110 sermons transcribed, indexed & archived · 2020–2023 · permalink: https://divining.app/church/virtual.html
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"Gratitude As A Spiritual Practice - Rev. Sonia Ketchian
Nov 21, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Thanksgiving & Harvest
"Now You See Me, Now You Don't" - Rev. Sonia Ketchian
Nov 7, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic LifeFear & Anxiety
"The Tradition of Halloween" - Michael S.Meyers-Jouan
Oct 30, 2022
All Saints
“foreign in order to examine its spiritual Origins okay I chose Halloween as a topic because tomorrow is Halloween but I needed a more highbrow excuse…”
"Voting: A Spiritual Imperative Now More Than Ever"
Oct 26, 2022
5th Principle: Conscience & Democratic ProcessFriendship & Belonging
"All Shall Be Well, and All Shall Be Well, and All Manner of Things Shall Be Well" - Rev. Pippa
Oct 10, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation Care
The Patron Saint of Ecology – Celebrating St Francis Part 1 – Rev Sonia Ketchian
Oct 4, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Creation CarePoverty & CompassionPrayer & Devotion
“his father was a prominent silk Merchant who traveled all throughout Europe these were times in Europe where merchants and money and exchanging of mo…”
Rosh Hashana Remembrance, Reflection, Renewal - Rev. Pippa Jones
Sep 30, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation & Eden
"9/11 Memories and Lessons" - Prof. Deborah Pires and Prof. Arlene Holpp Scala
Sep 14, 2022 · readings books learning
Faith & Civic LifeRacial JusticeFriendship & Belonging
"Separating Church and State" - Rev. Sonia Ketchian
Sep 6, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Faith & Civic LifeBible & Exposition
“N a lead U. N expert on on lgbtq on uh freedoms on a global level warned that the United States governments are steadily undermined Mining and elimin…”
"Bread and Spirituality" - Arlene Holpp Scala
Aug 29, 2022 · families and relationships
Bible & Exposition2nd Principle: Justice & Equity
“n agency provides food care delivers food while seeking to end poverty and achieve social justice the hunger project is another global internet inter…”
"The Kindness Response" - Rev. Sonia Ketchian
Aug 22, 2022 · connected common experience
Fear & Anxiety
“so so thank you again for being here and our topic today is the kindness response so I often start with a question so how many of you is part of your…”
"The Power and Freedom of Responding, Not Reacting" - Rev. Sonia Ketchian
Aug 8, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Jesus: Life & Teachings
"Walking the Walk of Peace: Peace Pilgrim" - Rev. Sonia Ketchian
Aug 2, 2022 · power between ideas
Suffering & PerseveranceFaith & Civic Life
"Nurturing the Beauty of Elderhood" - Deborah Singer Pires
Jul 26, 2022 · families and relationships
Service & Spiritual GiftsThanksgiving & HarvestFaith & Civic Life
"War in Ukraine" - Michael Meyers-Jouan
Jul 19, 2022 · connected common experience
Prayer & Devotion
When The Light Of the World Was Subdued - Guest Minister Rev. Pippa Jones
Jul 11, 2022 · power between ideas
Faith & Civic Life
"Change Happens" - Rev. Sonia Ketchian
Jul 4, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Fear & Anxiety
"Who Knows Where The Time Goes" - Rev. Paul Doddenhoff
Jun 26, 2022 · families and relationships
Advent & Christmas
“who knows where the time goes 10 years um it doesn't really seem like that long and yet 10 years is 10 years it's a decade and i don't really have a…”
"Thoughts, Prayers and Actions" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Jun 21, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Prayer & Devotion
“that's not to say that unitarian universalists don't pray in the commonly accepted matter of addressing a power greater than themselves i haven't bee…”
"Pride and Prejudice" - Rev. Sonia Ketchian
Jun 13, 2022 · families and relationships
Gender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“in 2019 i was invited to offer my first pride sermon it was world's pride day and the 50th anniversary of stonewall and this sermon was given at the…”
"The Spirit of Diversity" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Jun 5, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Holy SpiritPentecost
“so first i want to read this it's from the book of acts in the christian scriptures the second chapter this is uh from chapter two when the day of pe…”
"Pauli Murray: Visionary Shero" - Dr. Arlene Holpp Scala
Jun 2, 2022 · families and relationships
Faith & Civic Life
"Welcome to Gilead" Formerly Known As America" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
May 22, 2022 · families and relationships
Faith & Civic LifeRacial Justice
“s constitution does not include the unborn it says there has always been strong support for the view that human life does not begin until live birth…”
"Cheer Up" And Other Stupid Things People Say When Your "Depressed" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
