http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog Whoever you are, wherever you are on your life's journey, you are welcome here Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:42:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Copyright © 2010 Unitarian Church of Los Alamos webmaster@uulosalamos.org (Rev. John Cullian and guests) webmaster@uulosalamos.org (Rev. John Cullian and guests) posts 1440 http://www.uulosalamos.org/images/logo_title-sm.jpg http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog 144 144 Whoever you are, wherever you are on your life\'s journey, you are welcome here. Podcasts of weekly Sunday sermons delivered by our Rev. John Cullinan and guests at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, New Mexico. Visit our web site http://www.uulosalamos.org for more information. Presented by the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos as an imprint under which sermons and talks by Unitarian Universalists are published and made freely available to all. Los Alamos, New Mexico is a small mountain community of approximately 18,000 people one hour from Santa Fe. The church is part of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Mountain Desert district. Our congregation is midsize, with about 150 active members and about 100 friends. We have an active Religious Exploration (RE) program with 50-60 children enrolled in classes from toddlers to High School. Our church year typically starts in the middle of August and goes into the first week of June with regular services at 9 and 11 am. We also offer an Adult Religious Exploration Forum at 10:15 am. During the summer, we invite many outside speakers to explore a whole range of topics of general interest to the public. We are a UUA-certified Welcoming Congregation and spearheaded the formation of and are now actively supporting the local chapter of PFLAG. Our vision is to affirm and exemplify our Principles and Purposes as we welcome and include all people of liberal faith, promote justice, encourage religious thought and experience in the best traditions of our heritage, and serve as an active testimony to the future. religion, unitarian, universalism, universalist, los alamos, spirituality Rev. John Cullian and guests Rev. John Cullian and guests webmaster@uulosalamos.org no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/08/phoenix-reflections-one-month-later-2/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/08/phoenix-reflections-one-month-later-2/#comments Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:00:24 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=905 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/08/phoenix-reflections-one-month-later-2/feed/ 0 47:02 A report on the Unitarian Univeralist gathering in Phoenix, AZ on July 29th of this year, and reflections on the difficult issue of immigration. See ... A report on the Unitarian Univeralist gathering in Phoenix, AZ on July 29th of this year, and reflections on the difficult issue of immigration. See the full text at http://www.returningblog.com/?p=576Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan and KokHeong McNaughton Podcast, Sermons Rev. John Cullinan and KokHeong McNaughton no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/08/a-most-dangerous-game/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/08/a-most-dangerous-game/#comments Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:00:05 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=900 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/08/a-most-dangerous-game/feed/ 0 30:55 New York City's planned Park51 Center, the misnamed "Ground Zero Mosque" has turned into a game of political football. This Sunday, we explore why it's ... New York City's planned Park51 Center, the misnamed "Ground Zero Mosque" has turned into a game of political football. This Sunday, we explore why it's a game everyone loses. See the full text at http://www.returningblog.com/?p=523Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/07/humanism-and-skeptical-inquiry/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/07/humanism-and-skeptical-inquiry/#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:00:48 +0000 Mike Begnaud, Webmaster http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=852 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/07/humanism-and-skeptical-inquiry/feed/ 0 30:37 Presented by: ElRoy Miller Presented by: ElRoy Miller Podcast ElRoy Miller no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/06/on-the-vandalism-of-a-hindu-temple-in-minnesota/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/06/on-the-vandalism-of-a-hindu-temple-in-minnesota/#comments Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:00:22 +0000 Mike Begnaud, Webmaster http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=873 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/06/on-the-vandalism-of-a-hindu-temple-in-minnesota/feed/ 0 27:04 Presented by: Colin MacArthur Presented by: Colin MacArthur Podcast Colin MacArthur no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/05/the-arrogance-of-humanism/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/05/the-arrogance-of-humanism/#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 16:00:10 +0000 Rev. Dale Arnink http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=823 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/05/the-arrogance-of-humanism/feed/ 0 37:02 Presented by: Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus Goal:  to help the curious know a bit about humanism;to point out some problems for thosewho already know ... Presented by: Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus Goal:  to help the curious know a bit about humanism;to point out some problems for thosewho already know about humanism.--The title was meant to be provocative and thus interesting. Perhaps drawing a few who might otherwise go out of town for Memorial Day Weekend.--Like much of current political statements these days, the title is deceptive and only a 1/2 truth. But Why talk about Humanism anyway?Because a group of people, self-identifying as humanists, have been letting it be known that they have become uneasy in this congregation.