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. Pulpit for Liberals is 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. We have Adult RE classes that meet concurrently with Children's RE on Sundays. Our church year typically starts the first Sunday after Labor Day weekend and goes into the first week of June with regular services beginning at 10:30 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. http://www.uulosalamos.org en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss webmaster@uulosalamos.org (Webmaster) http://www.uulosalamos.org/images/logo_title-sm.jpg http://www.uulosalamos.org Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, New Mexico Podcasts of weekly Sunday sermons delivered at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, New Mexico. Visit our web site http://www.uulosalamos.org for more information. UU Los Alamos webmaster@uulosalamos.org No Copyright 1999-2008 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:05:43 -0600 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:05:43 -0600 http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2008/20080420_costofiraq.mp3 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan. Rev. Cullinan will examine the costs of war and their effect on our society's values from a liberally religious perspective. The service will draw from the work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who was assassinated 40 years ago this year. Podcasts Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. John Cullinan No Rev. Cullinan will examine the costs of war and their effect on our society's values from a liberally religious perspective. The service will draw from the work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who was assassinated 40 years ago this year. Rev. John Cullinan Rev. Cullinan will examine the costs of war and their effect on our society's values from a liberally religious perspective. The service will draw from the work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who was assassinated 40 years ago this year. 00:19:55 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2008/20080413_welightthischalice.mp3 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan and Joyce Zaugg, DRE. Intergenerational Service. John and Joyce present an exploration for all ages. Where did the flaming chalice come from? And what does it mean? This is part of our continuing series "Exploring Our UU Identity." Podcasts Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. John Cullinan and Joyce Zaugg, DRE No Intergenerational Service. John and Joyce present an exploration for all ages. Where did the flaming chalice come from? And what does it mean? This is part of our continuing series "Exploring Our UU Identity." Rev. John Cullinan and Joyce Zaugg, DRE Intergenerational Service. John and Joyce present an exploration for all ages. Where did the flaming chalice come from? And what does it mean? This is part of our continuing series "Exploring Our UU Identity." 00:18:13 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2008/20080406_radicalhospitality.mp3 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan. We human beings are naturally suspicious and insular, especially when we encounter those who we deem "different" or "other." Our mission calls on us to build a kinder world. The way in which we welcome in the stranger says a lot about how seriously we take up that call. This morning, we'll explore how hospitality may just be our most important spiritual practice. Podcasts Sun, 06 Apr 2008 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. John Cullinan No We human beings are naturally suspicious and insular, especially when we encounter those who we deem "different" or "other." Our mission calls on us to build a kinder world. The way in which we welcome in the stranger says a lot about how seriously we tak Rev. John Cullinan We human beings are naturally suspicious and insular, especially when we encounter those who we deem "different" or "other." Our mission calls on us to build a kinder world. The way in which we welcome in the stranger says a lot about how seriously we take up that call. This morning, we'll explore how hospitality may just be our most important spiritual practice. 00:18:43 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2008/20080323_howwerise.mp3 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan. Join us as we explore the little deaths we all die from time to time, the resurrections still possible, and why Easter matters to UUs. Podcasts Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. John Cullinan No Join us as we explore the little deaths we all die from time to time, the resurrections still possible, and why Easter matters to UUs. Rev. John Cullinan Join us as we explore the little deaths we all die from time to time, the resurrections still possible, and why Easter matters to UUs. 00:16:01 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2008/20080316_growingtogether.mp3 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan. Stewardship Sunday. A frozen turkey, a Czech Unitarian, and your pledge. What's the connection? This Sunday, we explore what it means to make sacrifices for what we believe in. Podcasts Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. John Cullinan No Stewardship Sunday. A frozen turkey, a Czech Unitarian, and your pledge. What's the connection? This Sunday, we explore what it means to make sacrifices for what we believe in. Rev. John Cullinan Stewardship Sunday. A frozen turkey, a Czech Unitarian, and your pledge. What's the connection? This Sunday, we explore what it means to make sacrifices for what we believe in. 00:19:33 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2008/20080309_theLword.mp3 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan. "Liberal." It is perhaps one of the most reviled and polarizing words in this country today. For some, it's a dirty word, for others, a badge of honor. Sadly, amidst the fray, we have lost the true depth of meaning of the word. What does it mean to be religiously liberal? Politically liberal? Aren't they one and the same? Can I be one and not the other? Let's take a long, hard look at a troublesome little word. Podcasts Sun, 09 Mar 2008 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. John Cullinan No "Liberal." It is perhaps one of the most reviled and polarizing words in this country today. For some, it's a dirty word, for others, a badge of honor. Sadly, amidst the fray, we have lost the true depth of meaning of the word. What does it mean to be rel Rev. John Cullinan "Liberal." It is perhaps one of the most reviled and polarizing words in this country today. For some, it's a dirty word, for others, a badge of honor. Sadly, amidst the fray, we have lost the true depth of meaning of the word. What does it mean to be religiously liberal? Politically liberal? Aren't they one and the same? Can I be one and not the other? Let's take a long, hard look at a troublesome little word. 00:16:44 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2008/20080224_commitment.mp3 Presented by: Evan Rose and others. Lay-Led and Intergenerational Service. Valentine's Day has come and gone. Romance has been celebrated. Now, let's talk commitment. We will hear from members of the congregation on the themes of commitment, relating to Friends, Parents, Pets, Children, Dating Partners and Spouses. Podcasts Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:30:00 -0600 Evan Rose and others No Lay-Led and Intergenerational Service. Valentine's Day has come and gone. Romance has been celebrated. Now, let's talk commitment. We will hear from members of the congregation on the themes of commitment, relating to Friends, Parents, Pets, Children, Evan Rose and others Lay-Led and Intergenerational Service. Valentine's Day has come and gone. Romance has been celebrated. Now, let's talk commitment. We will hear from members of the congregation on the themes of commitment, relating to Friends, Parents, Pets, Children, Dating Partners and Spouses. 