May 15, 2022 · families and relationships
Suffering & PerseveranceFaith & Mental HealthIndigenous Justice & Land
“s over the last 50 odd years since jfk's program to fund community mental health centers and to take the place of state mental hospitals and how we h…”
"Ubuntu" - Rev. Pippa Jones
May 10, 2022 · connected common experience
Forgiveness & Reconciliation
“now it's my great honor and privilege to share with you a brief video which will be a prelude to what i want to share with you today not in my words…”
"Can I Have A Hug" - Rev. Sonia Ketchian
May 2, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Racial Justice
"Eating Pizza with the Buddha" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Apr 24, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic Life
"Every Day A Resurrection" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Apr 20, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Crucifixion & Atonement
Who Am I? Who are You? Al Stawsky
Apr 10, 2022 · power between ideas
Identity & Worth
“the title of today's talk is who am i who are you some thoughts on personal identity reverend paul has in his order of service every uh time he speak…”
"Ramadan Mubarak" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Apr 3, 2022 · families and relationships
Faith & Civic LifePrayer & Devotion
“so yesterday the muslim holy month of ramadan began and uh muslims around the world began a daily period of fasting and prayer acts of charity and se…”
"Another Look at the Gospel of Thomas" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Mar 28, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Bible & ExpositionJesus: Life & Teachings
"Being Peace - Remembering Thich Nhat Hanh" - Rev. Sonia Ketchian
Mar 14, 2022 · power between ideas
Loneliness & IsolationFear & AnxietyRacial Justice
“back in 1965 doc tai wrote a letter to dr martin luther king asking for his support to end the war in vietnam he described the actions that the monks…”
"Some Thoughts on the War in Ukraine" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Mar 7, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
RomansNoah & the Flood
"And Now For Something Completely Different" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Mar 2, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Jonah
"Try to See it My Way" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Feb 20, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifeRacial Justice
Loving The Invisible Rev Sonia Ketchian
Feb 15, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Disability & Belonging
"Days of Future Past": Celebrating Mary Leakey
Feb 6, 2022 · families and relationships
Faith & Civic LifeReason & Free InquiryMarriage
"Everyone Has To Be Like Me"
Feb 1, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Beloved CommunityFriendship & Belonging
"Take a Break Already!"
Jan 25, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Sabbath & Rest
"Tilting at Windmills"
Jan 18, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Sermon on the Mount / Beatitudes
"UUCP REPENT! (It's Not What You Think)" - Rev. Sonia Ketchian
Jan 11, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Beloved Community
Destigmatizing Being Single
Jan 8, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Marriage
"Advent Part 3: Light of the World"
Dec 20, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasEarth-Centered SpiritualitySermon on the Mount / Beatitudes
“m the wheel of the year will turn once again as we welcome the winter solstice marketing both the shortest day of the year and the longest night of t…”
"Wired for Connection" - Rev. Sonia Ketchian
Dec 13, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Poverty & Compassion
Advent Part 1: "Light of the World"
Nov 29, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Advent & Christmas
“so as as i said earlier and as debbie explained today marks the first day the beginning of both the jewish holiday of hanukkah and it's also the star…”
"Buddhism's Three Poisons (Part 3): Ignorance" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Nov 22, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Advent & Christmas
"Building an Inside-Out Life" - Rev. Sonia Ketchian
Nov 14, 2021 · power between ideas
Suffering & Perseverance
"Buddhism's Three Poisons (Part 2): Anger" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Nov 7, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Forgiveness & Reconciliation
"Samhain, All Souls and the Cycles of Life" - Rev. Sonia Ketchian
Oct 31, 2021 · power between ideas
All Saints
“here we are i'm going to take that mask off because i can't put on my glasses with that mask on i can't read well here we are october 31st halloween…”
“BUDDHISM’S THREE POISONS PART 1: GREED”
Oct 25, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Fear & Anxiety
"A House is Not a Home"
Oct 21, 2021 · school age stories
Friendship & BelongingIdentity & Worth
