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Lessons from the Road - Sermons-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco

"Lessons from the Road"
Sunday, March 24, 10:50 am, 2024

I was fortunate enough to have the gift of almost three straight months to renew and refresh in the ancient tradition of sabbath, or fallow times. Thirty-two of those days (but who is counting?) were spent on the road, circling through the American Southwest, with my husband. It is a modern pilgrimage that many of us have done some version of beforeβ€”a car, a map, some time ago. I'd love to bore you with some of what germinated on the road. And thank you.

Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern, Senior Minister; Mari Magaloni Ramos, Worship Associate; Kathleen McClung and Dennielle Kronenberg, Canvass Testimonials; Galen Workman, Trustee; Rami Bar-Niv, Pianist; Andy Kessler, Songleader; Wm. GarcΓ­a Ganz, Accompanist

Eric Shackelford, Camera; Jonathan Silk, Communications Director; Carrie Steere-Salazar, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

Dostoyevsky Reads Hegel in Siberia and Bursts Into Tears, Rev. KP Hong, March 24, 2024 - Unity Church Sermon Podcasts

In his essay of the same title, the Hungarian cultural critic LΓ‘szlΓ³ FΓΆldΓ©nyi stages an encounter between Dostoyevsky and Hegel, between our creaturely sense of transcendence as finite-limited-mortal beings and radical Enligthenment's belief in unbounded progress and mastery. In a world mediated through switches, buttons, credit cards, screens, redlined neighborhoods and land as commodity for ownership, what do we mean by the sacred? In this moment of climate change and degradation of life, when the wounded world seems "full of sound and fury, signifying nothing," how do we remain attentive to the sacred song of life itself, to claim a deeper sense of belonging to the earth, shared history, and to each other? Worship associate Nancy Dilts and Rev. KP Hong amplify the work of honest storytelling, asking us to more creatively name this sacred life and work against its degradation.Β 

Life Is a Thistle Bush, Barbara Hubbard, March 17, 2024 - Unity Church Sermon Podcasts

Who among us really expected life to be a bed of roses? Barbara Hubbard will speak about how the Unity Church community has inspired, shaped and transformed her life’s journey.

Written in Pencil - Sermons-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco

"Written in Pencil"
Sunday, March 17, 10:50 am, 2024

We sing from a hymnal called Singing the Living Tradition. What does it mean that ours is a living tradition? In light of the changing landscapes of religion and Unitarian Universalism how do we keep the tradition alive rather than stagnant history?

Rev. Cheryl M. Walker, Guest Minister; Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern, Senior Minister; Rev. Laura Shennum, Minister of Congregational Life; Greggory Stevens and Nancy Munn, Canvass Testimonials; Galen Workman, Trustee; Reiko Oda Lane, Organist; UUSF Choir led by Mark Sumner, Music Director; Jon Silk, Drummer; Wm. GarcΓ­a Ganz, Pianist

Jonathan Silk, Communications Director; Eric Shackelford, Camera; Athena Papadakos, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

Color and Fragrance, Rev. Lara Cowtan, March 10, 2024 - Unity Church Sermon Podcasts

Many Unitarian Universalists find a spiritual connection with Nature (yes, the N is writ large intentionally!). Having just experienced the warmest winter on record and rising concerns about our planet’s climate, what is our spiritual and theological response? Where can we find the individual and collective strength to clearly face the truth of the climate emergency, mourn the damage being done to our blue planet and inspire ourselves and others to action?Β  ​ Spiritual Ecology and Eco-Spirituality look beyond our sense of justice and connect more deeply with how we engage with nature on a person and spiritual level. Let us explore the sacred thread that weaves the essence of humanity into the tapestry of all creation, and then re-engage with the world from this awareness.

'ROOT, RAGE, AND REALIGN' - Rev. Dr. Tamara Celeste Lebak - All Souls Unitarian Church

This message was delivered on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Tamara Celeste Lebak, Guest Minister. DESCRIPTION: Join us for a powerful celebration of Women's History Month. The message is a testament to resilience, empowerment, and the transformative power of embracing one's identity and experiences. We are invited to root ourselves in our history, rage against injustice, and realign with our true selves.Β  SUBSCRIBE TO WATCH OTHER VIDEOS: @allsoulsunitarian WANT TO LISTEN? SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: http://www.allsoulschurch.org/GIVE or text AllSoulsTulsa to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website: http://www.allsoulschurch.org

Religion... I Too Dislike It - Sermons-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco

"Religion... I Too Dislike It"
Sunday, March 10, 10:50 am, 2024

Poet Marianne Moore once wrote a poem beginning, β€œPoetry . . . I too dislike it.” Yet by its end she affirmed something real in it, and worthwhile. So it is with religion, sayeth the preacher. If you (or your friends) resonate to the phrase β€œspiritual, but not religious,” this sermon is for you, and for them.

Rev. John Buehrens; Rev. Laura Shennum, Minister of Congregational Life; Mari Magaloni Ramos, Worship Associate; Judith Ottoson and Richard Brydon, Canvass Testimonial; Linda Enger, Trustee; Reiko Oda Lane, Organist; UUSF Choir led by Mark Sumner, Music Director; Wm. GarcΓ­a Ganz, Pianist

Shulee Ong, Camera; Eric Shackelford, Camera; Jonathan Silk, Communications Director; Judy Payne, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

Known, Unknown, and Everything In Between, Rev. Jessica Clay, March 3, 2024 - Unity Church Sermon Podcasts

Join Rev Jessica Clay as she returns to Unity and reflects on her years of parish ministry since she was the Hallman Ministerial Intern in 2016-2017. She will explore the place creativity has in faith, community, and life.Β 

'WHY PEOPLE CANT STOP' - Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar - All Souls Unitarian Church

This message was delivered on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. DESCRIPTION: Join us as we explore the deep human desire for connection, transcendence, and transformation. We delve into the universal quest for meaning beyond material pursuits. Discover the wisdom in recognizing our insatiable appetites and the profound fulfillment that comes from dedicating our lives to good. SUBSCRIBE TO WATCH OTHER VIDEOS: @allsoulsunitarian WANT TO LISTEN? SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: http://www.allsoulschurch.org/GIVE or text AllSoulsTulsa to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website:

It's Time to Build - Sermons-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco

"It's Time to Build"
Sunday, March 3, 10:50 am, 2024

Over the past several years, UUSF has weathered a pandemic, staff transitions, budget worries, and so much more. Now, we are at a place of recognizing our resilience and moving into a new stability. As we contemplate the year to come, let's determine what we want to build together and celebrate who we are!

