First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco Sunday worship service. Home of liberal spirituality for over 150 years, the Society welcomes people of all racial and religious backgrounds. Our Congregation includes gay, straight, transgendered, and questioning people. More information is available at www.uusf.org.
Arlington Street Church, Unitarian Universalist, gathers in love and service for justice and peace. Since 1729, we've followed the path of our progressive spiritual roots. The sermon podcast from Arlington Street Church delivers our weekly sermon to listeners around the world. Visit us online for the text of each sermon---and many others---as well as extensive information about our congregation.
Readings, sermons and other selections recorded during the Sunday morning Worship Services at The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair, New Jersey.
Sermons by resident and guest ministers on themes like Curiosity, Trust, Mystery, Sanctuary and so much more. Feel free to download and share our podcasts!
Sermons from the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick Maryland (UUCF): We gather to encourage spiritual growth, build a beloved community, and act for peace and justice.
Sunday service recordings from the UU Church of Urbana-Champaign, Illinois (UUCUC). Unitarian Universalism is a progressive, liberal religion that embraces theological diversity. Unitarian Universalist congregations include atheists, agnostics, and believers, and do not share a creed, but are unified by a shared search for truth and meaning in our lives. The roots of Unitarian Universalism are in liberal Christianity, specifically Unitarianism and Christian Universalism. From these tradition ...
First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco Sunday worship service. Home of liberal spirituality for over 150 years, the Society welcomes people of all racial and religious backgrounds. Our Congregation includes gay, straight, transgendered, and questioning people. More information is available at www.uusf.org.
A (mostly!) weekly podcast of sermons presented at Miami Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (MVUUF), located in Dayton, Ohio, USA. Our minister is the Rev. Kellie C. Kelly. Our vision is to strive to embrace every mind, body, and spirit — without exception. Our mission is to covenant together to practice compassion, forge connections, and pursue justice. Please visit our website at www.mvuuf.org for more information. Thanks for listening! Unitarian Universalism affirms and promotes sev ...
We are curious and compassionate thinkers and doers. We are diverse in faith, ethnicity, history and spirituality, but aligned in our desire to make a difference for the good. We have a track record of standing on the side of love, justice, and peace. We have radical roots and a history as self-motivated spiritual people: we think for ourselves and recognize that life experience influences our beliefs more than anything. Visit us at https://www.uuman.org
St. John’s Unitarian Universalist Podcast. St. John’s is committed to creating a safe and caring community, working for peace and social justice and celebrating beliefs that respect freedom of thought.
Letters from a Glass House is a podcast designed to feed your mind. We'll be bringing you weekly talks about the topics that matter: examining life, living your values, caring about the world and the people in it. We're making a difference, one life at a time. Letters from a Glass House is a not-for-profit ministry of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Venice, Florida.
This podcast tracks the audio archives for the “All Souls Forum” radio show. The All Souls Unitarian Universalist Forum, Kansas City’s longest ongoing conversation, has offered a platform for the discussion of significant issues since 1943.
Audio recordings, at your convenience. Nurture your spirit. Unitarian Universalism draws from the teachings of the major world religions and appeals to people from a diversity of traditions. At the core of our faith are a set of principles that reflect values, rather than dogma. Our religious beliefs vary. For both the heart and the mind, Shelter Rock offers engaging worship, religious education, opportunities for social action, a breadth of extraordinary music, and a community of caring, cu ...
Autism is my super blessing! I'm a high-school valedictorian, college graduate, world traveler, disability advocate. I'm a Unitarian Universalist. I'm a Progressive Liberal. I'm about equal rights, human rights, civil & political rights, & economic, social, &cultural rights. I do servant leadership, boundless optimism, & Oneness/Wholeness. I'm good naked & unashamed! I love positive personhood, love your neighbor as yourself, and do no harm! I'm also appropriately inappropriate! My self-rati ...
Welcome to “Making Footprints not Blueprints”, a regular podcast about matters philosophical and religious. My name is Andrew James Brown and, despite being an atheistically inclined free-thinker, I’m also the minister to the Unitarian Church in the city of Cambridge, UK.The title of this podcast is borrowed from the philosopher Herbert Fingarette (1921-2018) who, in his book, “The Self in Transformation” (Basic Books, New York 1963), offered us studies that were “outcomes rather than realis ...
