112 sermons transcribed, indexed & archived · 2021–2023 · permalink: https://divining.app/church/uu-miami-unitarian-universalist-congregation-of-miami.html
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Earth-Centered Traditions by Martha Capo
Nov 1, 2022
Creation CareUnitarian Universalist Identity
"Affirm and Promote the Democratic Process" by Reverend Tom Capo
Oct 24, 2022
Hope & Encouragement
"Being Vulnerable" by Reverend Tom Capo
Oct 18, 2022
Grief & Lament
"Everyday Courage" by Reverend Tom Capo
Oct 11, 2022
Faith & Doubt
Facing the Religious Right by Reverend Tom Capo
Oct 3, 2022 · power between ideas
Pluralism & InterfaithGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“I went to the September meeting of the Miami-Dade County School Board along with two other of our members and they're here actually Martha Harrison a…”
Our Bodies Not Belonging to Us by Reverend Tom Capo
Sep 27, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifeUnitarian Universalist Identity
“and I am fully aware of the Unitarian Universalist position on reproductive Justice for I carry that win in my heart I know that the Unitarian univer…”
Emma's Revolution Concert 9/16/2022
Sep 22, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareGender & Sexuality / InclusionRacial Justice
“good evening please come and sit down this is really nice um my name is Reverend Tom Capo and I am the minister here at the Unitarian Universalist Co…”
Belonging to a Unitarian Universalist Congregation: Are We a Family? By Reverend Tom Capo
Sep 21, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
The Lessons of La Paloma: LGBTQ Women Throughout Time by Andie Arthur
Sep 15, 2022 · power between ideas
Suffering & PerseveranceGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“um before i begin today's sermon i want to state that i'm going to be using the word queer throughout um i personally identify as queer because i don…”
Loneliness and Belonging
Sep 10, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Loneliness & Isolation
“i love that song it's lovely well generally i'm okay with being alone you know i i've come to realize this after my about 20 years of being a unitari…”
RE Kickoff & Around the World in 7 Puppets
Sep 4, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Creation CareGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
Water Communion
Sep 4, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial Justice
War in Ukraine: Humanist Discussion with David Mandel
Aug 21, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic LifeSuffering & Perseverance
Flower Communion
Aug 21, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Baptism & Communion
“you know i was looking for something to connect to a grown-up catholic and it just didn't seem to fit me anymore and um someone told me about this ch…”
Adjusting to Newness and Normal
Aug 21, 2022 · power between ideas
Friendship & Belonging
Preparing to Return
Aug 21, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Unitarian Universalist Identity
Teen Credo Service
May 17, 2022 · uu spiritual principles
Unitarian Universalist Identity
The Beauty in You
May 15, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Hope & Encouragement
Reproductive Justice Humanist Discussion with Jessica Merino
May 10, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic Life
Why Are Birds More Beautiful than Worms?
May 5, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Reason & Free Inquiry
“ah well why do i think a bird is more beautiful than a worm it might seem like a silly question to ask on the surface of course birds have multiple c…”
UU Miami
May 3, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Creation Care
UU Congregation of Miami Live Stream
Apr 25, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareUnitarian Universalist Identity
“good morning everybody um good morning to everybody that is here it's so nice to see you nice to see you and your earth day colors out here thanks ch…”
UU Congregation of Miami Live Stream
Apr 11, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeImmigration & Refuge
“with humility and courage born of our history we are called as unitarian universalists to build the beloved community where all souls are welcome as…”
Awakening from What?
Apr 10, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Identity & Worth
Renewal in Hope and the Future
Apr 3, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Bible & Exposition
UU Congregation of Miami Live Stream
Mar 28, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Service & Spiritual GiftsParenting & ChildrenBible & Exposition
Doubt Your Doubts
Mar 27, 2022 · power between ideas
Faith & Doubt
A Yes And Faith
Mar 20, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
“Beads and Bling: It's a Mardi Gras Thing”
Mar 13, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Joy & GratitudeFriendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist Identity
“good morning everybody i'll say it again good morning everybody please go ahead and find a seat it's so nice to see you this morning i hope you're no…”
Beads and Bling It's a Mardi Gras Thing
Mar 13, 2022 · families and relationships
Joy & GratitudeLent & Holy Week
Unitarian Universalist Christianities
Mar 6, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Lent & Holy Week
Work is Irrelevant to Human Dignity
Mar 4, 2022 · uu spiritual principles
Identity & Worth
UU Congregation of Miami Live Stream
Feb 27, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Lent & Holy WeekUnitarian Universalist Identity
“good good morning before we start our soul singing today i invite you online to get a chalice or candle you can light with us when we light our chali…”
Open Heartedness
Feb 27, 2022 · families and relationships
Suffering & Perseverance
Through an Antiracist Lens
Feb 20, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Racial Justice
What the Heck is Our Circle?
Feb 11, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
UU Congregation of Miami Live Stream
Feb 7, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeUnitarian Universalist Identity
“that we have to continually say thank you so much for uh assisting us in that everybody on the live stream this morning if you'd like to grab a candl…”
Work is Irrelevant to Human Dignity
Feb 6, 2022 · uu spiritual principles
1st Principle: Inherent Worth & Dignity
What Is Reproductive Justice?
