81 sermons transcribed, indexed & archived · 2023–2026 · permalink: https://divining.app/church/first-unitarian-universalist-church-of-austin.html
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Apr 28, 2026 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist IdentityImmigration & Refuge
“As we enter this time of music and quiet meditation, I invite you to keep in your mind and heart members of our community who are ill or in sorrow, a…”
Apr 13, 2026 · unitarian universalism
Bible & ExpositionShame & GuiltMark
“One of the things that binds First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin together as a religious community is that we have a common religious purpo…”
Mar 16, 2026 · hope and light, the beloved community
Grief & LamentFriendship & BelongingHumanism
“And then that was followed shortly by that 2024 election that I just talked about and its aftermath, that we're still living, the memorial service wh…”
Mar 4, 2026 · hope and light, the beloved community
Faith & Civic LifeRacial JusticeEvangelism & Mission
“And I've been reading, grieving, what is happening in our communities: racist president posting racist themes on social A, continuing cover up by our…”
Feb 9, 2026 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist IdentityEvangelism & Mission
“Let us hold that meditative quiet through, including, when the music comes, to help me light one last candle for all those who have no one to light a…”
Dec 23, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasFriendship & Belonging4th Principle: Free & Responsible Search
“A couple named Joseph and Mary had to make a journey to the city of Bethlehem because there was a new law that said everyone had to return to the cit…”
Dec 2, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFriendship & BelongingAbraham & Isaac
“Abraham Maslow thought Peak experiences could lead us toward becoming our fullest, most creative self as an individual.”
Nov 7, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Grief & LamentThanksgiving & Harvest
“Some of our intentional play, something that can be hard in a society where productivity is the highest value, or often Our Lives feel like a fool on…”
Oct 6, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityImmigration & RefugeFear & Anxiety
“One of the things that binds First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin together as a religious community is that we have a common religious purpo…”
Sep 30, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingImmigration & RefugeStewardship & Giving
“Call Kirby who also, while being sick himself, helped organize doctors and nurses in this church to get vital and life extending medication, take the…”
Sep 15, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingLoneliness & Isolation4th Principle: Free & Responsible Search
“I invite you to keep your mind and hearts, and members of our community who are ill or in sorrow, and those that are celebrating.”
Sep 8, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingImmigration & RefugeStewardship & Giving
“Let our annual water communion- what do call blessings upon these Waters, all blessings upon each of you who have shared- play the ocean of divine lo…”
Sep 2, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Parenting & ChildrenRacial JusticeImmigration & Refuge
“But say it together: together we nourish Souls, transform lives and do justice to build.”
Aug 27, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Grief & LamentFaith & DoubtMarriage
“I invite you to keep in your mind the heart, members of our community who are in sorrow and those who are celebrating Joy when last candle.”
Jul 28, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityContemplative Prayer & SilenceMarriage
“Good morning, whether you're joining us online or here at the church.”
Jul 7, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Peace & NonviolenceUnitarian Universalist IdentityIdentity & Worth
“As we like candles, I invite you to keep in your mind and heart members of our community who are ill or enssaro and those who are celebrating Joyce.”
Jul 1, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionFriendship & BelongingSin & Repentance
“I invite you now to light candles if you are so moved, candles representing sorrow, Joy, hope, remembrance Brazilians, whatever it is you need to hon…”
Jun 25, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Suffering & PerseveranceFaith & Civic LifeImmigration & Refuge
“During this, I invite you to keep in your mind and heart members of our community who are ill or in sorrow, along with those who are celebrating now.”
Jun 17, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingJosephUnitarian Universalist Identity
“It's a joy to be with you, this congregation, if you're joining us online and if you can, please say hello in the comments and let us know from where…”
Jun 9, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingImmigration & RefugeInterdependence & Nature
“It becomes so when it is brought into the right relationship with freedom of one of the things that binds this church together as a religious communi…”
Jun 2, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Creation CareUnitarian Universalist IdentityThanksgiving & Harvest
“Candles representing sorrow, Joy, hope, remembrance, resilience, whatever may be on your heart and spirit at this, as we light candles, please keep i…”
May 26, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeUnitarian Universalist Identity4th Principle: Free & Responsible Search
“And as we like candles, I invite you to keep in your mind and heart members of our community who are ill or in sorrow, as well as those who are celeb…”
May 13, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Baptism & CommunionGrief & LamentShame & Guilt
“He and his wife Maya moved to the United States to be norbert's mom had raised him to.”
