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Embracing the Sacred Threshold: The Gift of Liminal Space

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Jennifer Bacmeister presents a sermon by Rev. D’vorah Kelley, Interfaith Community Minister from Portland, ME “Embracing the Sacred Threshold: The Gift of Liminal Space” Linda Mowers, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Garret Kaplan, Piano, Guest Musician Each threshold we encounter in our lives offers an opportunity for change, for renewal, for transformation, from what we were … Continue reading Embracing the Sacred Threshold: The Gift of Liminal Space

Surrender Like a Duck

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Elizabeth DeCoux presents a sermon by Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees “Surrender Like a Duck” Alyssa Halliday, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Mike and Emily Rose Ludwick, Guitar and Vocals Change can make us feel so vulnerable. But change also means that things are still possible. Change creates opportunities – both good and bad. New beginnings … Continue reading Surrender Like a Duck

Losing and Finding Your Religion

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David Dean presents a sermon by Rev. Gretchen Haley, Senior Minister of Foothills Unitarian in Ft. Collins, CO “Losing and Finding Your Religion” Donna Zimmerman, Worship leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Timothy Edwards, Violin, Guest Musician The experience of literally losing your religion is quite like this, actually… Even if it is ultimately liberating and life-giving, … Continue reading Losing and Finding Your Religion

Disability: The Religion of Resilience

Dr. Emily Townsend presents “Disability: The Religion of Resilience” Linda Mowers, Worship Leader Eileen Morrison, Accompanist With music by: Emily Townsend-Cobb, Piano, and Guest Vocalist Ashley Townsend-Tavera As Unitarian Universalists, we are called to welcome diversity, and advocate for social justice for all.  In this sermon, Emily commemorates Disability Pride Month by discussing her journey … Continue reading Disability: The Religion of Resilience

Eulogy for Big Red

Jennifer Bacmeister presents “Eulogy for Big Red” Kris Kines, Worship Leader Eileen Morrison, Accompanist Bill and Paula Prince, Guest Musicians Bill: Tenor Saxophone & Clarinet, Paula: Alto & Soprano Saxophones Big Red is Jennifer’s 1999 Jeep Cherokee, recently diagnosed with a terminal engine failure. Buying a new car was fraught with emotion, with many people … Continue reading Eulogy for Big Red

In the House of the Riddle Mother

Elizabeth DeCoux presents “In the House of the Riddle Mother” Donna Zimmerman, Worship Leader Eileen Morrison, Accompanist Gina Romeo, Flute Borrowing a title from Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Elizabeth DeCoux invites us to explore our dreams. As Unitarian Universalists, our inspirations include direct experiences of transcending mystery and wonder. For many of us, dreaming is one … Continue reading In the House of the Riddle Mother

Guerrilla Capitalism

Benjamin Ochoa presents “Guerrilla Capitalism” Jennifer Bacmeister, Worship Leader Eileen Morrison, Accompanist Repurposing legal and financial principles to end poverty.   About Our Speaker Benjamin Ochoa is a parent to two wonderful children, is a Tejano originally from Angleton, Tejas, and enjoys dancing, especially lindy hop swing. He loves living in Florida because Jacksonville is … Continue reading Guerrilla Capitalism

The Problem with Principles: Our U.S. Crisis and our UU Hope

Dr. Mark Yount presents “The Problem with Principles: Our U.S. Crisis and our UU Hope” Elizabeth DeCoux, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Kenn Connor and CeeCee Severin, Guest Musicians       “The Connors Project” Folk Music America was founded on grand principles, but our founders took community for granted. Today, those principles justify trans rights and … Continue reading The Problem with Principles: Our U.S. Crisis and our UU Hope

The Second Attempt

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Jennifer Bacmeister presents “The Second Attempt” a sermon written by Rev. Rebecca C. “Beckett” Coppola Minister of Kingston Unitarian Fellowship (Ontario) Kris Kines, Worship Leader Eileen Morrison, Accompanist Bill Caine, Vibraphone Imagine living a life where your work doesn’t need to be perfect—where we can instead focus on living authentically and wholeheartedly without worrying that … Continue reading The Second Attempt

Spiritual Freedom

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Kris Kines presents “Spiritual Freedom” a sermon written by Rev. Darcey Laine Minister of Unitarian Universalist Church of Athens and Sheshequin in Athens, PA Claudia Marshall, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Mike and Emily Rose Ludwick, Guitar and Vocals Sometimes we see our limits like walls around our lives, and we spend so much energy, … Continue reading Spiritual Freedom