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Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent, Ohio

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506 sermons transcribed, indexed & archived · 2015–2022 · permalink: https://divining.app/church/unitarian-universalist-church-of-kent-ohio.html
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Sermons over time

Every audio sermon week across the years we have — a filled cell is a week with an upload, darker blue means richer topics. A steady weekly cadence shows as a solid band across years.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec2022Week of Oct 10, 2022 · 483 sermon(s) · 0.8 topics/min · 1 known, not yet transcribed20212020Week of Dec 30, 2019 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Jan 6, 2020 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.2 topics/minWeek of Jan 13, 2020 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Jan 20, 2020 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Jan 27, 2020 · 2 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Feb 3, 2020 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.2 topics/minWeek of Feb 10, 2020 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Feb 17, 2020 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.4 topics/minWeek of Feb 24, 2020 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Mar 9, 2020 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.4 topics/minWeek of Mar 16, 2020 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.4 topics/minWeek of Mar 23, 2020 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Mar 30, 2020 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.2 topics/minWeek of Apr 6, 2020 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.4 topics/min2019Week of Nov 11, 2019 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.2 topics/minWeek of Nov 25, 2019 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.2 topics/minWeek of Dec 2, 2019 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.2 topics/minWeek of Dec 9, 2019 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.2 topics/minWeek of Dec 16, 2019 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.4 topics/minWeek of Dec 23, 2019 · 2 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/min2018201720162015Week of Dec 29, 2014 · 1 sermon(s)Week of Oct 12, 2015 · 3 known, not yet transcribed
LessMore·no upload·known, not transcribed
Each cell is one week · darker blue = richer topics (clean, sermon-only audio scores higher) · pale = thin, faint = no upload · gold outline = known, not yet transcribed · red outline = broken/failed file · uploaded in 22 of 407 weeks across the span (5%).

How this church compares

Against other uu and against every sermon on the site. Signals are approximate and grow more reliable as more of the archive is scored.

●this church┃peer average┃site average
Emotional rangenoticeably wider
Its sermons travel noticeably wider in feeling than a typical peer congregation, and noticeably wider than the site overall.
site avg 0.12
narrowerpeer avgwider
Emotional intensityabout the same
The peaks run about the same than peers, about the same than the site.
site avg 0.64
lowerpeer avghigher
Dynamic deliverynoticeably lower
In the voice itself, energy runs noticeably lower than peers, noticeably lower than the site.
site avg 0.45
lowerpeer avghigher
Among uu churches with enough scored sermons, it ranks #8 of 243 for emotional range.
On the words themselves, it reads as characteristically uu.

Most-preached topics

Unitarian Universalist Identity 420Friendship & Belonging 288Creation Care 261Thanksgiving & Harvest 232Joy & Gratitude 219Racial Justice 202Faith & Civic Life 192Immigration & Refuge 188

Recurring themes across the archive

Where this church’s sermons land on the site’s emergent topic map.

Religious Education Program 71United States 44Order Service 35Social Justice 34High School 26Music Director Alex 26Set Aside 25Beloved Community 24Climate Change Conference 22Annual Stewardship Campaign 22

Themes they appear in

The recurring topics across the whole archive where this church shows up most.

Religious Education Program
Unitarian Universalist Identity
71 sermons
United States
Immigration & Refuge
44 sermons
Order Service
Unitarian Universalist Identity
35 sermons
Social Justice
Friendship & Belonging
34 sermons
High School
Parenting & Children
26 sermons
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Music Director Alex
Unitarian Universalist Identity
26 sermons
Set Aside
Joy & Gratitude
25 sermons
Beloved Community
Unitarian Universalist Identity
24 sermons
Climate Change Conference
Creation Care
22 sermons
Annual Stewardship Campaign
Stewardship & Giving
22 sermons
Social Justice Committee
Unitarian Universalist Identity
21 sermons
Director Religious
Unitarian Universalist Identity
21 sermons
Religious Community
Unitarian Universalist Identity
20 sermons
Association General Assembly
Unitarian Universalist Identity
18 sermons
Hearts Minds
Joy & Gratitude
16 sermons
Inherent Worth
Unitarian Universalist Identity
15 sermons
Spiritual Practice
Friendship & Belonging
15 sermons
Web Existence
Interdependence & Nature
14 sermons
Seven Principles
Unitarian Universalist Identity
13 sermons
Truth Meaning
Reason & Free Inquiry
13 sermons
Christmas Eve Service
Advent & Christmas
13 sermons
Weeks Ago
Unitarian Universalist Identity
12 sermons
Rights Movement
Racial Justice
12 sermons
Social Justice Issues
Racial Justice
11 sermons
Luther King Junior
Racial Justice
11 sermons
Pay Attention
Friendship & Belonging
11 sermons
Joy Sorrow
Grief & Lament
10 sermons
Special Offering
Stewardship & Giving
10 sermons
Green Sanctuary Team
Immigration & Refuge
10 sermons
Deep Gratitude
Thanksgiving & Harvest
10 sermons
Light Chalice
Unitarian Universalist Identity
10 sermons
Religious Education
Joy & Gratitude
10 sermons
Loved Ones
Thanksgiving & Harvest
9 sermons
Outside Sanctuary
Immigration & Refuge
9 sermons
Offering Gratefully
Stewardship & Giving
9 sermons
Bear Witness
Evangelism & Mission
9 sermons
Brothers Sisters
Bible & Exposition
9 sermons
Speak Truth
Friendship & Belonging
9 sermons
Spiritual Community Dedicated
Unitarian Universalist Identity
8 sermons
Uua General Assembly
Racial Justice
8 sermons
African
Racial Justice
8 sermons
Christmas Tree
Advent & Christmas
8 sermons
Service Committee
Unitarian Universalist Identity
8 sermons
Gratefully Received
Stewardship & Giving
7 sermons
Arizona: Immigration & Beloved
Immigration & Refuge
7 sermons
Bisexual Transgender
Gender & Sexuality / Inclusion
7 sermons
Respect Interdependent
Interdependence & Nature
7 sermons
Martin Luther
Poverty & Compassion
7 sermons
Seventh Principle
Interdependence & Nature
7 sermons
Existence Apart
Interdependence & Nature
7 sermons
Boston
Unitarian Universalist Identity
7 sermons
Board Trustees
Unitarian Universalist Identity
6 sermons
Voting Rights Act
Racial Justice
6 sermons
Montgomery
Racial Justice
6 sermons
Santa
Advent & Christmas
6 sermons
Constitution
Faith & Civic Life
5 sermons
Rights Activist
Racial Justice
5 sermons
Homeless Shelter
Poverty & Compassion
5 sermons
Stewardship Committee
Stewardship & Giving
5 sermons
Seek Truth
Friendship & Belonging
5 sermons

Sermons that reach across topics

These touch the widest range of themes — often the richest listening.

Catholic Church Years Latin Care North Kind Work
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People Selma Black Rights Universalist Time Unitarian Work
appears in 12 different topics
People Church Work Dog Clothing Social Human Great
appears in 12 different topics
Love Hogwarts Roar, Dig, Magic It. Slytherin, Feel
appears in 11 different topics
People Black Born Land White America Cotton Bring
appears in 11 different topics
People Unitarian Love Church Life Service Universalist God
appears in 11 different topics

