278 sermons transcribed, indexed & archived · 2020–2025 · permalink: https://divining.app/church/complete-service-first-unitarian-universalist-society-of-san.html
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Sep 28, 2025 · connected common experience
Friendship & BelongingAddiction & RecoveryUnitarian Universalist Identity
“Bear witness to that, that we can hold it also in prayer.”
Sep 14, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
The Prodigal SonFriendship & BelongingImmigration & Refuge
“But also it hit me viscerally this week when I stood on the steps of City Hall listening to arguments and the human feelings and instincts that were…”
Sep 7, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingImmigration & RefugeCreation Care
“I bring water from a Birch Lake which is at Camp Mather, the San Francisco Family Camp, and it's symbolizes Transcendent joy that I've had their over…”
Aug 24, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingThanksgiving & HarvestCreation Care
“You have a role to play here.”
Aug 17, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & HarvestFriendship & BelongingImmigration & Refuge
“But those thoughts in this moment, or Alive by the clenching in my chest and the sick feeling in the pit of my stomach the entire day, by the Deep gr…”
Aug 10, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist IdentityEvangelism & Mission
“A couple of weeks ago, I shared with some of you the concepts about love and the authors wrote about.”
Aug 3, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeCreation CareGrief & Lament
“But I believe someday our grandchildren will tell the story of a time when wildfires ran rampant over our communities, while the privatized fossil fu…”
Jul 27, 2025 · power between ideas
Creation & EdenImmigration & RefugeFaith & Doubt
“For more information go to USF, dot, o r g, OK, Google do this summer Sunday in the ways that San Francisco delivers up Summer reliably on.”
Jun 22, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingThanksgiving & HarvestHumanism
“I also undertook two multi-day silent Retreats, most recently just 10 days ago, at the Hermitage of new commodity down on the southern end of big, an…”
Jun 15, 2025 · power between ideas
Parenting & ChildrenEvangelism & MissionIdentity & Worth
“Sing our beautiful gratitude to all who helped create.”
Jun 8, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingJoy & GratitudeImmigration & Refuge
“If you are at home and have a chalice that you would like to light, can I ask you to join me in?”
Jun 1, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & MembershipFriendship & BelongingJoy & Gratitude
“And we have Judith Stoddard here this morning, representing our membership committee, as well as Emma Wakeling, our membership and young adult manage…”
May 25, 2025 · power between ideas
Poverty & CompassionReason & Free InquiryParenting & Children
“Even if they died for a commendable cause, like the northern soldiers who fought to end slavery in the Civil War, the subjects of the original Memori…”
May 18, 2025 · power between ideas
Stewardship & GivingGrief & LamentThe Exodus
“From 1967 to 1981, he pioneered services to those with mental health issues living on the margins of society and was one of the founders of the Conno…”
May 11, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Grief & LamentUnitarian Universalist IdentityEvangelism & Mission
“For more information, go to USF dot org.”
May 4, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Church Life & MembershipStewardship & GivingUnitarian Universalist Identity
“And next thing, I know I'm off to Seminary and, at 40 years old, becoming ordained and administer and serving my first.”
Apr 27, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareEarth-Centered SpiritualityThanksgiving & Harvest
“Consider the lilies of the field, the blue Banks of Camas opening into acres of Sky along the, with the longing to lie down and be washed by that bea…”
Apr 20, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Crucifixion & AtonementGrief & LamentResurrection & Easter
“Gratitude to all who helped us create our space so we can gather in.”
Apr 13, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & GratitudeMarriageSuffering & Perseverance
“And in case you needed any more proof than your own experience, you and I can turn to researchers at the Yale Center for Faith and culture who recent…”
Apr 6, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Church Life & MembershipThanksgiving & HarvestFriendship & Belonging
“You have a role to play here.”
Mar 30, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Stewardship & GivingFriendship & BelongingThanksgiving & Harvest
“After I graduated from high school, I decided to spend a month visiting relatives in La Riviera de Veracruz, for my father had grown up at the time t…”
Mar 23, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Stewardship & GivingWorship & PraiseJoy & Gratitude
“I am Reverend Laura Shannon name joint on the chance of today by Maria, one of our.”
Mar 9, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFriendship & BelongingStewardship & Giving
“His ministry extended Beyond school and church walls and his work with Interfaith groups addressing peace and Justice, including the California peopl…”
Mar 2, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Stewardship & GivingCreation CareBaptism & Communion
“A reminder, as we practice the stewardship of this place, to take your pledge forms to the table or get one there and make sure to put your name on o…”
Feb 2, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionFaith & Civic LifeFriendship & Belonging
“In the United States, the stereotypes are persistent: black as criminal, Brown as illegal, indigenous as Savage Muslims and seeks as terrorists, Jews…”
Jan 26, 2025 · power between ideas
MarriageJosephCreation & Eden
“He quotes James Farmer in activists in the Civil Rights Movement who says: evil societies always destroy their cons.”
Jan 19, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeFriendship & BelongingPoverty & Compassion
“Can we carve out of these lives and of this moment, this time for Renewal and regaling, to open ourselves wide open to reflection and allow ourselves…”
Jan 12, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Church Life & MembershipFriendship & BelongingDisability & Belonging
“We were organizing people in the community to come to support they had passed a law in Arizona.”
Jan 5, 2025 · power between ideas
Immigration & RefugeFaith & Civic LifeGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
Dec 15, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Creation CareFriendship & BelongingFear & Anxiety
“So thanks, thanks to our flower, or maybe bring all this beauty into the, and I want to thank our Crossing pads group from the religious education pr…”
Dec 8, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & MembershipUnitarian Universalist IdentityWorship & Praise
“Let's rise and body and spirit and sing OK, Google, please be.”
Dec 1, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & HarvestFaith & Civic LifeCreation Care
“Along with these are many of the members of the committee and volunteers for the holiday fair, and they're very excited to bring you the holiday.”
Nov 24, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Baptism & CommunionThanksgiving & HarvestJoy & Gratitude
“A real beacon in the city of San Francisco for the families that need them.”
Nov 17, 2024 · power between ideas
Forgiveness & ReconciliationWorship & PraiseImmigration & Refuge
“Bring to mind any ancestors whose actions have let them find forgiveness for their actions.”
