88 sermons transcribed, indexed & archived · 2020–2024 · permalink: https://divining.app/church/sunday-messages-podcast.html
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Dec 10, 2023 · human moral beliefs
Unitarian Universalist IdentityBible & ExpositionIdentity & Worth
“That cannot be properly understood by individuals detached from.”
Dec 3, 2023 · reason and sound thinking
Church Life & MembershipImmigration & RefugeSin & Repentance
“And finally, of course, in the 20th century, women were included in this notion of equality and later, through the Civil Rights Movement, the real vo…”
Nov 19, 2023 · racism race justice black lives matter
Faith & Civic LifeGender & Sexuality / InclusionService & Spiritual Gifts
“It was and still is wrong to blame the Vietnam War on the people who were involved in the fighting of that conflict.”
Nov 12, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Immigration & RefugeMarriage
Nov 12, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Nov 5, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionNoah & the FloodUnitarian Universalist Identity
“So, reflecting on the moral of the story, Roy Landers, in an article for medium, wrote: The Giraffe and the elephant story depicts the way diversity,…”
Oct 22, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeUnitarian Universalist IdentityResurrection & Easter
Oct 15, 2023 · reason and sound thinking
Fear & AnxietyFriendship & BelongingInterdependence & Nature
“Okay, it's a concept that it's repeated over and over: inherent worth and dignity, compassion, acceptance of one another.”
Oct 8, 2023 · power between ideas
Bible & ExpositionForgiveness & ReconciliationJonah
“This is the day when, pushed to the limits, the faithful are invited to recommit to the straight and narrow path, to confess and atone for their sins…”
Oct 1, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Advent & ChristmasGrief & LamentResurrection & Easter
“I went to some revivals when I lived in West Africa and didn't really understand what was going on because it was- they were all in languages I don't…”
Sep 28, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Pluralism & Interfaith
“This is season 4 of our podcast and we wanted to take the time to just say hello.”
Jun 18, 2023 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Friendship & BelongingHumanismInterdependence & Nature
“Today we have a very different concept: the interdependent web of all existence, a universe consisting of billions of galaxies, each containing billi…”
Jun 11, 2023 · spirit soul within us
Creation CareGod the Father / Creator
Mar 26, 2023 · connected common experience
7th Principle: Interdependent WebFaith & Civic LifeInterdependence & Nature
“Consider the first and the 7th principles as a upon which the first recognized the inherent worth and dignity of every is respect for the interdepend…”
Mar 5, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Lent & Holy WeekCrucifixion & AtonementFriendship & Belonging
Feb 26, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
HumanismWork & VocationUnitarian Universalist Identity
“The board made this statement in full awareness that those touting theological diversity might push back on the notion of a central within this coven…”
Feb 19, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFear & AnxietyPrayer & Devotion
Feb 17, 2023 · school age stories
Reason & Free InquiryCreation CareAdvent & Christmas
“I've often thought if we can't convince the world to celebrate Christmas in February, when we are all a little desperate for a bit of light and joy,…”
Jan 29, 2023 · families and relationships
Grief & LamentAdvent & ChristmasParenting & Children
“We were going to go to my parents house for Christmas Eve dinner and she asked me who's going to be there, or reasonable grew up with my mother.”
Jan 22, 2023 · families and relationships
MarriagePeace & NonviolenceHumanism
Jan 15, 2023 · reason and sound thinking
Stewardship & GivingThanksgiving & HarvestJoy & Gratitude
“All of you are my beloved Community.”
Jan 11, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasProphecy & End TimesThe Nativity
“You all now home, and you can't see very all those in the salon were buzzing about the coming winter storm, lamenting canceled flights and interrupte…”
Dec 11, 2022 · uu spiritual principles
Unitarian Universalist Identity1st Principle: Inherent Worth & DignityChurch Life & Membership
“Even though I used this in times of, it was treating the students as real people, as human, using the components of equity and compassion in human Re…”
Nov 20, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeFaith & Civic LifeJoy & Gratitude
“In this episode, Pastor Emma Peterson gives the last installment in her series of messages on the fight for racial Justice within Unitarian universal…”
Nov 16, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeUnitarian Universalist Identity
Nov 13, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeUnitarian Universalist IdentityGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“In this episode, Pastor Emma Peterson gives the second in her series of messages on the fight for racial Justice within Unitarian universalism.”
