David Dean presents
a sermon written by
Rev. Rod Richards
Minister of Unitarian Universalists San Luis Obispo (CA)
“Telling Stories”
Donna Zimmerman, Worship leader
Gary Smart, Accompanist
Marc Dickman (Euphonium), Guest Musician, with Gary Smart (Piano)
“Some stories are pointed toward discovering truth and others are specifically meant to obscure truth…
Sometimes, viewing my story from a different perspective allows me a new understanding of my own actions and the actions of others, and unlocks reservoirs of compassion that I had not realized were even available from within me. And sometimes I am weaving a story to justify something that I am unsure of, to blame others for something that is my responsibility, weaving a narrative not to journey toward what is true but to hide from it…”
About our Speaker
David Dean, a BBUUC member and an integral part of our Worship Team, is an Emmy-nominated editor who works as Senior Editor/Post-Producer for the PBS series “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love.” David is also a presenter, writer, and storyteller who volunteers his time as the editor of our worship videos and contributes his other talents in the worship arts to our ministry.
About the Sermon Author
Rev. Rod Richards, the author of this sermon, is the minister of the Unitarian Universalists, San Luis Obispo (CA) since 2012. He previously served the UU church of Southeastern Arizona in Sierra Vista. He also serves as Vice President of the UU Ministers Association. Rev. Richards is committed to the practice of sacred flexibility.
About Our Guest Musician
Dr. Marc Dickman is a founding member of the acclaimed Jazz Studies Program at the University of North Florida. His versatility on euphonium, trombone, bass-trombone, and tuba in the classical and jazz styles places him in much demand in the United States. Dr. Dickman also has performed in Japan, Finland, Hungary, Paraguay, Uruguay, Canada, Honduras, and Columbia.
Dr. Dickman is a founding member of the groundbreaking jazz ensemble, the Modern Jazz Tuba Project.
His CD, “A Weaver of Dreams,” is the first jazz euphonium recording available through popular services such as iTunes and Real Networks.
At UNF he teaches applied low brass and jazz ensemble. His students have won awards in both the jazz and classical areas.
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