Nov 10, 2024 · power between ideas
Grief & LamentImmigration & RefugeFriendship & Belonging
“Already know we have a staff member, members who are seeing risk rising at the border communities where they're very legal American citizen family of…”
Nov 3, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingFear & AnxietyJoy & Gratitude
“You can be seated if you want to worship ends, but the life of Living our values and connecting and serving continues.”
Oct 27, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Church Life & MembershipUnitarian Universalist IdentityCreation Care
“I'll buy lingual, multi-service, non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the social service, immigration, educational and leadership development…”
Oct 20, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic LifeIdentity & WorthStewardship & Giving
Oct 13, 2024 · power between ideas
Joy & GratitudeThanksgiving & HarvestFaith & Civic Life
“The movements to replace Columbus Day with indigenous peoples day began in 1977 in Geneva, the International Conference on discrimination against ind…”
Oct 6, 2024 · power between ideas
Forgiveness & ReconciliationWorship & PraiseBible & Exposition
“Information about how to buy tickets and details are in your order of service.”
Sep 29, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Joy & GratitudeGrief & LamentReason & Free Inquiry
“I was traveling back for Christmas to see my mom in Florida and now I was a new person.”
Sep 22, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingImmigration & RefugeBaptism & Communion
“Let's start with that new comp, which are not included in the hymnal, at, and they go like this, though: you've broken your vows 1,000 times, and the…”
Sep 15, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifeBeloved CommunityUnitarian Universalist Identity
“And a final shout out to all of the volunteers, all of the staff, all of the teachers who helped keep this church running on Sunday and allow us to c…”
Jul 7, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Creation CareFriendship & BelongingFaith & Civic Life
“Daniel and his spouse, Yumi, are inspired by caring communities and honored to witness the joys and sorrows in our faith in 2018, Daniel and Yumi act…”
Jun 30, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionChurch Life & MembershipJoy & Gratitude
“Now is the time in our service and we hold our sacred promises in our hearts and in our words.”
Jun 16, 2024 · power between ideas
Parenting & ChildrenThanksgiving & HarvestStewardship & Giving
“For those on our hearts and on our minds this morning, please have followed us, who we hold with great gratitude and affection.”
Jun 9, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingImmigration & RefugeRacial Justice
“As we engage in the idea of metaphors this morning, we use flowers we brought with us today to think about the diversity each of us brings to the san…”
Jun 2, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Church Life & MembershipRacial JusticeJoy & Gratitude
“But for now let me say this: what I realized early on is that the work of you, you, the boat- is at its core: racial Justice work, working with folks…”
May 26, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Poverty & CompassionEvangelism & MissionJoy & Gratitude
“I'm an Interfaith Minister and Street chaplain.”
May 19, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
HumanismInterdependence & NatureFaith & Doubt
“These forms are on the welcome table outside the sanctuary, perhaps in a Pew in front of you, and available through a link in the order of service or…”
May 12, 2024 · power between ideas
Baptism & CommunionStewardship & GivingPrayer & Devotion
“These forms are on the welcome table outside the sanctuary, perhaps in a few in front of you, and available through a link in the order of service or…”
May 5, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Joy & GratitudeAdvent & ChristmasFriendship & Belonging
“Edgewood Center for Children and Families is a leading Mental Health Care, social services and academic support organ.”
Apr 28, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & MembershipImmigration & RefugeCreation Care
“Hi, I'm special an Memorial Day Weekend from Saturday, Mets 25th till Monday May, this church will hold its annual all Church Retreat near the town o…”
Apr 21, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Disability & BelongingShame & GuiltHope & Encouragement
“If you're on live stream, please take a moment and please join in our Unison Covenant, which is found in your order of service, and, following that,…”
Apr 14, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareFriendship & BelongingThanksgiving & Harvest
“That view in more ways than Tyson wonders whether that animating and the ones to follow.”
Apr 7, 2024 · power between ideas
Joy & GratitudePoverty & CompassionService & Spiritual Gifts
“Do you know that I, as some of you know, I lived and worked in Nicaragua before coming to the Bay Area in 1998, and then co-founded faithful Fools Wi…”
Mar 31, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Resurrection & EasterFriendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist Identity
“Killing ravana and saving seats are good, Victorious over evil, powerful evil, and Moses and the Israelites being aided in their escape and defeat of…”
Mar 24, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & HarvestStewardship & GivingMarriage
“I cherished the resilience Workshop that Reverend Laura Shannon facilitated last year, as well as the Equanimity meditation that Elena Perez leads ev…”
Mar 17, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Unitarian Universalist IdentityInterdependence & NatureEvangelism & Mission
“But we were changing and we updated the section of the bylaws to reflect the changes that will happen, gone with words like men of Goodwill in and Im…”
Mar 10, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & MembershipStewardship & GivingFriendship & Belonging
“All are being welcomed into various classes, events, groups, coffee breaks, committees, marches, opportunities and challenges.”
Mar 3, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & MembershipStewardship & GivingRacial Justice
“Membership are simple: meet with the minister, make a financial pledge of record and sign our membership book, but become a becoming a member.”
Feb 25, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & HarvestJoy & GratitudeFaith & Civic Life
“A vote on the proposed amendments will be held at the UA's general assembly in June.”
Feb 18, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifeGender & Sexuality / InclusionFriendship & Belonging
“Church membership is open to all.”
Feb 11, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Work & VocationService & Spiritual GiftsSuffering & Perseverance
“He recites the Beatitudes as written in the Book of Matthew, where Jesus says: for I was hungry and you gave me food.”
Feb 4, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingWorship & PraiseFear & Anxiety
“For more information, go to USF dot org, Google.”
Jan 28, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & HarvestGender & Sexuality / InclusionFriendship & Belonging
“If you would like to receive a copy of our weekly email newsletter, which is a great way to find out where all the activities and going, and it also…”
Jan 21, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist IdentityChurch Life & Membership
“And determining love is the spirit of this church and the service is its prayer to our great Covenant to dwell together in peace, to speak the truth…”
Jan 14, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingRacial JusticePluralism & Interfaith
“I believe that that in today's offering, is a special offering to support the uaa's side with love did, celebrating Martin Luther King's life and Leg…”
Jan 7, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingStewardship & GivingImmigration & Refuge
“Many members of our congregation and uu congregations across the country kept your table boxes on their dining room tables or other family gathering…”
Dec 31, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Poverty & CompassionThanksgiving & HarvestNew Year & Watch Night
“Then we will set some intentions for 2024 and light a candle to honor those intentions.”