Sermons included

Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Faith & Civic LifeCreation CareGrief & Lament
“And finally, I'm delighted to share with you that we have concluded our annual stewardship campaign and we have had Perhaps the most successful campa…”
Oct 12, 2022
HumanismUnitarian Universalist IdentityBaptism & Communion
“And all of these terms Mean to make sacred or holy by a sacrificial custom dating from the anglo-saxon pagan, In other words to mark with blood Drink…”
Oct 12, 2022 · our church family
Faith & Civic LifeService & Spiritual GiftsParenting & Children
“I hope was that our social justice task forces could provide a variety of ways for people, including families of all configurations, to get involved…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Advent & ChristmasPrayer & DevotionNew Year & Watch Night
“Are minister, the reverend melissa carville lemur is at the end of her maternity leave and she will return to us on january 1st and will be in the pu…”
Oct 12, 2022
Spiritual GrowthShame & GuiltFear & Anxiety
“Every year, I tell my boston university undergraduates that there are two, were they pursuits for college students.”
Oct 12, 2022
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionUnitarian Universalist IdentityJoy & Gratitude
“We have four wonderful proposals and environmental initiatives and initiative to work on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights, and initiativ…”
Oct 12, 2022 · our church family
Unitarian Universalist IdentityPeace & NonviolenceDating & Godly Relationships
“This approach would also seem to reflect our unitarian, universalist principles, With a focus on respecting the inherent worth and dignity of all peo…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Thanksgiving & HarvestInterdependence & NatureHumanism
“The congregation is the curriculum If we say that we believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every person, How is that express right here in our…”
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Oct 12, 2022 · light and dark
Unitarian Universalist IdentityThanksgiving & HarvestCrucifixion & Atonement
“Him can be found as an insert in your order of service.”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Evangelism & MissionFaith & Civic LifeMarriage
“And, like many other people's field at this, I feel, like many other people, that this decision is a Miscarriage of justice, the heartbreaking decisi…”
Oct 12, 2022
Grief & LamentHoly SpiritLoneliness & Isolation
“In ruth time they had a Kendama social welfare kind of system: Help the poor people get the food that they needed and also helped assure that food wa…”
Oct 12, 2022
Advent & ChristmasService & Spiritual GiftsChurch Life & Membership
“Anyone who can cook, Drive to lighthouse work or send a card can be part of this caring group.”
Oct 12, 2022 · standing on the side of love
Creation CareThanksgiving & HarvestMarriage
“We dividends for our children, who helped us to teach them responsibility and relationship, and we give thanks.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church membership welcome sunday
Church Life & MembershipImmigration & RefugeCreation Care
“But we Could set such an example by being as green a building as we can with the building in the surrounds.”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Reason & Free InquiryPoverty & CompassionUnitarian Universalist Identity
“Administer reverend Melissa Carville's nemer will be back in the pulpit next sunday And will lead our doctor martin luther king service entitled pove…”
Oct 12, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
Faith & Civic LifeRacial JusticeChurch Life & Membership
“And the middle panel Is a large Their room And all of those shapes on the floor are rows of sleeping men, And he was inspired by the Basically we're…”
Oct 12, 2022 · climate justice global warming crisis
Friendship & BelongingHope & EncouragementLent & Holy Week
“And so I heard you: if you're on any kind of social media, on every major platform 2, sometime between today and the end of the day on tuesday, post…”
Oct 12, 2022 · light and dark
Creation CareChurch Life & MembershipSuffering & Perseverance
Oct 12, 2022
Parenting & ChildrenPoverty & CompassionGrief & Lament
“Or is it the butterfly emerging from its cocoon Completely transformed into another form of life?”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Identity & WorthUnitarian Universalist IdentityGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“This is our work as a religious community: To encourage one another to be bold and engaging the world around us, As well as what scares us internally.”
Oct 12, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
Friendship & BelongingRacial JusticePrayer & Devotion
“So we might not solve every problem, but we can get something meaningful done: The people with whom we share this earth frog obama, Human salvation l…”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Grief & LamentMarriageEvangelism & Mission
“I know in time they will understand, but I hate the fact that they've been hurt over this.”
Oct 12, 2022
Parenting & ChildrenJoy & GratitudeThanksgiving & Harvest
“A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held in our sanctuary this friday evening At 6:30 pm.”
Oct 12, 2022
Joy & GratitudeUnitarian Universalist IdentitySalvation & Grace
“As unitarian universalist, we recognize that the journey toward truth and meaning progresses differently for everyone.”
Oct 12, 2022
Identity & WorthSalvation & GraceCreation & Eden
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
HumanismFriendship & BelongingRevelation / End Vision
“Enjoyable community Has the power to transform.”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Friendship & BelongingSuffering & PerseveranceParenting & Children
“Anna provided Me with comfort, Direction And, at times, faith To endure the challenges.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Unitarian Universalist IdentityBible & ExpositionChurch Life & Membership
“Miriam jager, who is our trustee for fellowship, will lead us in our new member and gathering celebration.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Church Life & MembershipMarriageImmigration & Refuge
Oct 12, 2022
Joy & GratitudePrayer & DevotionIdentity & Worth
Oct 12, 2022 · church membership welcome sunday
Unitarian Universalist IdentityCreation CareReason & Free Inquiry
“I'd like to recommend you consider attending ga at least once, And in the coming years it will be in spokane, Washington, next year Providence, rhode…”
Oct 12, 2022
Lent & Holy WeekSalvation & GraceFriendship & Belonging
“In short, The practice being generous with our time, talent and treasure.”
Oct 12, 2022
Advent & ChristmasThanksgiving & HarvestPsalm 23 / The Shepherd
“They often anesthetize themselves to drugs or alcohol.”
Oct 12, 2022
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFriendship & BelongingThanksgiving & Harvest
“Let me quote that for you, Love is the spirit of this church And services of flaw, This is our craig covenant- Dwell together in peace To seek the tr…”
Oct 12, 2022
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & Civic LifeRacial Justice
“Every form of injustice and inequality is connected, and I sincerely and deeply believe that liberation is connected to Blaming one group for the pro…”
Oct 12, 2022
Immigration & RefugeChurch Life & MembershipWorship & Praise
“I was reminded of all this a couple of weeks ago, when I went to the community dinner at the islamic society of akron and kent, My partner and I were…”
Oct 12, 2022
Gun Violence & SafetyUnitarian Universalist IdentityShame & Guilt
“Brene Brown researches shame and vulnerability, and I learned about her right down in fessenden hall when somebody had the smarts to get together a b…”
Oct 12, 2022
Reason & Free InquiryUnitarian Universalist IdentityJoy & Gratitude
“Each week, when we gather for worship, We set aside time to widen the caring ministry of this congregation.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Baptism & CommunionThanksgiving & HarvestPoverty & Compassion
“During the early 15th century, the golden era of jews and spain, Don Isaac Abravanel was an advisor to the king.”
Oct 12, 2022
Service & Spiritual GiftsPoverty & CompassionMatthew
“They asked, And jesus tells them: Whatever you did for one of the least of the brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church membership welcome sunday
Creation CareJoy & GratitudePeace & Nonviolence
“Dwell together in peace to speak the truth in love And to help one another.”
Oct 12, 2022 · gifts giving gratitude
Thanksgiving & HarvestJoy & GratitudeShame & Guilt
“I'm joined in welcoming you this morning by our director of religious education, karen lapidus armida, director hal walker, the unitarian universalis…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Creation CareJesus: Life & TeachingsAdvent & Christmas
“In the mexican and southwestern united states there's a tradition of leaving Little charms called milagros, which means miracle, At the base of a pat…”
Oct 12, 2022 · peacemaking war peace conflict understanding
Friendship & BelongingInterdependence & NatureEvangelism & Mission
Oct 12, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifeThanksgiving & HarvestThe Trinity
“After eight years, he left and went to the united states and settled in new york, And there He set Churchrch in new york, Where he served as minister…”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Prayer & DevotionParenting & ChildrenRacial Justice
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Unitarian Universalist IdentityReason & Free InquirySpiritual Growth
“Before you got the idea for brookfarm, you were a unitarian minister in boston.”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Pluralism & InterfaithBeloved CommunityService & Spiritual Gifts
“I have never been asked to perform music for pay, so the only card I could give her with my ministers business cards which states that I'm affiliated…”
Oct 12, 2022
Immigration & RefugeChurch Life & MembershipCreation Care
“I'm graduating high school in the beginning of june and as of right now I'm planning to attend carleton college and get old middle of nowhere.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Church Life & MembershipUnitarian Universalist IdentityPoverty & Compassion
“Gordon was a longtime member of our congregation and renee and I had the opportunity this week to go visit his widow to tell her of this tribute in h…”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Contemplative Prayer & SilenceFaith & DoubtPrayer & Devotion
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Sin & RepentanceWorship & PraiseThanksgiving & Harvest
“This morning I lift up to larger entities.”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Creation CareBible & ExpositionEvangelism & Mission
“There were no words of support and encouragement, No hugs, And the word love was not in my family's vocabulary.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Worship & PraiseHumanismBible & Exposition
“In the south and west, People had less access to european music and took secular folk songs And applied their own religious words.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
God the Father / CreatorCreation & EdenThanksgiving & Harvest
“I kind of modern interpretation As that idea of original sin Noticed that all three of these interpretations feeling some way with a question of huma…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
HumanismUnitarian Universalist IdentityThanksgiving & Harvest
“Pretty funny thing for an atheist humanist, don't you think We make a thing of the first humanist manifesto Not only having been written by unitarian…”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Thanksgiving & HarvestMarriageGrief & Lament
“So the people come, they work together to prepare and then set the table At the table they like candles, they sing songs, they pray, They have a shor…”
Oct 12, 2022 · forgiveness working through pain conflict
Forgiveness & ReconciliationUnitarian Universalist IdentityRacial Justice
“I music director hal walker is leading the service at the unitarian universalist congregation of oberlin this morning, and we are very fortunate to h…”
Oct 12, 2022 · standing on the side of love
Thanksgiving & HarvestSpiritual GrowthFriendship & Belonging
“Might it be possible for my own self to change, to evolve, bots ali, Examine outside change, for ways to spur The intermediate, grow and develop an e…”
Oct 12, 2022
Baptism & CommunionImmigration & RefugeUnitarian Universalist Identity
“All of the contributions you give today will go to support kara's work and disaster relief.”
Oct 12, 2022 · gifts giving gratitude
Thanksgiving & HarvestJoy & GratitudeService & Spiritual Gifts
“Having written over 800 thank you notes, Kralick summarizes his experience with this quote by robert holden: The miracle of gratitude is that it shif…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church membership welcome sunday
Church Life & MembershipParenting & ChildrenHope & Encouragement
“And I wrote that line A few days before caroline passed away, and I just want to acknowledge the enormous contributions they, caroline, made for so m…”
Oct 12, 2022
All SaintsThanksgiving & HarvestRacial Justice
“If I was getting ready for the time for all ages for today, I read some of the history of the three holidays that fall at this time of year: The larg…”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Lent & Holy WeekSabbath & RestJoy & Gratitude
Oct 12, 2022
Friendship & BelongingFaith & Civic LifeDoxology & Benediction
Oct 12, 2022 · standing on the side of love
Poverty & CompassionIdentity & WorthAttributes of God
“So maybe you personally embrace that vision because you resonate with that ancient teaching that we are all- everyone of us, children of god.”
Oct 12, 2022 · standing on the side of love
Racial JusticeBeloved CommunitySalvation & Grace
“Deep in my heart, I did believe We would overcome At the ceremony I was dedicating the washington memorial to martin luther king That october Preside…”
Oct 12, 2022 · gifts giving gratitude
Thanksgiving & HarvestFriendship & BelongingJoy & Gratitude
“More recently, the welcome table became a symbol in the civil rights movement And the struggle for glbtq equality as a goal where everyone We'll have…”
Oct 12, 2022
Faith & Civic LifeUnitarian Universalist IdentityService & Spiritual Gifts
“I like to think that, even though we use the core curriculum from the unitarian universalist association in our religious education classes and groun…”
Oct 12, 2022 · light and dark
Friendship & BelongingDating & Godly RelationshipsSuffering & Perseverance
“Be present to each other in times of joy and sorrow, To reach out with an open hand and an open heart, To listen, To share what we have, To offer sup…”
Oct 12, 2022 · standing on the side of love
Thanksgiving & HarvestPoverty & CompassionService & Spiritual Gifts
“And tell with gratitude for Their long tenure of involvement in service to this congregation And in keeping with the tradition of naming our social h…”
Oct 12, 2022
Peace & NonviolenceFaith & DoubtCrucifixion & Atonement
“Come into this place of prophecy and power and let its vision change your heart.”
Oct 12, 2022 · divine spiritual beings
Church Life & MembershipImmigration & RefugeJoy & Gratitude
“This coming week, at the unitarian universalist general assembly, renee will be recognized for having achieved final fellowship as a unitarian univer…”
Oct 12, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
Racial JusticeGender & Sexuality / InclusionStewardship & Giving
“Each month we dedicated sunday to supporting agencies and ministries and organizations in the Kansas community and beyond that serve those in need.”
Oct 12, 2022
God the Father / CreatorUnitarian Universalist IdentityChurch Life & Membership
“Whoever you are, wherever you come from, whomever you love, we welcome you.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Faith & DoubtCreation CareFriendship & Belonging
“Abraham Lincoln, A baby, is god's opinion that the world should go on.”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Bible & ExpositionJoy & GratitudeChurch Life & Membership
“Liberal religious education is lake gem mining And the unitarian universalist sunday school when deborah to teach our children discernment.”
Oct 12, 2022
Friendship & BelongingGrief & LamentAll Saints
“One of our commissions, lay ministers: lori sachet, mickey, Our music director, hal walker, and the unitarian universalist church of kent choir.”
Oct 12, 2022 · sexual orientation gay rights gender identity
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionBaptism & CommunionSpiritual Growth
“It is a privilege to get to know them and their parents, to watch them grow up and graduate high school, to go to college and to find jobs, to build…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Joy & GratitudeThe ExodusCrucifixion & Atonement
“4 time I was thought it was due to my job as a radio sales representative, Where I was Coordinating holiday advertising schedules and commercial copy…”
Oct 12, 2022
Creation CareBible & ExpositionEvangelism & Mission
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Poverty & CompassionFaith & Civic LifeBeloved Community
“I'd like to believe it can work- that we can overcome our current economic difficulties and political stalemate.”