Rev. Laura Shennum, Minister of Congregational Life; Daniel Jackoway, Worship Associate; Sherry Delo & Jack Delo, Canvass Co-Chairs, Canvass Co-Chairs; Lucy Smith, Secretary; Bill Lowell, Membership Team; Reiko Oda Lane, Organist; UUSF Choir led by Mark Sumner, Music Director; Nancy Munn, Soloist; Jon Silk, Drummer; Wm. GarcΓ­a Ganz, Pianist

Shulee Ong, Camera; Eric Shackelford, Camera; Jackson Munn, Camera; Jonathan Silk, Communications Director; Judy Payne, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

SERMON: Advice from the Dying: Rev. Kim K. Crawford Harvie - Arlington Street Church

Recorded live at Arlington Street Church, Sunday, February 25, 2024.

SERMON: Courage: Rev. Erica Rose Long - Arlington Street Church

Recorded live at Arlington Street Church, Sunday, February 18, 2024.

SERMON: Giving Grace: Rev. Kim K. Crawford Harvie - Arlington Street Church

Recorded live at Arlington Street Church, Sunday, February 11, 2024.

'LOVE: IN BLACK AND WHITE' - Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar - All Souls Unitarian Church

This message was delivered on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, during The Point: Humanist Hour by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. Β  DESCRIPTION: In this message, we explore the intricate history of black churches in America and their profound impact on shaping the nation's ideals. From the struggles of black Christians to find their own places of worship to the pivotal role black churches played in advancing democracy and equality, this talk delves into the roots of a powerful legacy. Β  SUBSCRIBE TO WATCH OTHER VIDEOS: @allsoulsunitarian Β  WANT TO LISTEN? SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-souls-unitarian-church/id193096943 Β  GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: http://www.allsoulschurch.org/GIVE or text AllSoulsTulsa to 73256 Β  LET'S CONNECT: Β  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allsoulstulsa Β  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allsoulstulsa Β  All Souls Church Website: http://www.allsoulschurch.org

What Will You Save? - Sermons-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco

"What Will You Save?"
Sunday, February 25, 10:50 am, 2024

As the years accumulate and I (Rev. Sonya) experience growing satisfaction with a life well lived, I wonder what it is worthwhile to saveβ€”for posterity, for my children, for our communities? At the same time, a recent article lifted up the fact that longevity often depends on engagement and connection with people and efforts rather than saving and consuming. Rev. Sonya Sukalski and Carmen Barsody will take up the topic with an eye toward walking that fine line.

Rev. Sonya Sukalski, Sabbatical Minister; Rev. Laura Shennum, Minister of Congregational Life; Carmen Barsody, Worship Associate; Galen Workman, Board of Trustees; Mark Sumner, Pianist; Andy Kessler, Songleader; AndrΓ©s Vera, Cellist

Eric Shackelford, Camera; Jonathan Silk, Communications Director; Amy Kelly, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

Between a Rock and a Hard Place, Rev. Kathleen Rolenz, February 25, 2024 - Unity Church Sermon Podcasts

Sometimes in life we are faced with seemingly impossible choices. This sermon will pick up on the themes introduced on February 11 and take them even further into the spiritual, theological, ethical and moral realms of our daily living.

Love Is a Choice, Rev. Lara Cowtan, February 18, 2024 - Unity Church Sermon Podcasts

"We respond to the call of love because it is our common theological core. It is what can and does motivate us and illuminates our deepest commitments to each other.” These words are from the UUA Board in their Charge to the Article II StudyΒ Commission. This Sunday we will consider how our Unitarian Universalist faith and values are expressed in our lives and in our religious communities as we consider the proposal from the Article II Study Commission that deepens and expands the language of the Seven Principles to include commitments and actions, with love at the center.

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Storm Warning - Sermons-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco

"Storm Warning"

Sunday, February 18, 10:50 am, 2024

It’s a fraught time in our nation, especially because it’s an election year. On this President's Day weekend, how might we read more clearly the crucial signs of our time? And how might our faith be a source of strength, not only for ourselves but for others?

Starr King School for the Ministry is commemorating its long-standing connection with the First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco! President Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt will provide an inspiring sermon, followed by refreshments at an after-service reception in the Chapel, which will include the debut of our new campaign film. We look forward to seeing you there!

Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt, Guest Minister; Rev. Laura Shennum, Minister of Congregational Life; Rev. Sonya Sukalski, Sabbatical Minister; Mari Magaloni Ramos, Worship Associate; Sam King, Vice Moderator; UUSF Choir led by Mark Sumner, Director; Nancy Munn, Morgen Warner, Akane Ota, Ben Rudiak-Gould, Andrew Kessler, Maggie McGrann, Soloists; Wm. GarcΓ­a Ganz, pianist

Shulee Ong, Camera; Jackson Munn, Camera; Alex Schofield, Sound; Jonathan Silk, Order of Service; Amy Kelly, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

'DEEPER LOVE' - Rev. Randy Lewis - All Souls Unitarian Church

The message was delivered on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, during The Point: Humanist Hour by Rev. Randy Lewis, Assistant Minister. DESCRIPTION What happens when an atheist walks the green mile? Through a story that bridges divides, we're invited to witness the impact of genuine presence and the endless possibilities for transformation that arise from the depths of human connection and understanding. Join us in a contemplative journey through "Deeper Love," where we explore the limitless depths of love's potential to heal. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS MESSAGE ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text AllSoulsTulsa to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website:

'HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE?' - Rev. Randy Lewis - All Souls Unitarian Church

The message was delivered on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Randy Lewis, Assistant Minister. DESCRIPTION Embark on a journey to explore the true depth of love beyond the superficial, diving into the profound insights that challenge and enlighten us. Let's reflect on love's power to transcend boundaries and inspire change within ourselves and our communities and let’s discover how deep our love can go in a world craving genuine connection and unity. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS MESSAGE ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text AllSoulsTulsa to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website:

If It's Not One Thing, It's Another, Rev. Kathleen Rolenz, February 11, 2024 - Unity Church Sermon Podcasts

Saturday Night Live comedian Gilda Radner made famous the phrase β€œIf it’s not one thing, it’s another...it’s always something!” And isn’t that true? We are constantly called to choose one person or one thing over another; often accompanied by conflicting feelings about those choices. This Sunday we’ll dive deeper into the February theme of choosing, and the role chance, choice, free will and determinism play in our lives. Β  This podcast begins with a reflection offered by Ari Giles, worship associate.

'SERMON IN SONG' - Nick Page, Rev. Gerald L. Davis, and Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar - All Souls Unitarian Church

The message was delivered on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Nick Page, Guest Musician, Rev. Gerald L. Davis, Affiliate Minister, and Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. DESCRIPTION Guided by the acclaimed song leader and music educator Nick Page, discover the transformative power of music and explore how spirituals and songs of liberation inspire community, empathy, and action toward justice. Tune in to celebrate the role of music in healing and change and to experience love's light through the universal language of melody. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS MESSAGE ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text AllSoulsTulsa to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website:

The Dragon's Might: A Lunar New Year Celebration - Sermons-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco

"The Dragon's Might: A Lunar New Year Celebration"
Sunday, February 11, 10:50 am, 2024

According to legend, a heavenly race determined the order of the Chinese zodiac signs. Why did Dragon, so clearly the mightiest of the animals, fail to come in first place? What can Dragon teach us about using power for more than winning in a world that calls for it? Join us in welcoming the Year of the Dragon.