"The Gospel According to Ted Lasso" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Sep 28, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Forgiveness & ReconciliationUnitarian Universalist Identity
"Autumn Leaves" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Sep 20, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic LifeLoneliness & Isolation
"Spiritual Infrastructure" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Sep 6, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
MarriageJoy & GratitudeFaith & Civic Life
"The Moral Arc of Theodore Parker" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Aug 23, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifeRacial Justice
“so if you've been uh here the past few weeks you know that we've been speaking about some of our unitarian forebears channing emerson and this week i…”
"Reclaiming Jesus" - Rev. Sonia Ketchian
Aug 10, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Sermon on the Mount / Beatitudes
"William Ellery Channing: Preacher, Pioneer, Prophet"
Aug 2, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Reason & Free InquiryFaith & Civic Life
“anyway we're going to speak about uh william ellery channing today and you know unitarian history uh differs from uh that of most denominations if if…”
"Sacred Texts Part 2" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Jul 27, 2021 · power between ideas
Bible & Exposition
"Sacred Texts: Part 1" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Jul 19, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Bible & Exposition
"One Letter at a Time" - Rev. Sonia Ketchian
Jul 12, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Service & Spiritual Gifts
"Light In The Darkness: Honoring Helen Keller" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Jun 30, 2021 · families and relationships
Poverty & CompassionFaith & Civic Life
"Our Humanist Connection" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Jun 21, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Humanism
"I Am What I Am" - Rev. Sonia Ketchian
Jun 14, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Faith & Civic LifeGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“and that's the united states 70 countries in this on this planet 70 countries currently criminalized same-sex intimacy where seven there are seven wh…”
"This I Believe" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Jun 12, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
“so what brings you here every sunday morning why do you attend these zoom services and why a unitarian universalist congregation i mean we're not a v…”
"Daring to be Vulnerable" - Rev. Sonia Ketchian
May 31, 2021 · power between ideas
Sermon on the Mount / Beatitudes
"Blowin in the Wind" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
May 28, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Holy Spirit
“that song was written by that band an east german band called scorpions when the berlin wall came down certainly the wind of change was blowing then…”
"Elizabeth Palmer Peabody: Her Remarkable Life And Work" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
May 21, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Dating & Godly Relationships
“so uh some of you know that when you've heard the story that when lisa and i were were first dating i was attending quaker meeting in ridgewood and i…”
"For All Who Nurture" - Rev. Sonia Ketchian
May 10, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Thanksgiving & Harvest
"The Five Remembrances" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Apr 25, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Identity & WorthSuffering & Perseverance
"The Pathless Path" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Apr 19, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist Identity
"See No Stranger" - Rev. Sonia Ketchian
Apr 14, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Forgiveness & ReconciliationFaith & Civic Life
"Together We Rise" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Apr 4, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Resurrection & Easter
“early on the first day of the week while it was still dark mary magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance…”
"Who Would Jesus Cancel" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Mar 21, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
The Ten Commandments5th Principle: Conscience & Democratic ProcessAdvent & Christmas
“so i wanted to talk today about something that's been in the news an awful lot for i guess the past couple of years um and they call it cancel cultur…”
"Dancing Between Light and Shadows" - Rev. Sonia Ketchian
Mar 15, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Faith & Mental Health
“when i sat down to write this sermon it was a month ago and there was about a month ago there was at least a foot of snow outside the actual date was…”
"Nevertheless She Persisted: Celebrating The Devine Feminist" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Mar 8, 2021 · spirit soul within us
