63 sermons transcribed, indexed & archived · 2020–2022 · permalink: https://divining.app/church/nashvill-uu.html
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Sunday Service, March 20, 2022
Mar 20, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Unitarian Universalist IdentityWorship & PraiseBeloved Community
“good morning everybody i'm scott findlay i'll be your uh service coordinator today on this sunny first day of spring here in middle tennessee it's gr…”
Sunday Service, March 6, 2022
Mar 6, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Faith & DoubtFaith & Civic Life
Sunday Service, 2/20/2022
Feb 20, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Creation CareRacial Justice
Sunday Service, 2/13/2022
Feb 13, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial Justice
Sunday Service, February 6, 2022
Feb 6, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
1st Principle: Inherent Worth & DignityUnitarian Universalist Identity
“s environmental protection agency agreed to investigate the discriminatory impact of pollution and adverse health risks including premature death an…”
Sunday Service, January 23, 2022
Jan 23, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & GratitudeFaith & DoubtChurch Life & Membership
Sunday Service, January 16, 2022
Jan 16, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Beloved Community
“today's service explores the january soul matters theme of living with intention let us gather together as reverend denise lights our chalice i'll st…”
Christmas Eve Service 2021
Dec 24, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Advent & Christmas
Sunday Service, December 12, 2021
Dec 13, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasJoy & Gratitude
Sunday Service, December 5, 2021
Dec 6, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Immigration & RefugeJoy & Gratitude
Sunday Service, November 26, 2021
Nov 29, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionThanksgiving & Harvest
Sunday Service
Nov 22, 2021 · power between ideas
Thanksgiving & HarvestGender & Sexuality / InclusionRacial Justice
Sunday Service, November 14, 2021
Nov 14, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Immigration & RefugeGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
Sunday Service October 24, 2021
Oct 25, 2021 · families and relationships
Friendship & BelongingChurch Life & MembershipPrison & Restorative Justice
Sunday Service, Oct 10, 2021
Oct 10, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Church Life & MembershipBeloved Community
“org today for chalice lighting as sandy lights our chalice we have denise graves these are the words of reverend rebecca savage ignite in us radical…”
Sunday Service October 3, 2021
Oct 4, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Baptism & Communion
Sunday Service
Sep 27, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Church Life & MembershipBeloved Community
“good morning i'm scott finley welcome to today's service on a beautiful sunny morning of the first sunday of fall this morning service is another int…”
2021-09-19 Sunday Service
Sep 20, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Church Life & MembershipBaptism & Communion
“org it's a clearinghouse that will get you connected to the people and projects that make sense to you when we talk about doing the work that works f…”
Sunday Service, September 12, 2021
Sep 12, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & MembershipUnitarian Universalist IdentityBeloved Community
“org our chalice will be lit today for us by karen spencer smith who is in our building and she lights or tell us let me read these opening words to y…”
GNUUC Members Present "Play!" Sunday Service, 6/13/2021
Jun 13, 2021 · power between ideas
Prison & Restorative Justice
Rev. Cynthia Cain "Love, Loss and Memory" Sunday Service May 30, 2021
May 30, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
All SaintsGrief & Lament
Rev. Cynthia Cain "Honoring Graduating Seniors and Sharing Stories" Sunday Service May 16, 2021
May 16, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic LifeRacial Justice
GNUUC 5 Questions Interview with Jane W.
May 12, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Joy & Gratitude
Rev. Cynthia Cain "A Mother Of A Year" May 9, 2021 Sunday Service
May 9, 2021 · families and relationships
Creation Care
Sunday Service May 2, 2021
May 2, 2021 · power between ideas
God the Father / CreatorStewardship & GivingAll Saints
Sunday Service
Apr 18, 2021 · power between ideas
Creation CareInterdependence & NatureBeloved Community
“everyone on this gorgeous spring day are you aware that uh april 22nd is earth day we're going to celebrate this world that we all share during our s…”
Sunday Service April 11, 2021
Apr 11, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Beloved Community
Rev. Cynthia Cain "Eyes to See and Hearts to Feel" Sunday Service April 4, 2021
Mar 31, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Crucifixion & AtonementResurrection & EasterFaith & Civic Life
“is our resurrection <br> good morning and welcome to our service today i'm scott finley and i'll be your be your service coordinator on this first su…”
Sunday Service, March 28, 2021
Mar 28, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Thanksgiving & HarvestForgiveness & ReconciliationJoy & Gratitude
Sunday Service, March 21, 2021
Mar 21, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Beloved CommunityFaith & Civic LifeMarriage
“check this so uh yes welcome to our service i'm tina kontai and i'm your service coordinator on this refreshing march morning we've got our very own…”
Rev. Cynthia Cain “Commitment & Happiness” March 14, 2021
Mar 14, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Parenting & ChildrenBeloved CommunityFriendship & Belonging
Rev. Sara Green, "Draw The Circle Wide" Sunday Service, March 7, 2021
Mar 7, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Thanksgiving & Harvest
Linda Berry, "Beloved Community" Sunday Service, February 28, 2021
Feb 28, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Beloved CommunityRacial Justice
“good morning welcome to our service i'm thena berry and i have the honor of serving as your service coordinator today i also get the joy of coordinat…”
Rev. Cynthia Cain "UU Community and the Black Empowerment Controversy of 1969" February 21, 2021
Feb 21, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityRacial JusticeBeloved Community
“but was about 567 at the time while this happened ask me uh who was the quarterback it's funny but none of this was humorous in the times it wasn't h…”
A GNUUC 5 Questions Interview with Mary H.
