118 sermons transcribed, indexed & archived · 2020–2023 · permalink: https://divining.app/church/uu-congregation-at-shelter-rock-services.html
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Jan 15, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeSpiritual GrowthFear & Anxiety
“Environmental justice and climbing Justice with the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Earth are Association supports human rights and Refugee…”
Jan 14, 2023 · reason and sound thinking
Friendship & BelongingPoverty & CompassionLent & Holy Week
Jan 8, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFriendship & BelongingJoy & Gratitude
“It was announced it had been voted down by the are, president of the uua, came out announce to the entire group of you use in the General Assembly Ha…”
Jan 1, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityMarriageGrief & Lament
“In articulates a common position held among a lot of folks in Unitarian universal over the decades they write.”
Dec 18, 2022 · families and relationships
Advent & ChristmasCreation CareParenting & Children
“We are help, we hope for, for freedom and have fallen short of that freedom for so many people in the world.”
Dec 11, 2022 · power between ideas
Creation CarePoverty & CompassionGifts of the Spirit & Prophecy
“Al Donna, Suzanne, Al Kenn, Francis, Elise, Israel, Mary lamanna, Clayton, martello and Shirley re welcome, and if you haven't seen it yourself, plea…”
Dec 10, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & GratitudeAdvent & ChristmasPoverty & Compassion
“I love the excess of Christmas, the shopping season that begins in September, the bad pop star recordings of Christmas carols, the decorations- you d…”
Dec 4, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist IdentityStewardship & Giving
“So it's a little rattling to think that they were never set in stone or meant to the UA Article 2 commission is offering a new statement of purpose,…”
Nov 27, 2022 · uu spiritual principles
Jesus: Life & TeachingsFriendship & BelongingParenting & Children
“And so being information as a minister is in itself a spiritual practice for me, one that helps me cultivate a sense of belonging and a sense of the…”
Nov 20, 2022 · power between ideas
Thanksgiving & HarvestBaptism & CommunionPluralism & Interfaith
“It offers us a sampling of the many Traditions that make up the fabric of this are Unitarian, universal.”
Nov 13, 2022 · power between ideas
Creation CarePoverty & CompassionThanksgiving & Harvest
“If there are veterans here today, please let us know so we can express our gratitude.”
Nov 12, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Mental HealthDivorce & Broken RelationshipsSuffering & Perseverance
Nov 6, 2022 · power between ideas
Thanksgiving & HarvestSin & RepentanceRacial Justice
“Every European who came to America was welcomed, and everyone who came.”
Oct 30, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Sin & RepentanceGrief & LamentImmigration & Refuge
“As a ucsr beach program Grant, they will use the funds to distribute prepaid phones, Metro cards and financial assistance to Asylum Seekers sent to N…”
Oct 16, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Immigration & RefugeIdentity & WorthUnitarian Universalist Identity
“So it's a journey that is unique for each person and yet carried out in community, we discovered that encouragement from others help us find the cour…”
Oct 15, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingSpiritual GrowthImmigration & Refuge
“The Unitarian Universalist Association Disaster Relief Fund will support our uu congregations, their members and their communities suffering in the w…”
Oct 9, 2022 · power between ideas
Creation CareFaith & Civic LifeSpiritual Growth
“How's the United States- they LED 38 Dakota prisoners of War to the.”
Oct 2, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Fear & AnxietyUnitarian Universalist IdentityLoneliness & Isolation
Sep 25, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Bible & ExpositionCreation CareChurch Life & Membership
“You're invited to our in person and online coffee hour to meet new friends and to see the faces of friends you have been missing.”
Sep 18, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingChurch Life & MembershipCreation Care
Sep 11, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist IdentityLoneliness & Isolation
Sep 10, 2022 · families and relationships
Friendship & BelongingCreation CareChurch Life & Membership
“As a family we moved around enough that making new friends and fitting in Bel we're fairly frequent when we move to a new community.”
Sep 4, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityThanksgiving & HarvestFaith & Civic Life
“He is a former management executive as well as the United States Army officer.”
Aug 28, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingThanksgiving & HarvestCreation Care
“In our Unitarian Universalist Faith tradition, we affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every person.”
Aug 21, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Worship & PraiseAll SaintsChurch Life & Membership
“The thing about stereotypes is they contain a nugget of, and yet discrimination and unkind words based on where someone is from or chooses to live do…”
Aug 14, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Worship & PraiseZacchaeusFriendship & Belonging
“In a Unitarian, Universalist religious community.”
