273 sermons transcribed, indexed & archived · 2021–2024 · permalink: https://divining.app/church/first-uu-of-houston.html
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Jun 21, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionUnitarian Universalist IdentityMatthew
“You have Pride, I hope, in that you were involved in a sinner or program that helped because in an article written last year by Sherman to it talks a…”
Jun 13, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityResurrection & EasterSuffering & Perseverance
“That ministerial Fellowship committee has been come clear both about the damage that clerical and discretion are the consequences for a clergy who?”
Jun 6, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionUnitarian Universalist IdentityRacial Justice
“Beauty of each is magnified by the beauty of this is the challenge that our flower celebration offers.”
May 30, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Faith & DoubtFaith & Civic LifeStewardship & Giving
“We then continue down Madison Pike to the courthouse where we played the March representing each of the Armed, the final event of the school year.”
May 23, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifeUnitarian Universalist IdentityService & Spiritual Gifts
“Rabbi Abraham Joshua heschel felt like his legs were praying when he marched in Selma with Martin Luther King Junior tic, not Hahn, combined meditati…”
May 13, 2024 · human moral beliefs
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & DoubtSin & Repentance
May 9, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Suffering & PerseveranceFaith & Doubt
“What role do happiness and pleasure play in a meaningful life?”
May 2, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Faith & DoubtRacial JusticeUnitarian Universalist Identity
“Confronting the catastrophe of the hour and building what Martin Luther King called The Beloved Community meant in her words recognizing that we need…”
Apr 25, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Creation CareUnitarian Universalist IdentityForgiveness & Reconciliation
“I'm going to say no allowed to those daily messages that I get that humans are the most important beings on the and should be able to take whatever w…”
Apr 18, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifeImmigration & RefugeSuffering & Perseverance
“It is seeing the landscape of the United States for what it is: a site of profound, ongoing racial violence, pristine.”
Apr 11, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityChurch Life & MembershipStewardship & Giving
“It's the members who elect the settled senior minister.”
Apr 4, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Bible & ExpositionPrayer & DevotionSalvation & Grace
“It was well known throughout our movement, indeed throughout the United States.”
Mar 28, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeFaith & Civic LifeUnitarian Universalist Identity
“The other thing I want to do is recognize that today is Palm Sunday, the week before Easter, and the calendar of the Western Christian Church, the Ea…”
Mar 21, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & Doubt
“Of course, this is where I imagine those who feel free to look for meaning in many different places.”
Mar 14, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Worship & PraiseFaith & Civic LifeCreation Care
“You are the one whose spirit is present in the dappled Joy harjo, former United States, put remember of the Muskogee wrote those words about an tell.”
Mar 7, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Bible & ExpositionUnitarian Universalist IdentityChurch Life & Membership
“Might wreck, blessing each other, serving a stand in Grand, helping each other out when times are visiting one another in the hospital, potlucks, Mem…”
Feb 29, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticePoverty & CompassionThe Exodus
“Karen, listen to what Eleanor Holmes Norton, the Civil Rights activist and long-time Delegate for Washington DC to the House of Representatives, had…”
Feb 22, 2024 · church god jesus gospel spirit
The TrinityPoverty & CompassionSin & Repentance
“I don't believe God is alternative power or omniscient, which are second reading gave a user-friendly in which kind of blows a hole in that whole Cal…”
Feb 15, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityChurch Life & MembershipHeaven & Hell
“The following Sunday, a resolution was offered, duly seconded and adopt is that the trustees be instructed to send, in the name of the church, frater…”
Feb 13, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Creation CareFaith & DoubtUnitarian Universalist Identity
“I love my Unitarian universalism as we are right now.”
Feb 8, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingPluralism & InterfaithBible & Exposition
“As most of you know, each of my parents passed away in December.”
Jan 25, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Fear & AnxietyCreation CareImmigration & Refuge
“While living in Exile, he had been forced out of Vietnam in the 1970s for refusing to take a side and the conflict between the Communists and the US…”
Jan 22, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFriendship & BelongingInterdependence & Nature
“Share presence and are generosity, connect to one another in relationships of interdependence and mut.”
Jan 18, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Noah & the FloodWorship & PraiseBible & Exposition
Jan 18, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Advent & ChristmasPoverty & CompassionBible & Exposition
“Did you know that the Christmas tree was introduced to the United States by the Unitarian Minister Charles, or that It Came Upon a Midnight Clear ori…”
Jan 18, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Immigration & RefugeUnitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & Civic Life
“In response, more than 500 religious across the United States, like First Unitarian, organized what amounted to an underground railroad to assess ref.”
Dec 5, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Bible & ExpositionPoverty & CompassionImmigration & Refuge
“Around your Thanksgiving, the world began learning about HIV AIDS in the early 1980s, the same time as I was coming out as gay and graduating.”
Dec 5, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeUnitarian Universalist IdentityPoverty & Compassion
Dec 5, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Poverty & CompassionUnitarian Universalist IdentitySaints & Relics
“His church became non-denominational and was renamed Community Church of New York in Maine.”
