71 sermons transcribed, indexed & archived · 2014–2023 · permalink: https://divining.app/church/first.html
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"Walls Come Tumbling Down," Rev. Clyde Grubbs, 10/16/2022
Oct 27, 2022
Bible & ExpositionFear & AnxietyCreation Care
“one thing after two years and they're all exciting in course they're all family they're all brothers and sisters you're all one king and family study…”
"Discovering America Again" led by Rev. Grubbs, 10/09/2022
Oct 19, 2022
Creation CareIndigenous Justice & LandChurch Life & Membership
“100 million people it was about the same or slightly more than Europe had at a time depending on whether you count turkey is part of Europe 100 milli…”
FPUU Grubbs Water 0911 2022
Sep 23, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityJoy & Gratitude
“50 years ago activists gathered in Michigan to discuss and make plans they were women Unitarian universalists from all over North America and they ca…”
"View from the Bridge," Rev. Bev Waring, 6/5/2022
Jun 24, 2022 · unitarian universalism
4th Principle: Free & Responsible SearchBeloved Community
“wake now my senses <br> i now invite our director of religious education cindy to come forward for a story for all of us good morning so nice to have…”
"The Edge of What We Know," led by Rev. Bev Waring, 5/15/2022
Jun 6, 2022 · power between ideas
Joy & Gratitude
"Living in the Layers," by Rev. Bev Waring, 05/22/2022
Jun 1, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Church Life & Membership
“good morning and welcome welcome to all of you gathered here in our sanctuary and all of you gathered on zoom this morning my name is beverly waring…”
"Hard Times Require Furious Dancing: Remembering Collective Joy" by Rev. Martha Niebanck
May 18, 2022 · power between ideas
Friendship & BelongingJoy & Gratitude
“i uh and but it had different words we did not sing onward christian soldiers we sang forward through the ages and maybe some of you can remember it…”
"Stewardship Sunday; A Leap of Faith" - Rev. Bev Preaching
May 6, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Stewardship & Giving
"The Christ Event of Our Time," by Rev. Dr. Michelle Walsh, 4/17/2022
May 4, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Thanksgiving & HarvestResurrection & Easter
First Parish service for Membership Sunday, April 3, 2022
Apr 12, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Grief & LamentWorship & Praise
Olympia Brown; A Model of Perseverance – Rev. Bev Preaching 3/13/2022
Mar 15, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Baptism & CommunionSuffering & PerseverancePrayer & Devotion
"Permanence and Transience," led by Rev. Waring, 01/30/2022
Feb 5, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
“good morning everyone and welcome to first parish unitarian universalist canton's online worship service i'm the reverend bev waring and i have the p…”
"Finding Joy in the Ordinary," Rev. Bev Preaching-- 12/12/2021
Dec 21, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & Gratitude
"Scrooges, Grinches, Snowmen and Saints," Rev. Bev Preaching
Dec 15, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & Christmas
"Restoring Faith, Restoring Justice" with Guest Rev. Paul-Langston Daley, 11/21/2021
Dec 1, 2021 · power between ideas
Prison & Restorative JusticeUnitarian Universalist Identity
“he has served congregations in seven states both largest of all congregations as settled interim consulting and contract minister he holds a master's…”
"What if We Were Honest About Thanksgiving?" by Rev. Bev waring, 11/28/2021
Nov 30, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Thanksgiving & HarvestWorship & Praise
"The Power of the Rev," service led by Rev. Bev Waring, 10/17/2021
Oct 25, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Spiritual GrowthUnitarian Universalist Identity
"Revival of Relationships" led by Rev. Danielle Di Bona
Oct 19, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Racial Justice
“there we go <br> so so do <br> well everybody welcome to first parish unitarian universalist canton i'm john donovan and i'll be your worship associa…”
"Relationship Through Social Justice," Rev. Beverly Waring 10/3/2021
Oct 10, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Beloved CommunityRacial Justice
“good morning everyone and welcome to first parish unitarian universalist canton i'm the reverend bev waring and i have the honor of serving this cong…”
"Starting a Positive Epidemic" led by Rev. Waring, 9/26/2021
Sep 28, 2021 · power between ideas
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & Civic LifeThe Good Samaritan
"Embracing Transcendentalism: Then and Now" by Rev Beverly Waring, 9/19/2021
Sep 26, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
"Committed to Our Future," by Rev. Bev Waring, 03/28/2021
Apr 1, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
"Welcoming Congregation Re-Commitment", Rev. Beverly Waring, 3/21/2021
Mar 25, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Worship & PraiseUnitarian Universalist IdentityGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“good morning everyone and welcome to the online worship services of first parish unitarian universalist canton it is wonderful to be here with all of…”
"One Year Later" -- Commemorating One Year of the Pandemic, 03/14-2021
Mar 17, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFriendship & Belonging
"Dreams Imagined," sermon by Rev. Waring, 01/24/2021
Feb 5, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeUnitarian Universalist Identity
Christmas Eve Service at First Parish Canton, 12/24/2020
Jan 20, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & Christmas
“welcome everyone to first parish unitarian universalist of canton's online christmas eve service i am the intro minister reverend bev waring i thank…”
"The Jingle Bells Story," 12/20/2020
Jan 19, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Stewardship & GivingUnitarian Universalist Identity
