: Life on the Religious Left

The Community Church of New York

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Hope & Heresy: Life on the Religious Left is a podcast for everyday people who want to live meaningfully without letting arbitrary doctrine or oppressive religious practice prevent them from asking big questions about our complicated world. Hosts Reverend Peggy Clarke and Reverend Sarah Lenzi discuss a series of contemporary issues, using history and theology as their guides. The initial episodes of Hope & Heresy were recorded on-site at Community Church of New York, a Unitarian-Universalist ...
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a queer chaplain

Bonnie Violet

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Bonnie Violet is a trans femme genderqueer spiritual drag artist and digital chaplain. YouTuber & Host of a queer chaplain podcast with such series as Drag & Spirituality, TranSpirit & Faith Leaders. Co-host of Splintered Grace with her conservative christian aunt & At the CCC recovery podcast. Creator & Founder of Allies Linked for the Prevention of HIV & AIDS (a.l.p.ha.) & the annual Drag & Spirituality Summit. Bonnie Violet shares her experience strength and hope with HIV for 24 years, re ...
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Progressive Leadership 1:00:19

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Send us a text In this very special episode, Natalie sits down with (former) co-host Rev. Amanda Weatherspoon and guest Rev. Nancy McDonald Ladd, former RRUUC Senior Minister. Both ministers have moved on to new positions since the recording of this conversation, and Natalie gets all the deets on their view of ministry and how their progressive spi…
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What is the Bible? (An Introduction to Christian Universalism) 53:06

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In the third part of my introduction to Christianity and Christian Universalism, I look at the bible, its structure, its history, and its importance to us today as Christian Universalism. I discuss issues around biblical literalism, biblical inerrancy, and how we should read the bible to best understand it in light of Jesus's teachings. If you woul…
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Who Was Jesus? (An Introduction to Christian Universalism) 36:58

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In the second part of my introduction to Christianity and Christian Universalism, I look at the life and death of Jesus Christ and discuss the political and religious environment in which he lived. The goal is for us to better understand who Jesus was, why he was important to the people of Judea during his lifetime, and why he continues to be the c…
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Interview with Religions News Service for Drag Worship: Where Queer Faith and Performance Collide with Kathryn Post 1:16:11

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Send us a text This is an unedited audio recording of my conversation with Kathryn Post at Religions News Service - I was on a call with her via speaker and I recorded on my computer, she was aware of this and actually instructed me on how to do it, as you will hear in the beginning. Please enjoy Here is the link to the final article https://religi…
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Why Be Christian? (An Introduction to Christian Universalism) 27:33

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In the first part of my introduction to Christianity and Christian Universalism, I look at the reasons that people search for a religious home and the reasons why I believe people come to Christianity and Christian Universalism. If nobody will be punished for all eternity for their mistakes, as Christian Universalists believe, then why even be Chri…
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So, What Now? 32:25

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In this season finale episode, Rev. Peggy Clarke and Jil Novenski are joined by Rev. Jude Geiger and Br. Zachary Stevens-Walter to discuss how to breathe new life into congregations and Unitarian Universalism. They explore the stuck places that churches can find themselves in and how to get unstuck by embracing change, flexibility, and stepping out…
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Authentic Selves Book Brunch Panel Discussion at Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 35:46

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Send us a text Here is the link to the full program. https://youtu.be/4vhIQ2v3q7E?si=9J1oE4CafoaKWona PANEL DISCUSSION Joey Morelli, author of Authentic Selves Liliana Rauer Bonnie Violet BIG Thank you to my Patreon members who contribute on a monthly basis to support the work of this podcast and the overall work of a queer chaplain. To learn more …
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One Memory That Really got me Thinking (Alex) an exert from "transmission" a spiritual autobiography 14:32

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Send us a text "You see of late I have been really challenged with feeling loved, supported and cared for by my family and I think in feel so deeply like this in this moment and time, a moment and time that I feel like I need them more than I have ever needed them, it paints over all the ways my family has shown up for me of the years. It doesn’t a…
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Intro to My Book - Journal Entry #3 12:02

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Send us a text I have been contemplating it for years and now is the time. I started writing my book last night, here is a bit of the intro from my soon to be book titled "transmission" a spiritual autobiography. xoxo BIG Thank you to my Patreon members who contribute on a monthly basis to support the work of this podcast and the overall work of a …
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From Consumers to Citizens 20:20