Welcome to the First Unitarian Church of Dallas Sunday Sermon Podcast! We are a community that is genuinely inclusive, rationally spiritual, and joyfully deep, and we are happy to have you here.
Unitarian Universalist sermons, conversations and perspectives on all things human. Rev. Jenny Peek serves as minister for the Pocatello Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.
Rev. Christiane Heyde welcomes you to Sky Island UU. Sky Island UU is a welcoming congregation and a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Churches or UUA.
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Elkhart (UUFE) is a welcoming community encouraging religious freedom, nurturing individual spiritual and ethical growth, celebrating diversity, and promoting a just and sustainable world. Located in Elkhart, Indiana, UUFE is a religious and/or spiritual "home" for individuals and families throughout the Michiana area - drawing its membership from Elkhart, South Bend, Mishawaka, Bristol, Goshen, Middlebury, Edwardsburg, and the list goes on.
Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is a community dedicated to affirming a reverence for life and enriching the spiritual lives of its members. Here we honor the one and the many; here we welcome a diversity of thoughts, beliefs and passions; here we speak without fear and listen with open hearts. We gather to care for one another, share our burdens and joys, and celebrate life’s passages. Strengthened by this fellowship, we bring a liberal religious presence to our larger community, a ...
The podcast of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland: Sunday sermons and more! Join us Sunday 11:00 a.m. for worship at 2728 Lancashire Rd. in Cleveland Heights
After the announcements and comedy skits (pretty sure Rev. Dave's Top Ten List qualifies for the latter group), comes the serious question. What kind of commitment are we making to ensure the safety of those whose very lives are threatened by the right wing's culture war? How can we adequately support them, as America's individual states pass legis…
"We Are All the Same.... and Not: A service of celebration and reflection on being in community" Sunday, September 17, 10:50 am, 2023 September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month. Mari Magaloni Ramos, Santana Gonzalez Gomez and Vanessa Southern will explore some of what we celebrate this month and also larger reflections …
This segment is from a service that was streamed on September 17, 2023 and led by Rev. Roger Bertschausen. The theme for September is Welcome. To read about our theme-based ministry, please visit http://www.unitytemple.org/faith-development/soul-connections on our website. To see a video of this complete service, click HERE. For information about h…
Continuing our summer theme on “How can We Change the World?,” Peter Racine will talk about the crisis facing Central America, particularly women and girls and the Foundation that he and his wife Kelly started seven years ago, The Center for Central American Empowerment, and it’s work to protect and empower women and girls, strengthen families and …
What does it mean to be part of a wider community and what does it do for us as individuals? Maybe that’s where real power is. This is the second sermon in our Living a Purposeful Life series, during which we are exploring the spiritual inner work required to transform our personal lives. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclu…
“1. Ad HominemAd hominem means ‘to the man’. It is an argument that attacks the person rather than the quality of their argument. I once fell foul of this with my elderly aunt while arguing about bitcoin. She said to me “I don’t like bitcoin because old people can’t understand it.” I replied “You just don’t like bitcoin because you don’t understand…
“Either the Bible is true or it isn’t, either it’s God’s inspired inerrant word or it isn’t, you can’t have it both ways, you can’t pick and choose to fit with whatever the latest fad or zeitgeist happens to be . . .” “So claimed someone in a comment thread on a Patheos Progressive Christian Facebook page post recently. One thing I’ll say for Bible…
The full text of this podcast can be found in the transcript of this edition or at the following link: https://andrewjbrown.blogspot.com/2023/09/faith-in-ones-own-spiritual-community.html Please feel to post any comments you have about this episode there. Today, I’m going to finish walking through the Japanese twentieth-century advocate of a creati…
“Criticism of Christianity has a long history which stretches back to the initial formation of the religion in the Roman Empire. Critics have challenged Christian beliefs and teachings as well as Christian actions, from the Crusades to modern terrorism. The arguments against Christianity include the suppositions that it is a faith of violence, corr…
*Radical is a term that gets thrown around a lot lately. When I was a kid the term Radical meant something different. Radical had become a term that had synonyms like, awesome, fly, or dope. Which are generally considered affirmations of positivity in relationship to something, for example: That blouse is radical. But I am aware of the original mea…
