83 sermons transcribed, indexed & archived · 2011–2023 · permalink: https://divining.app/church/unitarian-universalist-church-of-studio-city-uucsc.html
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10--30-22 Homily Rev. Denis Letourneau Paul
Nov 6, 2022 · power between ideas
Grief & LamentPeace & NonviolenceFriendship & Belonging
“he became one of the first influential black poets in American literature and was internationally acclaimed for his verse but also wrote novels short…”
Homily 10 16 22 Rev. Denis Letourneau Paul
Oct 16, 2022 · power between ideas
Fear & Anxiety
Homily 10-09-22 Rev. Denis Letourneau Paul
Oct 16, 2022 · families and relationships
Thanksgiving & HarvestGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“foreign about the Jewish tradition is that embedded within the celebration of every holy day seems to be a remembrance of an event or a period that h…”
Homily 10-02-22 Rev. Denis Paul and Linda Whyte Burrell
Oct 16, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Worship & Praise
Oct 12, 2022
Bible & ExpositionFear & AnxietyPrayer & Devotion
Oct 12, 2022
Friendship & BelongingPoverty & CompassionJoy & Gratitude
Homily 08-14-22 by Westerly Anti-Racism Coalition Steering Committee
Aug 15, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Racial Justice
“good morning uh nice to be back with all of you uh it was a joy to be with you several months ago and i'm april dinwiddie i'm a racial equity and ado…”
Homily 8-07-22 Bernie Beaudreau
Aug 9, 2022 · families and relationships
Creation CareHope & EncouragementRacial Justice
Homily July 31, 2022 Rae Ferguson
Aug 1, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Racial Justice
Homily July 24, 2022 Pam Santos
Jul 25, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Joy & Gratitude
Homily July 17, 2022 Tammy Brown
Jul 17, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic Life
June 19, 2022 The Challenge of the Founding Fathers
Jun 19, 2022 · families and relationships
Abraham & IsaacFaith & Civic Life
"Affirmations" June 5, 2022
Jun 5, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Church Life & Membership
Homily May 29, 2022 Etta Zasloff
Jun 4, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
Racial Justice
Negro Spirituals in History and Song May 29, 2022
May 31, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Racial Justice
“oh god's going to trouble can you hear me um i'd like to share a little of the history of new brook spirituals but before i do there are two things t…”
"A Clenched Fist" May 22, 2022 Service
May 24, 2022 · power between ideas
Faith & Civic Life
May 15 2022 Service
May 17, 2022 · connected common experience
Baptism & Communion
"Methodology" by Marlon Carey delivered at UUCSC, 4/24/2022
Apr 25, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Gender & Sexuality / Inclusion
UUCSC Stuffed Animal and Doll Sleepover
Feb 14, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Joy & Gratitude
2022 Stuffed Animal and Doll Sleepover
Feb 9, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Joy & Gratitude
A Christmas Message from UUCSC
Dec 23, 2021 · families and relationships
Advent & Christmas
“we light our chalice with the words of william f schultz former president of the unitarian universalist association come into this place of peace and…”
"Reflections on the Dance of Light and Darkness" - Sunday, December 19, 2021, UUCSC worship service
Dec 19, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Worship & Praise
Spirituality and Chanukah 12:5:2021
Dec 5, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Entire SanctificationUnitarian Universalist Identity
11:28:2021 Proposing a New Holiday
Nov 28, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Thanksgiving & HarvestCrucifixion & Atonement
11/21/2021 A Season of Gratitude
Nov 21, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & GratitudeThanksgiving & Harvest
11:14:21 Spirituality of Travel
Nov 14, 2021 · families and relationships
6th Principle: World CommunityUnitarian Universalist Identity
11-07-21 Zen Buddhism by Guest Speaker,Reverend David Shunyo Caruso, PhD
Nov 7, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Fear & Anxiety
Service 10-31-21 Dia de los Muertos * Day of the Dead
Oct 31, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Holy Spirit
Service 10/17/2021 "Teamwork"
Oct 17, 2021 · power between ideas
Unitarian Universalist Identity
Oct. 10, 2021 Service: "Traditional Narragansett Stories with Thawn Harris"
Oct 13, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
God the Father / CreatorThanksgiving & Harvest
Literacy and Equity by Kari Kurto_08 15 21
Aug 17, 2021 · school age stories
Unitarian Universalist IdentityWorship & PraiseFaith & Mental Health
“org and the rhode island science of reading website which i will also link in the chat share these with your schools and districts we must continue t…”
Walking the Camino Sunday Worship August 8, 2021
Aug 9, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Doubt
Worship Amber Collins August 8, 2021
Aug 5, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & HarvestUnitarian Universalist Identity
Forgiveness, Susan Jordan 07-25-21
Jul 26, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Forgiveness & ReconciliationAddiction & Recovery
7 18 21 Worship Dorothy Jungels
Jul 19, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Worship & PraiseGrief & LamentCreation & Eden
A Good Goodbye 06-20=21
Jun 20, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & Gratitude
Summer Solstice: Making A Meditative Labyrinth
Jun 17, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Joy & Gratitude
Bridging Ceremony June 6, 2021
Jun 9, 2021 · school age stories
Parenting & Children
“so some of you might wonder because i think you're still newest to the congregation why we bridge children in youth and i want to explain that it's a…”
Memorial Day: Its Significance, May 30, 2021
Jun 9, 2021 · racism race justice black lives matter
Creation CareForgiveness & ReconciliationSuffering & Perseverance
“more war we've had so many more wars i have to record myself here we have so many more wars that it's kind of uh you know like in newport for example…”
Unexpected Plot Twists: Life and the Power of Change May 23, 2021
Jun 9, 2021 · power between ideas
Church Life & Membership
Moving On: A Talk with Hippo about Change
Jun 2, 2021 · school age stories
Church Life & Membership
What If Nobody Forgave? The Story of Grudgeville
May 27, 2021 · families and relationships
Hope & Encouragement
Homily, The Power of Another Perspective Life in Covenant May 16, 2021
May 16, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
Homily, Mothering Mothers May 9, 2021
May 13, 2021 · uu spiritual principles
Unitarian Universalist Identity
The Magnificent Red Bud Tree: A story of shifting perspectives
May 11, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Evangelism & Mission
“hi everyone i'm lee from the uucsc and today i have a story about perspective it's called the magnificent red bud tree it's a jataka tale from india…”
RE May 9th: Celebrate Mamas!
