56 sermons transcribed, indexed & archived · 2020–2022 · permalink: https://divining.app/church/church-buffalo.html
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April 17: Rise Up, Joan Montagnes, Lisa Peterangelo, Charlene Montgomery
Apr 18, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Identity & WorthSuffering & PerseveranceUnitarian Universalist Identity
April 10: Honoring Your Ministry, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Apr 11, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Lent & Holy WeekUnitarian Universalist Identity
Recital Series - March 2022 - Voice, Viola, and Bass
Mar 13, 2022 · power between ideas
Creation CareBaptism & Communion
March 13th - In the Wilderness, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Mar 6, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Church Life & MembershipLent & Holy Week
March 15, 2020: Walking to Wisdom, Julie Taylor
Feb 20, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFear & AnxietyFaith & Civic Life
February 20th - It's the Little Things, Lisa Peterangelo
Feb 19, 2022 · unitarian universalism
ContentmentImmigration & RefugeAdvent & Christmas
January 30th, 2022: When the Parade is Over, Lisa Peterangelo
Jan 23, 2022 · families and relationships
Gender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“okay foreign hmm <br> good morning i'm lisa peter angelo and i identify as bisexual and my pronouns are she and her i'm also the acting director of r…”
Recital Series - January 2022 - "All the Things You Can Sing"
Jan 16, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Unitarian Universalist Identity
January 2nd 2022: Finding Your voice, Jessie Downs and Jonathan Vogtle
Jan 2, 2022 · power between ideas
Stewardship & GivingNew Year & Watch NightSpiritual Growth
“foreign uh um uh so <br> so good morning welcome welcome welcome all are welcome here whether you are new to this church or have attended for many ye…”
Dec 24, 7pm: A Mulling of Lessons and Carols, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Dec 25, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & Christmas
“so so so <br> so so welcome everybody welcome to christmas eve we've got a definitely uh an intimate crowd this evening it is good to be together wel…”
December 19th, 2021: All Wrapped Up
Dec 20, 2021 · gifts giving gratitude
Thanksgiving & HarvestStewardship & Giving
November 28, 2021: Telling a Different Story
Nov 30, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityThanksgiving & Harvest
November 14, 2021: India Walton
Nov 16, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Poverty & CompassionFaith & Civic Life
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October 31, 2021: Treats! Treats! Treats!
Nov 2, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Stewardship & GivingUnitarian Universalist Identity
“org and clicking on the blue donate button or you can send a check by mail to unitarian universalist church of buffalo 695 elmwood avenue buffalo new…”
October 17, 2021: Mental Health & The Church: Past, Present & Future, Karl Shallowhorn
Oct 20, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Mental HealthIdentity & WorthElijah
“now i had no business being there and what i mean by that is that i'm not an engineer i don't have that mind and there was a lot of stress when i was…”
October 10th, 2021: This Land, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Oct 12, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & MembershipRacial Justice
October 3, 2021: You Had Me at Hello, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Oct 4, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Immigration & RefugeUnitarian Universalist IdentityPoverty & Compassion
September 26, 2021: Forgiveness and Transformation, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Sep 28, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Jonah
September 19th, 2021: Where Math and Human Relationships Meet, Rev. Dr. Lynn Acquafondata
Sep 20, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Peace & NonviolenceUnitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & Doubt
Sept 12: Gathering in Love, Rev. Joan Montagnes and Rev. Lisa Peterangelo
Sep 18, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Revelation / End VisionGrief & Lament
Sep 12, 2021: Gathering in Love, Rev. Joan Montagnes & Rev. Lisa Peterangelo
Sep 17, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Revelation / End VisionGrief & Lament
Sep 5, 2021: Expanding Opportunity for Everyone, Sen. Sean Ryan
Sep 7, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Creation CareRacial Justice
Aug 29, 2021: Abundant Summer, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Aug 31, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Immigration & RefugeUnitarian Universalist IdentityChurch Life & Membership
Aug 22, 2021: Buried Treasure, Charlene Montgomery
Aug 23, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Grief & LamentChurch Life & Membership
July 11, 2021: Jubilee Connections, Martha Malkiewicz, Tracey Kassman, Sharon Walker, Liz Parke
Jul 12, 2021 · uu spiritual principles
Racial Justice4th Principle: Free & Responsible Search6th Principle: World Community
“one way to imagine our principles was originally suggested by reverend barber wells ten hove it's called a keystone arch this is like a doorway throu…”