00:30:47 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2008/20080217_smallgods.mp3 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan. Welcome to the Discworld, where any god a person might believe in exists . . . and people get the gods they deserve. Is your god too small? Podcasts Sun, 17 Feb 2008 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. John Cullinan No Welcome to the Discworld, where any god a person might believe in exists . . . and people get the gods they deserve. Is your god too small? Rev. John Cullinan Welcome to the Discworld, where any god a person might believe in exists . . . and people get the gods they deserve. Is your god too small? 00:14:48 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2008/20080210_ourprinciples4.mp3 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan. In our final sermon on our Unitarian Universalist principles, we look at the "big two" -- the ones most of our members seem to remember more than the others. In the process, we'll get at the heart of the challenge of being a modern Unitarian Universalist -- how to hold up both individuality and interconnectivity without completely losing ourselves in one or the other. Podcasts Sun, 10 Feb 2008 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. John Cullinan No In our final sermon on our Unitarian Universalist principles, we look at the "big two" -- the ones most of our members seem to remember more than the others. In the process, we'll get at the heart of the challenge of being a modern Unitarian Universalist Rev. John Cullinan In our final sermon on our Unitarian Universalist principles, we look at the "big two" -- the ones most of our members seem to remember more than the others. In the process, we'll get at the heart of the challenge of being a modern Unitarian Universalist -- how to hold up both individuality and interconnectivity without completely losing ourselves in one or the other. 00:19:24 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2008/20080203_ourprinciples3.mp3 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan. In this third of four sermons, we'll explore Unitarian Universalist ideals of justice and compassion in personal relationships and in the wider world. Podcasts Sun, 03 Feb 2008 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. John Cullinan No In this third of four sermons, we'll explore Unitarian Universalist ideals of justice and compassion in personal relationships and in the wider world. Rev. John Cullinan In this third of four sermons, we'll explore Unitarian Universalist ideals of justice and compassion in personal relationships and in the wider world. 00:16:40 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2008/20080127_ourprinciples2.mp3 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan. In the second part of our four-part series, we'll explore the relationship between freedom of conscience and our commitment to personal, spiritual growth. Podcasts Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. John Cullinan No In the second part of our four-part series, we'll explore the relationship between freedom of conscience and our commitment to personal, spiritual growth. Rev. John Cullinan In the second part of our four-part series, we'll explore the relationship between freedom of conscience and our commitment to personal, spiritual growth. 00:19:37 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2008/20080120_environmentaljustice.mp3 Presented by: Felicia Orth. Felicia Orth will present a service that addresses Environmental Justice. She will speak to the grass roots origin of this concept and her work in this field. From the EPA website: Environmental Justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. EPA has this goal for all communities and persons across this Nation. It will be achieved when everyone enjoys the same degree of protection from environmental and health hazards and equal access to the decision-making process to have a healthy environment in which to live, learn, and work. Podcasts Sun, 20 Jan 2008 10:30:00 -0600 Felicia Orth No Felicia Orth will present a service that addresses Environmental Justice. She will speak to the grass roots origin of this concept and her work in this field. From the EPA website: Environmental Justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of Felicia Orth Felicia Orth will present a service that addresses Environmental Justice. She will speak to the grass roots origin of this concept and her work in this field. From the EPA website: Environmental Justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. EPA has this goal for all communities and persons across this Nation. It will be achieved when everyone enjoys the same degree of protection from environmental and health hazards and equal access to the decision-making process to have a healthy environment in which to live, learn, and work. 00:29:38 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2008/20080113_ourprinciples1.mp3 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan. As our year-long exploration of Unitarian Universalist religious identity continues, we ask the question: "What Are We?" Our seven principles point in the direction of our current understanding of who we are as a faith community. In this first of a four-part sermon series, we'll look at the principles from new angle and get some perspective on what our principles say about who we are, now. Podcasts Sun, 13 Jan 2008 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. John Cullinan No As our year-long exploration of Unitarian Universalist religious identity continues, we ask the question: "What Are We?" Our seven principles point in the direction of our current understanding of who we are as a faith community. In this first of a four-p Rev. John Cullinan As our year-long exploration of Unitarian Universalist religious identity continues, we ask the question: "What Are We?" Our seven principles point in the direction of our current understanding of who we are as a faith community. In this first of a four-part sermon series, we'll look at the principles from new angle and get some perspective on what our principles say about who we are, now. 00:20:05 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2008/20080106_searchintimacy.mp3 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan. A recent sociological survey reveals that fewer than one out of every four adults in the United States claims at least one intimate friendship, one person they feel they can confide in. Many people choose to join a church in an attempt to reclaim some sort of intimacy with other people. But, how do we find intimacy in a growing congregation? Many churches have introduced small group ministry as a means of helping members maintain a sense of connection. This week, we introduce our own "Covenant Circles" program. Podcasts Sun, 06 Jan 2008 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. John Cullinan No A recent sociological survey reveals that fewer than one out of every four adults in the United States claims at least one intimate friendship, one person they feel they can confide in. Many people choose to join a church in an attempt to reclaim some sor Rev. John Cullinan A recent sociological survey reveals that fewer than one out of every four adults in the United States claims at least one intimate friendship, one person they feel they can confide in. Many people choose to join a church in an attempt to reclaim some sort of intimacy with other people. But, how do we find intimacy in a growing congregation? Many churches have introduced small group ministry as a means of helping members maintain a sense of connection. This week, we introduce our own "Covenant Circles" program. 