-Truth is, many congregations and many groups of humanists are having similar experiences of dis-ease. The problems often manifest themselves around the use of certain  words from traditional western religion:Such words as prayer, worship, reverence, God, Church, holy, sacred, mystery, soul, spiritual. I think some of the difference lies in generational differences.Younger folks, and newer UUs, wonder why the older folks get into such a snit.What is the fuss about these words?At the same time, these younger folk may well have their head’s spinning from all the choices and options available in the current, “marketplace of spirituality.” A lesson in History1966 Time Magazine cover had an infamous cover of all black background and large red letters which read, “Is God Dead?” The article inside was about the many leading thinkers who were declaring the death of God.Christians Gabriel Vahanian, Paul Van Buren, William Hamilton and Thomas J. J. Altizer, and the rabbi Richard L. Rubensteinwere theologians who said God had died;  theologians should know, right?People from many areas of society chimed in.My conversion from conservative christianity to humanism had occurred two years earlier and I knew God was dead.I mention this to indicate that this was an era of skeptical probing, and critical thinking about religion. Of course not everyone believed God was dead, not everyone was skeptical. But many of us older folks were at that time steeped in skepticism  Many, like me, had struggled inwardly, had defied our families and communities, to work our way through to a clarity about the falsehoods of church and scriptural authorities;to freedom from the incredible peer pressureto be true believers, faithful followers;to a reasoned rejection of all things supernatural. We became UU Humanists and found a community of like minds. But it is my sense that in the decades since, skepticism has faded a great deal and has been replaced, to my mind,  with a great deal of naive and unquestioning credulity.Well, what did they know?!  In a few more years Harvey Cox and others would predict, even, the demise of churches for sure and perhaps organized religion.Instead we have witnessed a world wide resurgence of religions. In this country the marketplace of religions is so full of “stuff” that one hasn’t time to consider them all seriously and so they are, all of them, passively accepted in an attitude of freedom and tolerance, (that’s surely better than Taliban-like attack) accepted as:  ‘If it works for them well and good.”  Truth, deception, falsehood, adequacy, reliability, justification   are issues not raised -- until there is newsworthy scandal!--”What’s the fuss;  if it works for them why should I be critical or skeptical;  and please accord me the same allowance.” What else characterizes humanists besides skepticism: Humanism is a philosophy, world view, or life stance based on naturalism--the conviction that the universe or nature is all that exists or is real. Humanism serves, for many humanists, some of the psychological and social functions of a religion, but without belief in deities, transcendental entities, miracles, life after death, and the supernatural. Humanists seek to understand the universe by using science and its methods of critical inquiry--logical reasoning, empirical evidence, Podcast, Sermons Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/05/flower-communion-2/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/05/flower-communion-2/#comments Sun, 23 May 2010 16:00:33 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=828 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/05/flower-communion-2/feed/ 0 08:50 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/05/the-truth-maybe/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/05/the-truth-maybe/#comments Sun, 16 May 2010 16:00:36 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=838 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/05/the-truth-maybe/feed/ 0 24:17 When (fake) TV pundit Stephen Colbert entered the word "truthiness" into the lexicon of our public consciousness, it was supposed to be satire. But, when ... When (fake) TV pundit Stephen Colbert entered the word "truthiness" into the lexicon of our public consciousness, it was supposed to be satire. But, when day after day it seems that opinion has replaced fact, when "truth" is derided for its "liberal bias," somehow "truthiness" seems less funny. Whatever happened to "the truth?"Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/05/parenting-as-spiritual-practice/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/05/parenting-as-spiritual-practice/#comments Sun, 09 May 2010 16:00:48 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=808 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/05/parenting-as-spiritual-practice/feed/ 0 24:21 "Roots hold me close, wings set me free," says one of our favorite Unitarian Universalist hymns. It's a dream we have for everyone, including our ... "Roots hold me close, wings set me free," says one of our favorite Unitarian Universalist hymns. It's a dream we have for everyone, including our children. But, how do we go about giving those gifts? How grounded are the roots we give? How strong are the wings? Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/05/youth-sunday/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/05/youth-sunday/#comments Sun, 02 May 2010 16:00:14 +0000 Mike Begnaud, Webmaster http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=802 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/05/youth-sunday/feed/ 0 17:29 Join us for our annual service presentation from our congregation's youth groups. Presented by: The YRUU and Uniteens Groups Join us for our annual service presentation from our congregation's youth groups. Presented by: The YRUU and Uniteens Groups Podcast YRUU and Uniteens Groups no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/04/how-to-be-an-armchair-theologian-the-most-important-question/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/04/how-to-be-an-armchair-theologian-the-most-important-question/#comments Sun, 25 Apr 2010 16:00:04 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=800 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/04/how-to-be-an-armchair-theologian-the-most-important-question/feed/ 0 26:34 From a liberal religious perspective, there's one question about theology that trumps all others -- and it's not "Is there a god?" or "What do ... From a liberal religious perspective, there's one question about theology that trumps all others -- and it's not "Is there a god?" or "What do you believe?" What question should we be most concerned with? Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/04/the-meaning-of-meaning/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/04/the-meaning-of-meaning/#comments Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:00:23 +0000 Mike Begnaud, Webmaster http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=789 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/04/the-meaning-of-meaning/feed/ 0 18:45 Human beings are the "meaning-makers" of the natural world. After food, water, and shelter are acquired, we begin to focus on the meaning of life. ... Human beings are the "meaning-makers" of the natural world. After food, water, and shelter are acquired, we begin to focus on the meaning of life. How and why do we do that? What does it accomplish? What does all this meaning-making by human beings mean? Sherry will present some thoughts on the subject. Presented by: Sherry Hardage Podcast Sherry Hardage no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/04/the-discworld-gospel-making-money/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/04/the-discworld-gospel-making-money/#comments Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:00:31 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=786 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/04/the-discworld-gospel-making-money/feed/ 0 33:17 This week, we explore the intersection of religion and economics, with a little help from the denizens of Sir Terry Pratchett's "Discworld". Presented by: Rev. John ... This week, we explore the intersection of religion and economics, with a little help from the denizens of Sir Terry Pratchett's "Discworld". Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/04/easter/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/04/easter/#comments Sun, 04 Apr 2010 16:00:55 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=784 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/04/easter/feed/ 0 12:19 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/03/holy-wars/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/03/holy-wars/#comments Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:00:23 +0000 Mike Begnaud, Webmaster http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=782 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/03/holy-wars/feed/ 0 27:34 A holy war is a forceful struggle centered on an ideal, rather than on geographical domination. Religious liberals may regard particular holy wars as consistent ... A holy war is a forceful struggle centered on an ideal, rather than on geographical domination. Religious liberals may regard particular holy wars as consistent with our Seven Principles. A holy war is not won or lost, rather, it is either effective or ineffective in establishing a new behavioral norm. Don will examine historical and current holy wars, their unique element of personal violence, and how we might be unwitting participants.Presented by: Don Neeper Podcast Don Neeper no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/03/connections/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/03/connections/#comments Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:00:32 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=780 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/03/connections/feed/ 0 24:18 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/03/the-hand-that-never-lets-us-go/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/03/the-hand-that-never-lets-us-go/#comments Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:00:57 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=761 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/03/the-hand-that-never-lets-us-go/feed/ 0 24:41 What is grace? Is it a reality for Unitarian Universalists? And just how do we go about finding it?Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan What is grace? Is it a reality for Unitarian Universalists? And just how do we go about finding it?Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/03/nurturing-our-vision/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/03/nurturing-our-vision/#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:00:08 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=748 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/03/nurturing-our-vision/feed/ 0 27:46 We have a vision! Now what? This morning, an exploration of what it takes to fulfill a vision.Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan We have a vision! Now what? This morning, an exploration of what it takes to fulfill a vision.Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/02/time-out-of-time/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/02/time-out-of-time/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:00:06 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=744 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/02/time-out-of-time/feed/ 0 32:32 Just what do we mean by "spirituality"? -- and how do we go about practicing such a thing?Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Just what do we mean by "spirituality"? -- and how do we go about practicing such a thing?Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/02/a-prayer-to-mend-broken-hearts/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/02/a-prayer-to-mend-broken-hearts/#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:00:15 +0000 Mike Begnaud, Webmaster http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=742 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/02/a-prayer-to-mend-broken-hearts/feed/ 0 17:10 Rachel Corrie was a peace activist who went to Palestine to protect Palestinians who were being forced from their homes. Rachel was standing in ... Rachel Corrie was a peace activist who went to Palestine to protect Palestinians who were being forced from their homes. Rachel was standing in front of a bulldozer with a megaphone announcing that she would not move when she was run over and killed. At General Assembly in Portland, there was a dramatic production based on her emails home. Her parents attended the production. Mike talked with them for two hours, went home that night and wrote this sermon.Presented by: Mike Adams Podcast Mike Adams no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/02/standing-on-the-side-of-love/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/02/standing-on-the-side-of-love/#comments Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:00:55 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=736 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/02/standing-on-the-side-of-love/feed/ 0 37:06 "Standing on the Side of Love" is a public advocacy campaign of the UUA that seeks to harness love's power to stop oppression. "This is ... "Standing on the Side of Love" is a public advocacy campaign of the UUA that seeks to harness love's power to stop oppression. "This is a time of great hope and possibility," say the campaigns organizers, "yet our communities are threatened by the increased prevalence of acts motivated by fear and hate. No one should be dehumanized through acts of exclusion, oppression, or violence because of their identities. In public debates over immigration, LGBT rights, and more, religious people stand on the side of love and call for respect, inclusion, and compassion." This Valentine's Day, we explore how UUs are standing on the side of love in all its forms.Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/02/is-everybody-happy/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/02/is-everybody-happy/#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:00:30 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=718 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/02/is-everybody-happy/feed/ 0 25:16 American popular culture is in love with the power of positive thinking. Happiness is an ideal to be pursued and held onto, and is even ... American popular culture is in love with the power of positive thinking. Happiness is an ideal to be pursued and held onto, and is even the subject of one of Harvard's most popular courses. But, can a person be happy all the time? Should they be? Is it even healthy way to be? This week, we explore the pros and cons of the happiness ideal.Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/01/how-we-walk-together/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/01/how-we-walk-together/#comments Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:00:04 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=716 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/01/how-we-walk-together/feed/ 0 25:26 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/01/vision-the-revolutionary-purpose-of-the-church-revisited/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/01/vision-the-revolutionary-purpose-of-the-church-revisited/#comments Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:00:32 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=699 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/01/vision-the-revolutionary-purpose-of-the-church-revisited/feed/ 0 25:41 The conclusion of our vision series. At the close of candidating week in 2007, Rev. Cullinan shared his understanding of the radical work that our ... The conclusion of our vision series. At the close of candidating week in 2007, Rev. Cullinan shared his understanding of the radical work that our churches are called to do. This week, as we prepare to "search for our future," we revisit our revolutionary purpose and explore if it still stands. Presented by: Rev. John CullinanExample video from Bull Run Unitarian Universalist Church (with a lead-in by Rev. Cullinan). Video and transcripts at http://www.bruu.org/index.php/index.php?page=verbalandvisual Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/01/vision-the-once-and-future-church/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/01/vision-the-once-and-future-church/#comments Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:00:54 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=696 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/01/vision-the-once-and-future-church/feed/ 0 32:48 Part Two of our series on vision. Just how did church become "church?" And what does the past have to tell us about our future? ... Part Two of our series on vision. Just how did church become "church?" And what does the past have to tell us about our future? Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/01/vision-the-care-and-feeding-of-your-community/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/01/vision-the-care-and-feeding-of-your-community/#comments Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:00:27 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=694 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/01/vision-the-care-and-feeding-of-your-community/feed/ 0 27:30 Part One of a series on congregational vision. What do we mean when we say community? And what do we do now that we've found ... Part One of a series on congregational vision. What do we mean when we say community? And what do we do now that we've found ourselves part of one?Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/01/thoughts-on-slavery/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/01/thoughts-on-slavery/#comments Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:00:23 +0000 Mike Begnaud, Webmaster http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=691 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/01/thoughts-on-slavery/feed/ 0 28:18 Slavery ended in 1865, when the 13th Amendment went into effect. Delaware did not ratify that amendment. The history of slavery and its putative end ... Slavery ended in 1865, when the 13th Amendment went into effect. Delaware did not ratify that amendment. The history of slavery and its putative end is a lot more complicated than Blue and Grey states.Presented by: Evan Rose Podcast Evan Rose no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/12/the-power-of-giving-and-receiving/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/12/the-power-of-giving-and-receiving/#comments Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:00:52 +0000 Mike Begnaud, Webmaster http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=689 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/12/the-power-of-giving-and-receiving/feed/ 0 10:40 What is the most meaningful gift that you have ever received or given?Presented by: Ann Shafer What is the most meaningful gift that you have ever received or given?Presented by: Ann Shafer Podcast Ann Shafer no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/12/stories-of-light-for-the-season/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/12/stories-of-light-for-the-season/#comments Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:00:52 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=687 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/12/stories-of-light-for-the-season/feed/ 0 35:02 Join us as for a service of seasonal stories of light and hope.Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan and Benette Sherman, DRE Join us as for a service of seasonal stories of light and hope.Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan and Benette Sherman, DRE Podcast Rev. John Cullinan and Benette Sherman, DRE no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/12/peace-on-earth-to-all-goodwill/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/12/peace-on-earth-to-all-goodwill/#comments Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:00:28 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=685 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/12/peace-on-earth-to-all-goodwill/feed/ 0 32:43 "Peace on Earth" -- it's a lovely holiday sentiment, and it makes for great Christmas card copy . . . but do we mean it? ... "Peace on Earth" -- it's a lovely holiday sentiment, and it makes for great Christmas card copy . . . but do we mean it? And if we do, how do we go about making it happen?Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/12/how-much-is-enough/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/12/how-much-is-enough/#comments Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:00:23 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=669 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/12/how-much-is-enough/feed/ 0 26:37 Poverty touches more lives in America than we are often willing to admit, and is -- despite the popular American myth -- almost never purely ... Poverty touches more lives in America than we are often willing to admit, and is -- despite the popular American myth -- almost never purely a result of personal failure. Where do our responsibilities lie? How can we change the system? Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullian and guests no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/11/stalking-the-wild-christmas-tree/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/11/stalking-the-wild-christmas-tree/#comments Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:00:09 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=666 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/11/stalking-the-wild-christmas-tree/feed/ 0 15:15 A Unitarian Universalist service for Advent. Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan A Unitarian Universalist service for Advent. Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/11/gratitude/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/11/gratitude/#comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:00:47 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=583 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/11/gratitude/feed/ 0 15:11 Meister Eckhart once said, "If the only prayer you ever say in your whole life is 'thank you,' that would suffice." Gratitude is, indeed, sufficient ... Meister Eckhart once said, "If the only prayer you ever say in your whole life is 'thank you,' that would suffice." Gratitude is, indeed, sufficient . . . and perhaps even deeper than that. Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/11/ethical-eating/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/11/ethical-eating/#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:00:14 +0000 Mike Begnaud, Webmaster http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=568 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/11/ethical-eating/feed/ 0 24:26 Eating is for everyone! So are our eating habits in accord with our UU principles? What is ethical? According to Socrates, awareness is key. ... Eating is for everyone! So are our eating habits in accord with our UU principles? What is ethical? According to Socrates, awareness is key. Are we aware of how our eating habits affect our selves, other people, and the interdependent web of all existence? Those of us who are studying the Ethical-Eating CSAI (Congregational Study Action Issue) will share how our awareness has been raised. Like Socrates, we have more questions than answers. Presented by: Ethical Eating Study Group Podcast Ethical Eating Study Group no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/11/how-to-be-an-armchair-theologian-where-its-at/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/11/how-to-be-an-armchair-theologian-where-its-at/#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:00:52 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=555 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/11/how-to-be-an-armchair-theologian-where-its-at/feed/ 0 36:40 Part one of a crash course in religious scholarship, in which we learn to shed our personal lenses and meet others just as they are. Presented ... Part one of a crash course in religious scholarship, in which we learn to shed our personal lenses and meet others just as they are. Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/10/son-of-the-return-of-the-question-box/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/10/son-of-the-return-of-the-question-box/#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:00:10 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=553 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/10/son-of-the-return-of-the-question-box/feed/ 0 00:01:01 It's Question Box Day! Rev. John will collect any burning questions you have for him and answer as many as time will allow. Ask the ... It's Question Box Day! Rev. John will collect any burning questions you have for him and answer as many as time will allow. Ask the minister anything! Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/10/positivity/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/10/positivity/#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:00:34 +0000 Mike Begnaud, Webmaster http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=543 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/10/positivity/feed/ 0 22:28 Ann Shafer will present a sermon on a new approach to psychology called Positive Psychology which emphasizes positive emotion and mental health rather than the ... Ann Shafer will present a sermon on a new approach to psychology called Positive Psychology which emphasizes positive emotion and mental health rather than the traditional approach of mental illness and pathology. Positive psychology helps those who are functioning reasonably well to use their strengths to achieve greater happiness. Presented by: Ann Shafer Podcast Ann Shafer no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/10/what-are-you-going-to-do-with-your-life/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/10/what-are-you-going-to-do-with-your-life/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:00:15 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=540 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/10/what-are-you-going-to-do-with-your-life/feed/ 0 33:33 Vocation. Avocation. We are all called to do something meaningful with our lives. Where does your great gladness meet the the world's deep need? What ... Vocation. Avocation. We are all called to do something meaningful with our lives. Where does your great gladness meet the the world's deep need? What will you do with your one wild and precious life? Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/09/we-would-be-one/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/09/we-would-be-one/#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:00:39 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=538 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/09/we-would-be-one/feed/ 0 24:02 This morning, we explore the theology of unity. Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan This morning, we explore the theology of unity. Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/09/dont-know-much-about-religion/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/09/dont-know-much-about-religion/#comments Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:00:14 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=536 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/09/dont-know-much-about-religion/feed/ 0 31:58 America is perhaps the most religious of Western nations, and yet most Americans know very little about religion (even their own). What have we lost? ... America is perhaps the most religious of Western nations, and yet most Americans know very little about religion (even their own). What have we lost? And what do we need to regain? Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/09/your-life-is-a-gospel/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/09/your-life-is-a-gospel/#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:00:14 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=520 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/09/your-life-is-a-gospel/feed/ 0 30:23 How do you talk about your faith when the inevitable question is asked: "What's a Unitarian Universalist?" Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan How do you talk about your faith when the inevitable question is asked: "What's a Unitarian Universalist?" Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/08/listen/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/08/listen/#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:00:00 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=505 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/08/listen/feed/ 0 27:43 Come, lend a sympathetic ear as we explore what it means to truly, deeply listen. Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Come, lend a sympathetic ear as we explore what it means to truly, deeply listen. Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan religion, unitarian, universalism, universalist, los alamos, spirituality Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/08/ingathering/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/08/ingathering/#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:00:02 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=503 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/08/ingathering/feed/ 0 11:17 Join us as we celebrate Water Communion and the start of a new church year. Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Join us as we celebrate Water Communion and the start of a new church year. Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/08/margaret-fuller-shapes-the-consciousness-of-america-through-the-new-york-tribune/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/08/margaret-fuller-shapes-the-consciousness-of-america-through-the-new-york-tribune/#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:00:46 +0000 Mike Begnaud, Webmaster http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=501 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/08/margaret-fuller-shapes-the-consciousness-of-america-through-the-new-york-tribune/feed/ 0 27:51 In the mid-nineteenth century, Margaret Fuller was considered the most brilliant woman in America. She was a founding member of the Transcendentalist Club in Boston ... In the mid-nineteenth century, Margaret Fuller was considered the most brilliant woman in America. She was a founding member of the Transcendentalist Club in Boston and was an early advocate for women's rights and social justice. In the 1840s, Margaret moved from Boston to New York City to become the first woman social and literary critic of Horace Greeley's New York Tribune. Michael Barnett, M.Div. and M.Ed., will reveal how this extraordinary writer and thinker affected America as she became a foreign correspondent, mother, and revolutionary for the Italian cause. Presented by: Michael Barnett. Mr. Barnett works as a theologian, educator, and poet. He earned his Master of Divinity Magna Cum Laude from Moravian Theological Seminary in his hometown of Bethlehem, PA, and his Master of Science in Education from Gwynedd-Mercy College in Gwynedd Valley, PA. He has taught religious studies at Gwynedd-Mercy College and religious education and OWL at BuxMont UU Fellowship in Warrington, PA, where he is a member. Michael is a teaching artist in poetry for the Lehigh