Jan 29, 2022 · families and relationships
Racial JusticeUnitarian Universalist Identity
“on january 22 1973 the supreme court issued a seven to two decision in favor of norma mccovey mccorvey as we know her jane rowe holding that women in…”
UU Congregation of Miami Live Stream
Jan 23, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Unitarian Universalist IdentityRacial JusticeBeloved Community
“good morning everybody good morning it is 11 o'clock on this gorgeous sunday morning here at uu miami please go ahead and find yourself a seat as you…”
Never Losing Infinite Hope
Jan 23, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Faith & Civic LifeUnitarian Universalist Identity
UU Congregation of Miami Live Stream
Jan 17, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Faith & Civic LifeUnitarian Universalist IdentityRacial Justice
“good morning everybody thanks for being here this morning all of you that are in the sanctuary and those of you that are joining us online welcome to…”
LGBTQ+ Looking toward the Future
Jan 16, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Gender & Sexuality / Inclusion
UU Congregation of Miami Live Stream
Jan 10, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionThanksgiving & HarvestUnitarian Universalist Identity
“good morning everybody and welcome to u miami my name is alex kohlitzi i am the music director here at the unitarian universalist congregation of mia…”
After Joy, Now What?
Jan 1, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & Gratitude
UU Congregation of Miami Live Stream
Dec 26, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Unitarian Universalist Identity
Christmas Eve Service
Dec 26, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasStewardship & Giving
“org and click on the donate button and those who are present and yay so many of you are present with us in the sanctuary there will be a basket passe…”
Solstice Service
Dec 26, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Unitarian Universalist IdentityEarth-Centered SpiritualityRacial Justice
“25 days a year the winter solstice that most of us think about is the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere the southern hemisphere experiences…”
UU Congregation of Miami Live Stream
Dec 25, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Stewardship & GivingAdvent & Christmas
“org and click on the donate button and those who are present and yay so many of you are present with us in the sanctuary there will be a basket passe…”
UU Congregation of Miami Live Stream
Dec 19, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Unitarian Universalist IdentityRacial JusticeEarth-Centered Spirituality
“25 days a year the winter solstice that most of us think about is the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere the southern hemisphere experiences…”
UU Congregation of Miami Live Stream
Dec 13, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Unitarian Universalist IdentityEarth-Centered Spirituality
“good morning everyone good morning we are so happy you are here with us today before we begin our soul singing i invite those of us joining online to…”
UU Congregation of Miami Live Stream
Dec 6, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityChurch Life & MembershipJoy & Gratitude
Reflections on Transgender Day of Remembrance
Nov 28, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Gender & Sexuality / Inclusion
Sharing the History Within
Nov 13, 2021 · families and relationships
HumanismEarth-Centered Spirituality
Cultivating Empathy and Compassion
Nov 6, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Suffering & Perseverance
"Loose vs Tight Relationship" by Rev. Tom Capo 10/24/2021
Oct 26, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
The Tea on Toxic Relationships
Oct 24, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Identity & Worth
HAITI: Wounds, Scars & Victories of the Haitian People by Jafrikayiti
Oct 21, 2021 · connected common experience
Faith & Civic LifeRacial JusticeImmigration & Refuge
UU Miami Livestream
Oct 17, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Immigration & Refuge
Reflections on Indigenous People's Day
Oct 17, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Faith & Civic LifeUnitarian Universalist IdentityFriendship & Belonging
“good morning everyone happy 11am on this sunday morning happy to see you all here in the sanctuary and welcoming everyone that is visiting with us on…”
UU Congregation of Miami Live Stream
Oct 11, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingFaith & Civic LifeUnitarian Universalist Identity
“good morning everyone happy 11am on this sunday morning happy to see you all here in the sanctuary and welcoming everyone that is visiting with us on…”
Human and Other Animal Bonds
Oct 10, 2021 · unitarian universalism
1st Principle: Inherent Worth & Dignity
UU Congregation of Miami Live Stream
Oct 4, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityThanksgiving & Harvest
“good morning everybody it is 11 o'clock on this beautiful sunday morning as you're coming into the sanctuary please go ahead and find a seat it's nic…”
On the Possibilities Found in We
Oct 3, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Racial Justice
Love Meditation by Mark Belletini adapted and read by Reverend Tom Capo
Oct 1, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & Belonging
UU Congregation of Miami Live Stream
Sep 26, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Identity & WorthRacial JusticeUnitarian Universalist Identity
“org and click on the donate button and those who are present with us in the sanctuary there will be a basket passed around for your donation today to…”
People Acting for Community Together by Paul Campbell
Sep 19, 2021 · connected common experience
Gun Violence & Safety
Indigenous speaker Fred Lane, Lummi Nation
Sep 15, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Earth-Centered SpiritualityFaith & Civic LifeFriendship & Belonging
“um that that was uh all the all the healing polls for 9 11 were um very powerful they were um like nothing that i'd ever witnessed in in my life um l…”
How Might a Unitarian Universalist Explore the Possibilities offered by Yom Kippur?