Dec 25, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasJosephHoly Spirit
“It was taken while he is was governor of Syria, all went to their own towns to be registered.”
Dec 24, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
The NativityImmigration & RefugeAdvent & Christmas
“For those of you at home, feel free to light your own candle or chalice, if you have one.”
Dec 17, 2023 · reason and sound thinking
Immigration & RefugeEarth-Centered SpiritualityAdvent & Christmas
“Feel free to dance to, will all be standing by the way when we do this together, when the other half.”
Dec 10, 2023 · families and relationships
Church Life & MembershipBible & ExpositionGrief & Lament
“He is the Minister of the First Unitarian Church of Dallas and has been a part of sacred work from the.”
Dec 3, 2023 · power between ideas
Faith & Civic LifeAdvent & ChristmasRacial Justice
“A few weeks ago, the Interfaith Council of San Francisco, whose Board of Trustees I share for this year, did some amazing hard work, bringing Jewish,…”
Nov 26, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & HarvestBaptism & CommunionFriendship & Belonging
“All this is God, right here in my pee Greenhouse each morning, and I mean, though, often forget to give thanks to faint down by the kitchen table in…”
Nov 19, 2023 · families and relationships
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionUnitarian Universalist IdentityLoneliness & Isolation
“Go to dedicate the Bell Anthem to Don Williams, who recently passed away, husband of our beloved bell choir member, David Jones, and occasional ring.”
Nov 12, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeImmigration & RefugePluralism & Interfaith
“Guide us this day towards the promised land that we seek as we work towards the vision of an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, Multicultural, multi-relig…”
Nov 5, 2023 · reason and sound thinking
Thanksgiving & HarvestWorship & PraiseAdvent & Christmas
“Her reminder- your body is a, your body is a temple, she would say, and I'm not sure exactly what she meant, cuz she never unpacked it, but I think s…”
Oct 22, 2023 · power between ideas
Creation CareSin & RepentanceFriendship & Belonging
“All night, Channing is going on and on criticizing the movement and Samuel met, a more active abolitionist leader has been listening until he can't t…”
Oct 15, 2023 · power between ideas
Friendship & BelongingDanielParenting & Children
“These forms are on the welcome table outside the sanctuary, perhaps a few in the Pew in front of you, and they're available through a link in the ord…”
Oct 8, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Creation CareGod the Father / CreatorCreation & Eden
“And imagine a day when the earth first came hot and the heavens turned and the sun was dark.”
Oct 1, 2023 · power between ideas
Poverty & CompassionChurch Life & MembershipCreation Care
“See, you've got three fools leading you this morning and which is a Ministry that grew out of this congregation when rev cage Jorgensen was the socia…”
Sep 24, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Forgiveness & Reconciliation1st Principle: Inherent Worth & DignityPrison & Restorative Justice
“10 days before Yom Kippur, it is custom and Jewish tradition to look back over the past year and make amends with those of, with those you have offen…”
Sep 17, 2023 · power between ideas
Friendship & BelongingCreation CareMarriage
“I was super excited.”
Sep 10, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
HumanismMarriageChurch Life & Membership
“But of course, as an individual, I bring my background and experience as an ordained Unitarian Universalist Minister, which is really important to Th…”
Sep 3, 2023 · power between ideas
Racial JusticeFriendship & BelongingCreation Care
“And even if we in question the injustices of our system, as many of us are starting to do, as capitalism continues to lead us to the brink of Extinct…”
Aug 27, 2023 · power between ideas
Fear & AnxietyJoy & Gratitude
Aug 20, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Faith & DoubtFriendship & BelongingWork & Vocation
“We're getting ready to welcome back our children and youth for the 202324 program.”
Aug 13, 2023 · reason and sound thinking
Grief & LamentJoy & GratitudeFriendship & Belonging
“Luckily, I got to my family's house just before the funeral procession and was greeted by families, family members that I hadn't seen.”
Aug 6, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Forgiveness & ReconciliationUnitarian Universalist IdentityFriendship & Belonging
“A life is sacrifice will show that he has stopped using us and has started loving us, that he has matured from incautious child to compassionate fath…”
Jul 30, 2023 · uu spiritual principles
Friendship & BelongingIdentity & WorthBaptism & Communion
“Living in the spirit of gratitude and thankfulness for what we do have helps us to understand the disparities in inequalities around us.”
Jul 23, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeStewardship & GivingCreation Care
“Consequences of our modern world, and specifically the violent, extractive, capitalist society in which we now exists, is our disconnection from natu…”
Jul 16, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeImmigration & RefugeStewardship & Giving
“Nebraska is the most landlocked state in our continental United States and one of the flattest I know.”
Jul 9, 2023 · power between ideas
Friendship & BelongingPluralism & InterfaithService & Spiritual Gifts
“Now is the time to start making your donations, such as events, parties, goods and services, the more the also take notice in the order of service of…”
Jun 25, 2023 · power between ideas
Unitarian Universalist IdentityStewardship & GivingReason & Free Inquiry
“Thank you in advance for your generosity.”
Jun 18, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Parenting & ChildrenGender & Sexuality / InclusionInterdependence & Nature
“And right now, here I am at my own harmonic convergence of Father's Day, June Flag Day, my 65 birthday, and celebrating gay pride month.”
Jun 11, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Grief & LamentService & Spiritual GiftsUnitarian Universalist Identity
“I picked the pieces, I laid out their order and the order of service, I called the musicians, I cut the check, I've done all I could do, but the rest…”
Jun 4, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticePoverty & CompassionParenting & Children
“However, his wife, Maya, brought the flower ceremony to the United States, to the Unitarian Church in Cambridge Massachusetts- now many churches end-…”
May 28, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & Gratitude7th Principle: Interdependent WebBeloved Community
“And now I want to share another Unitarian principal, the fourth principal: a free and responsible search for truth.”