Back from summer break and today I interviewed Rev. Jenn Gracen, the new Interim Minister at St. John's. She shares a little about her background and what to expect in the next month or so of the interim period. Hosted by Roberto HenriquezBy SJUU
The church is important and because it is important it is dangerous. When confronted with the vastness of the mind and the brutality of life, the church offers a safe place to explore who we are, and what we want to become. Not just the part of us that is seen but unseen, thusly we are confronted with the danger of church. For many the church becom…
I am 💯 do all of the below: “What Does Sex Positivity Look Like?Developing a playful and curious relationship with your body is a way to practice sex positivity. A sex positive attitude allows you to explore your sexuality in a healthy and enjoyable manner so you can discover and understand what is most pleasurable for you. Suwinyattichaiporn share…
“Christian nationalism is a type of religious nationalism that is affiliated with Christianity, in which the end goal is to achieve an absolute Christian theocracy within a society. It primarily focuses on the internal politics of society, such as legislating civil and criminal laws that reflect their view of Christianity and the role of religion i…
The song "The Call" is a gorgeous and heart-felt musical tribute to love, faith, resilience, and the human spirit in the wake of the 9/11 WTC attacks. Words & Music by Venice’s own, Karen Benedetto . Performance by NY artist, Marieann Meringolo. Video available https://youtu.be/yhj-mA1gOAgBy UUCOV
I abide by all of the below: “One definition of sex-positivity states that it is an attitude towards human sexuality that regards all consensual activities as fundamentally healthy and pleasurable, encouraging sexual pleasure and experimentation. That said, as long as all parties consent to sexual activity and enjoy it, there is nothing to be asham…
When it comes to sex: “According to Chapman, the five "love languages" are:words of affirmation (compliments)quality timegiftsacts of servicephysical touchExamples are given from his counseling practice, as well as questions to help determine one's own love languages.[2][3] According to Chapman's theory, each person has one primary and one secondar…
When it comes to sex: "What is sensory integration? The term “sensory integration” refers to the processing, integration, and organisation of sensory information from the body and the environment. Simply put, this means how we experience, interpret and react to (or ignore) information coming from our senses. Sensory integration is important in all …
There is healthy sexual media of all kinds that exists. “Media (communication), tools used to deliver information or dataAdvertising media, various media, content, buying and placement for advertisingBroadcast media, communications delivered over mass electronic communication networksDigital media, electronic media used to store, transmit, and rece…
One can live in diversity but not experience pluralism; it has to be brought forward by the community's practices of respect, tolerance, and curiosity. One benefit of experiencing and engaging in religious pluralism is the experience of being “religious inter-religiously.” Come hear Rev. Anastassia share more about what this means and how you can p…
“A promise is a commitment by someone to do or not do something. As a noun promise means a declaration assuring that one will or will not do something. As a verb it means to commit oneself by a promise to do or give.[1] It can also mean a capacity for good, similar to a value that is to be realized in the near future.[2]In the law of contract, an e…
Fall Equinox and this season of change reminds us that change is the only constant. While our nature is to seek control, there’s beauty and strength in accepting—even cherishing—the mysteries of the unknown. The post Embracing the Unknown in Love appeared first on First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis.…
The reflection was delivered on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Randy Lewis, Assistant Minister. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS REFLECTION ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text LOVEBB to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Faceb…
Americans die younger than people in 50 nations. Author Stephen Bezruchka, Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington, tells how America went from one of the healthiest nations in the […] The post Inequality kills: We die too young for living in America appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM
How do we take our faith with us into the rest of our lives? Together we consider ways to bring together parts of our own lives. Living a Purposeful Life is the first sermon series of our theme year “Waves of Purpose, Tides of Change.” Join us to explore the spiritual inner work required to transform our personal lives.…
When it comes to sex, all must be avoided: “A tantrum, temper tantrum, lash out, meltdown, fit or hissy fit is an emotional outburst,[1][2][3] usually associated with those in emotional distress, that is typically characterized by stubbornness, crying, screaming, violence,[4] defiance,[5] angry ranting, a resistance to attempts at pacification, and…