Nov 9, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentitySpiritual GrowthSalvation & Grace
“Pretty powerful major Victor Carpenter wrote that this showing of support for bac's agenda gave the nation its first example of a denomination making…”
Oct 16, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Creation CareFriendship & BelongingMarriage
“Sometimes we think of the Moon as a face, but for the Mayans the Moon is a belly, and then a Jaguar jumps into the sky and begins taking bites of his…”
Oct 9, 2022 · power between ideas
Faith & DoubtFaith & Civic LifeImmigration & Refuge
“When we continue to show up and keep trying even when it is hard, even when we are faced with challenging circumstances beyond our individual capacit…”
Oct 2, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeSalvation & GraceJoy & Gratitude
Jun 26, 2022 · families and relationships
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionFaith & Civic Life
“These bills are Sweeping in their dismantling of the autonomy of lgbtq folks, ranging from the first stepping stone Banning trans kids from participa…”
Jun 19, 2022 · families and relationships
Joy & GratitudeThanksgiving & HarvestParenting & Children
“It requires us to examine the ways that we have the little mothers within our Cong and the ways we have made children and young people a last.”
May 15, 2022 · uu spiritual principles
Salvation & GraceAdvent & ChristmasFaith & Civic Life
Apr 24, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Resurrection & EasterJoy & GratitudeGrief & Lament
“Apart from the story of his return after it, is the grief of those who love and their insistence on Spreading the News of his ministry where the tran…”
Apr 10, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Salvation & GraceFear & AnxietyFaith & Doubt
Apr 3, 2022 · families and relationships
Friendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist IdentitySpiritual Growth
“It is here in the company of one another that we transform the world, but only if we are willing to do the show up when we are help, whenever we are…”
Mar 27, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Forgiveness & ReconciliationInterdependence & NatureService & Spiritual Gifts
“They also want to wrap pain and suffering at the and we assure them that with man's and good physical care so that they don't get bed sores, we make…”
Mar 20, 2022 · human moral beliefs
Suffering & PerseveranceContentmentHumanism
“All that is necessary to end suffering and to attain peace and contentment is in our own minds that we should, as the title of our closing him States…”
Mar 13, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Parenting & ChildrenDivorce & Broken RelationshipsShame & Guilt
“I unfortunately escaped the worst of it, but I cannot deny that the sexual education I received from my parents was steeped in shame and fear and tha…”
Mar 6, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & GratitudeFear & AnxietyAdvent & Christmas
“It is high time to bring the children back into the fold of this Beloved Community in a more full and inclusive way.”
Feb 28, 2022 · families and relationships
Loneliness & IsolationFriendship & BelongingIdentity & Worth
“Experts have declared a loneliness epidemic for a.”
Feb 6, 2022 · power between ideas
Thanksgiving & HarvestJoy & GratitudeGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“It wasn't until just a few weeks ago that I finally considered myself fully functional, which is to say that I can do everything I need to be able to…”
Jan 30, 2022 · spirituality in nature
Creation CareParenting & Children
Dec 26, 2021 · power between ideas
Advent & ChristmasShame & GuiltEvangelism & Mission
“We're glad you're here and we wish all our listeners a happy holiday season and a joyous New Year, as we've been plagued by technical problems that p…”
Dec 5, 2021 · unitarian universalism
HumanismSermon on the Mount / BeatitudesSuffering & Perseverance
“And we are connected, yes, but the web is spraying and fractured parts of it are on fire.”
Nov 27, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
HumanismRacial JusticeStewardship & Giving
Nov 21, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Creation & EdenWork & VocationForgiveness & Reconciliation
“The garden is a beautiful place filled with Lush Greenery and sweet natured Critters and succulent fruit to Adam and Eve want for nothing and in retu…”
Nov 14, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Fear & AnxietyAdvent & ChristmasUnitarian Universalist Identity
“How can you enjoy such a warm and cozy holiday if it's sunny 5 if its 75 and sunny outside?”