Aug 7, 2022 · families and relationships
Unitarian Universalist Identity4th Principle: Free & Responsible SearchBaptism & Communion
“I did get to tell her that this Faith Journey would take me all the way to conferences, General assembly's across the United States and to study at H…”
Jul 31, 2022 · families and relationships
Joy & Gratitude
Jul 31, 2022 · power between ideas
God the Father / CreatorFaith & Civic LifeGrief & Lament
Jul 24, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Identity & WorthJoy & GratitudeImmigration & Refuge
“I give you these words from Ralph Waldo Emerson: our fear of death is like our fear that someone will be short, but when we have had our swing of ple…”
Jul 23, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic LifeAdvent & ChristmasLoneliness & Isolation
“Do you know that Seth McCoy was a very, very accomplished and his wife, his wife, singing at church in New York where I was music director and Seth w…”
Jul 17, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Immigration & RefugeCreation CareFaith & Civic Life
“Comprehensive list of native plants.”
Jul 10, 2022 · power between ideas
Grief & LamentSin & RepentanceSpiritual Growth
“In a world with so much hate and we need a religion that proclaims the inherent worth and dignity of in a world with so much brutality and fear, we n…”
Jul 9, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Grief & LamentAdvent & ChristmasParenting & Children
“Feel free to light a candle of Joy or sorrow or memory, as you feel moved to do so, but please don't Gather in crowded or closed groups to do this ca…”
Jul 3, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist IdentityBaptism & Communion
“This is the gift and the responsibility of democracy in this, our spiritual.”
Jun 26, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityWorship & PraiseImmigration & Refuge
“At this year's general assembly in Portland Oregon, which many of us have attended remotely, there was a contested election for two seats on the U ad…”
Jun 19, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionFaith & Civic LifeFear & Anxiety
“Black and pink National is a prison abolitionist organization dedicated to abolishing the criminal punishment system, lgbtq plus, people and people l…”
May 29, 2022 · families and relationships
Church Life & MembershipPrayer & DevotionHope & Encouragement
“Each week we take up an offering for an organization doing good work in the world.”
May 15, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFear & AnxietyFriendship & Belonging
“And this song that we're going to practice together today is written by David Natchez, who's the music director at the, the church where I'm the mini…”
May 8, 2022 · families and relationships
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionUnitarian Universalist IdentityRacial Justice
“And Mother's Day be as an 1870 proposal for a Mother's Day of by the Unitarian Julia Ward, The Battle Hymn of the Republic, having seen the devastati…”
Apr 24, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareInterdependence & NatureFaith & Civic Life
“Jim is a mostly retired physics Professor who brings a scientific eye to the topic of climate action.”
Apr 17, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Sin & RepentanceJoy & GratitudeResurrection & Easter
“Every week we take up a collection for an organization outside of the congregation doing good work in the world.”
Apr 10, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Immigration & RefugeRevival & RenewalUnitarian Universalist Identity
“It's a joy to have the choir singing again, conducted by music director Steven Michael here at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shel.”
Apr 4, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Hope & EncouragementAdvent & ChristmasSuffering & Perseverance
“In this congregation we seek to create loving religious, to encourage spiritual growth and to build a more just and joyful.”
Mar 27, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Church Life & MembershipUnitarian Universalist IdentityThanksgiving & Harvest
“Please visit our website for more information about Unitarian universalism and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shel.”
Mar 20, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Joy & GratitudeHope & EncouragementAdvent & Christmas
“Dr Natalie Fenimore, are worship associate today is Brian Mull, under the direction of our music director, Steven Michael Smith.”
Mar 13, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Lent & Holy WeekGifts of the Spirit & ProphecyHope & Encouragement
Mar 12, 2022 · power between ideas
Stewardship & GivingCreation CareImmigration & Refuge
“These wars and other unspeakable Horrors, catastrophes, climate displacement into too many places in the world have caused a refugee crisis.”
Mar 6, 2022 · families and relationships
Friendship & BelongingChurch Life & MembershipJoy & Gratitude
Feb 27, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareThanksgiving & HarvestAdvent & Christmas
“And a few years ago, my husband, Chris and I went to see the Broadway show Hamilton in New York City.”
Feb 17, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeUnitarian Universalist IdentityFear & Anxiety
“Recreate loving religious community, encourage spiritual growth and build a more just and joyful hours is a religious tradition that Embraces the wis…”
Feb 6, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeGifts of the Spirit & ProphecyJoy & Gratitude
“The charge of the commission was to examine the power structures and to analyze systemic racism and white supremacy culture within the Unitarian Univ…”
Jan 30, 2022 · families and relationships
Immigration & RefugeFaith & Civic LifeRacial Justice
“You see, my parents came to this country in the late 1950s, during the largest wave of migration of Puerto Ricans to the United States.”
Jan 23, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticePeace & NonviolenceUnitarian Universalist Identity
“As they change from children to youth to Young, they have gone out into the world and have chosen to live their Unitarian, Universalist princ.”