Rev. Seanan Fong, Affiliated Community Minister; Rev. Sonya Sukalski, Sabbatical Minister; Kat Liu, Worship Associate; Linda Enger, Board of Trustees; UUSF Bell Choir directed by Reiko Oda Lane, Organist; UUSF Choir directed by Mark Sumner, Music Director; Akane Ota, mezzo soprano; Wm. GarcΓ­a Ganz, pianist.

Shulee Ong, Camera; Eric Shackelford, Camera; Jonathan Silk, Communications Director; Carrie Steere-Salazar, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

Is it Pastoral Care, Pastorial Care, or Pastural Care? - Sermons-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco

"Is it Pastoral Care, Pastorial Care, or Pastural Care?"
Sunday, February 4, 10:50 am, 2024

Pastoral Care is a term used in various situations and which is meaningful to many different people in ways that are unique to them. This Sunday, we will explore some of those meanings and ways in which peoples' hurts and suffering are alleviated by the judicious use of this aspect of ministry.

Rev. Fred Rabidoux, Guest Minister; Rev. Sonya Sukalski, Sabbatical Minister; Sam King, Worship Associate; Galen Workman, Board of Trustees; Reiko Oda Lane, Organist; Mark Sumner, Music Director; Jon Silk, drummer; Wm. GarcΓ­a Ganz pianist

Shulee Ong, Camera; Eric Shackelford, Camera; Jonathan Silk, Communications Director; Carrie Steere-Salazar, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

'LOVE LOCAL' - Rev. Kate Braestrup - All Souls Unitarian Church

The message was delivered on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Kate Braestrup, Guest Minister and New York Times Best-Selling Author. DESCRIPTION Rev. Kate Braestrup, a distinguished author and the chaplain of the Maine Warden Service, takes us on the journey to the heart of Maine's wilderness with a sermon that ventures far beyond the church walls. She reveals the profound power of tangible, immediate love in action, expressed through dedication and service and through offering a hand to hold and a shoulder to lean on in moments of deep vulnerability. Let's explore the strength and beauty of loving locally, in the here and now, where it matters most. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS MESSAGE ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text AllSoulsTulsa to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website:

The Blessings of Congregational Conflict, Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley, February 4, 2024 - Unity Church Sermon Podcasts

Anyone who has endured messy and bitter conflicts in a congregation may not be able to see how there could be an opportunity of a blessing in the midst of the pain. But conflicts will inevitably occur and it is possible to learn new ways of approaching them that can allow for growth and learning, and even transformation.Β 

Rev. Cooley is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist and has served as a minister for over 30 years in both congregational and denominational settings. She is an Accredited Interim Minister and faculty of the Interim Minister’s Network, and currently serves as the Developmental Minister at the First UU Church of Columbus, OH.Β 

There Be Dragons!, Rev. Lara Cowtan, January 28, 2024 - Unity Church Sermon Podcasts

We can do hard things. Facing our fears and charting a pathway forward.Β 

Thus Do We Covenant - Sermons-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco

"Thus Do We Covenant"

Sunday, January 28, 10:50 am, 2024

After the weekend of creating our covenant, we will come together to reveal what we have found most important for us to promise. We will explore and understand how we will use it in our relationships going forward.

Aisha Hauser, Guest Preacher; Rev. Laura Shennum, Minister of Congregational Life; Rev. Sonya Sukalski, Sabbatical Minister; Mari Magaloni Ramos, Worship Associate; Diane Allen, Board of Trustees; Reiko Oda Lane, Organist; Choir led by Mark Sumner, Music Director; Millie Phillips, soloist; Jon Silk, Drummer; Wm. Garcia Ganz, pianist

Jonathan Silk, Communications Director; Eric Shackelford, Camera; Athena Papadakos, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

'THOUGHT PROGRESSIONS' - Pastor D.E. Paulk - All Souls Unitarian Church

The message was delivered on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Pastor D.E. Paulk, Guest Minister. DESCRIPTION Embrace change; embrace growth. Change, though often challenging, is a vital part of our journey. Let's examine the concept of thought progression, the importance of inclusivity and love in forming a strong community, and the transformative power of spirituality. Discover how embracing change can lead to profound self-discovery and collective harmony, creating a world where every voice matters. This is an invitation to explore the depths of your own spirit and find peace within the constant flux of life. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS MESSAGE ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text AllSoulsTulsa to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website:

SERMON: Chaos: Rev. Kim K. Crawford Harvie - Arlington Street Church

Recorded live at Arlington Street Church, Sunday, January 21, 2024.

The Call to Racial Justice from our Theological Heritage, Rev. Dr. Andrea Johnson, January 21, 2024 - Unity Church Sermon Podcasts

What calls you to work for justice in the world? This sermon will explore both the historical and contemporary call to justice that arises from our Unitarian Universalist theological heritage.Β 

The Courage to Be Accountable, Rev. Kathleen Rolenz, January 14, 2024 - Unity Church Sermon Podcasts

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, and Bayard Rustin’s commitment to non-violence was a powerful and effective strategy because all those involved in the Civil Rights Movement were committed to practicing the disciplines of non-violence as expressed in Beloved Community in action. What wisdom can we learn from King and Rustin as we move towards ever increasing levels of accountability which require of us both courage and consistency?

Covenant: Laying the Foundation - Sermons-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco

"Covenant: Laying the Foundation"
Sunday, January 21, 10:50 am, 2024

As we prepare to engage in creating a congregational covenant for UUSF, we will start to lay the foundation of why it is important work for us to do. We will look at the preparation work we have already done and how covenant already exists in our congregational work.

Rev. Laura Shennum, Minister of Congregational Life; Mari Magaloni Ramos, Worship Associate; Jonah Berquist, Moderator; Reiko Oda Lane, Organist; Nancy Munn, Soprano; Morgen Warner, Soprano; Akane Ota, Alto; Ben Rudiak-Gould, Tenor; Andrew Kessler, Bass; Wm. GarcΓ­a Ganz, Pianist

Shulee Ong, Camera; Jonathan Silk, Communications Director; Athena Papadakos, Flowers; Thomas Brown, Jose Matias Pineda, Francisco Castellanos, Sextons ; Linda Messner, Head Usher

'SHAZAM: A WORD CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING' - Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar - All Souls Unitarian Church

The message was delivered on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. DESCRIPTION The words we choose to use and identify with can make a big difference. Words can destroy and create. Sometimes a single word can change everything. A single word can help or heal or hinder. It can hurt or harm or humiliate or humble us. It can also inspire, direct, and focus us. It can tap us into our power, purpose, and passion. Do you know your word? SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS MESSAGE ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text AllSoulsTulsa to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website:

Belonging - Sermons-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco

"Belonging"
Sunday, January 14, 10:50 am, 2024

It is said that religions include belief, behavior and belonging. Unitarian Universalism gave Rev. Sonya an immediate sense of belonging over 25 years ago when she first attended a service in her hometown in New Mexico. Unitarians employ reason in our beliefs, and a sense of freedom concerning religious behaviors, so naming what creates our sense of belonging this month is our work and our play. She will explore what belonging means today as UUSF prepares to explore the promises we make together with a covenant later this month.