"We Are All the Same.... and Not: A service of celebration and reflection on being in community" Sunday, September 17, 10:50 am, 2023 September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month. Mari Magaloni Ramos, Santana Gonzalez Gomez and Vanessa Southern will explore some of what we celebrate this month and also larger reflections …
When it comes to sex: “How can you effectively work with an assertive communicator?Give them the space to talk. They will let you know their ideas and their solutions, you just need to listen and give them the chance to communicate.Ask them what they think, and do not dismiss them if they are critical. If they think you are wasting their time, they…
In sex these things happen to some people. “Sensory overload and anxiety are mental health conditions that are deeply related to one another. When a person feels anxious or already overwhelmed, they may be more prone to experiencing sensory overload in certain situations. Likewise, experiencing sensory overload can make you feel a sense of anxiety.…
The full text of this podcast can be found in the transcript of this edition or at the following link: https://andrewjbrown.blogspot.com/2023/09/faith-in-universal-cooperative-society.html Please feel to post any comments you have about this episode there. This is part of a series of blog/podcasts looking at the Japanese twentieth-century advocate …
“The anti-rape movement is a sociopolitical movement which is part of the movement seeking to combat violence against and the abuse of women. The movement seeks to change community attitudes to violence against women, such as attitudes of entitlement to sex and victim blaming, as well as attitudes of women themselves such as self-blame for violence…
“Sexual activity can be classified in a number of ways. The practices may be preceded by or consist solely of foreplay.[2] Acts involving one person (autoeroticism) may include sexual fantasy or masturbation.[2] If two people are involved, they may engage in vaginal sex, anal sex, oral sex or manual sex.[2] Penetrative sex between two people may be…
The reflection was delivered on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS REFLECTION ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text LOVEBB to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: …
“Other Listening TypesAlthough usually less important or useful in interpersonal relationships there are other types of listening, these include:Appreciative ListeningAppreciative listening is listening for enjoyment. A good example is listening to music, especially as a way to relax. (See our page: Music Therapy for more about using music as a rel…
“Comprehensive ListeningComprehensive listening involves understanding the message or messages that are being communicated. Like discriminative listening, comprehensive listening is fundamental to all listening sub-types.In order to be able use comprehensive listening and therefore gain understanding the listener first needs appropriate vocabulary …
“In modern developed countries, the term "public services" (or "services of general interest") often includes:[4]CourtsEducationElectricityEmergency servicesEnvironmental protectionHealth careMailMilitaryPublic buildingsPublic librariesPublic parksPublic policyPublic utilitiesPublic transportationSocial servicesState schoolsTelecommunicationsTransp…
Each year, UUCA invites you to bring a small container of water to partake in our Water Communion ritual as a sign of unity. Delivered: Sunday September 10, 2023
“Jesus was a revolutionary. He was someone who railed against the hypocrisy of the religious elite who condemned and marginalized people. He was a man who spoke out against the tyranny of Rome and the oppression of his people. He was a social advocate for the poor, infirmed and outcast of his society. He stood apart and spoke out publically knowing…
Thirty-six who are righteous and hidden? Are they among us? This question, among other lessons from the Kabbalah, are an integral part of this week's service, along with gratitude for those willing to be imprisoned for their beliefs. "Chromium Attic" composed by John Pruitt, and performed with Dave Dunn. Copyright 2023. All rights reserved. Intro a…
Yes, we mean all. And, yes, we mean FUS. A talk from Rev. Dr. David Breeden The post All of You Belongs Here appeared first on First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis.By First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis
Link: https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Publications/Born_Free_and_Equal_WEB.pdf "C. OTHER DISCRIMINATORY RESTRICTIONSIn addition to legal restrictions, States have also sometimes tried to invoke “public morals”, “protecting the rights of children” and “public order” to try to justify other limitations on the rights to freedom of …
What does living with purpose really mean for a Unitarian Universalist? What does grounding ourselves in rituals and activating our spiritual lives look like? Where do we find resources to grow and guide our actions as UUs to make the world a better place? These are all questions we will be asking and discussing throughout the 2023-2024 theme year.…