00:20:02 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2007/20071223_betterlight1candle.mp3 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan. These are the days of Advent, Hannukah, Divali, and many others. These are also the shortest days of the year. Is it any wonder so many cultures choose to celebrate light during this season? After all, they say it's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness. Podcasts Sun, 23 Dec 2007 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. John Cullinan No These are the days of Advent, Hannukah, Divali, and many others. These are also the shortest days of the year. Is it any wonder so many cultures choose to celebrate light during this season? After all, they say it's better to light one candle than to curs Rev. John Cullinan These are the days of Advent, Hannukah, Divali, and many others. These are also the shortest days of the year. Is it any wonder so many cultures choose to celebrate light during this season? After all, they say it's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness. 00:07:20 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2007/20071216_takingtime2takecare.mp3 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan. There's no season like the holiday season for bringing on feelings of stress and raw nerves. Each year, it seems as though the pressure grows worse and worse. This year, if I could, I would give you the gift of sanity. It's time to talk about taking care of ourselves as we rush around taking care of everyone else. Podcasts Sun, 16 Dec 2007 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. John Cullinan No There's no season like the holiday season for bringing on feelings of stress and raw nerves. Each year, it seems as though the pressure grows worse and worse. This year, if I could, I would give you the gift of sanity. It's time to talk about taking care Rev. John Cullinan There's no season like the holiday season for bringing on feelings of stress and raw nerves. Each year, it seems as though the pressure grows worse and worse. This year, if I could, I would give you the gift of sanity. It's time to talk about taking care of ourselves as we rush around taking care of everyone else. 00:13:34 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2007/20071209_balancehopefear.mp3 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan. As we look more closely at the future of our congregation, it's time to acknowledge the place where the dreams that drive us meet the fears that give us pause. No matter what the futrue holds, how shall we be with one another as we face it together? Podcasts Sun, 09 Dec 2007 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. John Cullinan No As we look more closely at the future of our congregation, it's time to acknowledge the place where the dreams that drive us meet the fears that give us pause. No matter what the futrue holds, how shall we be with one another as we face it together? Rev. John Cullinan As we look more closely at the future of our congregation, it's time to acknowledge the place where the dreams that drive us meet the fears that give us pause. No matter what the futrue holds, how shall we be with one another as we face it together? 00:16:33 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2007/20071202_soulinvestments.mp3 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan. We have entered a season of conflicting messages -- consumerism on one side, and charity on the other. One invokes our self-interest, the other our altruism. Lately, it may feel as though consumerism is winning, as holiday spending increases by billions of dollars each year. In the face of such unimaginable amounts, does our charity really do any good? With the holidays fast approaching, it's time to step back, take a deep breath, and take a fresh look at our the relationship between our money and our spirits. Podcasts Sun, 02 Dec 2007 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. John Cullinan No We have entered a season of conflicting messages -- consumerism on one side, and charity on the other. One invokes our self-interest, the other our altruism. Lately, it may feel as though consumerism is winning, as holiday spending increases by billions o Rev. John Cullinan We have entered a season of conflicting messages -- consumerism on one side, and charity on the other. One invokes our self-interest, the other our altruism. Lately, it may feel as though consumerism is winning, as holiday spending increases by billions of dollars each year. In the face of such unimaginable amounts, does our charity really do any good? With the holidays fast approaching, it's time to step back, take a deep breath, and take a fresh look at our the relationship between our money and our spirits. 00:18:38 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2007/20071125_work_of_byronkatie.mp3 Presented by: Warren Houghteling. "My partner doesn't appreciate me. The world is a dangerous place. I need more money. I'm too fat." Thoughts like these may run through our minds many times a day, fostering fear, anger, stress, and depression. How different would your life be if these thoughts never bothered you again? The Work of Byron Katie is a process that clears the mind. It is a way to identify and question the thoughts that cause all the suffering in the world. The Work is simply four questions and a "turnaround" - a way of experiencing the opposite of what you believe. Anyone with an open mind can do it. The process is simple, radical, and life-changing. It has changed my life and I am looking forward to sharing it with you. Podcasts Sun, 25 Nov 2007 10:30:00 -0600 Warren Houghteling No "My partner doesn't appreciate me. The world is a dangerous place. I need more money. I'm too fat." Thoughts like these may run through our minds many times a day, fostering fear, anger, stress, and depression. How different would your life be if thes Warren Houghteling "My partner doesn't appreciate me. The world is a dangerous place. I need more money. I'm too fat." Thoughts like these may run through our minds many times a day, fostering fear, anger, stress, and depression. How different would your life be if these thoughts never bothered you again? The Work of Byron Katie is a process that clears the mind. It is a way to identify and question the thoughts that cause all the suffering in the world. The Work is simply four questions and a "turnaround" - a way of experiencing the opposite of what you believe. Anyone with an open mind can do it. The process is simple, radical, and life-changing. It has changed my life and I am looking forward to sharing it with you. 00:57:14 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2007/20071118_thanksgivingbread.mp3 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan and Joyce Zaugg CDRE. Join us as we celebrate Thanksgiving and the cultures that make up our church family. Bread is a wonderful (and delicious!) symbol of all that is both good and essential in our lives. Members of the congregation will share bread from their family heritage and tell stories of its importance in their lives. Come celebrate with our community and