Sep 12, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Forgiveness & Reconciliation
Meditation on Co-creation read by Reverend Tom Capo
Aug 19, 2021 · connected common experience
Earth-Centered Spirituality
The Importance of Interfaith Relationships
Aug 15, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Pluralism & InterfaithImmigration & Refuge
“s constitution and he felt that by having them stay there he would be uncomfortable with that that might be breaking the law he didn't feel he could…”
What is it about Unitarian Universalists and Social Justice?"
Aug 7, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
“talented people here don't we unitarian universalists exhibit a high degree of theological and philosophical diversity we are atheists and agnostics…”
Theodore Parker Prayers read by Reverend Tom Capo
Aug 3, 2021 · spirit soul within us
Elijah
UU Miami’s Partners in Education & Social Justice
Aug 1, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeBeloved Community
“sometimes unitarian universalism is criticized for having such elevated vocabulary and i am going to read you a social justice statement that's fille…”
Empowering Advocates for Environmental Justice
Jul 25, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & Harvest
Sparkles and Sparklers
Jul 15, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic LifeFriendship & BelongingGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“and now i invite dwight to join me as i offer him some themes and questions for his great wisdom it is a spiritual practice to stay well informed and…”
Let It Be a Prayer: Regina Sara Ryan read by Rev. Tom
Jul 10, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Prayer & Devotion
“before we move into our time of meditation or prayer i'd like for us just to take a moment and hold in our hearts and minds all those people in surf…”
How Should We See Our Country
Jul 10, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic Life
Meditation adapted from earth day prayer by Vern Barnet read by Reverend Tom Capo
Jul 10, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
God the Father / Creator
Meditation by Kimberlee Anne Tomczak Carlson read by Reverend Tom Capo
Jul 10, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation Care
Somewhere in the Middle: Joys and Concerns of Being Fathered and Fathering through a UU Mindset
Jun 27, 2021 · families and relationships
1st Principle: Inherent Worth & Dignity
Never Too Late to Play
Jun 19, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Parenting & Children
The Never-Ending Partition by Abdul Majeed Abid
Jun 17, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
HumanismImmigration & RefugeSin & Repentance
Playfulness
Jun 12, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
What We Realized: Our Congregants Speak about the Pandemic
Jun 6, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic Life
Flower Communion
May 30, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
JosephFriendship & Belonging
“good morning my name is reverend tom capoh and i am the minister here at the unitarian universalist congregation of miami or as we affectionately cal…”
Listening to Indigenous Peoples' Histories by Reverend Tom Capo
May 23, 2021 · power between ideas
Faith & Civic LifeCreation Care
The Coronavirus Pandemic: A Critical Humanist POV
May 18, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic LifeIndigenous Justice & Land
“3 million americans or our people in our prison system for a system that was really built for less than a million and uh and that exactly you know th…”
The Rise of the Religious Right: Humanist Intro to Katherine Stewart's The Power Worshippers
May 18, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic Life
Using Moral Framing to Convince Opponents: George Lakoff's work
May 17, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic Life
Sharing Stories about Our Mothers
May 16, 2021 · families and relationships
3rd Principle: Acceptance & Growth
Why Your Story Matters
May 7, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Poverty & Compassion
Poetry: How Art Inspires Transformation
May 2, 2021 · power between ideas
Spiritual Growth
On Unbecoming Who You Are Not
Apr 25, 2021 · uu spiritual principles
Church Life & MembershipUnitarian Universalist Identity
Betty Osceola, Indigenous grandmother and Environmental Activist
Apr 17, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic Life
Drops of God by Rev Tess Baumberger read by Reverend Tom Capo
Apr 12, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Unitarian Universalist Identity
The Poignancy of living these days by Richard Gilbert read by Rev. Tom Capo
Apr 7, 2021 · spiritual practice
Unitarian Universalist Identity
For the Earth by Reverend Tom Capo
Mar 28, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Interdependence & Nature
“that's a lovely piece of music for the beauty of the earth for the splendor of the skies for the love which from our birth over and about around us l…”
Prayer to the Directions by Lindasusan Ulrich read by Reverend Tom Capo
Mar 27, 2021 · spirit soul within us
God the Father / Creator
The One Truth Response, a meditation by Marta L Valentin read by Reverend Tom Capo
Mar 27, 2021 · spirit soul within us
Creation & Eden
Dina Gilio-Whitaker "Environmental Justice In Indian Country"
Mar 11, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Creation CareFaith & Civic Life
Interfaith Prayer Service for Healing and Hope for HIV/AIDS
Mar 9, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
God the Father / CreatorSpiritual GrowthPsalm 23 / The Shepherd
Nature Meditation by Joy Harjoy, adapted read by Rev Tom Capo
Mar 8, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Contemplative Prayer & Silence
The Spiritual Practice of Beloved Community by Reverend Tom Capo
Mar 6, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Racial Justice
“i realize that this is the final sermon during this month when the theme is beloved community so i thought it might be useful before we kind of get i…”
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