May 21, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingRacial JusticePoverty & Compassion
“Grind culture is extractive capitalism, part of the same culture that separates the rich from the poor, that doesn't protect the marginalized, that e…”
May 14, 2023 · families and relationships
Faith & Civic LifeFaith & Mental HealthFriendship & Belonging
“Any amendments submitted will be distributed to the congregation in this upcoming week to review and then there will be a budget vote meeting next Su…”
May 7, 2023 · families and relationships
Thanksgiving & HarvestFriendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist Identity
“About 2 years ago, when my daughter was a junior in high school, I could see that I needed to prepare for goodbye, some forced preparation because I…”
Apr 30, 2023 · power between ideas
Joy & GratitudeChurch Life & MembershipCreation Care
“Ironically, most countries, but not the US, still officially celebrate May 1st as International workers, as support for organized labor, as once agai…”
Apr 23, 2023 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Faith & Civic LifeFriendship & BelongingGod the Father / Creator
“I can see that after some advances in lgbtq, queer people are now being systematically erased by book structural prohibitions and restrictions on edu…”
Apr 16, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Stewardship & GivingPoverty & CompassionGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“I didn't really have to make any deck in college.”
Apr 9, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Crucifixion & AtonementStewardship & GivingChurch Life & Membership
“Get an order of service, which I hope you.”
Apr 2, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
The ExodusFriendship & BelongingSuffering & Perseverance
“And- and stay with me- what I'm drawn to in the story is this character that is just off stage, who keeps moving in to support the people, the charac…”
Mar 26, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Stewardship & GivingChurch Life & MembershipUnitarian Universalist Identity
“And while we do not usually do special collections during the month of our pledge drive, we feel called to support this extraordinarily vulnerable co…”
Mar 19, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Creation CareInterdependence & NatureImmigration & Refuge
“And today, 214 years after Darwin's birth, his vision of evolution is as much established fact as anything in science can be.”
Mar 12, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Stewardship & GivingContemplative Prayer & SilenceSuffering & Perseverance
“We make our Retreats where we can, but we make Henry David Thoreau, who retreated to his cabin in Walden Pond for 2 years, 2 months and 2 days, said:…”
Mar 5, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Joy & GratitudeStewardship & GivingEvangelism & Mission
Feb 26, 2023 · reason and sound thinking
GenesisJesus: Life & TeachingsGrief & Lament
“For more information go to USF dot org.”
Feb 19, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Grief & LamentFaith & Civic LifeJoy & Gratitude
“All that Grieves the human hearts as we cruelty and Injustice, abandonment, and all that breaks the human heart, our hearts, to find the room to part…”
Feb 12, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingMarriageChurch Life & Membership
“And friends, my beloved's, may we keep love alive among us, know that as this revolutionary act and choice, it is every time, and may we be blessed t…”
Feb 5, 2023 · power between ideas
New Year & Watch NightJoy & GratitudeCreation Care
“As we enter our time to greet one another, if you are so moved, I invite you to use any of these greetings to bless your neighbor with love.”
Jan 22, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Stewardship & GivingImmigration & RefugeHumanism
“I said I'm a fan of San Francisco and a big fan of your senior Minister, Vanessa Rush Southern.”
Jan 15, 2023 · power between ideas
Racial JusticeForgiveness & ReconciliationJoy & Gratitude
“60 years later, president zelinsky reminds us again that we are living in one, from the United States to China, from Europe to Latin America and from…”
Jan 8, 2023 · power between ideas
Pluralism & InterfaithPoverty & CompassionNew Year & Watch Night
“Acknowledge, understand that the homeless man you see sleeping in the probably once thought he was, then made mistakes or fell on hard, and that one…”
Dec 18, 2022 · power between ideas
Advent & ChristmasImmigration & RefugeLent & Holy Week
“Christmas Eve is next Saturday and it's one service at 4:45.”
Dec 11, 2022 · power between ideas
Faith & DoubtBible & ExpositionAdvent & Christmas
“And now the offering, which, as you heard earlier, is a special offering this morning, will go to support the work of sponsorship for small organizat…”
Dec 4, 2022 · families and relationships
Grief & LamentFriendship & BelongingChurch Life & Membership
“Is there any one of the vendors into your Christmas or holiday or Kwanzaa or Hanukkah Solstice shopping here and have catered the lunch from La Cocin…”
Nov 27, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & HarvestJoy & GratitudeStewardship & Giving
“Amidst the chaos of the world in recent years, it has been difficult for me to feel grateful.”
Nov 20, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Forgiveness & ReconciliationImmigration & RefugeService & Spiritual Gifts
“10 days before Yom Kippur, it is the custom and tradition to look back over the past year and make amends to those you have offended by seeking forgi…”
Nov 13, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Friendship & BelongingWorship & PraiseHebrews
“I invite you to rise as you are able and willing and body and good morning.”
Nov 6, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & HarvestJoy & GratitudeAdvent & Christmas
“A in this season, when all over the world we pay homage to those who came before us, let us light a candle in their honor and offer them a sweet trea…”
Oct 30, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Friendship & BelongingIndigenous Justice & LandGrief & Lament
“I prefer to think, but I do easily get caught up in stress, frustration and sometimes Obsession about the many bad things in the world: climate chang…”
Oct 23, 2022 · power between ideas
Racial JusticeSin & RepentanceBaptism & Communion
“But what do you do on days like that, when you are so weird, when everything is going just in directions, you can't imagine when you realize that you…”
Oct 16, 2022 · connected common experience
Unitarian Universalist IdentityRacial JusticeSin & Repentance
Oct 9, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & MembershipCreation CareBaptism & Communion
Oct 9, 2022 · unitarian universalism
“Finally, Revlon Reverend Laura will make an announcement about the up bring everyone.”
Oct 2, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingDanielFaith & Civic Life
“But I especially want to welcome this morning my dear friend, the Rev Dr Daniel Cantor, who has come to us from his usual post at the First Unitarian…”
Sep 25, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingChurch Life & MembershipStewardship & Giving
“Although I'm not Venezuela and I am Mexican and I recognize the cruel stunt because it has been used on me- is a ruse carried out under the guise of…”
Sep 18, 2022 · power between ideas
Suffering & PerseveranceWorship & PraiseStewardship & Giving
“Folks can stay for coffee.”