Oct 12, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Spiritual GrowthGender & Sexuality / InclusionPrayer & Devotion
Oct 12, 2022 · divine spiritual beings
Joy & GratitudeService & Spiritual GiftsStewardship & Giving
Oct 12, 2022
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionFriendship & BelongingRacial Justice
“As you do this, I encourage you to consider the beauty of your flower, The beauty of your life, The gifts you have to share as a unique and precious…”
Oct 12, 2022 · our church family
Baptism & CommunionMarriageDivorce & Broken Relationships
Oct 12, 2022 · our church family
HumanismFear & AnxietyMarriage
“There is a call in our souls, as old as human beings, to come together And ask questions: why are we here?”
Oct 12, 2022
Disability & BelongingUnitarian Universalist IdentityFear & Anxiety
“I'm a shopper and I was drawn to the exhibit hall, and one of the first things I spotted was a booth With absolutely beautiful framed artwork Drawn f…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Immigration & RefugeUnitarian Universalist IdentityForgiveness & Reconciliation
“I ask forgiveness of all the people whose lives were disrupted by my desire to influence End of the world, For the superfluous things added to it And…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church membership welcome sunday
Church Life & MembershipParenting & ChildrenImmigration & Refuge
“I invite you to take a moment to turn and greet your neighbors.”
Oct 12, 2022
Sin & RepentanceRacial JusticeCreation Care
“Return By rabbi rachel barron: How to make it new?”
Oct 12, 2022 · standing on the side of love
Thanksgiving & HarvestUnitarian Universalist IdentityBible & Exposition
“Now, that was a long time ago, And our chalice, this chalice, the symbol that we use, that was made during that long-ago time.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Unitarian Universalist IdentityThe Cost of DiscipleshipCreation Care
“These, him serve, remain with me Through got through the years and I'm usually moved to belt them out In my seminary days, I love to sing the hymns a…”
Oct 12, 2022
Faith & Civic LifeRacial JusticeSuffering & Perseverance
“Every way would thought I was born with original sin.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church membership welcome sunday
Forgiveness & ReconciliationReason & Free InquiryHumanism
“After my first children, after my first child was born, I decided that I would commit to more regular attendance so my son could grow up in a church…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Unitarian Universalist IdentityImmigration & RefugeCreation Care
“It was from those experiences that I embraced the principle of, and the inherent worth and dignity of every person.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Stewardship & GivingLent & Holy WeekFaith & Doubt
“I'm joined and welcome you this morning by joel slater, who's serving as our worship associate director of religious education, karen lapidus, and ou…”
Oct 12, 2022
Creation CareReason & Free InquiryFasting
Oct 12, 2022
Poverty & CompassionSuffering & PerseveranceUnitarian Universalist Identity
“I think woman training center in Mumbai, India, Oman, works with local women like sudha, who are not able to find dignified jobs elsewhere And typica…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Racial JusticeFriendship & BelongingPoverty & Compassion
“Her first reading today is from the book of genesis.”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Grief & LamentMarriageLoneliness & Isolation
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Creation CareStewardship & GivingGod the Father / Creator
“I'm joined in welcoming you this morning by marilu holly, who's serving as our worship associate, our director of religious education, Karen Lupita's…”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Stewardship & GivingBeloved CommunityGrief & Lament
“And now I got you to name the 12 come on your hearts and minds this morning, The ones you want to celebrate, the ones who want to memorialize and the…”
Oct 12, 2022
Faith & Civic LifeCreation CareEvangelism & Mission
“If you're interested, you can go on to the website for the national museum of mexican art and see many of the ulcers that are in their display this y…”
Oct 12, 2022
Church Life & MembershipFriendship & BelongingProphecy & End Times
“Each time we gather for worship, we set aside time to widen the caring ministry of this congregation.”
Oct 12, 2022
Faith & DoubtIdentity & WorthChurch Life & Membership
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFriendship & BelongingPrayer & Devotion
“After all, their own lives had been transformed, created a new by his presents and his message.”
Oct 12, 2022 · divine spiritual beings
Unitarian Universalist IdentityChurch Life & MembershipWorship & Praise
“At this most recent general assembly, I served on What's called the right relationship team, which exists for the general assembly to call out experi…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Prayer & DevotionThanksgiving & HarvestJoy & Gratitude
“In china, morning is associated with white.”
Oct 12, 2022
Peace & NonviolenceBaptism & CommunionFear & Anxiety
“Hi music director, how locker.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Thanksgiving & HarvestPrayer & DevotionFear & Anxiety
“And after you make your prayer pin, I'm going to guide you through it.”
Oct 12, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
Faith & Civic LifeUnitarian Universalist IdentityFriendship & Belonging
“Each week when we gather for worship, we set aside time to widen the caring ministry of this congregation.”
Oct 12, 2022
Faith & Civic LifeUnitarian Universalist Identity5th Principle: Conscience & Democratic Process
“And she sold that first flag with 13 stripes and 13 stars, one for each of the 13 colonies, and her design is the one that we still use today, with a…”
Oct 12, 2022
Unitarian Universalist IdentitySuffering & PerseveranceFriendship & Belonging
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Creation & EdenJoy & GratitudeRacial Justice
“I want to tell you, when elaine sang in the choir this summer, she was right in front of the microphone.”
Oct 12, 2022 · peacemaking war peace conflict understanding
Thanksgiving & HarvestPeace & NonviolenceSpiritual Growth
“And let us offer gratitude for the music ministry of this church, Which include saunas, parsons, sacred song circle and her monthly community sing-al…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFriendship & BelongingFaith & Civic Life
“I'd like to bring to your attention College of social justice tour of historic civil rights locations this summer, and he'll be making a presentation…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
ZacchaeusUnitarian Universalist IdentityBible & Exposition
“Jesuss came to the place you looked up and said: zacchaeus, be quick and come down.”
Oct 12, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
Racial JusticeAddiction & RecoveryFaith & Civic Life
“My father's alcoholism turned into serious drug addiction and his violence increased as well.”
Oct 12, 2022
Sin & RepentanceImmigration & RefugeSuffering & Perseverance
“Let us sing our children off to their religious education programs In honor of rosh hashanah and yom kippur was minnie, and the world are celebrating…”
Oct 12, 2022 · peacemaking war peace conflict understanding
Immigration & RefugeFaith & Civic LifePeace & Nonviolence
“Melissa use that language with the people in the occupied territories in mind, Because she is particularly concerned about the human rights of the pa…”
Oct 12, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityRacial JusticeChurch Life & Membership
“All souls are welcome as blessings and a human family lives whole and reconciled With this vision of the unitarian universalist leadership council, i…”
Oct 12, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
Racial JusticeWork & VocationFaith & Civic Life
“And yet The land where every man is free, the land that's mine, the poor man, indians, negros, me who made america, who sweat and blood, whose face a…”
Oct 12, 2022 · sexual orientation gay rights gender identity
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionJoy & GratitudeFaith & Civic Life
“Cells, ready to answer the call to do the work of making the world more just, more loving, more hospitable for every human being,Worthlesss, found re…”
Oct 12, 2022
Shame & GuiltEvangelism & MissionSuffering & Perseverance
“And all of a sudden, This guy in a tracksuit With a gun Conn's and interrupts their party And he says: give me all your money, And they're at a dinne…”
Oct 12, 2022 · our church family
Friendship & BelongingFaith & Civic LifeThanksgiving & Harvest
“Do catholic parish also had in northern, eastern, north eastern unit, north east european character, With massive said in the native language and wit…”
Oct 12, 2022
Creation CareInterdependence & NatureParenting & Children
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Creation CareChurch Life & MembershipFaith & Civic Life
“She had worked alone and was not part of the university laboratory, so she had no one to stand up with her to convince the public of her concern.”
Oct 12, 2022
Stewardship & GivingImmigration & RefugeFriendship & Belonging
“Being involved in these activities give me a sense of belonging and proud to be part of this charge.”
Oct 12, 2022
Church Life & MembershipFriendship & BelongingGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“A couple of weeks ago, the leaders of our lay pastoral care ministries and I gather to talk about what we're doing well and are caring ministries And…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Sabbath & RestHumanismFriendship & Belonging
“By the time jesus came around, he that the priests in the pharisees and all those kind of people running the church has made the sabbath the kind of…”
Oct 12, 2022
Stewardship & GivingService & Spiritual GiftsFriendship & Belonging
“Consider this snapshot from one weekend in our congregational life.”
Oct 12, 2022
7th Principle: Interdependent WebInterdependence & NatureThanksgiving & Harvest
“But because of our seventh principle- Respect for the interdependence, If it's respectfully independent existence- We are part of the conversation.”
Oct 12, 2022 · our church family
Advent & ChristmasThe NativityJoseph
“On the night of december 24th they finally found shelter in a stable And the baby, jesus, was born in a manger among the animals Idiot villager neigh…”
Oct 12, 2022
Prayer & DevotionPoverty & CompassionContemplative Prayer & Silence
“What I did find again and again, or books of poetry- poetry sometimes called meditation- Which were offered as a means of contemplative practice.”
Oct 12, 2022
Joy & GratitudeMarriageUnitarian Universalist Identity
“I remember mixing tempera paints with powder detergent and painting the baskin-robbins windows every christmas season, not for the money for the ice…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church membership welcome sunday
Parenting & ChildrenUnitarian Universalist IdentityThanksgiving & Harvest
“From young child, first attended re classes to the high school senior I am.”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Unitarian Universalist IdentityInterdependence & NatureJoy & Gratitude
“But if we want to respect and it firm the interdependent web, we're supposed to understand that our actions affect every living thing on our planet,…”
Oct 12, 2022
Poverty & CompassionContentmentJoy & Gratitude
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Unitarian Universalist IdentityIdentity & WorthChurch Life & Membership
Oct 12, 2022
Faith & DoubtAddiction & RecoveryPoverty & Compassion
“In a magazine interview, Willis offers the following words of encouragement to others: No matter what you're facing in your life, What obstacles you…”
Oct 12, 2022 · our church family
Thanksgiving & HarvestChurch Life & MembershipImmigration & Refuge
“And then, of course, I got involved with way too many stuff and the youth group became pretty much like the biggest part of my life, and They all kin…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
JonahForgiveness & ReconciliationFriendship & Belonging
“But jonas about to flee to tarshish From the presence of the lord, He went down to joppa and found a ship going to tarshish.”
Oct 12, 2022
Creation CareRacial JusticeThe Exodus
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Unitarian Universalist IdentityGender & Sexuality / InclusionHumanism
“Looking at the bottom five options: Mysticism, taoism, hinduism, wicca and islam.”
Oct 12, 2022
Creation CareBaptism & CommunionImmigration & Refuge
“The words are in your order of service, Going to begin our ritual by pouring a little of the water From last year's water communion, Part 1..”
Oct 12, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Grief & LamentService & Spiritual GiftsUnitarian Universalist Identity
“Ministries, andy guitar, our way to the wider world with our social justice groups.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Stewardship & GivingUnitarian Universalist IdentityPeace & Nonviolence
“It helps the church to make plans if we know we can count on you for $52 a year.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionImmigration & RefugeJoseph
“The churches built by a local carpenter named joseph gridley.”
Oct 12, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
Grief & LamentRacial JusticeLent & Holy Week
“Then when he went back home, he spoke to the board of trustees of the congregation he served and said: I would like to put up the sign.”
Oct 12, 2022 · living our values
Advent & ChristmasImmigration & RefugeHumanism
“I love christmas carols and have sung them with custo for 50 years.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Unitarian Universalist IdentitySalvation & GraceHoly Spirit
“And it's very comprehensive and involves all the many aspects of church life, from governance to worship, pastoral care, social justice, the theologi…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church membership welcome sunday
Thanksgiving & HarvestGrief & LamentPoverty & Compassion
“In 1810, the first known sunday school in our country's history, with established And the liberal church in beverly massachusetts, which is now known…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Faith & Civic LifeFriendship & BelongingStewardship & Giving
“And if humanity- and of course here The sacred pause is not simply a stopping, what makes the paws sacred it is- is that is a call to bear witness, t…”
Oct 12, 2022
Unitarian Universalist IdentityCreation & EdenFriendship & Belonging
“If we walked around surrounded by our souls So that they were the first things people saw instead of the last things, Then people would judge us by w…”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Racial JusticeJoy & GratitudePoverty & Compassion
“Each week when we gather for worship, We set aside time to widen the caring ministry of the congregation.”
Oct 12, 2022 · blessed moment spirit
Unitarian Universalist IdentityImmigration & RefugeCreation Care
“Max gekeler was with me inMinneapoliss at the unitarian universalist association general assembly.”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Joy & GratitudeShame & GuiltGrief & Lament
“Anyone like to share what that feels like, what it feels like when you break a promise- Guilty, You feel disappointed, You feel shame, You feel weak…”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Faith & Civic LifeEvangelism & MissionBible & Exposition
“Chris, much as I do believe that breath animates and sustains life, I also believe with Mcclellan and the value of potential human life, Especially w…”
Oct 12, 2022 · climate justice global warming crisis
Creation CareImmigration & RefugePoverty & Compassion
“After the war The two service Groups Collaborated on mini project informal immersion 1963.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Thanksgiving & HarvestUnitarian Universalist IdentityCreation Care
“In more meetings Last week I went down to Gambier, Ohio, with 600 + unitarian universalist from our district for our annual church camp summer instit…”
Oct 12, 2022
Joy & GratitudeFaith & Civic LifeThanksgiving & Harvest
“It's a gift to be able to share our place with friends or with family who helped us to make it home, Or to invite friends and family and to share wit…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Advent & ChristmasThe NativityJoy & Gratitude
“When a store clerk wished me a merry christmas this weekend, after I waited in line a little too long, I snarled And said: you mean happy holidays, d…”
Oct 12, 2022 · standing on the side of love
MarriageThanksgiving & HarvestGod the Father / Creator
“I'm involved in a number of Leadership positions in unitarian universalist organizations that have responsibilities at the general assembly, and The…”
Oct 12, 2022 · our church family
Thanksgiving & HarvestStewardship & GivingIdentity & Worth
“And ari stands for religious education.”
Oct 12, 2022 · standing on the side of love
Immigration & RefugeSalvation & GraceLoneliness & Isolation
“And so, in that spirit, I invite you to take a moment to turn and greet your neighbors.”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Creation CareUnitarian Universalist IdentityBaptism & Communion