give thanks for it! Podcasts Sun, 18 Nov 2007 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. John Cullinan and Joyce Zaugg CDRE No Join us as we celebrate Thanksgiving and the cultures that make up our church family. Bread is a wonderful (and delicious!) symbol of all that is both good and essential in our lives. Members of the congregation will share bread from their family heritage Rev. John Cullinan and Joyce Zaugg CDRE Join us as we celebrate Thanksgiving and the cultures that make up our church family. Bread is a wonderful (and delicious!) symbol of all that is both good and essential in our lives. Members of the congregation will share bread from their family heritage and tell stories of its importance in their lives. Come celebrate with our community and give thanks for it! 00:11:59 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2007/20071111_unitarianism.mp3 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan. On this day in 1620, a band of religious dissenters seeking a place to practice their faith in peace signed the Mayflower Compact, a covenant that would inspire the way we gather for church today. How did the Puritans inspire the early Unitarians in America? How have those early pioneers shaped our faith today? Podcasts Sun, 11 Nov 2007 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. John Cullinan No On this day in 1620, a band of religious dissenters seeking a place to practice their faith in peace signed the Mayflower Compact, a covenant that would inspire the way we gather for church today. How did the Puritans inspire the early Unitarians in Ameri Rev. John Cullinan On this day in 1620, a band of religious dissenters seeking a place to practice their faith in peace signed the Mayflower Compact, a covenant that would inspire the way we gather for church today. How did the Puritans inspire the early Unitarians in America? How have those early pioneers shaped our faith today? 00:21:35 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2007/20071104_prayer.mp3 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan. Each Sunday, I stand before the congregation and pray. Each morning, I enter into my own time of contemplative prayer. Some of you have asked: ?Why prayer?? and ?What, if anything, are you praying to?? Here are some answers. Podcasts Sun, 04 Nov 2007 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. John Cullinan No Each Sunday, I stand before the congregation and pray. Each morning, I enter into my own time of contemplative prayer. Some of you have asked: ?Why prayer?? and ?What, if anything, are you praying to?? Here are some answers. Rev. John Cullinan Each Sunday, I stand before the congregation and pray. Each morning, I enter into my own time of contemplative prayer. Some of you have asked: ?Why prayer?? and ?What, if anything, are you praying to?? Here are some answers. 00:18:46 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2007/20071028_universalism.mp3 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan. As we approach the feast of All Souls, it seems only appropriate to delve into the history and theology of our Universalist forbears. Who were the Universalists? What gifts of faith have they given us to carry on? Podcasts Sun, 28 Oct 2007 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. John Cullinan No As we approach the feast of All Souls, it seems only appropriate to delve into the history and theology of our Universalist forbears. Who were the Universalists? What gifts of faith have they given us to carry on? Rev. John Cullinan As we approach the feast of All Souls, it seems only appropriate to delve into the history and theology of our Universalist forbears. Who were the Universalists? What gifts of faith have they given us to carry on? 00:15:42 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2007/20071021_questionbox.mp3 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan. A chance to get to know Rev. John and ask him your burning questions. Podcasts Sun, 21 Oct 2007 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. John Cullinan No A chance to get to know Rev. John and ask him your burning questions. Rev. John Cullinan A chance to get to know Rev. John and ask him your burning questions. 00:27:55 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2007/20071014_withdrawing_from_iraq.mp3 Presented by: William Stewart, Journalist, Santa Fe. William Stewart is a former State Department diplomat and foreign correspondent for Time magazine. He served in high level positions in the U.S. Foreign Service from 1961 to 1971. His most distinguished service was in India and Vietnam. He joined Time magazine in 1971 as a foreign correspondent. With Time, he was, successively, bureau chief in New Delhi, Tokyo, Beirut, and Hong Kong. As the bureau chief in Beirut, he covered the Iran-Iraq war, Israel's invasion of Lebanon, and other significant events in the Middle East. On retirement from Time, Mr. Stewart moved to Santa Fe. Mr. Stewart discusses the situation in Iraq, with audience questions following. Podcasts Sun, 14 Oct 2007 10:30:00 -0600 William Stewart, Journalist, Santa Fe No William Stewart is a former State Department diplomat and foreign correspondent for Time magazine. He served in high level positions in the U.S. Foreign Service from 1961 to 1971. His most distinguished service was in India and Vietnam. He joined Time mag William Stewart, Journalist, Santa Fe William Stewart is a former State Department diplomat and foreign correspondent for Time magazine. He served in high level positions in the U.S. Foreign Service from 1961 to 1971. His most distinguished service was in India and Vietnam. He joined Time magazine in 1971 as a foreign correspondent. With Time, he was, successively, bureau chief in New Delhi, Tokyo, Beirut, and Hong Kong. As the bureau chief in Beirut, he covered the Iran-Iraq war, Israel's invasion of Lebanon, and other significant events in the Middle East. On retirement from Time, Mr. Stewart moved to Santa Fe. Mr. Stewart discusses the situation in Iraq, with audience questions following. 00:48:47 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2007/20071007_ouruuidentity_intro.mp3 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan. The beginning of our year-long exploration of Unitarian Universalist religious identity. As we approach fifty years of merged Unitarian and Universalist churches, who have we become as a people of faith? Who will we be in the next half century? Podcasts Sun, 07 Oct 2007 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. John Cullinan No The beginning of our year-long exploration of Unitarian Universalist religious identity. As we approach fifty years of merged Unitarian and Universalist churches, who have we become as a people of faith? Who will we be in the next half century? Rev. John Cullinan The beginning of our year-long exploration of Unitarian Universalist religious identity. As we approach fifty years of merged Unitarian and Universalist churches, who have we become as a people of faith? Who will we be in the next half century? 