Jan 16, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Immigration & RefugeJoy & GratitudePeace & Nonviolence
“Let us worship, we let our chalice, the symbol of Unitarian universalism, with these words from the Reverend, Dr Martin Luther King, who died at age…”
Jan 9, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityIdentity & WorthFaith & Mental Health
“During the zoom coffee our that follows, the service will have special breakout rooms available for anyone who wishes to find support.”
Dec 26, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Reason & Free InquiryThanksgiving & HarvestSpiritual Growth
“He's an ordained Unitarian universal Minister, speaker, writer, poet, producer, Soldier, teacher, mentor, and he is currently serving the Sedona Unit…”
Dec 19, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasCreation CareChurch Life & Membership
“In this congregation, we seek to create loving religious community, to encourage spiritual growth and to build a more just and joyful.”
Dec 12, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareChurch Life & MembershipJoy & Gratitude
“If, in living my life, I'm helping to create the world, that is, I tell you from the bottom of my open heart that I am done with Shadow and despair w…”
Dec 5, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifeThanksgiving & HarvestJoy & Gratitude
Dec 5, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Nov 28, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Bible & ExpositionHoly SpiritFriendship & Belonging
Nov 21, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Fear & AnxietyThanksgiving & Harvest
“Let us lift up our hearts and thanks for these thoughts and prayers and meditations and for those that are held in the silent sanctuary of each heart.”
Nov 14, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Jesus: Life & TeachingsFriendship & BelongingSin & Repentance
“Each Sunday morning We Gather to restore the balance of our, to celebrate the joys of and to find the strength and courage to meet life's Challen.”
Nov 10, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFriendship & BelongingFaith & Civic Life
“Indian reservations were often consciously placed in less desirable, less productive remote lands, and they were often not even located in the areas…”
Oct 31, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Bible & ExpositionSpiritual Growth
Oct 24, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist IdentityBeloved Community
“So in her book The Art of gathering, Peter Parker sets out the premise that we don't really think is deeply as we should about why turn off and we ar…”
Oct 17, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Creation CareUnitarian Universalist IdentityThanksgiving & Harvest
“I share with you the words of author and environmentalist: we humans apart at the web of what we do to the planet, what we do to other species, we en…”
Oct 10, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Interdependence & NaturePluralism & InterfaithUnitarian Universalist Identity
“In this space I hear birds, I hear the rustle of leaves in the wind, the drip of water from trees going back into the in the beauty in our tradition…”
Oct 3, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityThanksgiving & HarvestHumanism
Sep 19, 2021 · unitarian universalism
HumanismFriendship & BelongingThe Cost of Discipleship
Sep 12, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Jesus: Life & TeachingsEvangelism & MissionJoy & Gratitude
“A member of the congregation and a worship Congregation of people with different theological beliefs but shared values, foremost among them respect f…”
Sep 5, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Identity & WorthInterdependence & NatureThanksgiving & Harvest
“Rosh Hashanah brings the New Year, yes, and also during these days leading up to Yom Kippur, the invitation for self-examination and repentance.”
Aug 29, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Suffering & PerseverancePrayer & DevotionSpeaking in Tongues
“Once we are inspired and resolved to do better this time, do not simply get to the other side of this moment, but to get their morally health, to get…”
Aug 22, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFriendship & BelongingEvangelism & Mission
Aug 17, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Identity & WorthUnitarian Universalist IdentityPeace & Nonviolence
“I went to flower Robinson, a member of the congregation, and worship hours is a Congregation of people with different theological beliefs but shared…”
Aug 1, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Reason & Free InquiryThe Creed (Apostles'/Nicene)Prison & Restorative Justice
“Do we affirm and Covenant with each as Unitarian, universal to promote Justice, equity and compassion in human relations?”
Jul 25, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Poverty & CompassionJoy & GratitudeUnitarian Universalist Identity
“A member of the congregation and a worship different theological beliefs but shared foremost among them: respect for the inherent worth and dignity o…”
Jul 18, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & HarvestCreation CareLoneliness & Isolation
“We have been holding so much many of us in physical isolation and, if not, physical, emotional or even spiritual isolation, Full Speed Ahead during 1…”
Jul 4, 2021 · unitarian universalism
5th Principle: Conscience & Democratic ProcessUnitarian Universalist IdentityRacial Justice
“It was none other than the father of the Constitution, the fourth President of the United States and the author of the Bill of Rights, James Madison.”
Jun 27, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeIdentity & WorthReason & Free Inquiry
“Let us replace the urgency of white supremacy culture with measure disc.”
Jun 20, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & GratitudeUnitarian Universalist IdentitySpiritual Growth
Jun 13, 2021 · power between ideas
Grief & LamentGifts of the Spirit & ProphecyEvangelism & Mission
Jun 6, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist IdentityRacial Justice
“If you're new to Unitarian universalism, we are Faith tradition, which welcomes diversity and values relationship.”