Nov 9, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Crucifixion & AtonementUnitarian Universalist IdentityWorship & Praise
Oct 26, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifeUnitarian Universalist IdentityRacial Justice
“That's how the Civil Rights Movement, the fight for Democratic rights, change this country.”
Oct 19, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifeCreation CareUnitarian Universalist Identity
“In the 15th, these documents created a theological and legal framework to justify the expropriation and division of indigenous, first between Spain a…”
Oct 18, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifeUnitarian Universalist IdentityCreation Care
“In the 15th, these documents created a theological and legal framework to justify the expropriation and division of indigenous, first between Spain a…”
Oct 5, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityWorship & PraiseRacial Justice
“In a couple of years of moving to this lot, the congregation expanded so much that some religious education classes had moved off site and tell the b…”
Sep 28, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Abraham & IsaacRacial JusticeUnitarian Universalist Identity
“A biographical sketch of this man, Abraham Joshua heschel could so named the mud of falsehood and Malice, which beset the country 50 years ago and co…”
Sep 13, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & MembershipThe Kingdom of GodRacial Justice
“People will not say: look, here it is or there it is, because the kingdom of God is the Beloved Community, the world.”
Aug 31, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Creation CareUnitarian Universalist IdentityImmigration & Refuge
“He is of the climate crisis.”
Aug 24, 2023 · unitarian universalism
MarriageEvangelism & MissionUnitarian Universalist Identity
“Just recently, I moved this summer from my Midtown apartment about a mile East, into a condo- a transition from apartment living to home ownership- a…”
Aug 17, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityEvangelism & MissionCreation Care
Aug 10, 2023 · power between ideas
ContentmentIdentity & WorthFaith & Doubt
“Here are some ideas: closing your eyes for 10 minutes, a longer, slower, meditating on the couch for 20 minutes, daydreaming and staring out a window…”
Aug 3, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionSalvation & GraceBible & Exposition
“Oftentimes in July and August we have a lot of people who Church looking for a religious community.”
Jul 27, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityPentecostAdvent & Christmas
“There have been Sundays this late June and July where we've had more people in the play Christmas services- mind blowing to me, not at the 9:30, you…”
Jul 20, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Reason & Free InquiryUnitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & Doubt
“And there was the same force that had breathed into the first person: a great unifying force that flows through all interdependent web of all existen…”
Jul 17, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Thanksgiving & HarvestGrief & LamentEarth-Centered Spirituality
“Joy or sorrow sick?”
Jul 6, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Joy & GratitudeGrief & LamentCreation Care
Jul 3, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Grief & LamentUnitarian Universalist IdentityRacial Justice
“But it wasn't long before gay, lesbian and transgender folks were encouraged and ordained into you Ministry and significant numbers we know.”
Jun 22, 2023 · unitarian universalism
The Kingdom of GodFaith & Civic LifeAdvent & Christmas
“1782 Congress, enacted the second prefiguring the Emancipation Proclamation and enslaved persons become forever free of their servitude as soon as th…”
Jun 14, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Joy & GratitudeUnitarian Universalist IdentitySalvation & Grace
“But for our second reading is from Galen Gingrich: the way of gratitude, a new spirituality, unlike pleasure and happiness, the experience of joy has…”
May 31, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeFaith & Civic LifeGrief & Lament
“At the day of mourning for victims of gun violence, which we held on April 15th to coincide with the NRA National Convention, Excuse Me, artist Sarah…”
May 24, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityRacial Justice1st Principle: Inherent Worth & Dignity
“In case you were not hear that Sunday or you appreciate a refresh, it's worth recalling the 3 weeks after the United States Supreme Court issued its…”
May 16, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Doxology & BenedictionSovereignty & Election5th Principle: Conscience & Democratic Process
“After shaking the sexist language from my ears, what I first noticed was the linking of a particular system of being in community, meaning the Democr…”
May 10, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Faith & DoubtGod the Father / CreatorUnitarian Universalist Identity
“Our beliefs are diverse and inclusive and, rather than a Creed, we share a covenant based on a set of seven principles that describe how we will trea…”
May 3, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
Apr 25, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityAddiction & RecoveryJoy & Gratitude
“Our beliefs are diverse and inclusive and, rather than a Creed, we share a covenant based on a set of seven principles that describe how we will trea…”
Apr 18, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Gun Violence & SafetyFaith & Civic LifePrayer & Devotion
“I know that some of you have lost loved ones due to gun, and others of you have spin victims of gun violence.”
Apr 13, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & DoubtResurrection & Easter
"Knots & Burls" – Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Feb 14, 2023 · power between ideas
Friendship & BelongingGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
"Our Covenant" – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Jan 24, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Bible & ExpositionUnitarian Universalist IdentityImmigration & Refuge
"Social Action, Church, & Music" – Dr. Jolie Rocke and Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Jan 19, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeUnitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & Civic Life
“foreign this homily is going to be participatory so there will be moments when you will join in or I hope will join in and sing with me you can remai…”
"Inspired: 2022" – Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Jan 11, 2023 · families and relationships
Racial JusticeFaith & DoubtAll Saints
Jan 10, 2023 · families and relationships
Faith & DoubtGender & Sexuality / InclusionThe Cost of Discipleship
“It's Not Unusual for me to be flummoxed by postings on social media.”