“Any size contribution will Provide you with a membership to the unitarian universalist service committee that you'll see and your order service that…”
Oct 12, 2022
Creation CareSpiritual GrowthPoverty & Compassion
“Congregations like this one Are essential labs for humans, relearning how we can be in community and harmony with the rest of the earth.”
Oct 12, 2022
Grief & LamentCreation & EdenFear & Anxiety
“I have Says: In storm and rain, sorrow and pain still will remain singing.”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Unitarian Universalist IdentityHope & EncouragementFriendship & Belonging
“As unitarian universalist, we light a flame within a chalice as a symbol of sanctuary and safety.”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Bible & ExpositionGrief & LamentHumanism
“And with that until yom kippur, I say a conditional: I'm in.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Suffering & PerseveranceUnitarian Universalist IdentityHumanism
“Domestic arts, as loan activist, reinforces the notion That anyone who takes a committed public stand, or at least an effective one, has to be a larg…”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Unitarian Universalist IdentityCreation CareRacial Justice
“All people are interdependent, Are interdependent, and our communities, as well as in our families, and unitarian universalist across the country, ha…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Thanksgiving & HarvestWorship & PraiseCreation Care
“The brandon family joins us here on the chance for miriam and Her children.”
Oct 12, 2022 · light and dark
Friendship & BelongingNew Year & Watch NightCreation Care
“During diwali, many people sign, their hope strengthen and their commitment to living lives of goodness and truth renewed.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Immigration & RefugePoverty & CompassionSermon on the Mount / Beatitudes
“Blessed are you who hunger today, You shall be satisfied In taking a bit of literary license.”
Oct 12, 2022 · loving kindness joy
Baptism & CommunionHoly SpiritNew Year & Watch Night
“I hope that you'll join us for next sunday's worship service and titled in search of truth and meaning Attracts: trixie belden mystery, led by kathy…”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Unitarian Universalist IdentityHumanismSalvation & Grace
“In 1993, my daughter's friend and fellow school band trumpet player ask you to play a trumpet duet at her church is christmas eve service.”
Oct 12, 2022
Thanksgiving & HarvestStewardship & GivingRacial Justice
“It was primarily a family event for the children who participate in the program Based on the harry potter stories.”
Oct 12, 2022
Identity & WorthJoy & GratitudeRacial Justice
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Sin & RepentanceIdentity & WorthFriendship & Belonging
Oct 12, 2022
Advent & ChristmasFaith & Civic LifeThanksgiving & Harvest
“What is an essential tool for good mental health, Good physical health, social health, Good spiritual health?”
Oct 12, 2022
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionCreation & EdenWorship & Praise
Oct 12, 2022 · standing on the side of love
Joy & GratitudeEvangelism & MissionRacial Justice
“Come, let us worship together and open your graham notes and number 361 and celebrating, singing, enter, rejoice and come in.”
Oct 12, 2022
Suffering & PerseveranceStewardship & GivingFaith & Civic Life
“The offering will now be gratefully received.”
Oct 12, 2022
Grief & LamentNoah & the FloodSin & Repentance
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Racial JusticeFaith & DoubtService & Spiritual Gifts
“Heights where social justice was taught as a part of the curriculum in school.”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFriendship & BelongingThanksgiving & Harvest
“But once we find a religious community like this, we must remember That we are not simply a sanctuary from the world, But we are a sanctuary for the…”
Oct 12, 2022
Creation CareStewardship & GivingMarriage
“I'm joined and welcome you this morning by marilu holly, who's serving as our worship associate, director of religious education, karen lapidus, by m…”
Oct 12, 2022
Parenting & ChildrenUnitarian Universalist IdentityRacial Justice
“Let's look at a few: Greta thunberg, Teenager leaving voices and climate change.”
Oct 12, 2022 · government freedom elections civil rights
Faith & Civic LifeUnitarian Universalist IdentityImmigration & Refuge
“In the christian new testament, jesus tells us to welcome the stranger, For what you do to the least of my brothers and sisters you do unto me.”
Oct 12, 2022
Racial JusticePeace & NonviolenceEvangelism & Mission
“And the n-double-acp was very active there working on the early Stirrings of the civil rights movement, and he met a couple of guys who were very inf…”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Creation CareFear & AnxietyDisability & Belonging
“In summary, our youth are passionate about the same social justice causes as most you you: Economic inequality, the environment, Lgbtq rights, immigr…”
Oct 12, 2022 · standing on the side of love
Joy & GratitudeFear & AnxietyService & Spiritual Gifts
“And we know that this happened, because this is one of the answers that's recorded in three of the gospels, in mark and matthew And in luke.”
Oct 12, 2022
Racial JusticeHumanismFriendship & Belonging
“After this year's ministry days, the annual gathering of uu ministers and general assembly, the yearly meeting about unitarian universalist associati…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Advent & ChristmasGrief & LamentSin & Repentance
“A gigantic turkey Went to christmas dinner at his nephew's home and was at the counting-house the following morning, The day after christmas, before…”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Friendship & BelongingStewardship & GivingCreation Care
“All of your Designated collection offering this morning will be given in support of arm are offering will not be gratefully receive.”
Oct 12, 2022
Reason & Free InquiryFriendship & BelongingCreation Care
“As we search for truth and meaning together Over the many miles we have traveled on our way, Over the hopes and try, come now to this day.”
Oct 12, 2022 · our church family
MarriageWorship & PraiseFear & Anxiety
“If you haven't yet, will you please silence your cell phones to preserve the Space of this gathering and rise and body and spirit to sing one of esth…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Immigration & RefugeFriendship & BelongingFaith & Civic Life
“And, as a recent experience taught me, There is always a cost To bearing witness to the truth as you understand it.”
Oct 12, 2022 · humanist human think rational
Poverty & CompassionHumanismFaith & Doubt
“Competition between two middle schools Gathering more than 11,000 food items for the homeless shelter Educational system.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Creation CareAddiction & RecoveryBeloved Community
“Gabbard here in the mystery of the Today we commissioned and bless those among us who have taken on the important responsibility of providing religio…”
Oct 12, 2022 · our church family
Peace & NonviolenceJoy & GratitudeUnitarian Universalist Identity
“By examining the difference is at the heart of our complex, we may find our thinking clarified and our spirits strengthened.”
Oct 12, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityBeloved CommunityHope & Encouragement
“A group of unitarians came together and boston to form the unitarian service committee and their plan was to help the people in danger from the nazis.”
Oct 12, 2022 · standing on the side of love
Immigration & RefugeBeloved CommunityFaith & Civic Life
“Each category has its own qualifications, which I don't have time to explain fully, But the quaker friends committee on national legislation has a re…”
Oct 12, 2022 · peacemaking war peace conflict understanding
Unitarian Universalist IdentityPeace & NonviolenceFriendship & Belonging
Oct 12, 2022 · standing on the side of love
Unitarian Universalist IdentityCreation CarePoverty & Compassion
“Becky's overcomes war, That justice triumphs over injustice, That the beloved community is made real and every person is valued, affirmed and celebra…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church membership welcome sunday
Church Life & MembershipMarriageThanksgiving & Harvest
“On her 74th birthday, she said: of the future We shall one day be heated And when we shall have our amendment to the constitution of the united state…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Joy & GratitudeFriendship & BelongingMarriage
“And the truth is that all of life is one United in the interdependent web of existence.”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Creation CareHumanismFriendship & Belonging
Oct 12, 2022 · our church family
Forgiveness & ReconciliationChurch Life & MembershipSuffering & Perseverance
“Attention is required if we are to enjoy the light of our loved ones, the sparkle of our friendship or the glow cast by the hobbies we want stern to…”
Oct 12, 2022
MarriageGrief & LamentPluralism & Interfaith
“One of these helping organizations is our own unitarian universalist service committee, or the uusc.”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Parenting & ChildrenReason & Free InquiryChurch Life & Membership
Oct 12, 2022 · peacemaking war peace conflict understanding
Peace & NonviolenceImmigration & RefugeBaptism & Communion
“If you would like to learn more about unitarian universalism in general, Or this church in particular, When opportunity will be between services, to…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Evangelism & MissionFaith & Civic LifeUnitarian Universalist Identity
“I love traditional congregations, I love the way that we Work, I like our religious education programs, I like our small group ministries, I like our…”
Oct 12, 2022
Fear & AnxietyIdentity & WorthSuffering & Perseverance
“Search for The neuroplasticity doesn't mean that it's easy to make changes.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Advent & ChristmasJoy & GratitudeFaith & Civic Life
“Each time we gather for worship, we set aside time to widen the caring ministry of this congregation.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Advent & ChristmasThe NativitySuffering & Perseverance
“As I look up into her, find her own magical stars, Because living in a relatively small town gives me access to seeing many stars on the clear winter…”
Oct 12, 2022 · standing on the side of love
MarriageParenting & ChildrenUnitarian Universalist Identity
“How many times have I heard a formerly close friend say I don't need friends now I'm married?”
Oct 12, 2022
Salvation & GraceBible & ExpositionHumanism
“And when I lived on that west coast, I was known to carry ts eliot with me, And every time I went to the coast I would read this passage, sometimes a…”
Oct 12, 2022
Beloved CommunityPrayer & DevotionMarriage
“In the current debates on healthcare and climate change, Some of the participants in the tea party's over the past several months, A teradyne ran sig…”
Oct 12, 2022
Creation CareReason & Free InquiryStewardship & Giving
“In the month of march, we conducted our annual stewardship campaign, and we're very grateful to all of you who responded to our invitation to make a…”
Oct 12, 2022
Identity & WorthGod the Father / CreatorAll Saints
“We're going to bring it out to a representative of our membership committee, who would be glad to greet you in the sounders lounge, which is just out…”
Oct 12, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeFriendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist Identity
“You might call this mapping the unitarian universalist jenim, The first place you usually go when we talked about identities for seven principles and…”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Faith & Civic LifeGrief & LamentJoy & Gratitude
“Dreaming, molding, guiding, holding, loving, letting go, beginning again: that's how we live.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
HumanismFriendship & BelongingRacial Justice
“Both kenny and razika been in the forefront of the back black lives matter movement among unitarian universalist.”
Oct 12, 2022
Creation CareRacial JusticeFaith & Civic Life
“As we gather here this morning, several of our uu principles and values seem particularly important now: Respect for the interdependent web of all ex…”
Oct 12, 2022
Thanksgiving & HarvestUnitarian Universalist IdentityJoy & Gratitude
“The analysis explorer, the presence of values related specifically to the unitarian universalist faith, is outlined in our seven principles.”
Oct 12, 2022
Creation CareEvangelism & MissionThanksgiving & Harvest
“The rain, when it comes, renews the earth and brings the flowers into bloom.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church membership welcome sunday
Friendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist IdentityImmigration & Refuge
“Additional topics mentioned include Coming of age for adults, Interpretation of mystical experiences, including the work of joseph campbell Deeper.”
Oct 12, 2022 · peacemaking war peace conflict understanding
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFriendship & BelongingService & Spiritual Gifts
“Adele bob, more than a century after clara barton first recruited nurses to support the us army.”
Oct 12, 2022
Poverty & CompassionReason & Free InquiryFear & Anxiety
“In fact, it wasn't until I began to understand our seventh principle That I gave myself permission To be outdoors With an open mind and an open heart.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFriendship & BelongingPeace & Nonviolence
“Ancho Given that I have had to wrestle very I've had a lot of wrestling to do with her First principle of the inherent worth and dignity of every per…”
Oct 12, 2022
Advent & ChristmasUnitarian Universalist IdentityIdentity & Worth
“All souls are welcome as blessings And the human family lives whole And reconciled With this vision.”
Oct 12, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
Racial JusticeGender & Sexuality / InclusionThanksgiving & Harvest
“Clark Olson, who survived the assault that took the life of his friend and colleague, Wrote this week to the ministers and our association to tell us…”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Unitarian Universalist IdentityThanksgiving & HarvestJoy & Gratitude
“Eyeliner singers came before us, Gathering into an arc.”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Spiritual GrowthAdvent & ChristmasGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“During this service, members of the wednesday evening chalice group that I had both the honor and privilege of facilitating will offer personal refle…”
Oct 12, 2022 · light and dark
Creation & EdenGender & Sexuality / InclusionChurch Life & Membership
“So we gather, seeking understanding of this, the mystery of human Being human with its pain and sorrow, with its joy and wonder, To draw inspiration…”
Oct 12, 2022
Fear & AnxietyEvangelism & MissionReason & Free Inquiry
Oct 12, 2022 · feelings grief fear love
Suffering & PerseveranceCreation CareFriendship & Belonging
“It doesn't mean not caring.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Faith & Civic LifeChurch Life & MembershipThanksgiving & Harvest
“Most of us believe in a flow of energy that exists within and between all humans, Which is represented by our symbol, the alwin, Which is on the cove…”
Oct 12, 2022
MarriageGrief & LamentAdvent & Christmas
“More recently, when the number of children participating in our religious education program exceeded the capacity of our small classrooms upstairs, w…”
Oct 12, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
Racial JusticePoverty & CompassionFaith & Doubt
“Crucial, Our faith, not just to see the injustice, is That we talked about yesterday.”
Oct 12, 2022
Thanksgiving & HarvestChurch Life & Membership
Oct 12, 2022
Evangelism & MissionGrief & Lament1st Principle: Inherent Worth & Dignity
“I think I can safely say that I am not the only person in America who feels as though the 11 months since the 2016 presidential election have been an…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Advent & ChristmasImmigration & RefugeThanksgiving & Harvest
“There will be a group putting up our christmas tree and adding other festive decorations.”
Oct 12, 2022 · standing on the side of love
Friendship & BelongingJoy & GratitudeFaith & Civic Life
“I'm reverend christy anderson in ordained interfaith minister and au you commissioned lay minister, I am pleased to introduce today's worship.”
Oct 12, 2022
Grief & Lament1st Principle: Inherent Worth & Dignity3rd Principle: Acceptance & Growth
“Our 7 principles, which unitarian universalist congregation promote, Include wording affirming the inherent worth and dignity of every person, And th…”
Oct 12, 2022
Thanksgiving & HarvestGender & Sexuality / InclusionShame & Guilt
“Come in Beyond the walls of fear and shame.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
MarriageGrief & LamentDisability & Belonging
“As you probably know, the last couple of years saw an avalanche of states allowing same-sex marriage, State after state, court after court, affirmed…”
Oct 12, 2022 · divine spiritual beings
Spiritual GrowthChurch Life & MembershipMarriage
“PieceBangng is a unitarian universalist minister who has a whole online ministry in addition to serving as a standing bricks-and-mortar congregation.”