Rev. Sonya Sukalski, Sabbatical Minister; Rev. Laura Shennum, Minister of Congregational Life; Richard Davis-Lowell, Worship Associate; Linda Enger, Board of Trustees; Hanna Hart, Interfaith Winter Shelter; Reiko Oda Lane, Organist; Giacomo Fiore, Guitarist; Ben Rudiak-Gould, Songleader

Shulee Ong, Camera; Jonathan Silk, Communications Director; Judy Payne, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

Promises of the Heart - Sermons-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco

"Promises of the Heart"
Sunday, January 7, 10:50 am, 2024

Unitarian Universalism is a non-creedal, covenantal faith; that is, we are united not by a single set of theological beliefs, but by the commitments we make to each other and to the broader society in which we live. A covenant is a promise from the heart to carry out these commitments. Throughout January, we will be exploring the concept and practice of covenanting.

Rev. Millie Phillips, Affiliated Community Minister; Richard Davis Lowell, Worship Associate; Galen Workman, Board of Trustees; AndrΓ©s Vera, cellist; Stephanie Bibbo, violinist; Andrew Kessler, songleader; Elliott Etzkorn, pianist

Shulee Ong, Camera; Jonathan Silk, Communications Director; Athena Papodakos, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

Let Go of the Old & Ring in the New: Fire Communion - Sermons-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco

"Let Go of the Old & Ring in the New: Fire Communion"

Sunday, December 31, 10:50 am, 2023

We will gather to reflect on our past year, then set intentions for the upcoming year. This will be ritualized through a Fire Communion.

Rev. Laura Shennum, Minister of Congregational Life; Dennis Adams, Worship Associate; Diane Allen, Board of Trustees; Allen Biggs, Percussionist; Akane Ota, Songleader; Elliott Etzkorn, Pianist

Shulee Ong, Camera; Eric Shackelford, Camera; Jonathan Silk, Communications Director; Athena Papodakos, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

Christmas Eve Night - Sermons-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco

"Christmas Eve Night"

Sunday, December 24, 4:45 pm, 2023

Come let us join in community to celebrate the Christmas story in song, stories, and candles.

Rev. Laura Shennum, Minister of Congregational Life; Mari Magaloni Ramos, Worship Associate; Bree Shennum; Tad Hopp; Michael Bossier; Claire Cover; Tad Hopp, Worship Participants; UUSF Bell Choir led by Reiko Oda Lane, Organist; UUSF Choir led by Mark Sumner, Music Director; William Harvey, Trumpeter; Nancy Munn, Soprano; Kate Offer, Soprano; Morgen Warner, Soprano; Wm. GarcΓ­a Ganz, Pianist

Eric Shackelford, Camera; Jackson Munn, Camera; Jonathan Silk, Communications Director; Alicia Cover, Lights; Amy Kelly, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

What's Up With That: Interactive Christmas Pageant - Sermons-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco

"What's Up With That: Interactive Christmas Pageant"

Sunday, December 24, 10:50 am, 2023

Join us for an interactive telling of the Christmas story. This service is for all ages and costumes will be provided for those who want them.

Rev. Laura Shennum, Minister of Congregational Life; Dennis Adams, Worship Associate; Orianna Jooss Moren; Robert Jumonville; Callum Sanchez; Dahlia Tarou; Bree Shennum, Worship Participants; Akane Ota, Songleader; Mark Sumner, Pianist, Yuki and Haruka Ota, Cellists

Shulee Ong, Camera; Jonathan Silk, Communications Director; Amy Kelly, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

Hanging of the Greens - Sermons-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco

"Hanging of the Greens"
Sunday, December 17, 10:50 am, 2023

We will gather as a full community to build connection through the ritual of creating the greens for our sanctuary. In honor of the sacredness of each person born, we will create stars that highlight each of us that are present. Join us for a lovely tradition of joy and merriment.

Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern, Senior Minister; Rev. Laura Shennum, Minister of Congregational Life; Christine Patch-Lindsay, Pagan Interest Circle; Reiko Oda Lane, Organist; UUSF Choir led by Mark Sumner, Music Director; Nancy Munn, Akane Ota, Singers; Wm. GarcΓ­a Ganz, Pianist

Shulee Ong, Camera; Eric Shackelford, Camera; Emanuel Class, Chat Moderator; Jonathan Silk, Communications Director; Amy Kelly, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

'THE HERO'S TALE' - Rev. Randy Lewis - All Souls Unitarian Church

The message was delivered on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Randy Lewis, Assistant Minister. DESCRIPTION Ever wondered how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. faced his dragons of adversity? Curious about the everyday heroes shaping our world today? Join us as we delve into the hero's journey, exploring the influences behind heroism and the values that guide them. Confront the challenges of today, from discrimination to division, and discover the power of love as a guiding force. Your hero's journey mattersβ€”explore the interconnected stories that weave our collective destiny. In a world where values shape heroes, let's reflect on our own heroes. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS MESSAGE ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text AllSoulsTulsa to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website:

'THE JUSTICE LEAGUE' - Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar - All Souls Unitarian Church

The message was delivered on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. DESCRIPTION "I think a hero is anyone who is intent on making this a better world for all people." β€” Maya Angelou January 7th I launch our January Sunday Sermon Series called "The Justice League." Superheroes (such as Superman and Batman and Captain America) were invented in the 1930s and 1940s by Jewish immigrants to the USA in response to a time of immense antisemitism around the world. Today, as antisemitism and Islamophobia are on the rise, it is fascinating to recount the origins and impetus for the creation of these superheroes. Almost every superhero’s origin story includes experiences of profound trauma and/or rejection. The 21st Century has seen the emergence of the first Muslim-American superheroes. Most notably, is the character Ms. Marvel, a Pakistani-American teenager from New Jersey. Come hear about some of the amazing history and what we can take from it to fuel our own work to make the world a more just and inclusive place.Β Β  SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS MESSAGE ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text AllSoulsTulsa to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website:

'SPIRITUAL BUT NOT RELIGIOUS?' - Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar - All Souls Unitarian Church

The message was delivered on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. DESCRIPTION Is there something you have done that you vowed you would never do? Do you consider this to be a triumph or a failure? What caused you to do it? Was it courage, necessity, or was it a mistake? How has your life changed for this unexpected experience? This is the work of the inner life. Soul work. You don’t have to be religious to grow your soul and nurture your spirit. However, it certainly helps to have a supportive and wise community. In this message, with the help of a poet, and an Inuit, I will share an epic journey of the inner life and how we can nurture our soul and broaden our life in the year to come. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS MESSAGE ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text AllSoulsTulsa to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website:

SERMON: Peace and Goodwill: Rev. Vera O'Brien - Arlington Street Church

Recorded live at Arlington Street Church, Sunday, December 31, 2023.