Jan 10, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & DoubtRacial Justice
“During the past month and a half we've been presented with endless, not so subtle, the idea that we can buy or app ourselves to a state of.”
"Ignorant as the Dawn" – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Dec 19, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
“this past summer I had the opportunity to visit Perugia Italy my time there provided me the chance to reflect upon what is transient and what is perm…”
"The Waning of the Light" – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Dec 6, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Advent & ChristmasBible & Exposition
"Star Dust & Earth People" – Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Nov 29, 2022 · connected common experience
Interdependence & NatureParenting & Children
“5 billion years ago so when our seventh principle advises us to respect the interdependent web of all existence of which we are apart it may be a bit…”
"Bread Communion Homily" – Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Nov 29, 2022 · families and relationships
Thanksgiving & Harvest
Nov 17, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Creation Care1st Principle: Inherent Worth & DignityShame & Guilt
Nov 14, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentitySpiritual GrowthFaith & Civic Life
“These include the free and responsible search for truth and meaning, the inherent worth of dignity of every person and the knowledge that we are part…”
"Act Upon Hope" – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Nov 14, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
Voting Day Prayer – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Nov 9, 2022 · uu spiritual principles
Identity & Worth
"The Ground Beneath" – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Nov 7, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityBeloved Community
Nov 3, 2022 · uu spiritual principles
ElijahSpiritual GrowthGrief & Lament
“Today we celebrate also All Hallows Eve, Day of the Dead song and many of the world's tradition.”
All Soul's Day Homily - Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Nov 1, 2022
Identity & Worth
Religion in Houston's Pan-African Community: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Samuel H. Smith, Sr.
Oct 26, 2022
Racial JusticeUnitarian Universalist IdentityBaptism & Communion
“so we'd like to begin by thanking Pastor Smith and our Board of Missionary Baptist Church today to conduct today's oral history this is the fourth in…”
"Being a Descendant, Becoming an Ancestor" – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Oct 25, 2022
Identity & Worth
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Oct 24, 2022
Joy & GratitudeCreation Care
"To Give, To Receive"
Oct 18, 2022
Heaven & Hell
“foreign Universalist Theologian Rebecca Parker has always been clear-eyed about the purpose of our religious communion an essay after essay book afte…”
Religion in Houston's Pan-African Community: A Conversation with Charlotte O'Neal
Oct 17, 2022
Thanksgiving & HarvestWorship & PraiseJoy & Gratitude
“and I was seeing all these images of These Fine black men and they were raised and I'm gonna lie you know in their Shades and they leather jackets an…”
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Oct 17, 2022
Heaven & Hell
“Target thank you foreign <br> the chime of the Bell beckons us into a sacred time welcome to the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston a con…”
"Vegans & Others" – Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Oct 12, 2022
Creation Care
Ed Winters Talk with Q&A at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston
Oct 11, 2022
Creation CareSuffering & PerseveranceUnitarian Universalist Identity
"Vegans & Others" – Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Oct 11, 2022
Creation Care
Ed Winters and Strands of Compassion at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston.
Oct 7, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
"The Sacred and the Spiritual" – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Oct 4, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityHumanism
“it's good to have Isabel Gans with us this morning you might not know this but she was the music director here back in the 1970s when Webster kitchel…”
Arts Forum: "Libuše Jarcovjáková The Photographer as Dissident"
Sep 28, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Bible & ExpositionUnitarian Universalist Identity
“to be here this morning with Dr Howard Boston who is professor emeritus of Photography and visual communication from the school of Journalism at Mich…”
"The Photographer as Dissident" – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Sep 28, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Sep 26, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Stewardship & GivingWorship & PraiseGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“we remember all those devastated by Fiona from Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic to Bermuda and all the way up the coast to Nova Scotia our hear…”
Arts Forum: "The Photographer as Dissident"
Sep 26, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Bible & ExpositionIdentity & Worth
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
Sep 26, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Stewardship & GivingImmigration & RefugeWorship & Praise
“but I thought it was a great song and I said it is an opportunity to present it so here we go <br> all of this land if I've had enough I think it is…”
"Seeds" – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Sep 20, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic Life
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Sep 19, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Immigration & RefugeUnitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & Civic Life
“turn the world around then rise in body or in spirit and join as we sing <br> thank you we come from the fire the water the mountain we are of the sp…”
Sep 15, 2022 · unitarian universalism
"Roots & Branches" – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Sep 15, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
Sep 8, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Suffering & PerseveranceUnitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & Civic Life
"Sowing Seeds Through Song" – Dr. Jolie Rocke
Sep 6, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & Harvest
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Sep 5, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Immigration & Refuge
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
Sep 5, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & HarvestImmigration & Refuge
Sep 1, 2022 · unitarian universalism
“The chalice and the flame were brought together as a Unitarian symbol by the Austrian artist Hans Deutsch in 1941.”