00:15:47 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2007/20070930_narrowwords_broadminds.mp3 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan. Often in our religious circles we get lost in the words others use to communicate their means of spiritual being. We want others to speak in ways that make us comfortable -- but should the burden be on the other to make us comfortable, or should it be on us to listen in new and deeper ways? Podcasts Sun, 30 Sep 2007 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. John Cullinan No Often in our religious circles we get lost in the words others use to communicate their means of spiritual being. We want others to speak in ways that make us comfortable -- but should the burden be on the other to make us comfortable, or should it be on Rev. John Cullinan Often in our religious circles we get lost in the words others use to communicate their means of spiritual being. We want others to speak in ways that make us comfortable -- but should the burden be on the other to make us comfortable, or should it be on us to listen in new and deeper ways? 00:18:07 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2007/20070923_whyimauu.mp3 Presented by: Bianconi and Petersen Families. Evan Rose introduces Joe and Michelle Bianconi and Mark and Kimberly Petersen to share there stories of why there are Unitarian Universalists. Podcasts Sun, 23 Sep 2007 10:30:00 -0600 Bianconi and Petersen Families No Evan Rose introduces Joe and Michelle Bianconi and Mark and Kimberly Petersen to share there stories of why there are Unitarian Universalists. Bianconi and Petersen Families Evan Rose introduces Joe and Michelle Bianconi and Mark and Kimberly Petersen to share there stories of why there are Unitarian Universalists. 00:26:32 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2007/20070916_balancingbooks.mp3 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan. For people of the Jewish faith, the Days of Awe are a time for renewal and reconciliation, wherein the book of one's life is opened before the eyes of God for review. It is also the beginning of the Jewish calendar year. With the beginning of our church year coming so close to the Days of Awe, it seems only fitting that we explore how we open and balance the books of our own lives. Podcasts Sun, 16 Sep 2007 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. John Cullinan No For people of the Jewish faith, the Days of Awe are a time for renewal and reconciliation, wherein the book of one's life is opened before the eyes of God for review. It is also the beginning of the Jewish calendar year. With the beginning of our church y Rev. John Cullinan For people of the Jewish faith, the Days of Awe are a time for renewal and reconciliation, wherein the book of one's life is opened before the eyes of God for review. It is also the beginning of the Jewish calendar year. With the beginning of our church year coming so close to the Days of Awe, it seems only fitting that we explore how we open and balance the books of our own lives. 00:18:25 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2007/20070909_watercommunion.mp3 Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan. Our ingathering service. Come welcome Rev. Cullinan, celebrate the new year, and meditate on where we've come from and where we are going together. Podcasts Sun, 09 Sep 2007 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. John Cullinan No Our ingathering service. Come welcome Rev. Cullinan, celebrate the new year, and meditate on where we've come from and where we are going together. Rev. John Cullinan Our ingathering service. Come welcome Rev. Cullinan, celebrate the new year, and meditate on where we've come from and where we are going together. 00:09:37 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2007/20070826_whychurch.mp3 Presented by: Jason Tenbrink, Seminary Student. Jason attended our church and Sunday school program as a child. Now he is studying to become a minister at Meadville-Lombard Theological School in Chicago. Jason discusses why many are religious and still go to church. Jason invites the congregation to talk about their experiences. Podcasts Sun, 26 Aug 2007 10:30:00 -0600 Jason Tenbrink, Seminary Student No Jason attended our church and Sunday school program as a child. Now he is studying to become a minister at Meadville-Lombard Theological School in Chicago. Jason discusses why many are religious and still go to church. Jason invites the congregation to t Jason Tenbrink, Seminary Student Jason attended our church and Sunday school program as a child. Now he is studying to become a minister at Meadville-Lombard Theological School in Chicago. Jason discusses why many are religious and still go to church. Jason invites the congregation to talk about their experiences. 00:28:28 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2007/20070819_stories.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus. Stories of travel has been a theme of several summer programs, hence the title for this one. Metaphors are interesting. I am persuaded by the argument that the most basic tool of thinking is the comparison we make by use of analogy/metaphor: this is like that; life is like a journey. Stories can be large metaphors in their significance. Story itself can be a metaphor. Are you on a journey? Is your life a story? Podcasts Sun, 19 Aug 2007 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus No Stories of travel has been a theme of several summer programs, hence the title for this one. Metaphors are interesting. I am persuaded by the argument that the most basic tool of thinking is the comparison we make by use of analogy/metaphor: this is li Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus Stories of travel has been a theme of several summer programs, hence the title for this one. Metaphors are interesting. I am persuaded by the argument that the most basic tool of thinking is the comparison we make by use of analogy/metaphor: this is like that; life is like a journey. Stories can be large metaphors in their significance. Story itself can be a metaphor. Are you on a journey? Is your life a story? 00:32:15 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2007/20070729_makingadifference.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus. "Compassion Fatigue" often visits me. We are made aware of so much pain and sorrow in this world that it is numbing. I rely on the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee for relief. They provide ways to make a positive difference. It is an interesting organization with a proud history. I will encourage you to support it and some of you will. But I think you all should know about this organization and its influence in the world. Podcasts Sun, 29 Jul 2007 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus No "Compassion Fatigue" often visits me. We are made aware of so much pain and sorrow in this world that it is numbing. I rely on the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee for relief. They provide ways to make a positive difference. It is an interest Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus "Compassion Fatigue" often visits me. We are made aware of so much pain and sorrow in this world that it is numbing. I rely on the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee for relief. They provide ways to make a positive difference. It is an interesting organization with a proud history. I will encourage you to support it and some of you will. But I think you all should know about this organization and its influence in the world. 00:31:57 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2007/20070527_morelove.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus. The four-letter word, "more", neatly summarizes the philosophy this culture has lived by for the most part. On many fronts that philosophy now is being challenged. A replacement philosophy of four letters has also been around a long while and always needs reaffirmation, "love". Podcasts Sun, 27 May 2007 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus No The four-letter word, "more", neatly summarizes the philosophy this culture has lived by for the most part. On many fronts that philosophy now is being challenged. A replacement philosophy of four letters has also been around a long while and always nee Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus The four-letter word, "more", neatly summarizes the philosophy this culture has lived by for the most part. On many fronts that philosophy now is being challenged. A replacement philosophy of four letters has also been around a long while and always needs reaffirmation, "love". 