"Sankofa," church service with sermon by Rev. Beverly Waring, 01/03/2021
Jan 15, 2021 · families and relationships
Unitarian Universalist Identity
"After the Insurrection" - Sermon by Rev. Beverly Waring
Jan 10, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Racial Justice
“good morning everyone i'm the reverend beverly waring and i am the interim minister at first parish unitarian universalist in canton i bid all of you…”
"People, Look East" - Sermon by Rev. Beverly Waring 12/13/2020
Jan 5, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & Christmas
“so good morning everyone welcome to the online worship service of first parish unitarian universalist canton welcome back welcome for the first time…”
First Parish UU Canton Church Service 12/6/2020, with sermon "Time of Darkness and Light"
Dec 9, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Unitarian Universalist Identity
"Being and Becoming," sermon by Rev. Beverly Waring, 03/01/2020
Mar 12, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Identity & Worth
"Lessons Learned from a Lifetime of Doing Jigsaw Puzzles," a sermon by Rev. Beverly Waring, 3/8/2020
Mar 11, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Baptism & CommunionCreation Care
“Proust but if this who were meant to be this is me <br> you know that you are Unitarian Universalists geek when even doing jigsaw puzzles remind you…”
"Yes And, Yes But," sermon by Rev. Beverly Waring, 2/9/2020
Feb 28, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Gender & Sexuality / Inclusion
"Dogs and Rats and Oxen, Oh My!" -- sermon by Rev. Beverly Waring, 1/26/2020
Jan 30, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
"Polarities and Purpose," a sermon by Rev. Bruce Taylor, 1/12/2020
Jan 20, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Evangelism & Mission
"Willpower, Resolutions, and New Perspectives, by Rev. Beverly Waring, 1/5/2020
Jan 13, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
New Year & Watch Night
"Advent: What Are We Waiting For?" -- sermon by Rev. Beverly Waring, 12/1/2019
Dec 3, 2019 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & Christmas
“I'm gonna read a reading called the guest house by Rumi and I asked Bev who that was because I hadn't heard of him he's a 12th century mystic Sufi my…”
"Good With or Without God," Sermon by Rev. Beverly Waring, 11/17/2019
Nov 22, 2019 · church god jesus gospel spirit
6th Principle: World Community
"What is Your Ministry?" -- a sermon by Rev. Beverly Waring, 11/3/2019
Nov 5, 2019 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
"Samhain, Halloween and the Cycles of Life," sermon by Rev. Beverly Waring, 10/27/2019
Nov 4, 2019 · power between ideas
Faith & Civic Life
"Great Expectations," Sermon by Rev. Beverly Waring, 9/29/2019
Sep 30, 2019 · power between ideas
Baptism & Communion
"Being a Decent Human Being in a Time of Climate Crisis" by guest minister Rev. Dr. Michelle Walsh
Sep 25, 2019 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
Ingathering Service with Rev. Beverly Waring at First Parish Canton 9/8/2019
Sep 19, 2019 · hope and light, the beloved community
Unitarian Universalist Identity
"The Times They Are a-Changin', " sermon by Rev. Dr. Michelle Walsh, 5/26/2019
Jun 12, 2019 · families and relationships
Racial JusticeInterdependence & Nature
"Your Wilderness Journey," by Rev. John Nichols
Oct 17, 2018 · power between ideas
Lent & Holy Week
"What Does It Take to Appreciate One Another?" -- sermon by Brian Shoemaker 5/27/2018
Jun 5, 2018 · more than it appears
Disability & Belonging
"Jesus and the Debate about Peace," by Rev. Richard Trudeau, 5/28/2017
Jun 6, 2017 · church god jesus gospel spirit
The Kingdom of God
"Letting Go of Goodness," sermon by Rev. Mary Margaret Earl (short version of video)
Nov 9, 2016 · unitarian universalism
Poverty & Compassion
"Letting Go of Goodness"-- Service Led by Guest Minister Rev. Mary Margaret Earl (Long Version)
Nov 1, 2016 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
“good morning everyone I'm Joe Amster I serve as president of our congregation I'm so glad to see all of you welcome if you've been here forever or th…”
Sermon by Guest Speaker Brian Shoemaker: "Why Does This Atheist Attend Church?"
May 16, 2016 · unitarian universalism
4th Principle: Free & Responsible Search
"Beyond Partisan Division" -- Sermon by Rev. Paul Sprecher
Apr 27, 2016 · unitarian universalism
Peace & NonviolenceFaith & Civic Life
"Making Sense of Cain & Abel: A Sermon about Environmental Responsibility" by Rev. Richard Trudeau
Apr 23, 2016 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Names & Titles of God
"Our Song to Sing," Service led by Matt Meyer
Apr 7, 2016 · hope and light, the beloved community
Unitarian Universalist IdentityBeloved Community
"A Long-Distance Love Story," by Cathy Cordes, 2/14/2016
Feb 18, 2016 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic Life
"Invisible Community," a sermon by guest minister Rev. Sarah Person
Feb 16, 2016 · families and relationships
Immigration & RefugeFaith & Civic Life
"A Lifetime Burning in Every Moment," a sermon by Rev. Dr. John Tamillio
Nov 24, 2015 · unitarian universalism
Worship & PraiseUnitarian Universalist Identity
"Thinking about God" with Rev. Richard Trudeau, November 8, 2015
Nov 17, 2015 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Spiritual GrowthCreation Care
"Toward a Culture of Peace," led by Jim Scott
Jun 16, 2015 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityCreation Care
Sermon by Guest Speaker Don Seaman: "As Living Stones"
May 2, 2015 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Doubt
"The Human Mechanism" -- Sermon by Guest Speaker Brian Shoemaker
Mar 21, 2015 · connected common experience
Gender & Sexuality / Inclusion
Sermon: "Movies, Television, and Real Life"
Feb 11, 2015 · uu spiritual principles
Faith & Civic Life
Guest Speaker Tara Shuman: "The Footprints of My Faith"
May 25, 2014 · hope and light, the beloved community
Faith & Doubt
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