"Unitarianism & Universalism" – Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Aug 30, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Bible & ExpositionFaith & Civic Life
“there's been a lot of talk about fairness on the news this week setting aside the political posturing and hypocrisy for a moment it seems to me at le…”
Water Communion and Ingathering – Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Aug 23, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & Belonging
"On My Journey Now:A Grace-ful Testimony" – Dr. Jason Oby
Aug 23, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Joy & Gratitude
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Aug 22, 2022 · spirituality in nature
Creation Care
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
Aug 22, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Creation Care
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Ingathering 2022
Aug 11, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
"The Gospel of Inclusion" – Bishop Carlton Pearson
Aug 9, 2022 · families and relationships
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionEvangelism & Mission
Jul 28, 2022 · unitarian universalism
"Finding Connections for a Better Future: The Intersection of Democratic Ideals & Indigenous Values"
Jul 26, 2022 · uu spiritual principles
Beloved Community
Jul 22, 2022 · unitarian universalism
“Our beliefs are diverse and inclusive: Brotherhood Creed, we sure Covenant baseball.”
"Revolutionary Times?" – Rev. Dr. Dan King
Jul 19, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Racial Justice
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Jul 18, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
“good morning welcome to the first unitarian universalist church of houston a congregation that welcomes you and extends a heartfelt and inclusive inv…”
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
Jul 18, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Joy & Gratitude
Jul 14, 2022 · unitarian universalism
“Groupon social media recently posted a photo of the plaque that marks the location of the long Lane Meetinghouse for the Massachusetts State Conventi…”
"Reimagining Democracy" – Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Jul 12, 2022 · power between ideas
Faith & Civic LifeBaptism & Communion
"Human Fragility & the End of Things" – Rev. Dr. Steven G. Ray, Jr.
Jul 12, 2022 · families and relationships
Creation Care
Religion in Houston's Pan-African Community: A Conversation with John "Bunchy" Crear
Jul 8, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic LifeParenting & ChildrenReason & Free Inquiry
“A when we got there like I said it was it was different but you know Orange County you know uh Richard Nixon country uh they had Sundown times in L.…”
Jul 7, 2022 · unitarian universalism
"Democracy as a Spiritual Practice" – Rev. Erin Walter
Jul 7, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Racial Justice
“this morning we're going to imagine liberation from constant oppression together and we're going to do it with joy the anthem that you're about to wa…”
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Jul 4, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Racial Justice
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
Jul 4, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Poverty & Compassion
Religion in Houston's Pan-African Community: A Conversation with John "Bunchy" Crear
Jun 28, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionFaith & Civic LifeParenting & Children
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
Jun 27, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Beloved Community
Jun 23, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifeGender & Sexuality / InclusionThanksgiving & Harvest
“The gaining of rights of the lgbtq community has has open options for us both.”
"Fathers, Juneteenth, and Comfort" – Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Jun 22, 2022 · families and relationships
Faith & Civic LifeRacial Justice
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Jun 20, 2022 · families and relationships
Worship & PraiseRacial JusticeImmigration & Refuge
Arts Forum: Remembering Juneteenth
Jun 20, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic Life
“good morning and welcome to first unitarian universalist church of houston this is our arts forum today we're presenting the dramatic presentation re…”
"The Comfort of Community" – Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Jun 16, 2022 · more than it appears
Gender & Sexuality / Inclusion
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
Jun 13, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & GratitudeGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“50 years since the stonewall riots where a lesbian threw the first punch and her queer family rose up and refused to be beaten ostracized or abused t…”
Jun 10, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Gun Violence & SafetyBaptism & CommunionUnitarian Universalist Identity
“But much of twentieth-century Unitarianism was profoundly shaped by struggles against mass and political violence.”
Flower Communion
Jun 8, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Gun Violence & Safety
“last weekend in response to the horrible mass shootings in buffalo and uvalde our congregation did its best to offer a public ministry we took out an…”
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Jun 6, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Gun Violence & Safety
Jun 2, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic Life1st Principle: Inherent Worth & DignityBible & Exposition
“Others, like a high school acquaintance of mine, who posted on my face, advise that if you post on my social media, feed your fair.”