Oct 12, 2022
Identity & WorthHope & EncouragementImmigration & Refuge
“But despite our wish to follow the first uu principle to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person, perhaps welcoming those w…”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
The ExodusSpiritual GrowthFriendship & Belonging
“I might be identifying a learning disability one day and explaining how the brain evolve On the next day.”
Oct 12, 2022
Grief & LamentJoy & GratitudeThanksgiving & Harvest
“Let us bring love Where sorrow joy.”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
HumanismDivorce & Broken RelationshipsThanksgiving & Harvest
“Stephen stills wrote that during a difficult breakup with judy collins, who was struggling with serious mental health issues at the time, and addicti…”
Oct 12, 2022 · divine spiritual beings
Fear & AnxietyFriendship & BelongingHumanism
“Generosity is one of the qualities of a mature, spiritual life And it lightens our load Because it invites us to let go of selfishness, greed and ent…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Prayer & DevotionThanksgiving & HarvestUnitarian Universalist Identity
“Another common theme is the prayers of time to recognize the blessings we received in life.”
Oct 12, 2022
Fear & AnxietyThanksgiving & HarvestHope & Encouragement
“Those who prepare green wars, wars with gas, wars with fire Victories with no survivors- Would put on clean clothes And walk about with their brother…”
Oct 12, 2022
Unitarian Universalist IdentityPoverty & CompassionReason & Free Inquiry
“Our wisdom words this morning come from dr brene brown, a social worker that does qualitative research on vulnerability, shame and compassion.”
Oct 12, 2022
Faith & DoubtCreation CareHumanism
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Faith & DoubtService & Spiritual GiftsUnitarian Universalist Identity
“Now We breathe The breath of life, Simple grace Sustaining us.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Prayer & DevotionPoverty & CompassionSabbath & Rest
“Fisherman in the cold sea would not harm whales And the man gathering salt would not look at his hurt hands.”
Oct 12, 2022
Baptism & CommunionChurch Life & MembershipFaith & Doubt
“I can't imagine A better lesson for my son About why we fight for social justice.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Faith & DoubtLent & Holy WeekAddiction & Recovery
“Baker was a powerful leader in the civil rights movement and she often provided trainings in various places for others who wanted to be a part of tha…”
Oct 12, 2022
Baptism & CommunionInterdependence & NatureCreation Care
“As unitarian universalist, We believe in the democratic process and then all people need a voice.”
Oct 12, 2022
Advent & ChristmasUnitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & Civic Life
“And as he was sitting at taxi cab in new york city, he was overcome with his fear that he might not see his children again.”
Oct 12, 2022 · government freedom elections civil rights
Racial JusticeEvangelism & MissionChurch Life & Membership
“Spurred by this and other instances of discrimination, Call join the civil rights movement.”
Oct 12, 2022 · our church family
Immigration & RefugeRacial JusticeForgiveness & Reconciliation
“As part of his commitment to social justice, he sits on far too many boards, including the uu church of akron board of trustees, uu justice ohio, the…”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Unitarian Universalist IdentityWorship & PraiseStewardship & Giving
“So I wanted to express gratitude first for what this church has meant to my son who, going through a teenage, ended up describing his places- The onl…”
Oct 12, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityBaptism & CommunionEvangelism & Mission
Oct 12, 2022 · our church family
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionStewardship & GivingWorship & Praise
“During this year's stewardship campaign, I'm pledging two-and-a-half percent of my income.”
Oct 12, 2022 · climate justice global warming crisis
Poverty & CompassionUnitarian Universalist Identity2nd Principle: Justice & Equity
“Perhaps you have a social justice passion, but have told yourself you do not have the time or the resources to make a difference.”
Oct 12, 2022 · sexual orientation gay rights gender identity
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionIdentity & WorthStewardship & Giving
“In my mind, I saw no better place to come out as transgender, To be my authentic self.”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Unitarian Universalist IdentityParenting & ChildrenJoy & Gratitude
“When we serve the kingdom of god, or, as we often stay here, when we build the beloved community, Then we all serve one another so that everyone can…”
Oct 12, 2022
Friendship & BelongingJoy & GratitudeAdvent & Christmas
“We set aside time to widen the caring ministry of this congregation.”
Oct 12, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
Racial JusticeCreation CareGrief & Lament
“Dr martin luther king is hailed as a national hero, but, as jamestown points out, king was able to be the leader that he was in the southern civil ri…”
Oct 12, 2022
Faith & Civic LifeImmigration & RefugeSin & Repentance
“According to the united nations report, the reasons for the increase migration rate from these four countries include increasing rates of violence In…”
Oct 12, 2022 · standing on the side of love
Grief & LamentSuffering & PerseveranceFriendship & Belonging
“I am joined today by the reverend Stephen Protzman, our music director, hal walker, acting director, director of religious education, colleen haley a…”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Faith & DoubtGrief & LamentImmigration & Refuge
“And that might not be a cognitive process, it might be an emotional process, it might be a physical process and might be a lump in your throat, it mi…”
Oct 12, 2022
Creation CareFaith & Civic LifeSpiritual Growth
“I'm joined in welcoming you this morning by marilu holly, who's serving as our worship associate, director of religious education, Karen Lupita's I m…”
Oct 12, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFriendship & BelongingBible & Exposition
“This congregation I'm joined in welcoming in this morning by joel slater, who's serving as our worship associate, our music director how locker, and…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Creation CareResurrection & EasterThe Kingdom of God
“And now I invite you to name the 12 come on your hearts and minds this morning: The ones you want to memorialize, the ones you want to celebrate And…”
Oct 12, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityPoverty & CompassionLent & Holy Week
“We haven't completely succeeded yet- And bringing our whole selves into the collective identity of unitarian universalism.”
Oct 12, 2022 · feelings grief fear love
Thanksgiving & HarvestSuffering & PerseveranceJoy & Gratitude
“And remember, the buddha said: Let's just get this in, because the buddha said the cause of suffering Is desire And the antidote to suffering is the…”
Oct 12, 2022
Forgiveness & ReconciliationDisability & BelongingJoy & Gratitude
Oct 12, 2022
Reason & Free InquiryJonahInterdependence & Nature
“We apprehend religious mystery, Aunt ruth, In words And, as often perhaps beyond them, In the presence of beauty And acts of kindness, in silence, We…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Prayer & DevotionUnitarian Universalist IdentityCreation Care
“A pipe is passed around the circle.”
Oct 12, 2022
Joy & GratitudeHumanismEvangelism & Mission
Oct 12, 2022 · our church family
Infertility & Child LossImmigration & RefugeEvangelism & Mission
Oct 12, 2022
Shame & GuiltLent & Holy WeekPrayer & Devotion
“In other words, When shame takes over, When we are disappointed, When our reach exceeds our grasp, when we are disappointed or embarrassed, it's a sh…”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Interdependence & NatureStewardship & GivingIdentity & Worth
“We don't really have tenants or dogmas- unitarian, universalist- but we do have guiding principles, but the words principles is already used And uses…”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Reason & Free InquiryFaith & Civic LifeParenting & Children
Oct 12, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
Racial JusticeParenting & ChildrenUnitarian Universalist Identity
“I invite everyone to join us for coffee hour downstairs after the service, Or for a quieter environment and tea.”
Oct 12, 2022 · loving kindness joy
Fear & AnxietyBaptism & CommunionMarriage
“I'm just saying I'm a little more likely to give the parent in the grocery store the benefit of the doubt.”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Unitarian Universalist IdentityImmigration & RefugeRacial Justice
“And in fact there was a big march in dc yesterday, the million moms march Bad by people associated with the black lives matter movement who are tryin…”
Oct 12, 2022 · forgiveness working through pain conflict
Forgiveness & ReconciliationPeace & NonviolenceStewardship & Giving
“The jehovah witnesses have this belief that there is End time coming up soon, as good as great, big, catastrophic, horrible Thing to live through, An…”
Oct 12, 2022
Forgiveness & ReconciliationNew Year & Watch NightJoy & Gratitude
“What can we do about global climate change?”
Oct 12, 2022 · standing on the side of love
Forgiveness & ReconciliationParenting & ChildrenGrief & Lament
Oct 12, 2022
Reason & Free InquiryFaith & DoubtFear & Anxiety
“Here are 1,000 facts and I can put them together in a way that makes sense.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Stewardship & GivingThe ExodusLoneliness & Isolation
“And in that vein, the stewardship committee would like to announce that if you're losing your job during the 2009 and 10.”
Oct 12, 2022 · feelings grief fear love
Grief & LamentUnitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & Doubt
“Amen shalom, As we leave today, let us remember the wholeness of our lives, The weaving in and out of light and shadow, joy and sorrow, grief and hop…”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Advent & ChristmasBaptism & CommunionSin & Repentance
“But the old woman shushed him and sent him to sit under the table.”
Oct 12, 2022
Joy & GratitudeBible & ExpositionCreation Care
Oct 12, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
Immigration & RefugeRacial JusticeFriendship & Belonging
“Alicia Garza, the co-founder of black lives matter and a featured speaker at general assembly last year, shared this in an ipad.”
Oct 12, 2022
Unitarian Universalist IdentityImmigration & RefugeGrief & Lament
“I am joined By the reverend melissa carville ziemer, who is serving as our worship associate today, our director of religious education, Karen Lapidu…”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Faith & Civic LifeSalvation & GraceFaith & Doubt
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Friendship & BelongingPoverty & CompassionUnitarian Universalist Identity
Oct 12, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Salvation & GraceUnitarian Universalist IdentityFear & Anxiety
Oct 12, 2022
Poverty & CompassionGrief & LamentUnitarian Universalist Identity
“You will know joy and sorrow, Satisfaction and disappointment May feel your feelings And no them.”
Oct 12, 2022
Friendship & BelongingFaith & DoubtHumanism
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Bible & ExpositionIdentity & WorthFaith & Doubt
“His father died two years ago this month And he was invited by his family to give the eulogy at his dad's memorial service And he gave a title to his…”
Oct 12, 2022
Advent & ChristmasCreation CareReason & Free Inquiry
Oct 12, 2022
Faith & Civic LifeService & Spiritual GiftsPoverty & Compassion
“I'm joined and welcome you this morning by Carolyn Andrews Schlemmer, who's serving as our worship associate, our interim director of religious educa…”
Oct 12, 2022
Suffering & PerseveranceBaptism & CommunionFaith & Civic Life
“I'm joined in welcoming you this morning By John Murphy, who's serving as our worship associate, director of religious education, Karen Lupita's I mu…”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Friendship & BelongingInterdependence & NatureThanksgiving & Harvest
“Each and all of these events have slowly eroded my trust in the American people And our government to uphold the intent of our constitution.”
Oct 12, 2022
Advent & ChristmasJoy & Gratitude
“Above All the time, The whole world was silent and still They were waiting for christmas at the edge of the forest.”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Reason & Free InquiryIdentity & WorthGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“I've witnessed school-age children participate in difficult, facilitated conversation in order to resolve conflict between them.”
Oct 12, 2022
Advent & ChristmasChurch Life & MembershipFriendship & Belonging
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Worship & PraiseHeaven & HellBaptism & Communion
“But we know from the historical, if you logical and artistic research done By rebecca parker and rita nakashima brock that the early christian commun…”
Oct 12, 2022
Grief & LamentReason & Free InquiryCreation Care
“Over the years, i've had many people share stories of their pain and grief with me, and i've caught myself more times than I could ever count saying…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
HumanismPoverty & CompassionDaniel
“We laid our chalice with these words By william stafford: It could happen anytime: Tornado, earthquake, armageddon- It could happen.”
Oct 12, 2022
Church Life & MembershipImmigration & RefugeHope & Encouragement
Oct 12, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityJoy & GratitudeSin & Repentance
“Anyone who's ever gone to a general assembly of the unitarian universalist association or a district business meeting When were voting on the importa…”
Oct 12, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityChurch Life & MembershipWorship & Praise
“In some ways our congregation is progressive regarding welcoming people from different social classes, because we are somewhat more diverse on social…”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Joy & GratitudeFaith & Doubt1st Principle: Inherent Worth & Dignity
“And very likely some of the ones you know are members of this community because we do practice the fragile art and hospitality We have.”
Oct 12, 2022
Shame & GuiltGrief & LamentUnitarian Universalist Identity
“Shalom, Come, Let us bear witness.”
Oct 12, 2022 · immigration identity
Immigration & RefugeRacial JusticeGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“I'm on most used to clean alarm if used to signify social action in pursuit of social justice.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionBible & ExpositionHumanism
“Others, especially those who are drawn to fellowship and unitarian universalist and other liberal religious congregations, find value in religion eve…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFriendship & BelongingImmigration & Refuge
“Lighting and extinguishing the chalice indicate that we are entering into sacred time and space, just as casting circle does in pagan worship.”
Oct 12, 2022
Joy & GratitudeGender & Sexuality / InclusionFriendship & Belonging
“Celebrate this morning the 25th wedding anniversary of beth and kevin straw power, who had a Val renewal and handfasting ceremony last night with her…”
Oct 12, 2022
Forgiveness & ReconciliationJoy & GratitudeEvangelism & Mission
“If the ambassador, the united states, talks about war, surrounded with women, children and animals shouting with horror and showing the suffering of…”
Oct 12, 2022
JonahFriendship & Belonging
Oct 12, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Immigration & RefugeBeloved CommunitySalvation & Grace
“For example, in the case of the struggle for civil marriage, I have met in my practice with ministry heterosexuals, couples who have come to me seeki…”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Poverty & CompassionJoy & GratitudeContentment
“In the church, We are Changing our practice of inserting these into the order of service in an effort to save paper.”
Oct 12, 2022
Shame & GuiltWorship & PraiseWork & Vocation
Oct 12, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
Joy & GratitudeMarriageFriendship & Belonging
“Android in welcoming this morning by Karen Lupita's, who is serving as our director of religious education, our music director, how locker the salad…”
Oct 12, 2022 · our church family
Poverty & CompassionIdentity & WorthFriendship & Belonging
Oct 12, 2022
HumanismPeace & NonviolenceCreation Care
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Racial JusticeFriendship & BelongingBeloved Community
“Imagine one day You hear of a revival that's about to happen.”
Oct 12, 2022
New Year & Watch NightUnitarian Universalist IdentityGrief & Lament
“Instead, part of the work of amateur spiritual life is to reflect on our lives regularly, The name, our successes, on our failures, To seek forgivene…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Unitarian Universalist IdentityAbraham & IsaacWorship & Praise
“And then, like you use, they're also baffled by the whole idea of original sin.”
Oct 12, 2022
Friendship & BelongingGrief & LamentAdvent & Christmas
“Instead, This morning, let us simply breathe together as we hold our hearts open, Breathing in as our hearts filled with compassion.”