Valley Arts Council in Allentown, PA, where he works with at-risk youth seeking their GEDs. For nine years, he has created sermons and classes on the Transcendentalists Emerson, Margaret Fuller, and Unitarian minister, Theodore Parker, and the Transcendentalist poets, Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman. Podcast Michael Barnett no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/06/passions/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/06/passions/#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:00:56 +0000 Mike Begnaud, Webmaster http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=291 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/06/passions/feed/ 0 33:23 What passions are pursued by our fellow congregants and community members? What have they learned in the process of those pursuits? Join us ... What passions are pursued by our fellow congregants and community members? What have they learned in the process of those pursuits? Join us when we explore the passions of some members of our community including Kay Ulrich, Warren Houghteling, Claire Cox, and Jerry Richard. The range of passions in our community may surprise you! Presented by: Stephanie Richard, Ann Shafer, Warren Houghteling, Kay Ulrich, Jerry Richard, and Clair Cox Podcast Stephanie Richard, Ann Shafer, Warren Houghteling, Kay Ulrich, Jerry Richard, and Clair Cox no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/05/flower-communion-what-we-share/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/05/flower-communion-what-we-share/#comments Sun, 31 May 2009 16:00:02 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=299 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/05/flower-communion-what-we-share/feed/ 0 10:53 A long-lived and beloved Unitarian Universalist tradition. Join us for our annual end of the year celebration of beauty and community. Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan A long-lived and beloved Unitarian Universalist tradition. Join us for our annual end of the year celebration of beauty and community. Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/05/reverend-x/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/05/reverend-x/#comments Sun, 24 May 2009 16:00:44 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=302 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/05/reverend-x/feed/ 0 28:00 This past year, I had the privilege of being one of several ministers from the nebulous group known as "Generation X" to have their voices ... This past year, I had the privilege of being one of several ministers from the nebulous group known as "Generation X" to have their voices included in a new collection of essays. The term "Generation X" has had a lot of baggage attached to it over the last two decades, some deserved and some not. This Sunday I reflect on what I and my colleagues have to say about being both a "Rev." and a member of the oft-maligned "Generation X." Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/05/how-to-cook-a-wolf/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/05/how-to-cook-a-wolf/#comments Sun, 17 May 2009 16:00:52 +0000 Mike Begnaud, Webmaster http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=305 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/05/how-to-cook-a-wolf/feed/ 0 25:15 "There's a whining at the threshold, There's a scratching at the floor, To work! To work! In Heaven's name! The wolf is ... "There's a whining at the threshold, There's a scratching at the floor, To work! To work! In Heaven's name! The wolf is at the door!" MFK Fisher wrote this book in 1942 to inspire courage in those daunted by wartime shortages. In good times or bad, Ms. Fisher's discussion of providing sustenance with economy and creativity is inspiring. Come for a celebration of her lively perspective and a few bites of her favorite recipes. Presented by: Felicia Orth Podcast Felicia Orth no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/05/a-mothers-prayer-for-peace/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/05/a-mothers-prayer-for-peace/#comments Sun, 10 May 2009 16:00:00 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=429 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/05/a-mothers-prayer-for-peace/feed/ 0 21:51 Today's sermon will be about how Julia Ward Howe, the author of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," became the founder of a holiday dedicated ... Today's sermon will be about how Julia Ward Howe, the author of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," became the founder of a holiday dedicated to peace. Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/04/no-longer-on-the-fringe/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/04/no-longer-on-the-fringe/#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:00:16 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=319 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/04/no-longer-on-the-fringe/feed/ 0 25:07 Or, "The State of the Faith Address." Our ways of thinking, especially our Universalist heritage, are not as far out on the fringe as we ... Or, "The State of the Faith Address." Our ways of thinking, especially our Universalist heritage, are not as far out on the fringe as we would like to think. Ideas of openness, inclusion, and tolerance are entering into religious consciousness in unexpected places. What is our role in all of this? What is our responsibility? Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/04/our-sources-vi-earth-centered-religions/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/04/our-sources-vi-earth-centered-religions/#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2009 16:00:06 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=321 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2009/04/our-sources-vi-earth-centered-religions/feed/ 0 21:45 The last in our series on Unitarian Universalist theological sources: what do we have to learn from those who recognize the earth, the natural world, ... The last in our series on Unitarian Universalist theological sources: what do we have to learn from those who recognize the earth, the natural world, and their stewardship as the ultimate source of meaning? Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan. Podcast Rev. John Cullinan no no