First Unitarian Podcasts

Presented by Rev. Angela Herrera on August 29, 2010
What would it mean to truly forgive someone? To be forgiven? How do we do it? What if we can’t? And why is this a religious question? If you have ever found the idea of forgiveness difficult, perplexing, or anxiety-provoking, this is the sermon for you. 
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Presented by Mikaela Renz-Whitmore and Jefferey Farren on August 22, 2010
Come explore the Tao of Toy Story, presented by members of the Worship Committee. This multigenerational service will seek to discover the life lessons presented in the movie that can guide all of us in the new school year ahead.
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Presented by Rev. Christine Robinson on August 15, 2010
This year, we all—children and adults—are going to embark on a journey through some of humanity’s great religions: Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism, Judaism, Buddhism, earth-based faiths, and Unitarian Universalism. Since the major Muslim holiday of Ramadan begins the year, we’ll start there!
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Presented by Anne Manning and Mia Noren on August 8, 2010
Animal Blessing Sunday, with the Worship Committee and Animal Advocates.
As summer wends its way toward the cooler days of fall, we celebrate the creatures who are now, or have been in the past, our faithful companions. Bring your own animals, animal toys, or pictures of deceased or shy animals, and join us for our Animal Blessing Service; learn more about our own Animal Advocates also. Take this opportunity to share your scaly, furry, feathered, or slippery friends.
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Presented by Michael Barnett on August 1, 2010
During the bicentennial celebration of beloved UU Margaret Fuller (1810–1850), theologian and educator Michael Barnett explores Margaret’s insightful and provocative reporting for women’s rights, social justice, and democracy. Considered the most brilliant woman of her time, Margaret was a leading transcendentalist in New England with Emerson and Thoreau and became the first woman reporter for Horace Greeley’s New York Tribune.
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Presented by Homer Wilkins on July 25, 2010
Few (if any) take full advantage (in the good sense of the word) of the tremendous freedoms we have. This service will include stories of people who, in spite of almost impossible odds, have been able to make use of their freedom to live productive, even inspiring lives. Even in the worst of circumstances, we still have choices.
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Presented by Rev. John Beuhrens on July 18, 2010
A sermon inspired by the poetry of Rumi.
Rev. Buehrens, past president of the UUA, is now minister of First Parish in Needham, Massachusetts. He also teaches UU polity at Harvard Divinity School.
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Presented by Rev. Christine Robinson and Jonathan Eldredge on July 11, 2010
Ever done a spiritual census? Christine and Jon will talk about this idea and what happens when you do! One thing that happened to Christine when she did was that she became involved with the UUs in Kitengala, Kenya. She has some things to tell you about those UUs and ways for you to be involved in that project. You will also have an opportunity to contribute to an upcoming sermon on the afterlife.
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Presented by Rev. Carmen Emerson on July 4, 2010
This is Carmen Emerson's good-bye sermon to the congregation who welcomed her, taught her, trusted her, ordained her, and is sending her deeper into UU ministry.
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Presented by Rev. Christine Robinson on June 27, 2010
Christine is not so sure that a world without borders is a good thing, but she is sure that a nation that winks at and then scapegoats illegal immigrants is not a healthy one.
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