Oct 12, 2022 · sexual orientation gay rights gender identity
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionPrayer & DevotionJohn
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Advent & ChristmasPoverty & CompassionJoy & Gratitude
“If advent is a time of waiting- Advent meaning coming, Divine meaning- we must know what we're waiting for, What the genuine christmas is and how to…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Fear & AnxietyAdvent & ChristmasFriendship & Belonging
“Can god for the things santa hasn't given us yet?”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Grief & LamentFaith & Mental HealthMarriage
“I was a runner and I did yoga regularly, but I did those things More for the mental health and physical health benefits than for the spiritual health…”
Oct 12, 2022
Worship & PraiseParenting & ChildrenChurch Life & Membership
“Because I have been changed For baby And because I knew you, because This energy created by numerous minds can greatly enhance the impact of an idea.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church membership welcome sunday
Joy & GratitudeFriendship & BelongingGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“Yes, awesome and leland, You could use less fossil fuels and more renewable energy, because fossil fuels make pollution.”
Oct 12, 2022
Friendship & BelongingChurch Life & MembershipUnitarian Universalist Identity
“Each time we gather for worship, we set aside time to widen the caring ministry of this congregation.”
Oct 12, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
MarriageJoy & GratitudeParenting & Children
“The animals will make their noises, the children who stepped outside of the sanctuary will make their, as we hear the Beautiful rain, Which is good f…”
Oct 12, 2022 · our church family
Friendship & BelongingParenting & ChildrenWorship & Praise
“I'm joined in welcoming you this morning by Kathy Kearns, who's serving as our worship associate, director of religious education, karen lapidus I, m…”
Oct 12, 2022 · our church family
Parenting & ChildrenBaptism & CommunionThanksgiving & Harvest
“I think about 21 loaves of pumpkin bread, kinds of things, and we set up the table and get our The market umbrella And we'd be there every saturday m…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Unitarian Universalist IdentityRacial JusticeSin & Repentance
“I decided that it was time we found a religious community that could sustain and encourage our beliefs, That we are apart Of the universe.”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Prayer & DevotionGod the Father / CreatorMarriage
“I'm joined by our guest minister, the reverend doctor tom Brody Lily, rapper for our director of religious education, musical director hal walker, an…”
Oct 12, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityHeaven & HellWorship & Praise
“By our faith in the inherent worth and dignity of all people and by our belief that there are many ways to live a good life, and by our insistence Th…”
Oct 12, 2022 · our church family
Unitarian Universalist IdentityWorship & PraiseFriendship & Belonging
“Friends made Adventures in barca pond and ideas floated Have given me a sense of belonging, And it pulled me away from my dislike of organized religi…”
Oct 12, 2022 · divine spiritual beings
Stewardship & GivingImmigration & RefugeChurch Life & Membership
“We now take an offering that allows us to exercise that all-important generosity of spirit And offering that will support this self-supporting church…”
Oct 12, 2022 · peacemaking war peace conflict understanding
The ExodusBible & ExpositionFriendship & Belonging
“And this is my dream For our stewardship campaign is that There is an abundance, there is more than enough, so that, as we are Cutting our pie and se…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Church Life & MembershipFriendship & BelongingBible & Exposition
“When we take the offering, it's a symbol of our financial commitment, Knowing that all of us are needed to support the work of this place.”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Creation CareUnitarian Universalist IdentityService & Spiritual Gifts
“Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flamed with us.”
Oct 12, 2022
Thanksgiving & HarvestBaptism & CommunionIdentity & Worth
“Each of us Has cause to think with deep gratitude.”
Oct 12, 2022 · peacemaking war peace conflict understanding
Faith & Civic LifeGender & Sexuality / InclusionThanksgiving & Harvest
“I'm going to join the army, The united states army.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
MarriageBible & ExpositionGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
MarriageJosephCreation Care
“Great, Great spirit who guides us, our thoughts, when everyone who's gone This week, especially with another tragedy in our country, Our minds and he…”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Thanksgiving & HarvestUnitarian Universalist IdentityCreation Care
“I'm joined today borgess, mister Matthew Mchale, The beautiful karen lupita's director religious education and the advertisement, said hal walker, di…”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Creation CareSin & RepentanceStewardship & Giving
“An ethical Eating The bounty, sharing the bounty of food, And it is putting our money where our mouth is and speaking up For the environment.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church membership welcome sunday
Joy & GratitudeUnitarian Universalist IdentityCreation Care
“As we keep on moving forward, As we enter into a time of silence and meditation and prayer, I'd invite you to consider these words from the reverend'…”
Oct 12, 2022 · humanist human think rational
HumanismReason & Free InquiryGod the Father / Creator
“In 1933, some of the members of the humanist fellowship, A newly organized group of university of chicago and meadville lombard students, Just decide…”
Oct 12, 2022
Faith & Civic LifeUnitarian Universalist IdentityCreation & Eden
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & Mental HealthJoy & Gratitude
“Come into this place of memory and let its history warm your soul.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church membership welcome sunday
Church Life & MembershipInterdependence & NatureCreation Care
“Here Are childless lighters this morning on stephanie and katie, And with the children and the congregation, please stand and turn to face the congre…”
Oct 12, 2022
Identity & WorthThanksgiving & HarvestInterdependence & Nature
“Doctor topix wife maya brought the flower communion to the united states in 1940 during a tour of this country.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Stewardship & GivingReason & Free InquiryHoly Spirit
“Bill lost his job this week And now I invite you to name the people in your life Who come on your hearts and minds this morning, The ones you want to…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Poverty & CompassionImmigration & RefugeFaith & Civic Life
“And then I'll salvador's Ongoing civil war percolated again in the late 70s, The vatican, Knowing that this conflict was coming.”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Friendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist IdentityHumanism
“She was in the office earlier this week when I was planning the service and I don't know if you know, but deb is that- served in the united states ar…”
Oct 12, 2022
Racial JusticeFriendship & BelongingJoy & Gratitude
“Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude Those who have lighted the flame within us.”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Faith & Civic LifeWork & VocationImmigration & Refuge
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Grief & LamentJoy & GratitudeUnitarian Universalist Identity
“I tell you that story today because Yesterday was the 50th anniversary of the march on Washington, which Was the famous march that I'm sure you've al…”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Sin & RepentancePoverty & CompassionFaith & Doubt
“Unitarian universalism calls us to find our own spiritual path of binder in truth, Intern.”
Oct 12, 2022 · standing on the side of love
Friendship & BelongingPalm Sunday / Triumphal EntryThanksgiving & Harvest
“Here's the definition of unitarian universalism.”
Oct 12, 2022
Grief & LamentJoy & GratitudeSalvation & Grace
“Each time we gather for worship, we set aside time to widen the caring ministry at this congregation.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Unitarian Universalist IdentityRacial JusticeWork & Vocation
“And finally, The littlest voices In our beloved community come from is michelle's nursery, When she covenants with the children each morning and they…”
Oct 12, 2022
Joy & GratitudeGrief & LamentImmigration & Refuge
“And yet, With courage, Analyte of one improvised candle that well Overflowed with a depth of joy that words can only describe.”
Oct 12, 2022 · divine spiritual beings
Racial JusticeThanksgiving & HarvestUnitarian Universalist Identity
“On a time-honored unitarian universalist tradition, We believe the sunday service is best reflected in a variety of voices and experiences.”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Friendship & BelongingFear & AnxietyEvangelism & Mission
“Bearing witness to the truth of one situation can take a lifetime.”
Oct 12, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Creation CareImmigration & RefugeUnitarian Universalist Identity
“Because of my respect for science and the scientific method, we accept that climate change is an urgent problem for people in the planet.”
Oct 12, 2022
Crucifixion & AtonementDating & Godly RelationshipsDivorce & Broken Relationships
“For people who move slowly because of accident, Illness or disability, And for those who move too fast to be aware of the world in which they live.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Interdependence & NatureFriendship & BelongingJesus: Life & Teachings
“So that's the buddha.”
Oct 12, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
Faith & Civic LifeRacial JusticeStewardship & Giving
“And the reverend martin, luther king jr Do I know, was not a saint, But certainly not the sinner I was told he was.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Joy & GratitudeAdvent & ChristmasWork & Vocation
“Each morning, we hold out the chalice for a bean to receive Decarie and give back.”
Oct 12, 2022 · gifts giving gratitude
Thanksgiving & Harvest
“I'm joined in welcoming me this morning by bonnie harper, who's serving as our worship associate, Karen Lapidus, our director of religious education,…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Advent & ChristmasEvangelism & MissionThe Nativity
Oct 12, 2022
Thanksgiving & HarvestCreation CareUnitarian Universalist Identity
“And also marylou holly has put together a list of resources to share that are available outside the sanctuary.”
Oct 12, 2022 · feelings grief fear love
Grief & LamentPoverty & CompassionRacial Justice
“Because it is so difficult to move through that kind of pain, We may be tempted to despair that we will never heal how long.”
Oct 12, 2022
Parenting & ChildrenAddiction & RecoveryReason & Free Inquiry
“Being a good foster parent, as it is at, is at a park, An exercise in taking the perspective of other people.”
Oct 12, 2022
MarriageSpiritual GrowthPrison & Restorative Justice
“Based on our experiences in africa, where we have seen much misdirected aid, Usd's Justice is aid with dignity approach, Honors the wisdom in margina…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Faith & Civic LifeUnitarian Universalist IdentityInterdependence & Nature
“Souls no less noble will rise to yet greater heights of service and love.”
Oct 12, 2022 · our church family
Church Life & MembershipSuffering & PerseveranceCreation Care
“A buddhist nun, pema chodron, says that it's not the fact of impermanence of self or even the knowledge that all of us are eventually going to die th…”
Oct 12, 2022 · standing on the side of love
Evangelism & MissionJoy & GratitudeHumanism
“I'm joined in welcoming you this morning by many people participating in our service rainbow, and who's serving as our worship associate director rel…”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Poverty & CompassionFriendship & BelongingAdvent & Christmas
“Consciousness-raising is possible, Particularly for those willing to take advantage of the many volunteer opportunities at our facility and elsewhere.”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
HumanismFriendship & BelongingWork & Vocation
“I first heard this quote while sitting in a convention center with thousands of other unitarian universalist A general assembly in 2005..”
Oct 12, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
Racial JusticeJoy & GratitudeProphecy & End Times
“Me gather today, Have the courage, The conviction To stand up, To be heard, To make a difference Against racism And the other isms.”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Work & VocationUnitarian Universalist IdentityThanksgiving & Harvest
“Listening to the children and the youth of this beloved community, talk about what is important to them With soul-warming, Inspired me, And there was…”
Oct 12, 2022
Poverty & CompassionFriendship & Belonging2nd Principle: Justice & Equity
“As a member of that celebration team and the social justice council chair for hunger and economic justice, It was my suggestion that we celebrate our…”
Oct 12, 2022 · peacemaking war peace conflict understanding
Faith & Civic LifeUnitarian Universalist IdentitySabbath & Rest
“Noah needs to tell you exactly: in a wedding ceremony, what does ring mean?”
Oct 12, 2022
Creation CareUnitarian Universalist IdentityIdentity & Worth
“If enough of us keep at it, You can start with our principles: The inherent worth and dignity of every person, justice, equity, compassion in human r…”
Oct 12, 2022
Creation CareSin & RepentanceFear & Anxiety
“We light our chalice this morning and gladness For this beautiful day we have been given, For joy of being together And for the love of this beloved…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Fear & AnxietyGrief & LamentWorship & Praise
“After another mass shooting, The news tells us That more people in the united states have died in the last year from mass shootings, Then from terror…”
Oct 12, 2022
Friendship & BelongingChurch Life & MembershipFaith & Doubt
“But I love the quirkiness of history And some of the stories we didn't cover in my high school classes are still quite important.”
Oct 12, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
Parenting & ChildrenFriendship & BelongingCreation Care
“I'm joined in welcoming you this morning by justin check out who's serving as our worship associate: colleen teler, religious education assistant, ho…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church membership welcome sunday
Friendship & BelongingEvangelism & MissionGrief & Lament
“How are you sharing your gifts, your skills and talents, your passion, in ways that transform our world and bear witness to the power And possibiliti…”
Oct 12, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
Unitarian Universalist IdentityThanksgiving & HarvestMarriage
“Authentic compassion is born from recognition of universal human worth and dignity.”
Oct 12, 2022
Faith & Civic LifeFaith & Mental HealthFear & Anxiety
“The national alliance on mental illness, or nami, which, by the way, operates around here and has has educational programs that are open to the commu…”
Oct 12, 2022 · sexual orientation gay rights gender identity
Unitarian Universalist IdentityShame & GuiltEvangelism & Mission
“Sexual assault And the wounds flourish in it, and its wounds flourish in an atmosphere of secrecy, silence and myth.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Advent & ChristmasBaptism & CommunionGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“And since my spouse was leading christmas eve services at the congregation she was serving up in north royalton And The little baby still slept well…”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
The Prodigal SonSalvation & GraceFaith & Mental Health
“I mean the younger son is often cast as the good son in the story, but I actually think that the older son, rather, is often cast as the good son.”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Faith & Civic LifeNoah & the FloodChurch Life & Membership
“Feeling isolated and misunderstood in the can, She was thinking about rejoining the lord's resistance army.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Shame & GuiltCrucifixion & AtonementInterdependence & Nature
“Anna pages of our theology we signed testament to the conviction That each and every person contains within his or her soul a spark of the divine And…”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Grief & LamentFaith & DoubtHope & Encouragement
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Parenting & ChildrenUnitarian Universalist IdentityBible & Exposition
“If you look in your order of service on the left-hand side, about halfway down the page At the continent we ready earlier, You'll see some of the wor…”
Oct 12, 2022
Creation CareStewardship & GivingSin & Repentance
“Today, we will hear from marion ike and joe brannon as part of our stewardship campaign.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church membership welcome sunday