Sep 11, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareWorship & PraiseImmigration & Refuge
“Can we keep all those we have named and their loved ones in our thoughts and in our prayers this morning and may we ease the tide of human suffering…”
Sep 4, 2022 · power between ideas
Creation CareFaith & Mental HealthRevival & Renewal
“The denial of mental health care, from the war in Ukraine to the latest atrocities against the Palestinians and other marginalized people throughout…”
Aug 28, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeWorship & PraiseHoly Spirit
“I cannot calculate the curve and complete the figure by the experience of sight.”
Aug 14, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Baptism & CommunionFriendship & BelongingChurch Life & Membership
“And sometimes, as we quietly Savor our coffee, Michael's dimples make a rare appearance as he looks at me across the table and I melt faster than the…”
Jul 31, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Work & VocationRacial JusticeSuffering & Perseverance
“I vote to preserve our Democratic norms and principles, to support the values of Humane, just and dignified treatment of all people, bodily autonomy…”
Jul 24, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Stewardship & GivingFriendship & BelongingFaith & Doubt
“For more information go to USF dot org.”
Jul 17, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Baptism & CommunionJoy & GratitudeHumanism
“I laid out cups and saucers and spoons and napkins, freshly baked cookies, a hand-picked wildflowers from around the house and I placed on the table…”
Jul 10, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityJoy & GratitudeGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“I am hopeful that we will continue to transform our congregations and covenanted communities into places of Liberation, sharing our good news with th…”
Jul 3, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Shame & GuiltChurch Life & MembershipWorship & Praise
“I know if you will join me saying the words of our chalice lighting that are printed in your order.”
Jun 19, 2022 · families and relationships
Faith & Civic LifeRacial JusticeMarriage
“I am originally from Cameroon in central Africa, but now I belong to USA since March 15th 2015.”
Jun 12, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityBeloved CommunityImmigration & Refuge
“I release you from your duty here at First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco with grat.”
Jun 5, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Advent & ChristmasStewardship & GivingChurch Life & Membership
“And those of us who lived through the shutdown of Christmas Eve- 36 hours supposed to happen- certainly know that roller coaster ride, and she said t…”
May 29, 2022 · power between ideas
Faith & DoubtGrief & LamentJoy & Gratitude
“Let us not be complicit in oppression because we lack their resolve or courage.”
May 22, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Parenting & ChildrenFear & AnxietyThanksgiving & Harvest
“And volunteering is down across the board on Vice chair of the Interfaith Council, so 800 organizations are part of this, or I'll talking about volun…”
May 15, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Hope & EncouragementMarriageChurch Life & Membership
“For a very long time he was talking about change, part of what it requires in part the leaving of old lands, the ending, like what Alison preached ab…”
May 8, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Parenting & ChildrenFear & AnxietyGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“And the bus pulled away and we all cut and ran for our cars and we got right behind the bus like a funeral procession.”
May 1, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Thanksgiving & HarvestStewardship & GivingImmigration & Refuge
“We need not to hold too tight and learn to now letting go.”
Apr 24, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & HarvestCreation CarePrayer & Devotion
Apr 17, 2022 · power between ideas
Resurrection & EasterThe ExodusThanksgiving & Harvest
“In Egypt, both, there was someone calling the people to their bravery, a president, but like all people that called to Liberation and autonomy, to br…”
Apr 10, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Stewardship & GivingGrief & LamentMarriage
“Abraham Lincoln installed the best of John bright at the White House and is supposed statue of Thomas Starr King represented California in the US Cap…”
Apr 3, 2022 · power between ideas
Friendship & BelongingGrief & LamentStewardship & Giving
“If you donate online, please put the special offering in.”
Mar 27, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Stewardship & GivingGrief & LamentFaith & Civic Life
“And somehow putting a name on our emotions it made them easier to bear and navigate.”
Mar 20, 2022 · power between ideas
Faith & Civic LifeThanksgiving & HarvestGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“And now let's join, rise and body or Spirit as you're able, and let's sing our first hymn In the service where we're honoring Legacy.”
Mar 13, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Immigration & RefugeJoy & GratitudeGrief & Lament
“Appreciate your support, your financial support.”
Mar 6, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Stewardship & GivingUnitarian Universalist IdentityCreation Care
“Pay attention to how you feel when you sing with the choir or immerse yourself in Oregon music.”
Feb 27, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingJoy & GratitudeRacial Justice
“Can you ring the gong seven times for this week of days, bearing witness to this deep, ongoing?”
Feb 20, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
MarriageGod the Father / CreatorImmigration & Refuge
“But don't worry, I got unint when my grandparents offer to take me to a show to celebrate my high school graduation.”
Feb 13, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingThanksgiving & HarvestMarriage
“For all those lives cut short and all those who continue to strain to preserve life and the ongoing trauma of presiding over so much illness and deat…”
Feb 6, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareChurch Life & MembershipJoy & Gratitude
“Can we light this chalice as a symbol of?”
Jan 30, 2022 · power between ideas
Faith & Civic LifeDanielEvangelism & Mission
“After Trump, the media reported on an uptick, tending to focus on the obvious heretical displays of the white high school.”
Jan 23, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & GratitudeChurch Life & MembershipBaptism & Communion
“Thinking back to the crowd of pelicans and gals, the Ducks egrets along the shores of Heron's head, makes me whist daydream about the Joyful Noise we…”
Jan 16, 2022 · power between ideas
Racial JusticeFriendship & BelongingFaith & Civic Life
“780 monuments, more than 300 of which are in Georgia, Virginia or North, 103 public K-12 schools and three colleges named for Robert E Lee, Jefferson…”
Jan 9, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFriendship & BelongingFaith & Civic Life
“And if this is your first time joining us this morning and you haven't already, I'd invite you to download the order of service so you can follow alo…”
Jan 2, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Thanksgiving & HarvestFriendship & BelongingFaith & Civic Life
“To make a donation, you can use the Donate button on our website.”
Dec 26, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & GratitudeUnitarian Universalist IdentityThanksgiving & Harvest
“Cuando is a week-long celebration of the Indus for a year-long in in our hearts, and Kwanzaa was founded using African to connect us as we were movin…”
Dec 19, 2021 · power between ideas
Immigration & RefugeAdvent & ChristmasWorship & Praise
“I am the senior minister of this First Unitarian universal Society of San Francisco, sharing the cancel this morning with my beloved colleague, the R…”
Dec 12, 2021 · families and relationships
Thanksgiving & HarvestRacial JusticeJoy & Gratitude
“Church membership is open to all.”