00:29:40 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2007/20070520_resunday.mp3 Presented by: Joyce Zaugg, CDRE. We're doing things a little different this year. We're trying a special approach to addressing the depths of religious exploration. We have asked a few teachers to talk about what inspires them to give their time and talent to our children. A few children and teens will tell what they get out of participating in our religious exploration program. We will also have readings and hymns that reflect the theme of religious exploration. Podcasts Sun, 20 May 2007 10:30:00 -0600 Joyce Zaugg, CDRE No We're doing things a little different this year. We're trying a special approach to addressing the depths of religious exploration. We have asked a few teachers to talk about what inspires them to give their time and talent to our children. A few child Joyce Zaugg, CDRE We're doing things a little different this year. We're trying a special approach to addressing the depths of religious exploration. We have asked a few teachers to talk about what inspires them to give their time and talent to our children. A few children and teens will tell what they get out of participating in our religious exploration program. We will also have readings and hymns that reflect the theme of religious exploration. 00:30:03 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2007/20070513_neighboringfaiths.mp3 Presented by: Neighboring Faiths Children's RE Class and Teachers. The 6th, 7th, and 8th graders have been exploring the faiths of the world. As a culmination of their activities they will be presenting a 'best practices' service; incorporating elements that were effective and meaningful for them and jettisoning others that weren't. It should be a different sort of experience. Please join us and see what these great kids come up with! Podcasts Sun, 13 May 2007 10:30:00 -0600 Neighboring Faiths Children's RE Class and Teachers No The 6th, 7th, and 8th graders have been exploring the faiths of the world. As a culmination of their activities they will be presenting a 'best practices' service; incorporating elements that were effective and meaningful for them and jettisoning others Neighboring Faiths Children's RE Class and Teachers The 6th, 7th, and 8th graders have been exploring the faiths of the world. As a culmination of their activities they will be presenting a 'best practices' service; incorporating elements that were effective and meaningful for them and jettisoning others that weren't. It should be a different sort of experience. Please join us and see what these great kids come up with! 00:34:12 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2007/20070506_whatssex.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus. Pagans celebrated the first day of summer with a raucous May Day. The May pole is an ancient phallic symbol. There are many positive instances of wonderful Eros that ought to be celebrated. Let's explore some of these positive experiences as we enter May. Podcasts Sun, 06 May 2007 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus No Pagans celebrated the first day of summer with a raucous May Day. The May pole is an ancient phallic symbol. There are many positive instances of wonderful Eros that ought to be celebrated. Let's explore some of these positive experiences as we enter M Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus Pagans celebrated the first day of summer with a raucous May Day. The May pole is an ancient phallic symbol. There are many positive instances of wonderful Eros that ought to be celebrated. Let's explore some of these positive experiences as we enter May. 00:28:12 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2007/20070429_revolutionarypurpose.mp3 Presented by: John Cullinan, Ministerial Search Candidate. Join the congregation in listening to our candidate's second sermon of the week which will be followed by a congregational meeting. Podcasts Sun, 29 Apr 2007 10:30:00 -0600 John Cullinan, Ministerial Search Candidate No Join the congregation in listening to our candidate's second sermon of the week which will be followed by a congregational meeting. John Cullinan, Ministerial Search Candidate Join the congregation in listening to our candidate's second sermon of the week which will be followed by a congregational meeting. 00:19:28 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2007/20070415_gods.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus. Are gods created in humankind's own image? Do individuals invent their own gods? What are the factors that enter into the construction of god images? Ever notice that some gods are easy and others hard? Podcasts Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus No Are gods created in humankind's own image? Do individuals invent their own gods? What are the factors that enter into the construction of god images? Ever notice that some gods are easy and others hard? Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus Are gods created in humankind's own image? Do individuals invent their own gods? What are the factors that enter into the construction of god images? Ever notice that some gods are easy and others hard? 00:29:19 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2007/20070408_easter.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus. Join our Rite of Celebration: we celebrate Easter Sunday with song, story, and movement that affirms that there is indeed transformation, rebirth, new life, and hope. Podcasts Sun, 08 Apr 2007 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus No Join our Rite of Celebration: we celebrate Easter Sunday with song, story, and movement that affirms that there is indeed transformation, rebirth, new life, and hope. Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus Join our Rite of Celebration: we celebrate Easter Sunday with song, story, and movement that affirms that there is indeed transformation, rebirth, new life, and hope. 00:13:43 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2007/20070218_potlatch.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus. As the church's pledge drive nears, let's compare our spirit of giving with that of another world view exemplified by a custom of some Pacific Northwest native Americans. Podcasts Sun, 18 Feb 2007 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus No As the church's pledge drive nears, let's compare our spirit of giving with that of another world view exemplified by a custom of some Pacific Northwest native Americans. Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus As the church's pledge drive nears, let's compare our spirit of giving with that of another world view exemplified by a custom of some Pacific Northwest native Americans. 