May 5, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingGrief & LamentJoy & Gratitude
“One of the things that binds this church together as a religious community is that we have a common purpose, and for First Unitarian Universalist Chu…”
Apr 23, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & HarvestGrief & Lament4th Principle: Free & Responsible Search
“Is it going to rain in nowhere in the world is I invite you now to light a candle if you are so moved, Kendall's representing sorrow, Joy, hope, reme…”
Apr 17, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Joy & GratitudeLent & Holy WeekUnitarian Universalist Identity
“I invite you to say it: with together, we nourish Souls, transform lives and do justice to build the are reading is invitation by.”
Apr 1, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionPeace & NonviolenceBeloved Community
“I'm also a professor, and a United States remains deeply polarized, with ideological conflict shaping public discourse and pol.”
Mar 24, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Immigration & RefugeLent & Holy WeekAll Saints
“Let us say together, we know our souls transform lives and do justice to build the Beloved.”
Mar 19, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Attributes of GodChurch Life & MembershipFaith & Civic Life
“A lot, but leadership, those who have been most adversely in play toxins like the more the better the turn.”
Mar 10, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingRacial JusticeGrief & Lament
“I invite you to light a candle now, if you are so moods.”
Feb 25, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionCreation CareJoy & Gratitude
“And number three: pay attention to inclusion and any social justice events or actions we are, if I keeping love at the center, we can continue to wid…”
Feb 5, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Grief & LamentMarriage4th Principle: Free & Responsible Search
“Good morning, whether you're joining us online or here at the church.”
Jan 27, 2025 · uu spiritual principles
Friendship & BelongingGender & Sexuality / InclusionGrief & Lament
“Even when we don't have steaks in the game, we stand in solidarity and push back against that dehumanizing way, that, because we remember that we are…”
Jan 20, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityRacial JusticeFriendship & Belonging
“Candles representing sorrow, Joy, hope, remembrance, resilience.”
Jan 2, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Immigration & RefugeGrief & LamentUnitarian Universalist Identity
“One of the things that binds first uu together as a religious community is that the congregation has a common purpose for First Unitarian Universalis…”
Dec 29, 2024 · christmas and easter
Advent & ChristmasJosephSuffering & Perseverance
“I searched the Yellow Pages, went to the nearest Cold yard, picked out an exceptionally large chunk, wrapped it nicely in a box with a bow and placed…”
Dec 17, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Church Life & MembershipEarth-Centered Spirituality4th Principle: Free & Responsible Search
“Now, gifts aren't really My love language and I'm terrible about waiting until the last minute to shop, and I find myself wrapping presents, usually…”
Dec 4, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & GratitudeGrief & LamentThanksgiving & Harvest
“I invite you to light a candle as you remember Wayne and focus on a memory, one memory that portrays what Wayne meant.”
Dec 3, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeImmigration & RefugeParenting & Children
“Good morning, whether you are joining us online or here in the sanctuary, First Unitarian Universalist Church, we are a spiritual Community dedicated…”
Nov 27, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Faith & Civic LifeThe Parable of the Sower4th Principle: Free & Responsible Search
“Let us say it together: forget the Irish Souls Transformer lies and do justice to build the Beloved.”
Oct 7, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Grief & LamentFriendship & BelongingEarth-Centered Spirituality
“As we like candles, I invite you to keep in your mind and heart members of our community who are ill or in sorrow and hold them in your heart, and th…”
Oct 1, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Creation CareImmigration & RefugeFaith & Civic Life
“Today we'll have a special service focusing on our climate crisis and the Nationwide Unitarian Universalist climate Justice Revival in which the chur…”
Sep 23, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Grief & LamentUnitarian Universalist IdentityAdvent & Christmas
“A presidential election year where three quarters of the population say they are feeling stressed and anxious over a quarter or in conflict with thei…”
Sep 16, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeImmigration & RefugeHoly Spirit
“Help them feel like they belong, help ourselves feel like we belong and also have these cultural rules and expectations, many of which are Unwritten,…”
Sep 12, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingGrief & LamentRacial Justice
“Beloved Community in that context is a lot about social justice, especially economic Justice, and so is already a lot about belonging, about the poss…”
Aug 26, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Creation CareUnitarian Universalist IdentityNoah & the Flood
“Amen, I invite you now to light a candle, if you are so moved, candles representing sorrow, Joy, hope, remembrance, resilience, whatever it is that y…”
Aug 25, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Joy & GratitudeFriendship & BelongingGrief & Lament
“One of the things that holds First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin together as a religious community is that we have a common religious purpo…”
Aug 12, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Immigration & Refuge4th Principle: Free & Responsible SearchUnitarian Universalist Identity
“Breathing together, we enter into a time of sacred silence together, remembering that we also hold sacred human sounds, including those of enter into…”
Jul 8, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist IdentityHope & Encouragement
“God sends two emissaries to the city, to the same who had just visited, Abraham and Sarah, who, despite their ages, are promised their own child.”