'A CHILD IS BORN, AGAIN' - Rev. Randy Lewis - All Souls Unitarian Church

The message was delivered on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Randy Lewis, Assistant Minister. DESCRIPTION Here we go again. It’s Christmas time, and many churches will preach about the promised Messiah, the Child in the manger who is to become the Prince of Peace. In the Christian tradition, we are told that some 2,000 years ago, the angelic choir proclaimed β€œpeace on earth and goodwill to all men.” And yet, year after year, again and again, peace remains elusive and short-lived at best, and goodwill is often overshadowed by self-interest and greed. Join us for the Christmas Eve morning service that will delve into the heart of the matter. Beyond the symbolic birth, we'll explore meaningful actions to foster lasting peace and goodwill. It's time to move beyond relying on miracles or babies to fix our problems. Let's embrace a message that resonates in our actions and is a catalyst for positive change! SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS MESSAGE ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text AllSoulsTulsa to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website:

'THE MESSIAH IS AMONG US' - Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar - All Souls Unitarian Church

The message was delivered on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS MESSAGE ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text AllSoulsTulsa to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website:

SERMON: Be Weird!: Rev. Kim K. Crawford Harvie - Arlington Street Church

Recorded live at Arlington Street Church, Sunday, December 3, 2023.

SACReD Stories, SACReD Decisions and Mary, Mother of God - Sermons-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco

"SACReD Stories, SACReD Decisions and Mary, Mother of God"
Sunday, December 10, 10:50 am, 2023

What is your faith story? What is your reproductive story? How is the Divine a part of both of these stories? How can we weave them together free from shame, judgment, and stigma? Join us as we examine our stories alongside one of the ancient stories of Mary, Mother of God. Rev. Angela Tyler-Williams from SACReD, the Spiritual Alliance of Communities for Reproductive Dignity, will lead an exploration of this Advent story and share some of the biblical support for Reproductive Justice.

Rev. Angela Tyler-Williams, Guest Preacher; Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern, Senior Minister; Rev. Laura Shennum, Minister of Congregational Life; Sam King, Worship Associate; Reiko Oda Lane, organist; UUSF Choir led by Mark Sumner, Music Director; Jon Silk, Drummer; Shannon Warto, Soloist

Shulee Ong, Camera; Jackson Munn, Camera; Jonathan Silk, Communications Director; Athena Papadakos, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

'HOPE: PATHWAY TO POSSIBILITY' - Rev. Randy Lewis - All Souls Unitarian Church

The message was delivered on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Randy Lewis, Assistant Minister. DESCRIPTION In the grand scheme of global challenges, wars, terrorism, and humanitarian, economic, and ecological crises, participating in local school board elections may seem insignificant. But as renowned anthropologist Margaret Mead once wisely noted, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." This sentiment underscores the profound connection between seemingly small actions and the potential for significant change. Drawing inspiration from Mead's words, Sunday’s message explores the idea that hope is not just a passive emotion but an active force, a tangible product of intentional, collective actions that contribute to the building of a better, more hopeful world for ourselves and future generations. Let's explore the pathways to possibility together. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS MESSAGE ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text AllSoulsTulsa to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website:

Who's Human? Who's Right?, Rev. Kathleen Rolenz, December 10, 2023 - Unity Church Sermon Podcasts

This sermon is written by Rev. Kathleen Rolenz and delivered by Rev. Wayne Arnason.

'HOPE IS HERE' - Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar - All Souls Unitarian Church

The message was delivered on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. DESCRIPTION Some weeks are harder than others. One thing I can always count on is coming to All Souls on Sunday morning and the people, the music and the spirit of the place fills my heart. As we launch into the month of December on the theme of Hope, our church is one place I know I can go to find it in abundance. Not hope in the future, but hope right now. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS MESSAGE ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text AllSoulsTulsa to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website:

I Will Meet You There - Sermons-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco

"I Will Meet You There"
Sunday, December 3, 10:50 am, 2023

For weeks, there have been conversations in our church forums, at movie screenings, and on the steps as people gather and leave to address the war in Gaza. On Sunday (I think!) we will talk about the struggle to hold these events and dig into one of the issues coming up around the events: the ancient evils of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia. And find ways and places to dig into the hard moral and political questions of this day in the community, weathering them as whole as we can.

Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern, Senior Minister; Richard Davis - Lowell, Worship Associate; Bruce Neuberger, Lay Leader; Galen Workman, Board of Trustees; Reiko Oda Lane, Organist; UUSF Choir led by Mark Sumner, Music Director; Wm. GarcΓ­a Ganz, Pianist

Jonathan Silk, Communications Director; Athena Papadakos, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

Oh, We Give Thanks: A Bread Communion - Sermons-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco

"Oh, We Give Thanks: A Bread Communion"
Sunday, November 26, 10:50 am, 2023

In this quiet service, we will make space to be fed, to reflect on our times around the table and how they have shaped us, to share some of the food we love, and to fill up on the nourishment of giving thanks. If you have a baked good to donate to the table (for sharing at a service or afterwards), please let Vanessa know (VRSouthern@uusf.org). Others inspired at the last minute can just put it out at coffee hour after service!

Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern, Senior Minister; Dennis Adams, Worship Associate; Jef Caers, flute; Andy Kessler, Songleader; Mark Sumner, Pianist

Eric Shackelford, Camera; Alex Schofield, Sound; Jonathan Silk, Order of Service; Carrie Steere-Salazar, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

LIVESTREAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFYQJkQLwOs

OOS:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ulRhPa815BpqmL18j1NMN2PvUDpvKrSM/view?usp=sharing

PLAYLIST:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGWIRF9PinfxRgne1q7GBrjOLcoTsbzGs

SERMON: Gratitude: Rev. Kim K. Crawford Harvie - Arlington Street Church

Recorded live at Arlington Street Church, Sunday, November 19, 2023.

SERMON: Holiday Survival Guide: Rev. Kim K. Crawford Harvie - Arlington Street Church

Recorded live at Arlington Street Church, Sunday, November 12, 2023.