Nov 28, 2021 · families and relationships
Joy & GratitudeThanksgiving & HarvestService & Spiritual Gifts
“For more information, go to USF dot.”
Nov 21, 2021 · power between ideas
Baptism & CommunionStewardship & GivingThanksgiving & Harvest
“Are we strike the gong for the, for the Harvest of ignorance and the pain of broken covenants, and bring our gong 7 times for this week of days, hold…”
Nov 14, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasImmigration & RefugeJoy & Gratitude
“And that Times Square moment, my world's Blended theater, social and exploring our interconnectedness Under The Lights.”
Nov 7, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Grief & LamentChurch Life & MembershipFriendship & Belonging
“He was a Navy pilot and one of the first African-American Pilots for American Airlines in San Carlos.”
Oct 31, 2021 · power between ideas
Joy & GratitudeSuffering & PerseveranceRacial Justice
“From so much to remember, can we keep those we have named and their loved ones in our thoughts and in our prayers, and may we ease the tide of human…”
Oct 24, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Immigration & RefugeFaith & DoubtThanksgiving & Harvest
“Following the service, the humanist and non-theist group will host a presentation on San Francisco's lgbtq Plus host home program, discussing the nee…”
Oct 17, 2021 · power between ideas
Friendship & BelongingChurch Life & MembershipUnitarian Universalist Identity
“This week, 44000 616 people died of covid-19 globally, 8,887 in the United States.”
Oct 10, 2021 · power between ideas
Creation CareThanksgiving & HarvestFriendship & Belonging
“Can we keep those we have named and their loved ones in our thoughts and in our?”
Oct 3, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeUnitarian Universalist IdentityHope & Encouragement
“4, if using check, please put in the special offering.”
Sep 26, 2021 · power between ideas
Joy & GratitudeAddiction & RecoveryService & Spiritual Gifts
“Health and safety, and may we keep those we have named and their loved ones in our thoughts and may we ease the tide of human suff.”
Sep 19, 2021 · power between ideas
Joy & GratitudeThanksgiving & HarvestImmigration & Refuge
“Keep those we have names and their loved ones.”
Sep 12, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Grief & LamentFriendship & BelongingSuffering & Perseverance
“For your, though, I walk through the valley of The Shadow.”
Sep 5, 2021 · power between ideas
Poverty & CompassionCreation CareSuffering & Perseverance
“An annual tradition for our congregation honors work and those who do it and the contributions, especially of organized labor, to advancing social ju…”
Aug 29, 2021 · power between ideas
Joy & GratitudeBible & ExpositionThanksgiving & Harvest
“Additionally, once, for the ongoing losses to 58552 people died from the virus globally, 7,214 of those in the cold in our hearts, each of those live…”
Aug 22, 2021 · families and relationships
Fear & AnxietyFriendship & BelongingChurch Life & Membership
“Please now join me in the spirit of prayer, meditation and holy Oneness.”
Aug 15, 2021 · power between ideas
Grief & LamentFaith & Civic LifeBeloved Community
“But the conclusion, the probability model, says that we humans have between 5000 and 7.”
Aug 8, 2021 · power between ideas
Evangelism & MissionSuffering & PerseveranceDaniel
“Buy those action and we affirm our belief in the dignity and worth of human life, wherever it is, and the need to be vigilant and ready to oppose unj…”
Jul 25, 2021 · power between ideas
Baptism & CommunionDanielAdvent & Christmas
“Please download the order of service so that you can follow along.”
Jul 18, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Interdependence & NatureImmigration & RefugeFriendship & Belonging
“We invite you to join us in singing our opening hymn number 108: my life Define the word.”
Jul 11, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Thanksgiving & HarvestRacial JusticeSuffering & Perseverance
“This is our great play: dwell together, seek the truth and time to help, recognizing that there is suffering all across this the course of natural or…”
Jul 4, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeDanielJoy & Gratitude
“We've had our share of these Collective moments in the last year: Flashpoint moments that start movements or revive them in new form, acute crises th…”
Jun 20, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Poverty & CompassionThanksgiving & HarvestSuffering & Perseverance
“The Deep hope needed to carry the light through the evils of slavery.”
Jun 13, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Work & VocationSpiritual GrowthChurch Life & Membership
“And in that conversation and elsewhere in her work, Jones encourages our congregations to embrace an identity not as a family but as a community of c…”
Jun 6, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & MembershipRacial JusticeFriendship & Belonging
“As part of the preparation for that day, we were asked to read an article and discuss it, an article by Tama a, a scholar and a trainer and a writer…”
May 30, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Grief & LamentThanksgiving & HarvestWork & Vocation
“General order 11 was issued by General John A Logan, who was then head of the organization of Union veterans, known as the Grand Army of the Republic.”
May 23, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityRacial JusticeJoy & Gratitude
“I think we have to be on the lookout for any assumption we have about what is a value distance and I'm going to raise- has long been aware that in ev…”
May 14, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeChurch Life & MembershipUnitarian Universalist Identity
“After a while we heard music and we were LED through the doors into the.”
May 10, 2021 · families and relationships
Friendship & BelongingWorship & PraiseChurch Life & Membership
“A San Francisco enters the yellow tear and we start to approach herd immunity and so can begin to do some of these fantastic things together.”
May 3, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingChurch Life & MembershipRacial Justice
“Harris's ideas maintain a Visionary quality for the offers a framework for thinking about and doing religious education, Ministry that moves away fro…”
Apr 27, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareThanksgiving & HarvestFriendship & Belonging
“The week in which the verdict in the in the heartbreaking case of George Floyd was brought forward- a relief, I think the justice of it- but followed…”
Apr 18, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeUnitarian Universalist IdentityFriendship & Belonging
“In my job as a social worker, I get to question a lot, I bear witness and receive stories and walk alongside those who may be in pain or alone.”
Apr 11, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Poverty & CompassionChurch Life & MembershipJoy & Gratitude
“If you haven't yet taken the time to familiarize yourself with the image on the cover of the order of service, you can find it on a link to the order.”
Apr 4, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Resurrection & EasterStewardship & GivingFriendship & Belonging
“Do you have ideas about how to make this mask better, ways to where to get one printed?”