Unitarian Universalist IdentityThanksgiving & HarvestCreation Care
“21 years ago, my son keegan had just turned three And I wanted to find a church so that the upcoming christmas holiday would not just be about santa.”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Friendship & BelongingCreation CareGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
Oct 12, 2022
Church Life & MembershipParenting & ChildrenJoy & Gratitude
“Each week, when we gather for worship, we set aside time to widen the caring ministry of our congregation.”
Oct 12, 2022 · standing on the side of love
Grief & LamentGender & Sexuality / InclusionFriendship & Belonging
“God gave us this commandment: if we love, we must love each other as brothers and sisters.”
Oct 12, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFriendship & BelongingInterdependence & Nature
“Help teacher to beat the boys in sports and stick up for herself when the time comes And when it comes time for able to start dating, I will be there.”
Oct 12, 2022 · peacemaking war peace conflict understanding
Prayer & DevotionPeace & Nonviolence5th Principle: Conscience & Democratic Process
“Six principal, the goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all.”
Oct 12, 2022
Parenting & ChildrenJoy & GratitudeAdvent & Christmas
“I'm a little nervous about using the bible as a parenting guide- Exodus 21:17- and he that curses his father and mother shall surely be put to death…”
Oct 12, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityReason & Free InquiryRacial Justice
“Both denominations understood themselves to be proclaiming liberal religious values, but they different in the way they expressed and embodied those…”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Beloved CommunityPoverty & CompassionService & Spiritual Gifts
“Ever since then, When i've encountered a situation where someone appears to be taking More than what I see as their fair share And the judgment start…”
Oct 12, 2022
Evangelism & MissionRacial JusticeGrief & Lament
Oct 12, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
Racial JusticeBeloved CommunityUnitarian Universalist Identity
“But freedom from slavery certainly did not bring equality for black people, and the fight for civil rights has been long and arduous and continues to…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Bible & ExpositionCreation CarePrayer & Devotion
“Churches in each of those communities eventually join together in this congregation.”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Stewardship & GivingFriendship & BelongingHumanism
“I can express gratitude when, such as an unwelcome bread machine.”
Oct 12, 2022 · standing on the side of love
Service & Spiritual GiftsImmigration & RefugeGrief & Lament
“And so, in that spirit, I invite you to take a moment to turn and greet your neighbors.”
Oct 12, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
1st Principle: Inherent Worth & DignityUnitarian Universalist IdentitySpiritual Growth
“A beacon of love and hope, A house for speaking and sharing, a true home for art, music, a hearthstone of friendship and human dignity, A place worki…”
Oct 12, 2022 · standing on the side of love
Beloved CommunityJoy & GratitudeRacial Justice
“A civil war of words, A fight between conservative and liberal People of color, and a system builds will press them.”
Oct 12, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
Divorce & Broken RelationshipsFaith & Civic LifeBible & Exposition
“Most people believe that we should show mercy, kindness and compassion to people who are poor.”
Oct 12, 2022
Advent & ChristmasElijahCreation Care
“On christmas eve, many of us will gather to hear again the story of mary and joseph and a census to call them to bethlehem.”
Oct 12, 2022
Unitarian Universalist IdentityJoy & GratitudePoverty & Compassion
“These will be for sale at coffee hour this week and next week.”
Oct 12, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
Fear & AnxietyWork & VocationFaith & Civic Life
“Because he wanted his children to go to roosevelt high school.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Unitarian Universalist IdentityReason & Free InquiryJoy & Gratitude
“Evelyn will be back in this area for john's memorial service and burial This thursday to done and quickly.”
Oct 12, 2022 · feelings grief fear love
Suffering & PerseverancePrayer & DevotionFaith & Doubt
“Hatred amplifies ignorance, creates more craving, leads to more anger and so just Spirals out of control.”
Oct 12, 2022 · standing on the side of love
Prayer & DevotionFriendship & BelongingCreation Care
“But when climate change roles, as long as it's seems to be, It might lead to having more buckeye trees in michigan.”
Oct 12, 2022 · standing on the side of love
Joy & GratitudeFear & AnxietyFaith & Doubt
“And now I invite you to name the people in your lives who are come on your hearts and minds this morning, The ones you want to memorialize, The ones…”
Oct 12, 2022
Creation CareFriendship & BelongingThanksgiving & Harvest
“Well, i've been here long enough now, and you know me well enough that I feel I can tell you some things that I didn't feel free to tell you then.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Stewardship & GivingFriendship & BelongingHope & Encouragement
“In a few short words, Our front doors say a lot about what matters to us in this congregation.”
Oct 12, 2022
Poverty & CompassionParenting & ChildrenUnitarian Universalist Identity
“The individuals that we are honoring this morning are men and women who understand in a profound way that there is no days to be responsible for the…”
Oct 12, 2022 · church membership welcome sunday
Creation CareImmigration & RefugeGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“After 9/11 I helped organize several anti-war activities and in 2004 the social social justice committee was activated or reactivated.”
Oct 12, 2022
MarriageFaith & DoubtReason & Free Inquiry
Oct 12, 2022
Advent & ChristmasJoy & GratitudeThe Nativity
“For anyone at church who needs some some work for their bodies and their spirits during these cold winter day, Please ask the ashes if you would like…”
Oct 12, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
Racial JusticeUnitarian Universalist IdentityChurch Life & Membership
“And if you weren't here a couple of weeks ago for the service on spiritual activism, I really want to encourage you to listen to the podcast of that…”
Oct 12, 2022
Creation CareGenesisJoy & Gratitude
“In the next chapter of genesis, god speaks to adam and to eve and tells them that they were created from the ground.”
Oct 12, 2022
Advent & ChristmasReason & Free InquiryPrayer & Devotion
“Across the circle, santa claus appeared and he marched over to us and he turned and he stroked his long beard and he looked out at the sky and the wi…”
Oct 12, 2022 · standing on the side of love
Thanksgiving & HarvestCreation CareDaniel
“I ask your forgiveness today for the way that I feel, sort and missed the mark, and I don't for my forgiveness to you for your sort, cummings and you…”
Oct 12, 2022 · our church family
Grief & LamentPeace & NonviolenceUnitarian Universalist Identity
“When you are julian, Look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow That is giving you joy.”
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Thanksgiving & HarvestFriendship & BelongingImmigration & Refuge
“But within christianity there have always been dissenters, people who held the minority opinion in relationship to the doctrines of the church.”
Oct 12, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
Racial JusticeThanksgiving & HarvestGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“As unitarian universalist, we light a flame within a chalice as a symbol of sanctuary and safety.”
Oct 12, 2022 · our church family
Evangelism & MissionUnitarian Universalist IdentityProphecy & End Times
“As unitarian universalist, we light a flame within the chalice As a symbol of sanctuary and safety Unites us in our worship.”
Oct 12, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityRacial JusticeFaith & Civic Life
“Egbert ethelred brown was the fourth african-american ordained in our religious history and the first ordained by the unitarians in the early 20th ce…”
Oct 12, 2022 · standing on the side of love
Joy & GratitudeFaith & Doubt
Oct 12, 2022 · meaning of life
Friendship & BelongingJoy & GratitudeFaith & Doubt
“I believe death is supposed to be peaceful.”
Oct 12, 2022
Faith & DoubtHumanismFaith & Civic Life
“He said, I confess, that there are several parts of this constitution which I do not at present approve, But I am not sure that I shall ever approve…”
Oct 12, 2022 · community better world common good
Stewardship & GivingJoy & GratitudeHope & Encouragement
“Grateful Surendran flowers on a late april morning For the spirit of life which has carried us this far But alive.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Service & Spiritual GiftsFaith & Mental Health1st Principle: Inherent Worth & Dignity
“After several years in the field, I began designing and implementing programs for families and kids who needed skills, support and services to help t…”
Oct 12, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Thanksgiving & HarvestUnitarian Universalist IdentityHumanism
“I invite you to take that piece of paper and take a moment to write a word of gratitude, A short memory or a well wish for karen and her future minis…”
Oct 12, 2022
Evangelism & MissionWorship & PraiseWork & Vocation
Oct 12, 2022
Friendship & BelongingSuffering & PerseveranceJoy & Gratitude
Oct 12, 2022 · government freedom elections civil rights
Faith & Civic LifeUnitarian Universalist IdentityAll Saints
“And to remember those loved ones Could we have lost, To remember our ancestors, We call them to mine now, Our beloved dead.”
Oct 12, 2022 · loving kindness joy
MarriageEvangelism & MissionFaith & Doubt
“In addition to meaningful work, our lives are further enrich bennett by an online community created for families with children from china and for wai…”
Oct 12, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
Friendship & BelongingCreation CareUnitarian Universalist Identity
“And yet, Yet, with everything going on in our country, in the world right now- the threat of climate change, The terrorism- I've had trouble finding…”
Oct 12, 2022
Faith & Civic LifeStewardship & GivingPoverty & Compassion
“Buy a contributions of time, talent and treasure.”
Oct 12, 2022
Fear & AnxietyChurch Life & MembershipInfertility & Child Loss
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Poverty & CompassionLent & Holy WeekFaith & Doubt
“He went back to where the disciples wear And there where they had fallen asleep on the ground, Jesus walk them and said to them: Couldn't you have st…”
Oct 12, 2022
Parenting & ChildrenDisability & BelongingJoy & Gratitude
“I am truly able to respect the inherent worth and dignity of every person.”
Oct 12, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Faith & Civic LifeRacial JusticeCreation Care
“But For the record, today and given what followed I do: The assassination of president Kennedy and that november, The civil rights movement the follo…”
Oct 12, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
Evangelism & MissionUnitarian Universalist IdentitySalvation & Grace
“Is you use To bear witness, To speak love, to hate, To speak justice?”
Oct 12, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
Racial JusticeFaith & Mental HealthAdvent & Christmas
“And we're living through another current and the tide of the struggle for civil rights and social justice.”
Oct 12, 2022
Thanksgiving & HarvestFriendship & BelongingCreation & Eden
“She was brilliant, passionate, ambitious and constantly stretching The boundaries that her world drew for her and other women of her time, extensivel…”
Oct 12, 2022
Unitarian Universalist IdentityRacial JusticeJoy & Gratitude
“And now I invite you to name the ones to come on your hearts and minds this morning, The ones you want to memorialize, The ones you want to celebrate…”
Oct 12, 2022
Grief & LamentForgiveness & ReconciliationFaith & Doubt
“When I get begin to pay attention to the words, I found a whole new connection to the spirit of my favorite band In particular is identified with the…”
Oct 12, 2022
Faith & Civic LifePoverty & CompassionMarriage
Oct 12, 2022
Beloved CommunityForgiveness & ReconciliationUnitarian Universalist Identity
“I understand that the typewriter is not brad's first instrument, but i've never heard it played better choice.”
Apr 12, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Crucifixion & AtonementFriendship & BelongingResurrection & Easter
“We are a people who care for one another and value the connections we have with each other and with his community.”
Apr 5, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Loneliness & IsolationHope & EncouragementStewardship & Giving
“And now to the offering, but I would invite you to keep keep riding, adding things to the chat box for the rest of the service.”
Mar 29, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingImmigration & RefugeDaniel
“Hold up all family members who are dealing with mental illness, drug addiction or homelessness of any.”
Mar 22, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingImmigration & RefugeThanksgiving & Harvest
“This is our great Covenant: to dwell together in peace, to speak the truth in love and to help one another.”
Mar 9, 2020 · connected common experience
Stewardship & GivingFriendship & BelongingPoverty & Compassion
“That's why pledging is so important.”
Mar 1, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Stewardship & GivingImmigration & RefugeFriendship & Belonging
“And then, in this once-a-year pledge Drive, members and friends are asked to contribute their financial resources for the upcoming year.”
Feb 23, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingSpiritual GrowthPeace & Nonviolence
“Conflict resolution is four, many much harder one-on-one than in a large.”
Feb 16, 2020 · power between ideas
Grief & LamentCreation CareBaptism & Communion
Feb 9, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Beloved CommunityParenting & ChildrenPeace & Nonviolence
“Together we are gathering as a diverse and inclusive spiritual Community once again, without particular magic of inspiring love, working for justice…”
Feb 2, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & Belonging1st Principle: Inherent Worth & DignityFaith & Doubt
“Also, today's hatred being skewed, we also have slogans with our social justice work, like resist the love, resist and side with love, social justice…”
Jan 29, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Immigration & RefugeService & Spiritual GiftsEvangelism & Mission
Jan 26, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareInterdependence & NatureFriendship & Belonging
“In Bogen, Bridget offered in doing the work of healing ourselves, Awakening hope, love, compassion within us, we will be able to join in our truest c…”
Jan 19, 2020 · families and relationships
Immigration & RefugeRacial JusticeBaptism & Communion
“Four races: the refugee and immigrant Center for education and legal services just was chosen by our children and youth during the January.”
Jan 12, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Shame & GuiltElijahThanksgiving & Harvest
Jan 5, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & DoubtGender & Sexuality / InclusionFriendship & Belonging
“This is a place where you can bring your whole self, your full identity, your questioning mind and your expenses hard Nelson rights.”
Dec 29, 2019 · hope and light, the beloved community
New Year & Watch NightForgiveness & ReconciliationSalvation & Grace
“The New Year's, something truly new still on formed, leaving us stunning power in our hands.”
Dec 24, 2019 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasPoverty & CompassionJoseph
“Christmas returns, as it always does, with its assurance that life, after all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we take time now to give o…”
Dec 22, 2019 · hope and light, the beloved community
Stewardship & GivingCreation CareEarth-Centered Spirituality
“Coleman Professional Services offers resources and a crisis intervention Center for Women who suspect or know they are pregnant or who have a child u…”
Dec 15, 2019 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasJosephJoy & Gratitude
“God is watching, and so they said: Harold washes Mary, hug baby Jesus close to her, and the Holy Family left Bethlehem to begin their long journey to…”
Dec 8, 2019 · spirit soul within us
Thanksgiving & HarvestSuffering & PerseveranceCreation Care
“He wanted religion to be a vibrant alive into, open to new ideas and new revelation.”
Dec 1, 2019 · reason and sound thinking
Creation CareThanksgiving & HarvestWork & Vocation
“As our family grew and we moved on to bigger houses, we inevitably had to buy more stuff, but we tried to pay attention to our decisions.”
Nov 17, 2019 · hope and light, the beloved community
Immigration & RefugeSuffering & PerseveranceFriendship & Belonging
“Paying attention is difficult when we Face life's pain and suffering in ourselves and others.”
Jan 1, 2015 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityRacial JusticeFriendship & Belonging
“Caucus of general assembly have come to consensus to endorse statement number 11, which regards anti-racism, anti-oppression, Committed our time and…”