SERMON: What's a UU to Do?: John O'Connor - Arlington Street Church

Recorded live at Arlington Street Church, Sunday, October 22, 2023.

THANKSGIVING FESTIVAL - All Souls Unitarian Church

The service took place on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS SERVICE ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text AllSoulsTulsa to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website:

'REWRITING OUR STORIES' - Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar - All Souls Unitarian Church

The message was delivered on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. DESCRIPTION Stories of nations and groups are passed down between the generations and sometimes create seemingly endless conflicts, like we are seeing in Israel and Gaza. In Oklahoma and across the USA, schools and governments are in conflict about how to tell our state and country’s history. How do groups rewrite such stories to come up with a common history that is both true and makes room for a positive future for all? Perhaps more importantly, what is it about the stories you tell yourself, about yourself and others, that keeps you in perpetual conflicts? Often such stories contain our ideal images of what a person should be. We have conceptions of what a person must be like to be lovable, to be successful, to be powerful or to be good. We also have stories about the ideal spouse or partner or the ideal child and family. These are images we pick up that often get in the way of our seeing the true beauty and holiness in the people we love - and even in ourselves .These stories we have about ourselves and others are "real" and powerful in that they shape our lives and relationships. When we realize they’re destructive - we need to go back and re-author our stories. What is the story you tell yourself about why you do what you do. Is it time to rewrite any parts of your life story? Should you be seeking a ceasefire to end the casualties created by the stories you tell? SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS MESSAGE ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text LOVEBB to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website:

In Transition - Sermons-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco

"In Transition"
Sunday, November 19, 10:50 am, 2023

This week, the end of Trans Awareness week, we will hear voices of trans folx and be together in their stories and wisdom -- from people we know and love to writers from the United States to the hijra community in India.

Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern, Senior Minister; Rev. Laura Shennum, Minister of Congregational Life; Santana McBride, Worship Associate; Lucy Smith, Board of Trustees; UUSF Bell Choir led by Reiko Oda Lane, Organist; UUSF/India Tour Choir led by Mark Sumner, Music Director; Wm. GarcΓ­a Ganz, Pianist

Asani Seawell, Chat Moderator; Jonathan Silk, Communications Director; Carrie Steere-Salazar, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

LIVESTREAM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFYQJkQLwOs

OOS:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ulRhPa815BpqmL18j1NMN2PvUDpvKrSM/view?usp=sharing

PLAYLIST:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGWIRF9PinfxRgne1q7GBrjOLcoTsbzGs

The Enfleshed Life: What Life and Love of a Body Entails - Sermons-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco

"The Enfleshed Life: What Life and Love of a Body Entails"

Sunday, November 5, 10:50 am, 2023

One of the biggest injuries that Christianity is part of in our journey to human wholeness is seeing the body as sacredβ€”not in the sense of something pristine that could be defiled or whose urges were dangerous, but as something to be honored and trusted. We can blame St. Augustine for some of it. We can blame a world bent on extraction and marketing to us from piling on. However, the wholeness we seek to find in nurturing one another asks for a life that relishes and cherishes enfleshed life. Let’s talk about that!

Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern, Senior Minister; Rev. Laura Shennum, Minister of Congregational Life; Carmen Barsody, Worship Associate; Galen Workman, Board of Trustees; Reiko Oda Lane, Organist; UUSF Choir led by Mark Sumner, Music Director

Shulee Ong, Camera; Jackson Munn, Camera; Gregory Stevens, Chat Moderator; Jonathan Silk, Communications Director; Judy Payne, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

'COUNCIL OAK TREE: BIRTHPLACE OF TVLSE' - Ruth Bible-Ingram, Lei Rumley, Deborah Fritts, Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar - All Souls Unitarian Church

The message was delivered on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Ruth Bible-Ingram, Guest Speaker, Lei Rumley, Worship Assistant, Deborah Fritts, a member of the Board of Trustees, Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. DESCRIPTION November is Native American Heritage Month and we're honored to have a guest speaker and musicians who represent the culture. We acknowledge that All Souls Unitarian Church is on the Muscogee Nation Reservation which is the original land of Osage Nation, and we look forward to welcoming our guests, and you, to our Sunday Services as we honor and celebrate Native American Heritage. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS MESSAGE ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text LOVEBB to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website:

The Future of Religion, Rev. Keith Kron, October 29, 2023 - Unity Church Sermon Podcasts

What purpose does religion serve now? What purpose can it serve? With membership declining and ministerial shortages in every denomination, what will the future of religion and Unitarian Universalism be? What could it be? We’ll explore these questions, and how we might learn from our past, those around us, and the moment we’re in to consider a course for the future of religion. Rev. Kron is the Transitions Director of the Unitarian Universalist Association.

Connecting Across Borders and Divides - Sermons-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco

"Connecting Across Borders and Divides"

Sunday, October 29, 10:50 am, 2023

This is the time of year of the Pagan celebration of Samhain, and the Christian (no doubt borrowed and adapted!) witness to All Souls and All Saints, and to the celebrations of DΓ­a De Los Muertos in Mexico and across Latin America. All of these community and religious ceremonies and sacred times begin with the Samhain idea that at this time of year, the veil between the living and the dead is thinned. It is a season, therefore, for reaching across that veil and pulling those we have loved and lostβ€”their spirit and their legacyβ€”more intentionally into our world for a while.

In the spirit of this time and sacred season, you are invited to bring a copy of a photo or a memento of someone you have lost that we can put on the altar during worship. Be prepared to share their name. You are also invited to bring their favorite food to the worship. The foods that you bring will be shared during social hour.

Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern, Senior Minister; Mari Magaloni Ramos, Worship Asscociate; Carlowe Connelly, The Pagan Interest Circle; Megan Lehmer, Board of Trustees; UUSF Bell Choir led by Reiko Oda Lane, Organist; UUSF Choir led by Mark Sumner, Music Director; Akane Ota, Soloist; Wm GarcΓ­a Ganz, Pianist

Shulee Ong, Jackson Munn, Livestream Team; Asani Seawell, Chat Support; Jonathan Silk, Communications Director; Amy Kelly, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

'BREAKING BREAD WITH THE DEAD' - Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar - All Souls Unitarian Church