Proverbs
"Revisiting The Care and Repair of a Shattered Soul During Covid" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Mar 3, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Spirit of Prophecy / Ellen WhiteUnitarian Universalist Identity
"Darwin As Spiritual Mentor" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Feb 21, 2021 · power between ideas
Faith & Civic Life
“so not this past sunday but the sunday before or actually the monday before i guess it was february 12th was the 212th birthday of charles darwin the…”
"Covid, Courage and Perfection" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Feb 9, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Fear & Anxiety
“we've all felt at one point that pressure that that need to also be perfect to have it all together and it usually begins very early on in grade scho…”
"Pilgramage A Journey Within" - Rev. Sonia Ketchian
Jan 31, 2021 · power between ideas
Creation Care
"The Better Angels" - Rev Paul Dodenhoff
Jan 24, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Bible & Exposition
"A Gentle Angry People" - Rev Paul Dodenhoff
Jan 18, 2021 · families and relationships
Racial Justice
"Democracy Interrupted" - Rev Sonia Ketchian
Jan 12, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeAdvent & ChristmasFaith & Civic Life
“wednesday january 6th here in the west it's known as the epiphany it's also known as three kings day but in my armenian community it is christmas and…”
"From Aging to Sage-ing" - Rev Sonia Ketchian
Jan 4, 2021 · families and relationships
Grief & LamentFaith & Civic Life
“and uh his wife his long-term companion of 60 years at least had passed away recently and he was overwhelmed with grief and he would lived in the mid…”
"An Unlikely Divinity" - Rev. Dodenhoff & Rev. Ketchian
Dec 27, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Advent & Christmas
"The Yin-Yang of the Winter Solstice" - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
Dec 21, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Earth-Centered Spirituality
“so here we are again the wheel has turned yet again and tomorrow morning at 502 am in the northern hemisphere anyway the winter solstice will arrive…”
"Sharing the Love" - Rev Sonia Ketchian
Dec 19, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic Life
"The Light at the End of the Tunnel: Advent 2020" - Rev Paul Dodenhoff
Dec 6, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Advent & Christmas
"Gratitude in Times of Uncertainty" - Rev Sonia Ketchian
Nov 30, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Thanksgiving & Harvest
“tough times he shares can actually deepen gratefulness when times are good we tend to take things for granted the very things that deserve our gratit…”
"Thanksgiving: What America Chooses to Forget" - Rev Paul Dodenhoff
Nov 22, 2020 · families and relationships
Thanksgiving & Harvest
"Fear to Faith" - Rev. Sonia Ketchian
Nov 10, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Faith & Civic Life
“well what a difference a day makes huh friends what a difference aside from rejoicing yesterday i spent much of my day rewriting this sermon today is…”
"Voting as Prayer" - Rev Paul Dodenhoff
Oct 27, 2020 · families and relationships
Faith & Civic Life
“uh current occupant of the white house was um or just after he was elected you can all hear me now right in the past a while back you know i didn't r…”
Meditation with Rev. Sonia Ketchian 10-20-20
Oct 27, 2020 · connected common experience
Evangelism & Mission
Meditation with Rev. Sonia Ketchian 10-6-20
Oct 20, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & Gratitude
"Lets Talk About the Kingdom of God" - Rev Paul Dodenhoff
Oct 20, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
The Kingdom of God
Meditation with Rev. Sonia Ketchian 9-8-20
Oct 17, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Evangelism & Mission
Meditation with Rev. Sonia Ketchian 9-2-20
Oct 17, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Joy & Gratitude
"Forgiveness as a Path to Peace (Part 2 - How to Forgive)" - Rev Sonia Ketchian
Oct 12, 2020 · power between ideas
Forgiveness & Reconciliation
"Forgiveness as a Path to Peace (Part 1 - Why Forgive?)" - Rev Sonia Ketchian
Oct 10, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Forgiveness & Reconciliation
"Sin, Atonement, and At-One-Ment" - Rev Paul Dodenhoff
Sep 28, 2020 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Jonah
"Peace Be With Who?" - Rev Sonia Ketchian
Sep 17, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Unitarian Universalist IdentitySin & RepentanceFaith & Civic Life
"Calling All Prophets" - Rev. Sonia Ketchian
Aug 31, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial Justice
"Love Never Ends" - Rev. Sonia Ketchian
Aug 31, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
CorinthiansHumanismUnitarian Universalist Identity
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