00:28:02 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/pulpit_by_id.php?id=102 http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2007/20070211_loveisalluneed.mp3 Presented by: Sherry Hardage. On this Sunday before Saint Valentine's day when we celebrate love and romance, Sherry Hardage will focus on what love is and what it isn't, whether or not it really is, as the Beatle's song says, "All you need". Podcasts Sun, 11 Feb 2007 10:30:00 -0600 Sherry Hardage No On this Sunday before Saint Valentine's day when we celebrate love and romance, Sherry Hardage will focus on what love is and what it isn't, whether or not it really is, as the Beatle's song says, "All you need". Sherry Hardage On this Sunday before Saint Valentine's day when we celebrate love and romance, Sherry Hardage will focus on what love is and what it isn't, whether or not it really is, as the Beatle's song says, "All you need". 00:12:36 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2005/20050821_amazinggrace.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus. Most of us recognize the tune and many know the words. I think grace is not only amazing but vital. The doctrine of grace is also vital to traditional Christianity. I will explain why I disagree with the doctrine and yet affirm another notion of grace, including an idea of sacrifice. It is important to recognize the role of grace in our lives and respond accordingly to the experience. It's not just a concept worth arguing about. Podcasts Sun, 21 Aug 2005 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus No Most of us recognize the tune and many know the words. I think grace is not only amazing but vital. The doctrine of grace is also vital to traditional Christianity. I will explain why I disagree with the doctrine and yet affirm another notion of grace, in Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus Most of us recognize the tune and many know the words. I think grace is not only amazing but vital. The doctrine of grace is also vital to traditional Christianity. I will explain why I disagree with the doctrine and yet affirm another notion of grace, including an idea of sacrifice. It is important to recognize the role of grace in our lives and respond accordingly to the experience. It's not just a concept worth arguing about. 00:42:13 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/pulpit_by_id.php?id=95 http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2001/20011118_belonging.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth McMaster. Alice Blair Wesley has been a UU minister since her ordination in 1977. She was honored by the Association to present this year's Minn's Lectures, and she begins her series with "Love is the spirit." I think she may have hit on the central focus of what membership means in our UU churches: the ability of those of you who have committed yourselves to this religion to "say clearly, individually and collectively, what are (your) own most important loyalties, as church members. Podcasts Sun, 18 Nov 2001 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Elizabeth McMaster No Alice Blair Wesley has been a UU minister since her ordination in 1977. She was honored by the Association to present this year's Minn's Lectures, and she begins her series with "Love is the spirit." I think she may have hit on the central focus of what m Rev. Elizabeth McMaster Alice Blair Wesley has been a UU minister since her ordination in 1977. She was honored by the Association to present this year's Minn's Lectures, and she begins her series with "Love is the spirit." I think she may have hit on the central focus of what membership means in our UU churches: the ability of those of you who have committed yourselves to this religion to "say clearly, individually and collectively, what are (your) own most important loyalties, as church members. 00:27:43 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/pulpit_by_id.php?id=93 http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2001/20011104_cloud.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth McMaster. It's always wise, we are taught, to begin a Pledge Drive Sunday sermon with a joke. It'll at least gain you a moment or two of attention, before you lose the crowd. [includes congregational comments -- er, feedback/talkback] Podcasts Sun, 04 Nov 2001 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Elizabeth McMaster No It's always wise, we are taught, to begin a Pledge Drive Sunday sermon with a joke. It'll at least gain you a moment or two of attention, before you lose the crowd. [includes congregational comments -- er, feedback/talkback] Rev. Elizabeth McMaster It's always wise, we are taught, to begin a Pledge Drive Sunday sermon with a joke. It'll at least gain you a moment or two of attention, before you lose the crowd. [includes congregational comments -- er, feedback/talkback] 00:24:00 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/pulpit_by_id.php?id=92 http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2001/20011028_uncharted_voyage.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth McMaster. E. B. White, the great Twentieth Century commentator on modern life, says, "I wake up each morning, not knowing whether to save the world or to savor it. It makes planning the day difficult." And so, I suppose it is with each of us. How do we balance our lives between doing and being, between saving and savoring, between sublime naivete and harrowing reality? How, in other words, can we live our lives, by being non-anxious and simultaneously fully engaged? These are the big questions of our times. Podcasts Sun, 28 Oct 2001 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Elizabeth McMaster No E. B. White, the great Twentieth Century commentator on modern life, says, "I wake up each morning, not knowing whether to save the world or to savor it. It makes planning the day difficult." And so, I suppose it is with each of us. How do we balance our Rev. Elizabeth McMaster E. B. White, the great Twentieth Century commentator on modern life, says, "I wake up each morning, not knowing whether to save the world or to savor it. It makes planning the day difficult." And so, I suppose it is with each of us. How do we balance our lives between doing and being, between saving and savoring, between sublime naivete and harrowing reality? How, in other words, can we live our lives, by being non-anxious and simultaneously fully engaged? These are the big questions of our times. 00:23:12 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/pulpit_by_id.php?id=91 http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2001/20011007_islam.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth McMaster. I changed the focus of today's sermon. Several weeks ago, it seemed like a good idea to speak of Christopher Columbus, whose birthday we celebrate by taking it easy tomorrow. Now in the light of all the events since September 11, I would be remiss not to speak on that religion that many of us either don't know much about or, if we do, are puzzled about it. Podcasts Sun, 07 Oct 2001 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Elizabeth McMaster No I changed the focus of today's sermon. Several weeks ago, it seemed like a good idea to speak of Christopher Columbus, whose birthday we celebrate by taking it easy tomorrow. Now in the light of all the events since September 11, I would be remiss not to Rev. Elizabeth McMaster I changed the focus of today's sermon. Several weeks ago, it seemed like a good idea to speak of Christopher Columbus, whose birthday we celebrate by taking it easy tomorrow. Now in the light of all the events since September 11, I would be remiss not to speak on that religion that many of us either don't know much about or, if we do, are puzzled about it. 00:18:34 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/pulpit_by_id.php?id=90 http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2001/20010930_spacetravelers.