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In an era where many of us feel the fabric of community fraying, Rev. Peggy Clarke and DRE Jil Novenski engage in a rich discussion on reimagining our engagement in religious and societal structures. This episode is not just a conversation; it's a call to rediscover our roles within collective spaces and enact meaningful change. The dialogue delves…
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Embracing the Dark - Journal Entry #2 26:36

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Send us a text TW: SA, METH, RECOVERY Reflecting a bit on the role of darkness in life and what to do with it. Wrestle it, embrace it, learn from it, extinguish it, or ... I didn't initially think I would be discussing my experience with meth but it was one of the first times I allowed myself to live in the darkness that I had been trying so hard t…
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Life in Glitter - Journal Entry #1 35:52

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Send us a text "When I stopped chasing the glitter and spent some time in the dark." - Bonnie Violet Audio Journal entry for January 5, 2024, reflection on glitter ie light, sparkle, passion, purpose, femininity, soft strength & the dark ie fear, scarcity, depression, unworthy, death, isolation, loneliness Would love to hear what you think about th…
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The Things that Keep Us Stuck 13:50

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Happy New Year! On today's (short) episode, Rev. Peggy and DRE Jil rattle off a list of factors that keep churches stuck in old patterns that may not be serving their best interests. And we are not focusing on Community Church here - we will hear stories from several different communities that shed light on some of the behaviors, attitudes, and tra…
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Moving Beyond Boring with Darnell White 27:59

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Darnell White, Musician in Residence at the Community Church of New York, joins Rev. Peggy Clarke and Jil Novenski in a discussion about the transformative power of music in spaces of worship and togetherness. They explore how music can both move people on an individual level and create a sense of community. They also discuss how the Community Chur…
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Plurality: The Face of the New World 25:41

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In this episode, Rev. Peggy is joined on the stoop by Brother Zachary Stevens-Walter, a Catholic priest and Franciscan brother who also serves as a chaplain at Community Church of New York. Rev. Peggy and Br. Zachary discuss the importance of authenticity in ministry, as well as the unique challenges and opportunities of serving a multicultural spi…
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Let's Just Try It 20:33

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In this episode, Rev. Peggy and Jil take a macro look at how we structure our denomination and think through what it might look like to change the Unitarian Universalist approach to polity. That would mean rethinking the way individual churches relate to one another and to a central organizing body. Would it be easy? Well, no. But... maybe we can j…
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Done Being Polite 23:12

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This week, Rev. Peggy and Jil reflect on a recent major change in the Community Church liturgy, and discuss the challenges and promises of boldly embracing big transitions. Plus, we learn why Rev. Peggy is simply done being polite... You can find out more about the Disrupt Church idea and watch the workshop that launched this conversation here. To …
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How Did We Get Here? (Mini Episode) 11:34

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This is a completely optional bonus mini episode about the past few years here at the Community Church, intended to provide some context about our current situation (hint: we don't actually have a church building at the moment), how we got there (some of you may remember the events of 2020, for instance), and how we are moving forward (with radical…
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What Are We Doing Here? 24:37

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Welcome to the Disrupt Church Podcast! We're launching straight in to the conversation. In this episode, Rev. Peggy reflects on the moment that inspired her to change a liturgy that has been in use for over 200 years. We start out on the stoop of the Community Church offices in midtown Manhattan, inviting you to listen in on a conversation between …
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Does Baptism Save Us? (Sermon for 2023/05/14) 23:33

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Baptism is a cornerstone of the Christian faith and is demonstrated by both Jesus and the apostles in the scriptures. Many Christians believe that those who are not baptized will not go to heaven. Others believe that the unbaptized may still enter heaven if they are baptized after death. As a community who believes that all will be eventually recon…
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RE: That TikTok - we don't agree with you! 49:45

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Send us a text Or, at least, it's a little more complicated than what you said. (See the full TikTok from @nononsensespirituality: www.tiktok.com/@nononsensespirituality/video/7275412454447009070) In this episode, Rev. Amanda and Natalie dive into Millenial/Gen Z church discourse. Namely, are we still attending church? Are our generations killing t…
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