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LGBTQ+ affirming
64%
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Creation care / climate
42%
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Anti-racism / racial justice
41%
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Economic justice & mutual aid
38%
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Open to people of all faiths
34%
Radical hospitality & accessibility
31%
Immigrant & refugee welcoming
18%
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Reproductive justice
13%
Indigenous relations / land acknowledgment
12%
Peace & nonviolence
10%
Prison ministry & restorative justice
9%
Disability justice
6%
Mental health
5%
Children & youth
80%
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Online worship
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Small groups
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Financial & governance transparency
37%
Child safety policy
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Languages / interpretation
4%
Website & sermons online
This church: video only — like 38% of UU churches.
Audio + videoAudio onlyVideo onlySite, no sermonsFeed without audioJS-only siteBlocked / timeoutDead or hijackedNo website
Website completeness, all churches: a rough score of how complete and easy-to-navigate the church’s own website is.
5 to 10: 4 churches10 to 15: 32 churches15 to 20: 3 churches20 to 25: 2 churches25 to 30: 24 churches30 to 35: 7 churches35 to 40: 28 churches40 to 45: 13 churches45 to 50: 20 churches50 to 55: 22 churches55 to 60: 28 churches60 to 65: 34 churches65 to 70: 72 churches70 to 75: 209 churches75 to 80: 88 churches80 to 85: 2317 churches85 to 90: 27 churches90 to 95: 51 churches95 to 100: 31 churches255075This church: 80
Among the 3,012 churches with a readable, rated website (scores of 0 and 100 left out), this one scores higher than about 58%.
Values stated, within UU churches: how many of the 29 values we track each church’s website states. This one states 10 — ahead of 77% of UU churches (the typical one states 7).
0 values: 32 churches1 values: 9 churches2 values: 6 churches3 values: 7 churches4 values: 11 churches5 values: 15 churches6 values: 24 churches7 values: 19 churches8 values: 21 churches9 values: 27 churches10 values: 27 churches11 values: 16 churches12 values: 6 churches13 values: 7 churches14 values: 8 churches15 values: 3 churches16 values: 1 churches17 values: 2 churches051015this church: 10
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