"Success: Life and Death" – Rev. D. Scott Cooper
May 31, 2022 · families and relationships
Faith & Civic Life
"The Successful Pilgrim" – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
May 27, 2022 · uu spiritual principles
Noah & the Flood
Prayer for Mourning and Response – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
May 25, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation Care
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
May 23, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Stewardship & Giving
Success and the Beloved Community: The Importance of Covenant
May 20, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston 2022 Stewardship Drive
May 14, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
“the first unitarian universalist church of houston has a proud legacy we are a covenantal spiritual community and have been a beacon of inclusive rel…”
The Story Goes On
May 13, 2022 · families and relationships
Genesis
"May Day: A Tribute to the Workers Holiday" – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
May 3, 2022 · power between ideas
Faith & Civic LifeWork & Vocation
“s history in 1911 in new york the triangle shirtwaist factory caught fire the workers who worked there were in the middle of a union organizing drive…”
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
May 2, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Stewardship & GivingWorship & PraiseFaith & Civic Life
“s history in 1911 in new york the triangle shirtwaist factory caught fire the workers who worked there were in the middle of a union organizing drive…”
Apr 28, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityCreation CareGrief & Lament
“I recently learned a story about how are climate team in 2006 was involved in creating a big shift away from Coal Energy, speaking out against then G…”
We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For
Apr 26, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Creation Care
"Troubled by the Truth" – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Apr 25, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Apr 25, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Creation Care
Trans Youth, Religion, and Health" Panel Discussion
Apr 24, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Unitarian Universalist Identity
“i'm the reverend doctor colin boston senior minister i'm delighted they are here for this afternoon's installation of our ministers forum today in co…”
Apr 21, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Salvation & GraceNoah & the Flood1st Principle: Inherent Worth & Dignity
“Together, we create a force more powerful than one person or one belief are.”
Religion in Houston’s Pan-African Community: Baba Ifalade
Apr 20, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & Civic LifeHumanism
“now what are you guys now what are you good um <br> you won't die <br> me me foreign <br> do so so so <br> so do do so <br> hmm everybody everywhere…”
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
Apr 18, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Stewardship & GivingResurrection & EasterImmigration & Refuge
“from the beginning first houston has provided a spiritual home for people with diverse theologies theists atheists pagans liberal christians and many…”
Apr 15, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Doubt4th Principle: Free & Responsible SearchUnitarian Universalist Identity
“The readings are an excerpt from an interview with Alec Guinness and an excerpt from the five smooth stones of liberalism by James Luther.”
Does Hope Spring Eternal?
Apr 12, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Palm Sunday / Triumphal EntryNoah & the Flood
“well of course next week is easter which means today is being celebrated as palm sunday in christian churches our faith tradition evolved from libera…”
Apr 12, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifeImmigration & RefugeRacial Justice
“But I mean, how much can you fight?”
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Apr 11, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Stewardship & GivingNoah & the Flood
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
Apr 11, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Stewardship & GivingNoah & the Flood
Apr 7, 2022 · unitarian universalism
1st Principle: Inherent Worth & DignityFaith & Doubt
Building the Legacy of Tomorrow
Apr 7, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Stewardship & GivingRacial Justice
“second is the focus on multiculturalism anti-racism and inclusion you might know that alongside the mission vision and covenant committee the board h…”
Mar 31, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Faith & DoubtBeloved Community1st Principle: Inherent Worth & Dignity
“Unitarian universalism is a faith where you can bring your whole self, your full identity, your questioning mind, your expansive heart is Unitarian u…”
Rights and Responsibilities
Mar 30, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeFriendship & Belonging
“some of you who spend time on social media may have seen a particular quote attributed to dr anthony fauci apparently expressing his frustration with…”
Mar 24, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & Doubt1st Principle: Inherent Worth & Dignity
“Unitarian universalism is a faith where you can bring your whole self, your full identity.”
Birds, Bees, and OWL
Mar 23, 2022 · families and relationships
MarriageGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“s supreme court decision that affirmed a pregnant woman's liberty to choose to have an abortion without excessive government restriction by no means…”
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
Mar 20, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionMarriage
“s supreme court decision that affirmed a pregnant woman's liberty to choose to have an abortion without excessive government restriction by no means…”
Mar 18, 2022 · unitarian universalism
1st Principle: Inherent Worth & DignityCrucifixion & AtonementElijah
March 13, 2022 – "Lenten Lessons From a Woman's Lectionary" – Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney
Mar 18, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Elijah
A Women's Lectionary: Translating for Thirsty Ears and Hungry Eyes" A Lecture by Dr. Wilda Gafney
Mar 12, 2022 · families and relationships
Bible & Exposition
Mar 10, 2022 · unitarian universalism
1st Principle: Inherent Worth & DignityPluralism & InterfaithFaith & Doubt
“But our beliefs are diverse and Brotherhood Creed, based on a set of seven principles, is include the free and responsible search for truth and me, t…”
Ministers' Forum – "SB1 and its Affect on Voting Rights" – James Slattery
Mar 10, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Racial Justice
“s department of commerce the texas civil rights project is comprised of lawyers and advocates for texas communities serving the movement for equality…”
March 6, 2022 – "Reimagining Responsibility" – Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Mar 8, 2022 · human moral beliefs
Interdependence & Nature5th Principle: Conscience & Democratic Process
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Mar 6, 2022 · human moral beliefs
6th Principle: World CommunityInterdependence & NatureGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
"Self Help" – February 27, 2022 – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Mar 1, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Identity & Worth
Feb 24, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeJoy & GratitudeReason & Free Inquiry
“Devotion to the search for truth of human existence are one of the organizing principles of the Unitarian need.”