Feb 15, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Joy & Gratitude
Rev. Cynthia Cain, "Beloved Community through a Buddhist Lens," Sunday Service, February 14, 2021
Feb 14, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeChurch Life & Membership
“org for that information that would be perfect and now a short video from the tennessee justice center tennessee has always played an important role…”
Rev. Sara Green, "Love In Public" Sunday Service, February 7, 2021
Feb 7, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Sin & RepentanceBeloved Community
“so good morning i'm scott finley and i'll be your service coordinator today our souls matter theme this month is beloved community i am so happy that…”
Rev. Cynthia Cain and Michele Benzamin-Miki "Imagining A World" Sunday Service, January 31, 2021
Jan 31, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Beloved Community
Rev. Sara Green "Whose Imagination" Sunday Service, January 14, 2021
Jan 24, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
1st Principle: Inherent Worth & DignityFaith & Civic Life
“good morning everyone i'm tina berry your service coordinator man has it been an epic week oh my goodness as we all know white house is a new occupan…”
Rev. Cynthia Cain "Radical Imagination" GNUUC 1/17/2021 Sunday Service
Jan 18, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Worship & Praise
Jesse Spencer-Smith and Thena Berry: ""Who Are We Really?" Sunday Service January 10, 2021
Jan 10, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Friendship & BelongingBeloved CommunityHope & Encouragement
“good morning everyone i'm thena berry and i'll be your service coordinator today jesse is our zoom host and sandy is joining us at gnuc to light the…”
A GNUUC "5 Questions" Interview with Bonnie G.
Jan 9, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Church Life & Membership
Rev. Cynthia Cain: "Imagine that!" Sunday Service January 3, 2021
Jan 3, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Baptism & Communion
Rev. Dr. Michelle Pederson“Shh, be real still. 2021 is coming.” GNUUC Dec. 27, 2020 Sunday Service
Dec 27, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
New Year & Watch NightChurch Life & Membership
Rev. Cynthia Cain, ""Still We Rise" December 20, 2020 Sunday Service
Dec 20, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Unitarian Universalist IdentityContemplative Prayer & Silence4th Principle: Free & Responsible Search
A GNUUC "5 Questions" Interview with Gene B.
Dec 18, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Fear & Anxiety
Using the Self-Serve Recording Studio at GNUUC
Dec 14, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Immigration & Refuge
A GNUUC "5 Questions" Interview with Pegatha D.
Dec 9, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Divorce & Broken Relationships
The Worship Team presents "A Moment of Stillness" Sunday Service, December 6, 2020
Dec 6, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Unitarian Universalist Identity
Rev. Cynthia Cain "How will you celebrate Thanks-taking Day?!" Sunday Service, November 29, 2020
Nov 29, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Indigenous Justice & LandThanksgiving & HarvestFaith & Civic Life
Rev. Cynthia Cain, "Stories We Tell: Part One" November 8, 2020
Nov 28, 2020 · power between ideas
Unitarian Universalist IdentityStewardship & Giving
“org click donate and choose the account share the plate or pledge you can also text in your donation to 615-240 include an amount plus the account or…”
Imam Ossama Bahloul, Ph.D. "With Belief Comes Optimism" Sunday Service November 22, 2020
Nov 22, 2020 · uu spiritual principles
Creation & EdenFaith & DoubtJoy & Gratitude
“good morning i am tinaberry and i will be your service coordinator this morning jesse is your zoom host and sandy is at gnu z lighting candles for us…”
A GNUUC "5 Questions" interview starring Tina C.
Nov 12, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Joy & Gratitude
A GNUUC "Five Questions" Interview Starring Claire S.
Oct 30, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic Life
Rev. Dr. Cynthia Stewart: Deep Listening, a Serene Mind, and Joyful Action October 25, 2020
Oct 25, 2020 · power between ideas
The Parable of the SowerIdentity & Worth
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