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 © Unitarian Church of Los Alamos 2010 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/2010/09/happy-new-year/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/09/happy-new-year/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:05:21 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=875 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/09/happy-new-year/feed/ 1 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/09/%e2%80%9cwhen-i-breathe-in-i-breath-in-peace%e2%80%94when-i-breathe-out-i-breathe-out-love%e2%80%9d/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/09/%e2%80%9cwhen-i-breathe-in-i-breath-in-peace%e2%80%94when-i-breathe-out-i-breathe-out-love%e2%80%9d/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:03:35 +0000 Benette Sherman, CDRE http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=881 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/09/%e2%80%9cwhen-i-breathe-in-i-breath-in-peace%e2%80%94when-i-breathe-out-i-breathe-out-love%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/09/not-all-the-same/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/09/not-all-the-same/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:01:43 +0000 Dean Carstens http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=885 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/09/not-all-the-same/feed/ 0 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/09/congregational-study-action-issue-csai-for-2010-2014/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/09/congregational-study-action-issue-csai-for-2010-2014/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:00:59 +0000 Kok Heong McNaughton http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=889 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/09/congregational-study-action-issue-csai-for-2010-2014/feed/ 0 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/09/childrens-tools-for-school-project/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/09/childrens-tools-for-school-project/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:00:19 +0000 Joyce Nickols http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=892 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/09/childrens-tools-for-school-project/feed/ 0 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/08/phoenix-reflections-one-month-later/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/08/phoenix-reflections-one-month-later/#comments Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:03:07 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=902 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/08/phoenix-reflections-one-month-later/feed/ 0 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/2010/08/8222010-sermon/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/08/8222010-sermon/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:40:00 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=897 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/08/8222010-sermon/feed/ 0 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/2010/08/842/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/08/842/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 14:00:12 +0000 Benette Sherman, CDRE http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=842 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/08/842/feed/ 0 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/08/presidents-page/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/08/presidents-page/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 13:59:36 +0000 Dean Carstens http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=846 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/08/presidents-page/feed/ 0 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/2010/06/greetings-from-minneapolis/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/06/greetings-from-minneapolis/#comments Thu, 24 Jun 2010 05:25:01 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=832 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/06/greetings-from-minneapolis/feed/ 0 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/06/is-unitarian-universalism-a-religion/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/06/is-unitarian-universalism-a-religion/#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:03:26 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=810 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/06/is-unitarian-universalism-a-religion/feed/ 0 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/06/summer-is-upon-us/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/06/summer-is-upon-us/#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:02:37 +0000 Benette Sherman, CDRE http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=813 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/06/summer-is-upon-us/feed/ 0 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/06/the-hang-of-it/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/06/the-hang-of-it/#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:01:59 +0000 Rebecca Howard http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=816 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/06/the-hang-of-it/feed/ 0 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/why-i-oppose-a-ga-boycott-of-phoenix/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/05/why-i-oppose-a-ga-boycott-of-phoenix/#comments Tue, 11 May 2010 23:29:47 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=805 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/05/why-i-oppose-a-ga-boycott-of-phoenix/feed/ 6 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/2010/05/ill-see-you-at-the-movies/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/05/ill-see-you-at-the-movies/#comments Sat, 01 May 2010 14:05:22 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=791 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/05/ill-see-you-at-the-movies/feed/ 0 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/05/shared-ministry/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/05/shared-ministry/#comments Sat, 01 May 2010 14:03:59 +0000 Benette Sherman, CDRE http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=794 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/05/shared-ministry/feed/ 0 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/05/a-heart-full-of-grace/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/05/a-heart-full-of-grace/#comments Sat, 01 May 2010 14:01:36 +0000 Rebecca Howard http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=797 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/05/a-heart-full-of-grace/feed/ 0 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/2010/04/many-paths/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/04/many-paths/#comments Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:03:15 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=750 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/04/many-paths/feed/ 0 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/04/a-delightful-month-of-emergence/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/04/a-delightful-month-of-emergence/#comments Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:02:11 +0000 Benette Sherman, CDRE http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=753 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/04/a-delightful-month-of-emergence/feed/ 0 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/04/long-range-planning/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/04/long-range-planning/#comments Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:01:54 +0000 Rebecca Howard http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=758 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/04/long-range-planning/feed/ 0 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/2010/03/the-earth-renews-so-why-shouldnt-you/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/03/the-earth-renews-so-why-shouldnt-you/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:05:18 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=720 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/03/the-earth-renews-so-why-shouldnt-you/feed/ 0 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/03/lifespan-faith-development/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/03/lifespan-faith-development/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:03:22 +0000 Benette Sherman, CDRE http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=723 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/03/lifespan-faith-development/feed/ 0 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/03/march-2010/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/03/march-2010/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:02:00 +0000 Sara Rose Dickens http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=733 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/03/march-2010/feed/ 0 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/03/resources/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/03/resources/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:01:52 +0000 Rebecca Howard http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=729 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/03/resources/feed/ 0 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/2010/02/time-and-talent/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/02/time-and-talent/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:05:19 +0000 Rev. John Cullinan http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=704 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/02/time-and-talent/feed/ 0 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/02/conversation-hearts/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/02/conversation-hearts/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:03:55 +0000 Benette Sherman, CDRE http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=707 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/02/conversation-hearts/feed/ 0 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/02/falling-in-love/ http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/02/falling-in-love/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:01:25 +0000 Rebecca Howard http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/?p=713 http://www.uulosalamos.org/blog/2010/02/falling-in-love/feed/ 0 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