Jul 1, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityJohnFaith & Civic Life
“Ignore his manservant, the editor-in-chief of Christianity Today, recently told of several pastors relating to him how, after preaching about The Ser…”
Jun 11, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityGrief & LamentRacial Justice
“I invite you to keep in your mind and heart members of our community who may be ill or in sorrow, as well as those who are celebrating.”
May 29, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Mental HealthGrief & LamentBaptism & Communion
“If you are so moved, candles represent sorrow, Joy, hope, remembrance and resilience, whatever it is to you to honor during this, as we light the can…”
May 20, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Creation CareGrief & LamentChurch Life & Membership
“Go now in peace, with love in your hearts, kindness on your lips and compassion at your fingertips, blessing all others as you yourselves are now ble…”
May 14, 2024 · families and relationships
Advent & ChristmasUnitarian Universalist IdentityCreation Care
Apr 16, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Interdependence & NatureGrief & LamentCreation Care
“During this, and as we light these candles, I invite you to keep in your mind and heart the members of our community who are ill or in sorrow and tho…”
Apr 9, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Immigration & RefugeUnitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & Doubt
“Now, I have high hopes that more than one of you are going to know this one, which Unitarian Universalist Minister created affect theology, which we…”
Apr 2, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Grief & LamentThanksgiving & HarvestResurrection & Easter
“It was also a time of great growth, great joy and great love, and I am filled with gratitude for that committee and that person who is great courage,…”
Mar 27, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifeIdentity & WorthImmigration & Refuge
“Invite you now to light a candle, if you are so moved, candles representing sorrow, Joy, hope, remembrance, resilience, whatever it is that you need…”
Mar 18, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeUnitarian Universalist IdentityThanksgiving & Harvest
“And then, when we go down to witness what is happening at the border, when we use our Sacred Space to give Asylum to Asylum Seekers, when we make our…”
Mar 4, 2024 · power between ideas
Grief & LamentInterdependence & NatureLent & Holy Week
“And as we like candles, I invite you to keep in your mind and heart members of our community who are ill or in sorrow and those who are.”
Feb 27, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Reason & Free InquiryImmigration & RefugeForgiveness & Reconciliation
“Let's imagine ourselves embarking on a journey, a journey on which we search for truth and meaning, a journey on which we encourage one another to sp…”
Feb 13, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Joy & GratitudeUnitarian Universalist IdentityImmigration & Refuge
“Is a living, ever evolving Theology of collective Liberation that values all people in beings, lifting up those of us who are experienced.”
Feb 7, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Immigration & RefugeAdvent & Christmas4th Principle: Free & Responsible Search
“It's from The Souls of animals by Reverend Gary Kowalski: sense of solitude: you can never fully enter into or understand.”
Jan 30, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Immigration & RefugeDisability & BelongingFriendship & Belonging
“I invite you to keep in mind and heart members of our community who are ill or in sorrow and those who are celebrating.”
Jan 24, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingPeace & NonviolenceUnitarian Universalist Identity
“As a religious community, we promise to welcome and serve by being intentionally hospital to all people of Goodwill, celebrating all aspects of diver…”
Jan 10, 2024 · power between ideas
Fear & AnxietyChurch Life & MembershipImmigration & Refuge
“Are chalice also invites us to, although with ideas rather than with Marsh.”
Jan 4, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Immigration & RefugeElijahShame & Guilt
“If shame comes, you need not near to ourselves.”
Dec 19, 2023 · unitarian universalism
The NativityImmigration & RefugeGrief & Lament
“As a child, The Innkeeper had learned the story of Abraham and Sarah welcoming three strangers into their home.”
Dec 12, 2023 · unitarian universalism
4th Principle: Free & Responsible SearchSpiritual GrowthReason & Free Inquiry
“Let us hold the silence, the quiet together throughout this medit.”
Dec 6, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Earth-Centered SpiritualityUnitarian Universalist IdentityAdvent & Christmas
“As I was researching all of this, though, the most striking element to was that these ancient spiritual observations of the winter solstice, this Dar…”
Nov 28, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingImmigration & RefugeGrief & Lament
“In fact, numerous Studies have shown that it can improve our physical and mental health and even extend our.”
Nov 21, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Thanksgiving & HarvestUnitarian Universalist IdentityGrief & Lament
“I encourage you to spend some time in spiritual practice and personal reflection this coming week, maybe while you're feeling there is much to think…”
Nov 14, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityRacial JusticeFriendship & Belonging
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