Prayer for Ukraine – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Feb 24, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
Ministers' Forum – "Practicing Spirituality and Social Justice Through Music" with Dr. Jolie Rocke
Feb 22, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityRacial Justice
“thank you for joining the first unitarian universalist church of houston for our online ministers forum i'm the reverend dr colin boston senior minis…”
"Missing Malcolm in Michigan" – February 20, 2022 – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Feb 22, 2022 · families and relationships
4th Principle: Free & Responsible SearchRacial Justice
"Care of the Earth" – February 13, 2022 – Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Feb 15, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation Care
Feb 10, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity4th Principle: Free & Responsible SearchFaith & Doubt
“A set of these include the free and responsible search for truth and meaning, the inherent worth and dignity of every, in the knowledge that we are p…”
"Reimagining Care" – February 6, 2022 – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Feb 8, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Identity & WorthThe Kingdom of God
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Feb 6, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Worship & PraiseThe Kingdom of GodIdentity & Worth
“s civil war community of african americans this morning we welcome sharonda j johnson vice president of the friezeman town association peace first un…”
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
Feb 6, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Identity & WorthWorship & Praise
Feb 3, 2022 · power between ideas
Creation CarePeace & NonviolenceUnitarian Universalist Identity
“And then the the Unitarian Universalist first principle guides us to affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every person, whether we agree with the…”
Feb 1, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Faith & DoubtUnitarian Universalist IdentityCreation Care
"And Everyone Else is They" – January 30, 2022 – Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Feb 1, 2022 · power between ideas
1st Principle: Inherent Worth & Dignity
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Jan 30, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Unitarian Universalist IdentityRacial Justice1st Principle: Inherent Worth & Dignity
“our condolences go out to kathy kinsen and dick dowdy kathy's sister fran scholl passed away just after christmas we remember chuck tennant who passe…”
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
Jan 30, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
1st Principle: Inherent Worth & DignityUnitarian Universalist IdentityPeace & Nonviolence
“m our condolences go out to kathy kinsen and dick doughty kathy's sister fran scholl passed away just after christmas and we had someone write in the…”
"Peace is Every Step: Exploring Spiritual Practice in the New Year" -January 23, 2022 – Kye Flannery
Jan 25, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Fear & Anxiety
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Jan 23, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Unitarian Universalist IdentityRacial Justice
“good morning welcome to first unitarian universalist church of houston a congregation that welcomes you and extends a heartfelt and inclusive invitat…”
"Struggling with Revolutionary Love" –January 16, 2022 – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Jan 18, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial Justice
“struggling with revolutionary love the title of my sermon can be read two ways first it is suggestive of the philosophy of the reverend dr martin lut…”
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Jan 17, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial Justice
"Don't Stop Yet! One More Holy Day!" – Jan 9, 2022 – Rev. Duncan Teague
Jan 11, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Joy & Gratitude
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Jan 10, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“this morning as i now remember i'm going to dedicate it to the art of sidney poitier and to all that 52 years of hard work boy we could preach on tha…”
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
Jan 10, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
4th Principle: Free & Responsible Search
"Transitions: Reimagining Time" – January 2, 2022 – Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Jan 9, 2022 · families and relationships
Faith & Civic LifeDanielUnitarian Universalist Identity
Christmas Eve Homily – Dec. 24, 2021 – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Jan 7, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Advent & Christmas
“there exists a great and boundlessness whose measure no angelic race has comprehended i start my annual christmas homily with words you've probably n…”
"Children and Art" – Dec 26, 2021– Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Jan 5, 2022 · families and relationships
Parenting & Children7th Principle: Interdependent Web
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Jan 2, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
DanielFaith & Civic LifeNew Year & Watch Night
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
Jan 2, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionNew Year & Watch NightFaith & Civic Life
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
Dec 26, 2021 · families and relationships
7th Principle: Interdependent WebParenting & Children
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Christmas Eve Service
Dec 25, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & Christmas
“merry christmas i want to thank joel white it's always a pleasure to hear him uh play prelude music for our christmas eve service we invite you to jo…”
Primera Iglesia Unitaria Universalista de Houston Servicio de Nochebuena
Dec 24, 2021 · christmas and easter
Resurrection & Easter
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Winter Solstice Vespers
Dec 22, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
New Year & Watch Night
“at those directions <br> thank you for joining us this evening for the solstice service of the first unitarian universalist church of houston a congr…”
"Possibilities" – Dec 12, 2021– Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Dec 17, 2021 · spirit soul within us
Bible & Exposition
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Dec 13, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & Christmas
"Unexpected Gifts" – Dec. 5, 2021 – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Dec 9, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & Christmas
“happy hanukkah and advent greetings it's been a little while since i've been in the pulpit with you and i'm glad to be here celebrating the winter st…”
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Dec 5, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Unitarian Universalist IdentityAdvent & Christmas
“the chime of the bell beckons us into a sacred time welcome to the first unitarian universalist church of houston i'm mark vogel music director of th…”
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
Dec 5, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasUnitarian Universalist Identity
“the time of the bell beckons us into a sacred time welcome to the first unitarian universalist church of houston i'm mark vogel music director of thi…”
"Creating a World that Works for All" – November 21, 2021 – Micah Shiloh LaGrave
Nov 30, 2021 · connected common experience
1st Principle: Inherent Worth & Dignity
“before i begin i'd like to thank reverend scott for inviting me to your pulpit this morning it is an honor to be here with you all in unitarian unive…”
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Nov 29, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
7th Principle: Interdependent WebWorship & PraiseFaith & Civic Life
“and join me in singing please stand <br> i reach out to you will you reach out to me with all of our voices and all of our visions <br> i reach out t…”