Mar 29, 2021 · power between ideas
Suffering & PerseveranceLent & Holy WeekJoy & Gratitude
“As I hope you are aware, the month of March has been the official period of the annual operating fund campaign, a pledge drive, if you will, for our…”
Mar 22, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Stewardship & GivingGod the Father / CreatorJoseph
“I also want to tell you about our special offering.”
Mar 15, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Lent & Holy WeekStewardship & GivingBible & Exposition
“Hello, this is your first time watching.”
Mar 8, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifeStewardship & GivingSuffering & Perseverance
“Imagine being inherit a church and it asks if you not just your annual pledge not just your volunteer hours, not just that you walk and witness to Ci…”
Mar 1, 2021 · power between ideas
Racial JusticeFear & AnxietyThanksgiving & Harvest
“For more information go to USF dot org, where- and I have the great pleasure of being the ministerial intern this year here at the First Unitarian Un…”
Feb 22, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeUnitarian Universalist IdentityChurch Life & Membership
“Civil rights icon Ruby sales has reflected was the spiritual grounding of an entire generation of African-American.”
Feb 15, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingThanksgiving & HarvestJoseph
“So I want us to just be quiet for a moment, just to let all of that have a place to sink in at a time and a space you can get the opposite of trauma…”
Feb 8, 2021 · power between ideas
Church Life & MembershipJoy & GratitudeWorship & Praise
“This last week, 95219 people died of covid-19 globally, 24,410 in the United States.”
Feb 1, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeHope & EncouragementSuffering & Perseverance
“I joined a program by Justin Michaels Williams called Liberation experience, diving into the powerful and important work for racial equity and Justic…”
Jan 25, 2021 · power between ideas
Suffering & PerseveranceFriendship & BelongingFear & Anxiety
Jan 19, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
JosephSalvation & GraceGrief & Lament
“Bring our gone one final time event for the more than 400, first of the generations of people meant for centuries, of violence inflicted on brutality…”
Jan 11, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Faith & DoubtBible & ExpositionUnitarian Universalist Identity
“And then, on Sunday after church, next Sunday, at 1:00 pm, rev Leslie, who's the senior minister of our congregation at Mount Diablo and the former c…”
Jan 4, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeChurch Life & MembershipLoneliness & Isolation
“It's amazing that she's going to be, so I hope you'll join me, Linked In talk about this and the following day we are equally star studded weekend be…”
Dec 28, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
New Year & Watch NightCrucifixion & AtonementThanksgiving & Harvest
“A lot of the time we did not know how we are on the other, gather today in, created from our families by travel restrictions or all heart's heavy, wi…”
Dec 28, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasJoy & GratitudeFriendship & Belonging
“I think it's Matthew that talks about that version of the story, about how Mary and Joseph and the baby, they have to flee and hide out in Egypt for…”
Dec 21, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & HarvestCreation CareEarth-Centered Spirituality
“In the midst of long before the birth of Christ, people in northern Europe celebrated the winter solstice with bonfires on Hill, with bows and even w…”
Dec 14, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifeFaith & DoubtPoverty & Compassion
“And, in particular, it is so lovely to have with me, leading Us in worship this morning, the Reverend doctor play congregation that he has served sin…”
Dec 8, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Shame & GuiltWorship & PraiseChurch Life & Membership
“I know if you will join me saying the words of our chalice lighting that are printed in your order.”
Nov 30, 2020 · power between ideas
Thanksgiving & HarvestBaptism & CommunionUnitarian Universalist Identity
“And as we begin, let us pause first in recognition that this religious community and the city where so many of us make our home rests on the ancestra…”
Nov 24, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingPoverty & CompassionCorinthians
“A line I would later learn was from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians, chapter 6, if you're following along at home, versus 19 through 20, when…”
Nov 16, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeChurch Life & MembershipWorship & Praise
“All of these losses, and also all who continue to risk their lives to provide essential services that we collectively rely on, all who suffer from lo…”
Nov 9, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticePoverty & CompassionFaith & Civic Life
“And yet, if there is one lesson I draw from this past week that remains essential in the spiritual Trust, you know Martin Luther King actually wrote…”
Nov 2, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifeEvangelism & MissionUnitarian Universalist Identity
“Church leaders that prayed for family members who had in many places still, though in Mexico, in the Philippines, in our own City, soon in the day to…”
Oct 27, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Grief & LamentFaith & Civic LifeUnitarian Universalist Identity
“Christian festivals of All Saints Day set eventually for November 1st- not accidentally, you might imagine- and All Souls day or Day of the Dead on N…”
Oct 20, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Immigration & RefugeCreation CareChurch Life & Membership
“Kay Jorgensen, co-founder of faithful fools with me, who also served as a social justice minister of this congregation, would remind us constantly th…”
Oct 13, 2020 · power between ideas
Faith & Civic LifeCreation CareStewardship & Giving
“A musician also is made Poet Laureate of the United States in June of 2019 and she is a member of the Muskogee passage poem.”
Oct 6, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Church Life & MembershipImmigration & RefugeHumanism
“Please mark your online giving as a special offering to make it easier for us to know.”
Sep 29, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Racial JusticeCrucifixion & AtonementWorship & Praise
“All these Los and also, appropriately, all who continue to risk their lives to provide essential services, those who suffer a job loss, whose lives a…”
Sep 21, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & MembershipLoneliness & IsolationWorship & Praise
“All of these losses and all who continue to risk their lives to provide essential Services, those who suffer from job losses, lives are specially vul…”
Sep 15, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeSuffering & PerseveranceStewardship & Giving
“An hour morning offering, for the works and ministries of this congregation will be both.”
Sep 8, 2020 · power between ideas
Racial JusticeSuffering & PerseveranceStewardship & Giving
“Climate change poses an imminent and existential threat to humanity as a whole.”
Aug 31, 2020 · power between ideas
JonahChurch Life & MembershipUnitarian Universalist Identity
“For more information, go to USF dot or.”