May 30, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Immigration & RefugeForgiveness & ReconciliationGrief & Lament
May 23, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingImmigration & RefugeParenting & Children
“Throughout the past year, the courage and resilience of this congregation has been in the Forefront of our efforts to support one another and people…”
May 16, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Loneliness & IsolationUnitarian Universalist IdentitySpiritual Growth
“This congregation has abridging to recognize and celebrate our high school.”
May 9, 2021 · families and relationships
Joy & GratitudeGender & Sexuality / InclusionWorship & Praise
May 2, 2021 · power between ideas
Immigration & RefugeSuffering & PerseveranceFriendship & Belonging
“I can still see her looking sheepishly down at her hands and her lap as she explained that because of the significant risk that she would be assaulte…”
Apr 25, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareThanksgiving & HarvestInterdependence & Nature
“That is all around us, as well as everything that is around us: the Earth, the plants, Birds, trees, wind, sun, moon, stars, as well as unseen spirit…”
Apr 18, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityStewardship & GivingFaith & Doubt
“It rings true for us, but it may be that we skipped a few weeks ago, I told the story to the congregation that I serve in West Roxbury in the souther…”
Apr 11, 2021 · human moral beliefs
Abraham & IsaacWork & VocationUnitarian Universalist Identity
“160 years ago, Abraham Lincoln, in his first inaugural address faced in America on the brink of Civil War, Lincoln urge the citizens of our fractious…”
Apr 4, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Joy & GratitudeResurrection & EasterChurch Life & Membership
Mar 28, 2021 · families and relationships
Baptism & CommunionUnitarian Universalist IdentityBible & Exposition
“At each year it would bring to mind the struggles my grandparents, as newly arrived immigrants in the United States, play: Escape persecution from th…”
Mar 21, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Faith & DoubtThanksgiving & HarvestForgiveness & Reconciliation
“As a director of religious education and Youth, I have helped youth craft many covenants over the with the basic premise of how do we live, our uu va…”
Mar 14, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Loneliness & IsolationGrief & LamentBeloved Community
“Here, in this time and space, we offer a moment of reflection, a time to reflect on all that this year has brought: grief and pain and loneliness, an…”
Mar 7, 2021 · power between ideas
Suffering & PerseveranceCreation CareWork & Vocation
“Yet I didn't feel Fully Alive even after working myself to death spiritual practice.”
Feb 28, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeUnitarian Universalist IdentityBaptism & Communion
“Although we can take you to stay physically distant to protect public vulnerable to illness and gather virtually to create loving religious community…”
Feb 21, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeLoneliness & IsolationThanksgiving & Harvest
“Acquainted with the traditions of music of the people who inhabited the islands along the Southeast coast of the United States, sometimes known as th…”
Feb 15, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityGender & Sexuality / InclusionSpiritual Growth
“Although we continue to be physically distant, to protect public health and to care for one another, we also continue to create loving religious comm…”
Jan 31, 2021 · power between ideas
Racial JusticeBaptism & CommunionReason & Free Inquiry
“Hours is a religious tradition which is Embraces the wisdom of all faiths and values: diversity.”
Jan 24, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareThanksgiving & HarvestUnitarian Universalist Identity
Jan 17, 2021 · power between ideas
Poverty & CompassionRacial JusticeFaith & Civic Life
“I was more concerned with touching the screen of my Apple then actually feeding him one when the woman at the fundraising Gala- so I'm so proud of yo…”
Jan 10, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Unitarian Universalist IdentitySpiritual GrowthSalvation & Grace
“Although we continue to be physically distant to protect public health and to take care of one, we also continue to create loving religious community…”
Dec 27, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentitySpiritual GrowthJoy & Gratitude
“Although we continue to be physically distant to protect public, we also continue to create loving religious, encourage spiritual growth and build a…”
Dec 25, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasFear & AnxietyLuke
“Darkness that holds us promising peace and it speaks to us of peace and hope and love, and of a deep and Splendid truth Beyond joy and sorrow, a trut…”
Dec 20, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & GratitudeGrief & LamentInterdependence & Nature
“Go to all that is of those who share with us and being part of the interdependent web of all existence.”
Dec 13, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Spiritual GrowthFear & AnxietyUnitarian Universalist Identity
“Although we continue to be physically distant to protect Public Health, we also continue to create a loving religious, encourage spiritual growth and…”
Dec 6, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & Christmas3rd Principle: Acceptance & GrowthFear & Anxiety
“I put the tree in a small pail with and then I started to put them on the tree, squeezing them so they would stay on the tree branches.”
Aug 16, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Fear & AnxietyJoy & GratitudePeace & Nonviolence
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