May 4, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & Gratitude
UUCSC Worship service 2021 04 25 Gaia
Apr 28, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation Care
Oct 2, 2011 · community better world common good
Crucifixion & AtonementFriendship & BelongingHumanism
“About half of the members and friends in our congregation are members of small group Ministry group, And we're going to talk a little bit about that…”
Sep 25, 2011 · liberal religion
Unitarian Universalist IdentityGod the Father / CreatorPluralism & Interfaith
“I wanted to tell you both of general assembly and in The uu world.”
Sep 18, 2011
Fear & AnxietyEvangelism & MissionPeace & Nonviolence
Sep 11, 2011
Faith & Civic LifeFaith & DoubtUnitarian Universalist Identity
Aug 14, 2011
Earth-Centered SpiritualitySpiritual GrowthRacial Justice
Aug 7, 2011
Joy & GratitudeFriendship & Belonging
“They have much to teach us Children develop bonds and connectedness and a sense of belonging to their families, their tribe, their schools and their…”
Jul 31, 2011 · our church family
Grief & LamentAbraham & IsaacFriendship & Belonging
“One of my Very favorite philosophers Is Abraham Joshua Paschal, Who once said: The truth of being human Is gratitude.”
Jul 17, 2011
Advent & ChristmasThe Last SupperPeace & Nonviolence
“And they also show Fat, The reduction of pirates In our society, and everything Is correlated with The climate change, the heating, rising climate te…”
Jul 10, 2011
Racial JusticeChurch Life & MembershipPeace & Nonviolence
Jun 26, 2011 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Grief & LamentChurch Life & MembershipFriendship & Belonging
Jun 19, 2011
Peace & NonviolenceFaith & DoubtBaptism & Communion
“But I wouldn't have, I wouldn't say i've had to use Conflict Resolution here Because, by nature, You are mutually respectful And you listen and your…”
May 29, 2011 · our church family
Thanksgiving & HarvestFriendship & BelongingHumanism
“From chocolate to diamonds on valentine's day decorating to the raptors for halloween And christmas is probably the worst.”
May 22, 2011 · blessed moment spirit
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & Civic LifeEarth-Centered Spirituality
May 15, 2011
Faith & Civic LifeResurrection & EasterCreation Care
“If you can imagine it, If you think during the 60s, during the martin, luther, king, aurora And the civil rights movement, And if you look down at th…”
May 8, 2011
Friendship & BelongingHumanismLoneliness & Isolation
May 1, 2011
Friendship & BelongingChurch Life & MembershipUnitarian Universalist Identity
Apr 24, 2011
Forgiveness & ReconciliationLoneliness & Isolation
“Time of darkness, the kinds of it to be a time of loss of time and suppression, time of the time of Trials in relationship.”
Apr 17, 2011
Grief & LamentImmigration & RefugeUnitarian Universalist Identity
“Other things we've done here is begun A green sanctuary initiative, Actions like composting in our coffee, our having a greener Coffee hour.”
Mar 27, 2011
Sermon on the Mount / BeatitudesThe Kingdom of GodEvangelism & Mission
“Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.”
Mar 20, 2011
Sin & RepentanceSalvation & GraceChurch Life & Membership
Mar 13, 2011 · inherent worth and dignity
Unitarian Universalist IdentityJoy & GratitudeElijah
“And no, where do I see that More Inspirationally Express, Then, our unitarian universalist general assembly.”
Mar 6, 2011
Thanksgiving & HarvestMarriagePoverty & Compassion
Feb 27, 2011 · liberal religion
Unitarian Universalist IdentityJoy & GratitudeSovereignty & Election
“Now, 200 years later, We are the spiritual descendants Of these early religious liberal.”
Feb 13, 2011 · standing on the side of love
MarriageSin & RepentanceFaith & Doubt
“As long ago as 1970, 41 years ago, our general assembly resolution So at the end, discrimination against homosexual And bisexuals, and called Congreg…”
Feb 6, 2011 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityMarriage4th Principle: Free & Responsible Search
“And when the organization marriage equality rhode island That is working to organize For this important vote, When they were looking for a faith comm…”
Jan 23, 2011 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Bible & ExpositionGenesisCreation Care
“And when he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, And as the custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day and stood up to read…”
Jan 16, 2011
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & Civic LifeJoy & Gratitude
Jan 2, 2011 · our church family
Faith & DoubtJoy & GratitudeBible & Exposition
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