Manny Andrade presents a sermon by
Rev. Dr. John T. Morehouse of the Main Line Unitarian Church of Devon, PA
“Thin Places”
Claudia Marshall, Worship Leader
Eileen Morrison, Accompanist
Bill and Paula Prince, Guest Musicians
Every spiritual tradition recognizes “thin places of the soul” where we experience a deep personal connection with all of creation. For some it is accessed through art, music or nature. Others find this connection in silent meditation. In this sermon by Rev. John T. Morehouse, he suggests that we need to open ourselves to these times as opportunities to grow and to become transformed.
About our Sermon Presenter
Manny Andrade is a lover and explorer of spirituality. He is a life-professed Franciscan. He completed seminary studies in 2000. In 2003 he received ordination in an independent catholic, (small c) church. Manny recently retired from his career as a social worker serving communities living with HIV since 1989. He married Rusty Turner in 2016. Manny is an Honoree of 2023’s Jacksonville Rainbow Awards for Service to the LGBT and HIV Communities.
About our Sermon Author
Rev. Dr. John T. Morehouse is a fifth-generation Unitarian Universalist whose 30-year ministry has focused on transforming individuals and congregations. His work reflects a deep commitment to mentoring, developing passionate leaders, providing pastoral care, and engaging people across generations. A graduate of Meadville Lombard Theological School, he currently serves there as an Adjunct Professor and Teaching Pastor, mentoring intern ministers. He has served congregations as both a parish and consulting minister and is now the Developmental Minister at Main Line Unitarian Church in Devon, Pennsylvania. Rev. Morehouse and his wife, Frances, have been married for more than 30 years and have five adult children.
About Our Guest Musicians
Paula Prince is a graduate of the jazz studies program at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. In Cincinnati, she played saxophone and/or flute in various large and small bands. After relocating to Florida, she performed with various ensembles, including the First Coast Wind Symphony, the TBA Big Band, Swing and a Miss, and the North Florida Saxophone Quartet.
Bill Prince, a professor emeritus at the University of North Florida, has performed with numerous bands and orchestras, including Buddy Rich, the NORAD Band, and the American Wind Symphony Orchestra. He has performed on over 70 albums and can be heard on Buddy Rich’s, Mercy, Mercy, and The Best of Buddy Rich. In recent years, Bill developed a cabaret show that he performed on cruise ships worldwide. One of his unique talents is the ability to perform professionally on several instruments. Bill produced his CD, Happy Thoughts, on which he composed, arranged, and performed all parts. He also published a book on his musical life titled Music Is My Ticket, available on Amazon.