Aug 24, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Fear & AnxietyLoneliness & IsolationParenting & Children
“My friends, because the breath feels you and I can still sing in the horrible happy birthday across a narrate a child's bedtime story through z, offe…”
Aug 17, 2020 · families and relationships
Racial JusticeDivorce & Broken RelationshipsEvangelism & Mission
“First March of women on Washington followed 5 years later, in 1913, to put pressure on newly elected President Woodrow Wilson to endorse the cause, a…”
Aug 10, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
MarriageThanksgiving & HarvestGrief & Lament
“And please feel free to sign up for our newsletter, the flame, which will get you information about what happenings in events going on at the church,…”
Aug 6, 2020 · connected common experience
Abraham & IsaacPrison & Restorative JusticeBeloved Community
“In the Islamic Traditions, it is commonly shared that Abraham or Ibrahim was told by God that he must sacrifice his son is to demonstrate The Obedien…”
Jul 27, 2020 · human moral beliefs
Racial JusticePoverty & CompassionFriendship & Belonging
“George Floyd may be more slowly, but just when Carmen and I agreed to join you today, I knew that I wanted to, that I needed to talk about racism, bu…”
Jul 20, 2020 · power between ideas
Faith & Civic LifeSuffering & PerseveranceBible & Exposition
“Despite this, We join the gallery of Rogue Nations, who still carry out this punishment in the name of the, and so this week are offering is going to…”
Jul 13, 2020 · power between ideas
Evangelism & MissionSuffering & PerseveranceGod the Father / Creator
“And so Journeys from Nazareth and Galilee to Judea, to the city of David, called Bethlehem because he's from the house and line of.”
Jul 6, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic LifeStewardship & GivingSuffering & Perseverance
“I came back renewed from rest and long walks and baking cookies with Lila and lots of books, but also also, having performed the first same-sex marri…”
Jun 30, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
God the Father / CreatorCreation CareFriendship & Belonging
“Just as creation began with the word let there be light, so does the celebration of Sabbath begin with the kindling of lights and the world that Play.”
Jun 23, 2020 · connected common experience
Racial JusticeSuffering & PerseveranceThanksgiving & Harvest
“Let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Jun 15, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Suffering & PerseveranceGender & Sexuality / InclusionFriendship & Belonging
“The second reading is from the Reverend, Dr Rebecca Parker, a poem entitled: in the midst of, in the midst of a world marked by tragedy and Beauty, t…”
Jun 9, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeJoy & GratitudeThe Kingdom of God
“Registration information is included in the order of service so you can find it open.”
Jun 2, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Loneliness & IsolationImmigration & RefugePoverty & Compassion
“Alison chose this story because it described a particular experience of loneliness, separation and are innate need to fost an agent of change.”
May 25, 2020 · power between ideas
Grief & LamentSuffering & PerseveranceStewardship & Giving
“I invite you to join us in reading the Covenant together and the singing of our ducks.”
May 19, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic LifeImmigration & RefugeFear & Anxiety
“Well, as usual, our order of service is becoming like a mini news play, someone who's just joining us and you want to actually get our newsletter.”
May 12, 2020 · power between ideas
Friendship & BelongingImmigration & RefugePoverty & Compassion
“35,834 people cold in our hearts to all of those who continue to risk their lives to provide essential services, suffer for loss of job, loss of secu…”
May 5, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Immigration & RefugeFriendship & BelongingInterdependence & Nature
“This morning, in honor of two such places of suffering and Str, we ring our gong in on our first of the seven children who have lost their lives in f…”
Apr 28, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Poverty & CompassionFriendship & BelongingHope & Encouragement
“Let us know what Financial commitment you can make from July 1st of next year till June 30th.”
Apr 21, 2020 · power between ideas
Creation CareFriendship & BelongingWork & Vocation
“In this new version of our congregational, is there links to sign up, to get our weekly and monthly newsletters, which you'll find helpful?”
Apr 14, 2020 · power between ideas
Lent & Holy WeekSuffering & PerseveranceStewardship & Giving
“And will you ring our gong in honor of the seven children who lost their lives in federal custody in our detention camps?”
Apr 6, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingPoverty & CompassionHope & Encouragement
“As of Saturday, worldwide, there were 59,221 deaths from covid-19, 7,403 were in the United States.”
Mar 30, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & GratitudeUnitarian Universalist IdentityGrief & Lament
“And we ring our gong, as we have done since last summer, in honor of the seven children who lost their lives in federal custody, in our detention.”
Mar 23, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingBaptism & CommunionThanksgiving & Harvest
“And no, even in the midst of this, the ideal toward which our spirits send me, Holiness and happiness await us each and every moment out from within…”
Mar 16, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Stewardship & GivingFriendship & BelongingChurch Life & Membership
“Aids- look to move beyond our lgbtq community.”
Mar 9, 2020 · power between ideas
Friendship & BelongingEvangelism & MissionSuffering & Perseverance
“I read a study not so long ago that had teachers being told that certain students were the smartest in the class.”
Mar 2, 2020 · families and relationships
Unitarian Universalist IdentityThanksgiving & HarvestStewardship & Giving
“Also know you guys, known as The Pledge drive or the all congregation members and friends should have received a letter from us and Reverend Vanessa…”
Feb 24, 2020 · families and relationships
Creation CareChurch Life & MembershipSuffering & Perseverance
“4 days ago, the guardian wrote about how the conservative government in Utah is starting to acknowledge and combat climate change.”
Feb 10, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
MarriageSuffering & PerseveranceWorship & Praise
“Today, the Pledge of Allegiance made me gasp, for today, house speakers told the truth, begging any who had ears to Eileen into my husband's back, st…”
Feb 3, 2020 · school age stories
New Year & Watch NightChurch Life & MembershipCreation Care
“In this year, the complicated holding up for us, the complications in life's Journeys with and even that just that little bit we've been able to peel…”
Jan 28, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Joy & GratitudeDanielThanksgiving & Harvest
“Actually, Millie, like me, when I encountered Unitarian universalism, was checking us out and as a level of trust was developed among us all in our g…”
Jan 28, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Fear & AnxietyJoy & GratitudePoverty & Compassion
“His judgment had a for years when it came to his counsel.”
Jan 21, 2020 · connected common experience
Baptism & CommunionFaith & Civic LifeWorship & Praise
“Because in this conquered slice of North America we call the United States a country whose well was an is still built on the exploitation of others,…”
Jan 13, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingResurrection & EasterFaith & Doubt
“She's one of the few people whom the court has ordered ice to allow to interview children in the immigration detention.”
Jan 6, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Advent & ChristmasHumanismFaith & Doubt
“Chaplaincy I find myself discussing, certain I usually comes about when I am with someone who is seeking or struggling, maybe dealing with illness or…”
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