June 27: Bending the Arc of Justice, Bobby Withrow
Jul 1, 2021 · unitarian universalism
6th Principle: World CommunityUnitarian Universalist IdentityGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
June 20, 2021: A Living Communion, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Jun 20, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityImmigration & Refuge
June 6: Divine Play, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Jun 8, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Baptism & CommunionUnitarian Universalist Identity
“m every sunday star uh bring a picnic blanket maybe some chairs your own lunch there may be playtime stories games activities masks are required exce…”
May 23: Once Upon a Time, Rev. Joan Montagnes
May 27, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Unitarian Universalist IdentityBeloved Community
May 16: The Storyteller, Rev. Joan Montagnesg
May 24, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityThanksgiving & HarvestFriendship & Belonging
“m we're going to hold a congregational zoom event to work on this covenant together we're going to break into small groups and imagine the promises w…”
May 2: World Made of Stories, Rev. Joan Montagnes
May 2, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Heaven & HellWorship & Praise
April 18: Growing into the Larger Whole, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Apr 20, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist Identity
March 28, 2021 Music Sunday, Voices of Commitment, Dan Bassin, Music Director, our Soloists & Choir
Mar 29, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Worship & Praise1st Principle: Inherent Worth & Dignity
March 21, 2021 Spring Equinox, Sarah Martin Director of Religious Education
Mar 29, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareIdentity & WorthImmigration & Refuge
March 14, 2021: Home is Where You Make It, Rev. Heather Rion-Starr
Mar 14, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & Civic LifeFriendship & Belonging
“org and clicking on the blue donate button or you can send a check by mail to unitarian universalist church of buffalo 695 elmwood avenue buffalo new…”
Feb 21, 2021: Our Communal Strength, Joan Montagnes
Feb 22, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityRacial JusticeWorship & Praise
“so so so <br> good morning everyone my goodness are we blessed with music wow good morning everybody welcome to the unitarian universalist church of…”
Feb 14, 2021: Valentine's Day Music Concert
Feb 14, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Gender & Sexuality / Inclusion
Jan 31, 2021: The Life of the Mind, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Feb 7, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifeParenting & Children
Jan 24: Showing Up for Each Others’ Mental Health, Rev. Barbara Meyers
Jan 24, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Mental Health
Jan 10, 2021 Living Into Our Radiance, Rev. Janice Marie Johnson
Jan 10, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityPoverty & CompassionNew Year & Watch Night
Dec 13, 2020: Being Still, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Dec 14, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Fear & AnxietyStewardship & GivingAdvent & Christmas
“m they'll be the phenomenal musical service to celebrate the holiday both services now get this both services will be found at this very same web add…”
Dec 6, 2020: Reaching for Peace, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Dec 12, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasJoy & GratitudeParenting & Children
“good morning good morning good morning good morning it is good to be with one another on this advent sunday just because we're unitarians and we do s…”
November 22, 2020: Our Welcome Table, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Nov 23, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Stewardship & GivingThanksgiving & Harvest
“org stewardship at buffalo u dot org or pledge me uh sorry send it to me and i'll send the pledge along so pledge early pledge often help us keep thi…”
Nov 15, 2020: Healing Our Wounds, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Nov 18, 2020 · uu spiritual principles
Stewardship & GivingThanksgiving & Harvest
November 1, 2020: Beyond the Band-Aid SERMON, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Nov 9, 2020 · power between ideas
Racial Justice
“all right all right so tuesday's the big day right souls to the polls all souls day at the polls it's a big day right the one day in four years you g…”
November 8, 2020: Indigenous Wisdom, Rev. Clyde Grubbs
Nov 9, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Creation CareCreation & EdenWorship & Praise
November 1, 2020: More than a Band-Aid, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Nov 2, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeUnitarian Universalist IdentityStewardship & Giving
Oct 18, 2020: this amazing day, Rev. Joan Montagnes
Oct 20, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingThe Kingdom of GodGrief & Lament
“m come on down it's an open house to kick off the stewardship season for the 2021 financial year come early our organists and pianist jonathan vogtel…”
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