The message was delivered on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. DESCRIPTION In the book: β€œBreaking Bread with the Dead” Alan Jacobs is concerned about children watching only stuff that is marketed to and for them, that is β€œfired like an arrow to their amygdala.” Stuff that was manufactured for their immediate effortless consumption. Rather than pushing them out of their comfort zone, experiencing some ambiguity and thematic density. He also writes about the importance for all of us of engaging the ideas, art and music of people from previous generations as a way of living with less anxiety in the present. One of the major ways that attending All Souls adds value to our lives is by regularly introducing us to ideas and music from the past in ways that improve our lives in the present. This Sunday we will recognize 71 new members who have joined All Souls over the last few months. The following quote from Jacobs’ book introduces my theme for Sunday and one of the reasons so many people are drawn to All Souls in these times. "…information overloadβ€”a sense that we are always receiving more sheer data than we know how to evaluateβ€”and a more general feeling of social accelerationβ€”the perception that the world is not only changing but changing faster and faster. What those closely related experiences tend to require from us is a rough-and-ready kind of informational triage." Triageβ€”it’s a French word meaning to separate and sortβ€”is what nurses and doctors on the battlefield do: during and after a battle, as wounded soldiers flow in, the limited resources of a medical unit are sorely tested. The medical staff must learn to make instantaneous judgments: this person needs treatment now, that one can wait a little while, a third one will have to wait longer, preferably somewhere other than the medical tent. To the wounded soldiers, this system will often seem peremptory and harsh, uncompassionate, and perhaps even cruel; but it’s absolutely necessary for the nurses and doctors to be ruthlessly brisk. They cannot afford for one soldier to die while they’re comforting one whose injuries don’t threaten his life. Navigating daily life in the internet age is a lot like doing battlefield triage. Given that what cultural critic Matthew Crawford calls the β€œattentional commons” is constantly noisyβ€”there are days we can’t even put gas in our cars without being assaulted by advertisements blared at ear-rattling volumeβ€”we also learn to be ruthless in deciding how to deploy our attention. We only have so much of it, and often the decision of whether or not to β€œpay” it must be made in an instant. To avoid madness we must learn to reject appeals to our time, and reject them without hesitation or pity. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS MESSAGE ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text LOVEBB to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website:

Lessons for Future Ancestors - Sermons-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco

"Lessons for Future Ancestors"
Sunday, October 22, 10:50 am, 2023

"Let us measure success by how many of us can say: I am living a life I don’t regret. A life that will resonate with my ancestors" -adrienne maree brown

Matt is a musician and worship leader who has led hundreds of services for UU congregations across the country. He has a degree in hand drumming and serves as Director of Community Life for Sanctuary Boston.

https://www.rhythmrevelations.com/

Matt Meyer, Guest Preacher; Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern, Senior Minister; Diane Allen, Board of Trustees; Mark Sumner, Music Director; Elliott Etzkorn, Pianist

Jonathan Silk, Communications Director; Eric Shackelford, Camera; Amy Kelly, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

'LISTENING DEEPLY' - Rev. Justin Schroeder - All Souls Unitarian Church

The message was delivered on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Justin Schroeder, Guest Minister. DESCRIPTION Justin came to All Souls in 2001 as the Young Adult Programs Director and led our Soulful Sundown services that blended arts, video, contemporary music and spirituality. One of his final acts of ministry, in Tulsa, was delivering the eulogy for Marlin and Anitra's daughter Sienna Lavanhar's memorial, in May of 2006. Justin brings over two decades of spiritual leadership experience, prominently leading a large, progressive Unitarian Universalist congregation in Minneapolis for 12 years. This Sunday, Reverend Justin Schroeder returns to All Souls! Justin came to All Souls in 2001 as the Young Adult Programs Director. He led our Soulful Sundown services that blended arts, video, contemporary music, and spirituality. One of his final acts of ministry in Tulsa was delivering the eulogy for Marlin and Anitra's daughter Sienna Lavanhar's memorial in May 2006. Justin brings over two decades of spiritual leadership experience, prominently leading a large, progressive Unitarian Universalist congregation in Minneapolis for 12 years after. Justin, along with his wife Juliana, co-founded "Holding Space for Change" which accompanies individuals and groups through the process of change, transition, and transformation. They offer counseling, spiritual direction, rites and rituals as well as retreats and workshops to support people through significant life passages. Visit . SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS MESSAGE ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text LOVEBB to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website:

Sorry, Not Sorry; The Subtle Art of Apology, Rev. Lara Cowtan, October 22, 2023 - Unity Church Sermon Podcasts

Because we’re human, we hurt each other, we get hurt, and there’s a way through that, but that way through depends on the ability to deliver and accept a powerfully meaningful apology. Healing and repair of broken relationships doesn’t happen on its own. This sermon podcast begins with a reflection written by Sara Ford and read by Peggy Lin.

Confess and ReDress, Rev. Kathleen Rolenz, October 15, 2023 - Unity Church Sermon Podcasts

Reparations for systemic racism and attempted genocide is now part of our national conversation, yet confession, without making attempts to redress harm, is nothing more than virtue signaling. We’ll explore the complex question of reparations through the lens of those most harmed, with a particular focus on indigenous justice.

Let Hope Become Courage, Rev. Kathleen Rolenz, October 8, 2023 - Unity Church Sermon Podcasts

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The second Sunday in October is typically an opportunity for you to reflect on your financial support of the church in the year ahead. This year, our Executive Team will confess some hard and hopeful truths about the current state and future of the church as we prepare to enter our 2024 fiscal year. This podcast from Stewardship Sunday begins with a reflection by worship associate Betsy Hearn.

By Stander, Standing By - Sermons-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco

"By Stander, Standing By"
Sunday, October 15, 10:50 am, 2023

This weekend when we honor awareness about our Trans Beloveds, I want to talk about some stories I've heard from members lately. I want to talk about how we show up and invite others to do the same. I want to talk about the real danger of the bystander.

Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern, Senior Minister; Rev. Laura Shennum, Minister of Congregational Life; Daniel Jackoway, Worship Associate; Liz Strand, Board of Trustees; Hamner Family, Chalice Lighting; Reiko Oda Lane, Organist; UUSF Choir led by Mark Sumner, Music Director; Lambert Moss, soloist; Wm. GarcΓ­a Ganz, Pianist

Shulee Ong, Camera; Felix Borggraefe, Audio; Asani Seawell, Live Chat Moderator; Jonathan Silk, Communications Director; Athena Papadakos, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

SERMON: Ending Loneliness: Rev. Kim K. Crawford Harvie - Arlington Street Church

Recorded live at Arlington Street Church, Sunday, October 15, 2023.

SERMON: Ambiguous Loss: Rev. Ali Jablonsky - Arlington Street Church

17 September 2023 at 12:00
Recorded live at Arlington Street Church, Sunday, September 17, 2023.

SERMON: Rwanda's Umuganda: Rev. Kim K. Crawford Harvie - Arlington Street Church

10 September 2023 at 12:00
Recorded live at Arlington Street Church, Sunday, September 10, 2023.

SERMON: Seeing Differently: Rev. Kim K. Crawford Harvie - Arlington Street Church

Recorded live at Arlington Street Church, Sunday, September 3, 2023.

SERMON: Loving Out Loud: Art Nava - Arlington Street Church

Recorded live at Arlington Street Church, Sunday, August 27, 2023.