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
Nov 29, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasFaith & Civic Life1st Principle: Inherent Worth & Dignity
“we continue to keep rebecca gray who is very ill in our prayers rebecca is the partner of patrick martin the son of edie shreeve rebecca and patrick…”
"Feeding the Community" – November 21, 2021 – Carlos Rodriguez and Carol Burrus
Nov 23, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
New Year & Watch NightAdvent & Christmas
“she her parents ran the general store on the town square there where she cut as a child bolts of cloth for the customers making dresses and scooped u…”
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Nov 22, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & GratitudeAdvent & Christmas
“good morning welcome to the first unitarian universalist church of houston we are a church that creates a shared covenant a promise of how we will be…”
"In Priori Gratitude" – November 14, 2021 – Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Nov 18, 2021 · power between ideas
Thanksgiving & Harvest
“so today i'm thinking about when things happen specifically as part of our look at reimagining gratitude i'm wondering about when we express gratitud…”
"Finding Hope and Gratitude Despite Crisis and Anxiety" – Nov 7, 2021 – Rev. Dr. Dan King
Nov 9, 2021 · families and relationships
Creation Care
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Nov 7, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & Harvest
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
Nov 7, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionUnitarian Universalist Identity
Oct 31, 2021– All Souls Day Homily – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Nov 2, 2021 · connected common experience
Faith & Civic Life
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
Oct 31, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
All Saints
October 26, 2021 – Frankenstein's Theology – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Oct 26, 2021 · families and relationships
Grief & Lament
Oct 17, 2021 — Mourning the Past — Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Oct 19, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Grief & LamentHeaven & Hell
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
Oct 18, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Immigration & RefugeWorship & PraiseGrief & Lament
“org those in our sanctuary will find the instructions for text giving in the order of service and those watching the live stream will see the instruc…”
"Grieving the Future" – October 10, 2021 – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Oct 12, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Grief & LamentCorinthians
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Oct 11, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & HarvestGrief & LamentStewardship & Giving
“org those in our sanctuary will find the instructions for text giving in the order of service and those watching the live stream will see the instruc…”
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
Oct 11, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Stewardship & GivingImmigration & RefugeGrief & Lament
“org those in our sanctuary will find the instructions for text giving in the order of service and those watching the live stream will see the instruc…”
"Reimagine Loss, Reimagine Grief" — October 3, 2021 — Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Oct 5, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Grief & Lament
"The Transient and the Permanent" – September 26, 2021 – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Sep 28, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
Sep 27, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
“the chime of the bell beckons us into a sacred time welcome to the first unitarian universalist church of houston i'm mark vogel music director of th…”
"Reimagine, Reframe, Relationships" – September 19, 2021 – Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Sep 21, 2021 · families and relationships
Racial JusticeFaith & Civic Life
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Sep 20, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeGun Violence & Safety
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
Sep 20, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Gun Violence & SafetyRacial Justice
"Ordinary Change" – Kye Flannery – September 12, 2021
Sep 17, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
The Parable of the Sower
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
Sep 12, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Worship & Praise
“do so the chime of the bell beckons us into a sacred time welcome to the first unitarian universalist church of houston i'm the rev d scott cooper as…”
20th Anniversary of 9-11: Service of Lamentation
Sep 12, 2021 · christmas and easter
Joseph
Sermon September 5, 2021 – "This is How We Change" – Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Sep 9, 2021 · unitarian universalism
The Parable of the Sower
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Aug 15, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Fear & AnxietyAdvent & ChristmasRacial Justice
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
Aug 15, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeUnitarian Universalist IdentityWorship & Praise
“so the chime of the bell beckons us into a sacred time welcome to the first unitarian universalist church of houston i'm the rev d scott cooper assis…”
Sermon - August 8, 2021 - "We Would Be One" - Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Aug 10, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Evangelism & Mission
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Aug 8, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Evangelism & MissionUnitarian Universalist Identity
“so foreign so foreign so the time of the bell beckons us into a sacred time welcome to the first unitarian universalist church of houston i'm who am…”
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
Aug 8, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Racial Justice
Sermon Aug 1, 2021 – "What Wondrous Love" – Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Aug 3, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial Justice7th Principle: Interdependent Web
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Aug 1, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
7th Principle: Interdependent WebThanksgiving & HarvestStewardship & Giving
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
Aug 1, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Stewardship & GivingRacial JusticeThanksgiving & Harvest
July 25, 2021 — "Turn the World Around" — Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Jul 27, 2021 · human moral beliefs
Worship & Praise
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (11:30)
Jul 25, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Worship & Praise
“welcome welcome to the first unitarian universalist church of houston i'm mark vogel music director of this vibrant and growing community we are a co…”
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Livestream (9:30)
Jul 25, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Worship & Praise
“the time of the bell beckons us into sacred time welcome to the first unitarian universalist church of houston i'm mark vogel music director of this…”
July 18, 2021 – "When Our Heart is in a Holy Place" – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Jul 20, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Poverty & Compassion
July 11, 2021 – "Gather the Spirit" – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Jul 15, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Bible & Exposition
July 4, 2021– "We Laugh, We Cry" – Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Jul 13, 2021 · unitarian universalism
The Creed (Apostles'/Nicene)Friendship & Belonging
Welcome Back to First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston!