Nov 7, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Baptism & CommunionThanksgiving & HarvestGrief & Lament
Oct 24, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingStewardship & GivingCreation Care
Oct 10, 2021 · families and relationships
Indigenous Justice & LandFriendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist Identity
“I am by no means encouraging us to erase Columbus from our history books.”
Oct 3, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingGender & Sexuality / InclusionRacial Justice
“The concept re-entered into the common lexicon again in 2016, when a documentary of the same name turned its focus to the United States.”
Sep 30, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Immigration & Refuge
Jun 6, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
“We know that you are strong Unitarian universalists ready to go out in the world, that you will know that we are here for you as you travel far on yo…”
May 16, 2021 · power between ideas
Creation CareJoy & Gratitude
May 9, 2021 · families and relationships
Church Life & MembershipFaith & Civic LifeFriendship & Belonging
“You, the children in our congregation, won't be able to learn that if we consistently make religious education planning the responsibility, and only…”
Apr 25, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Prophecy & End TimesBible & ExpositionInterdependence & Nature
Apr 11, 2021 · families and relationships
Advent & ChristmasMarriageHumanism
Apr 4, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Resurrection & EasterCrucifixion & Atonement
“I told you, the most important part of the message, exactly as it was told to that part, is that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures…”
Mar 21, 2021 · human moral beliefs
Interdependence & NatureFriendship & BelongingCreation Care
Mar 14, 2021 · power between ideas
Addiction & RecoveryBeloved Community
“As long as someone experiencing addiction is protected from the consequences of their behavior, they will likely be unable to find successful, long-t…”
Mar 8, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & MembershipStewardship & GivingBaptism & Communion
Feb 28, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Reason & Free InquiryBeloved CommunitySuffering & Perseverance
Feb 21, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Grief & LamentSin & RepentanceForgiveness & Reconciliation
“How do I, as a Unitarian Universalist, uphold the inherent worth and value of every human being when the federal minimum wage sits at 7:25 an hour an…”
Feb 14, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingRacial Justice
“Any opportunity to extend beyond yourself to help someone else draws the circle of protection wider and Beloved Community is all.”
Feb 7, 2021 · more than it appears
Friendship & BelongingCreation Care1st Principle: Inherent Worth & Dignity
“I have ministered to people who have suffered immense trauma- weather in Vietnam or somewhere else, and I've also ministered to those who feel surviv…”
Jan 31, 2021 · power between ideas
Racial JusticeNoah & the FloodPeace & Nonviolence
“He was a very eventually against the Vietnam War, new institutions and a new life for mankind.”
Jan 10, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Hope & EncouragementService & Spiritual GiftsRacial Justice
“Can I work in Mississippi?”
Jan 3, 2021 · power between ideas
Advent & Christmas5th Principle: Conscience & Democratic ProcessInterdependence & Nature
“I'll wrap up with a few favorite sayings that seem appropriate for adventure during the adversity.”
Dec 27, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Bible & ExpositionAdvent & ChristmasJesus: Life & Teachings
Dec 6, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Advent & ChristmasHope & EncouragementRacial Justice
“The Christmas worship team has been working on our 2020 virtual Christmas service since October and I do hope that you will join us Christmas Eve at…”
Nov 29, 2020 · uu spiritual principles
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFriendship & Belonging
Nov 22, 2020 · power between ideas
Thanksgiving & HarvestFaith & Civic LifeAdvent & Christmas
“This year we started Halloween early.”
Nov 15, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Grief & LamentEvangelism & MissionInfertility & Child Loss
“Get 3 days off of work after a loved one dies, and then everyone expects you to carry on like there are fewer and fewer opportunities for those aroun…”
Nov 8, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifeService & Spiritual GiftsRacial Justice
Nov 1, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingRacial JusticeFear & Anxiety
Oct 25, 2020 · power between ideas
Creation CareSalvation & GraceAll Saints
“All Saints Day is November, All Saints Day, and all on the 1st and the 2nd of November.”
Oct 18, 2020 · power between ideas
Dating & Godly RelationshipsFaith & Civic LifeGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
Oct 11, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingImmigration & RefugeSpiritual Growth
“They're often playing online and it's really fun and it's a good opportunity to just pop, remember who some of our youth are and connect, and part of…”
Oct 5, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFriendship & Belonging
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