'BAROMETER OF THE SOUL' - Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar - All Souls Unitarian Church

The message was delivered on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. DESCRIPTION Recently, I came across the term "Fundamental Neighborliness." It is said to be a barometer of the soul and an indicator of the attitude of one’s heart. Generosity is one of life’s greatest joys to be able to share what we have to help someone else to have an opportunity to grow or experience life’s possibilities. Even in those times when we feel lacking, being able to share something can bring us alive. Most of us struggle in some ways with generosity. Some are too generous, and some are not generous enough. How can we balance our generosity so that it is a central component of our life’s satisfaction and a true expression of our love? SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS MESSAGE ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text LOVEBB to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website:

'IN THE SHADOW OF ETERNITY' - Rev. Randy Lewis - All Souls Unitarian Church

The reflection was delivered on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Randy Lewis, Assistant Minister. DESCRIPTION Gazing at the profound mystery of life, we stand in this present moment, where the everlasting and the transient meet. Our days on this earthly journey are but fleeting shadows, casting a reminder of the impermanence of existence. We realize that time is indeed a precious gift. In the absence of certainty and clarity, how are we to find meaning, hope, and perseverance for our journey? How do we redeem our days and make them count? SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS REFLECTION ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text LOVEBB to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website:

The Uses and Abuses of Scripture - Sermons-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco

"The Uses and Abuses of Scripture"

Sunday, October 8, 10:50 am, 2023

On a Sunday when we mark Indigenous Peoples Day, we will enjoy music from a group of Native Hawai’ian musicians. Rev. Buehrens reflect on how scripture was abused in the spread of settler colonialism, even as he invites people, in his Monday evening adult RE course on the Hebrew Bible, to learn about how the scriptures can be understood and used to counter oppression and begin the process of healing.

Rev. John Buehrens; Rev. Laura Shennum, Minister of Congregational Life; Dennis Adams, Worship Associate; Lori Lai, Treasurer; Dennielle and Miles Kronenberg, Chalice Lighters; Worship Associate; Grandview Aloha Band featuring Ka’ala Carmack; Rosalie Alfonso; William Klingelhoffer; Pastor James Aarona; Mark Sumner, Songleader; Wm. GarcΓ­a Ganz, Pianist

Shulee Ong, Camera; Eric Shackelford, Camera; Greggory Stevens, Chat Moderator; Jonathan Silk, Communications Director; Athena Papadakos, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

β€œHello, Frank!” in honor of the feast of St Francis which is on Oct 4. - Sermons-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco

β€œHello, Frank!” in honor of the feast of St Francis which is on Oct 4.
Sunday, October 1, 10:50 am, 2023

Living in a city named for St. Francis, we find ourselves looking for the humanity behind the saint as we negotiate very difficult times: Ideals of loving the poor get confused with the complexity of addressing poverty and homelessness; and a reverence for all creation can leave us wondering what really matters environmentally. Join us as we look beyond the saint and find the human.

Carmen Barsody & Sam Dennison, Faithful Fools; Dennis Adams, Worship Associate; Linda Enger, Board of Trustee; Christoph Wagner, Cellist; Joanne Kong, Pianist; Mark Sumner, Songleader; Jon Silk, Drummer; Wm. GarcΓ­a Ganz, Pianist

Jonathan Silk, Communications Director; Carrie Steere-Salazar, Flowers; Jose Matias Pineda, Sexton; Linda Messner, Head Usher

I Confess, Rev. Kathleen Rolenz, October 1, 2023 - Unity Church Sermon Podcasts

Unitarian Universalists long ago abandoned confession as part of their liturgical tradition, believing that such a practice was in direct opposition to our First Principle of β€œcovenanting to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of all persons.” Rev. Rolenz will explore whether the ancient practice of confession is antithetical to our First Principle, or actually a vehicle for deeper self-reflection?

This sermon podcast begins with Peggy Lin reading an excerpt fromΒ On Repentance and Repair: Making Amends in an Unapologetic World by Danya Ruttenberg.

'THE SHADOW OF ATTICUS FINCH' - Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar - All Souls Unitarian Church

The message was delivered on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. DESCRIPTION People who love the book β€œTo Kill a Mocking Bird” are often shocked and disoriented if they read Harper Lee’s second book, β€œGo Set a Watchman,” when they discover that Atticus Finch ends up a member of the Ku Klux Klan. We don’t expect that one of the most noble heroes of American literature has a shadow side. Even more surprising is when they finish the second book and they still like Atticus despite his imperfections. We live in a time of β€œcancel culture.” Increasingly it seems people assume there is a purity or perfection that people must attain. Today one misstatement or misdeed or old photograph can cause a person to lose their job or get kicked off social media. We want our heroes to be flawless and increasingly we expect that in each other. Yet, people are complex and multidimensional and have the ability to evolve and change. The first week of October is Banned Books Week in America, and Harper Lee’s books are being banned across the country. However, I believe that together, they offer us an important lesson in being human. Atticus’ daughter Scout and son Jem came of age in β€œTo Kill a Mockingbird,” and perhaps the rest of us have a chance to come of age, in a way, from her second book. In accepting other people’s imperfections, we may be able to begin to accept our own. Or perhaps it’s the other way around. β€œLet the one without sin among you, cast the first stone…” John 8:7 SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS MESSAGE ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text LOVEBB to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website:

Healing and Hope: A sermon on forgiveness and beyond - Sermons-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco

24 September 2023 at 13:50

"Healing and Hope: A sermon on forgiveness and beyond"
Sunday, September 24, 10:50 am, 2023

Yom Kippur is a day for Jewish people to focus on forgiveness and determine how they will move forward in the next year. This morning, we will focus on our own relationship with forgiveness and participate in a ritual that allows us to find a sense of peace. If you are joining virtually, then please have a rock or stone to participate in the ritual.

Rev. Laura Shennum, Minister of Congregational Life; Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern, Senior Minister; Daniel Jackoway, Worship Associate; Jonah Berquist, Moderator; Gupta Family, Chalice Lighting; Bell Choir directed by Reiko Oda Lane, Organist; UUSF Choir led by Mark Sumner, Music Director; Wm. Klingelhoffer, Shofar

Shulee Ong, Camera; Felix Borggraefe, Sound; Santana McBride, Live Chat Moderator; Jonathan Silk, Communications Director; Carrie Steere-Salazar, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

'FAITH AND THE GIFT OF DOUBT' - Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar - All Souls Unitarian Church

25 September 2023 at 14:28
The message was delivered on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS MESSAGE ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text LOVEBB to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website:

Let the River Run, Rev. Kathleen Rolenz, September 10, 2023 - Unity Church Sermon Podcasts

24 September 2023 at 12:51

Rev. Rolenz offers a reflection on how the various streams of our faith meet, merge, nourish and sustain us for the year ahead.Β 

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