Jul 8, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
“hello i'm the reverend dr colin boston senior minister of the first unitarian universalist church of houston and i am so excited to be welcoming you…”
Ministers' Forum - "A Conversation About Immigration and Gay Rights" - Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Jul 7, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Immigration & Refuge
Ministers' Forum–"Jewish Solidarity & the Palestinian Liberation Struggle" – Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Jun 29, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic Life
Ministers' Forum - "What We Have Learned About the COVID-19 Pandemic" - Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Jun 23, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic LifeJoy & GratitudeUnitarian Universalist Identity
“s that funds this our researchers are over there training their researchers they're all collaborating so everybody's doing this together so we can't…”
Ministers' Forum — "Equality Texas: Working to protect the LGBTQ+ community" — Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Jun 16, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Gender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“thank you for joining the first unitarian universalist church of houston for our weekly online ministers forum i'm the rev d scott cooper assistant m…”
June 13, 2021 - "Juneteenth and Earth-Centered Spirituality" - Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Jun 13, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Stewardship & GivingUnitarian Universalist Identity1st Principle: Inherent Worth & Dignity
“m central the sermons will be posted to our youtube channel some of our small groups will meet over zoom some will meet in person and some will meet…”
June 6, 2021 — "Pride, Intuition & Earth-Centered Traditions" — Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Jun 6, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & MembershipGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“precisely ten years later after lobbying by cups and many other earth-focused unitarian universalists the general assembly adopted the sixth source o…”
May 30, 2021 "Grief, Humanism, Mourning" - Rev. D. Scott Cooper
May 30, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Grief & Lament
Ministers' Forum - "The Current Situation in Israel-Palestine: with Professor Sherene Seikaly"
May 24, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic LifeRacial JusticeHumanism
“s empire has created globally right and that's why i mean that's why the legacy of something like the black panther party is so extraordinary right i…”
May 23, 2021 — "Humanism and a Just Life" — Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
May 23, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Creation Care1st Principle: Inherent Worth & DignityHumanism
“me welcome and thank you for joining us at the first unitarian universalist church of houston for our online services i'm carol burus the church's di…”
May 16, 2021 - "Humanism and the Good Life" - Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
May 16, 2021 · uu spiritual principles
1st Principle: Inherent Worth & DignityHumanism
Ministers' Forum - "The Current Texas Legislative Session" - Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
May 12, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Fear & AnxietyEvangelism & MissionUnitarian Universalist Identity
“thank you for joining the first unitarian universalist church of houston for our weekly online ministers forum i'm the reverend dr colin boston senio…”
May 9, 2021 — "Mother Potential" — Rev. D. Scott Cooper
May 9, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Church Life & MembershipJoy & GratitudeHumanism
Ministers' Forum - "Rethinking the Religious Left" - Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
May 5, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Immigration & RefugeFaith & Civic Life
“s federal government not only in its refusal to acknowledge asylum seekers but in its involvement in central america and i don't think that happens w…”
May 2, 2021 — "The Wide Universe" — The Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen and Mark Vogel
May 2, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Humanism
Ministers' Forum - "Sustaining the Planet Inside the City" - "Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Apr 28, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Creation Care
April 25, 2021 - "God-Blessed Eyes" - Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Apr 25, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeImmigration & RefugeBeloved Community
Ministers' Forum - "Mental Wellness During the Pandemic" - Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Apr 21, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Mental Health
April 18, 2021 — "Linked to the Earth" — Carol Burrus and Youth Group
Apr 17, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Creation Care
“bye welcome and thank you for joining us this morning at the first unitarian universalist church of houston our youth group put together our service…”
Ministers' Forum - "Earth Day, and..." - Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Apr 14, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Unitarian Universalist Identity
“thank you for joining the first unitarian universalist church of houston for our weekly online ministers forum i'm the reverend dr colin pawson senio…”
Ministers' Forum - "The Climate Crisis and Environmental Justice" - Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Apr 7, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Creation Care
“thank you for joining the first unitarian universalist church of houston for our weekly online ministers forum i'm the rev dr colin boston senior min…”
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