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth McMaster. So, we promote "acceptance" and "encouragement to spiritual growth". What does all that mean? I have a theory about our movement in the past 20 or so years. I think we're in a sea change that happens in any progressive organization from time to time. For time does not stand still, and what worked in a certain era, simply doesn't work for others in another. I begin with the early beginnings of Unitarian Universalism (mostly the Unitarian side of the equation). Podcasts Sun, 30 Sep 2001 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Elizabeth McMaster No So, we promote "acceptance" and "encouragement to spiritual growth". What does all that mean? I have a theory about our movement in the past 20 or so years. I think we're in a sea change that happens in any progressive organization from time to time. F Rev. Elizabeth McMaster So, we promote "acceptance" and "encouragement to spiritual growth". What does all that mean? I have a theory about our movement in the past 20 or so years. I think we're in a sea change that happens in any progressive organization from time to time. For time does not stand still, and what worked in a certain era, simply doesn't work for others in another. I begin with the early beginnings of Unitarian Universalism (mostly the Unitarian side of the equation). 00:09:58 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/pulpit_by_id.php?id=89 http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2001/20010923_whatdoisay.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth McMaster. How many times in how many churches has Ruth's story happened? Where one person is a liberal Christian and another a skeptical Humanist and each is afraid to let others know their basic beliefs for fear of being criticized or being told they don't belong there? Podcasts Sun, 23 Sep 2001 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Elizabeth McMaster No How many times in how many churches has Ruth's story happened? Where one person is a liberal Christian and another a skeptical Humanist and each is afraid to let others know their basic beliefs for fear of being criticized or being told they don't belong Rev. Elizabeth McMaster How many times in how many churches has Ruth's story happened? Where one person is a liberal Christian and another a skeptical Humanist and each is afraid to let others know their basic beliefs for fear of being criticized or being told they don't belong there? 00:12:22 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/pulpit_by_id.php?id=86 http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2001/20010513_mothersday.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth McMaster. I know today is Mother's Day and that you probably want me to speak about it: to talk about Julia Ward Howe and the invention of Mother's Day back in the 1860's as a mother's warning against the evils of war; to recollect all the facets of motherhood--how it was when you were young and how it is today; how difficult it is today to be mother, careerist, soccer mom. Podcasts Sun, 13 May 2001 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Elizabeth McMaster No I know today is Mother's Day and that you probably want me to speak about it: to talk about Julia Ward Howe and the invention of Mother's Day back in the 1860's as a mother's warning against the evils of war; to recollect all the facets of motherhood--how Rev. Elizabeth McMaster I know today is Mother's Day and that you probably want me to speak about it: to talk about Julia Ward Howe and the invention of Mother's Day back in the 1860's as a mother's warning against the evils of war; to recollect all the facets of motherhood--how it was when you were young and how it is today; how difficult it is today to be mother, careerist, soccer mom. 00:19:31 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2001/20010506_honorthese.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth McMaster. This service honors those who have served this church for many years. Podcasts Sun, 06 May 2001 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Elizabeth McMaster No This service honors those who have served this church for many years. Rev. Elizabeth McMaster This service honors those who have served this church for many years. 00:32:16 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/pulpit_by_id.php?id=84 http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2001/20010422_rituals.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth McMaster. A young (woman tells)...of preparing food to celebrate the holiday of Passover for her Orthodox Jewish sweetheart and forty of their friends. One of the basic beliefs of Judaism is that the home is sacred ground, a place of religious ceremony and ritual. Many of these rituals involve eating, and range from the simplicity of the washing of hands and the blessing of Sabbath wine and bread to the enormous complexity of the Passover dinner. (This young woman)..was Jewish by background, (but had been) raised by people who had lapsed in their observation of the religion and she had never participated in the preparation of the Passover dinner before. Podcasts Sun, 22 Apr 2001 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Elizabeth McMaster No A young (woman tells)...of preparing food to celebrate the holiday of Passover for her Orthodox Jewish sweetheart and forty of their friends. One of the basic beliefs of Judaism is that the home is sacred ground, a place of religious ceremony and ritual. Rev. Elizabeth McMaster A young (woman tells)...of preparing food to celebrate the holiday of Passover for her Orthodox Jewish sweetheart and forty of their friends. One of the basic beliefs of Judaism is that the home is sacred ground, a place of religious ceremony and ritual. Many of these rituals involve eating, and range from the simplicity of the washing of hands and the blessing of Sabbath wine and bread to the enormous complexity of the Passover dinner. (This young woman)..was Jewish by background, (but had been) raised by people who had lapsed in their observation of the religion and she had never participated in the preparation of the Passover dinner before. 00:25:46 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/pulpit_by_id.php?id=80 http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2001/20010311_faithbased.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth McMaster. All at once something happened to them,' he writes. And the mob of bitter, angry people turn into a swarm of humanity. How can we look on faith based initiatives as anything other than the crying need of all of us to help those who struggle with their lives-those hit by unemployment who can't meet the rent payments; those hobbled by alcohol and drugs who need treatment, not scorn; those in sweatshops (not just in China or far off places, but right here in America and perhaps right here in Northern New Mexico) who need our legislative clout to relieve their hardships. A crust of black bread. Podcasts Sun, 11 Mar 2001 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Elizabeth McMaster No All at once something happened to them,' he writes. And the mob of bitter, angry people turn into a swarm of humanity. How can we look on faith based initiatives as anything other than the crying need of all of us to help those who struggle with their liv Rev. Elizabeth McMaster All at once something happened to them,' he writes. And the mob of bitter, angry people turn into a swarm of humanity. How can we look on faith based initiatives as anything other than the crying need of all of us to help those who struggle with their lives-those hit by unemployment who can't meet the rent payments; those hobbled by alcohol and drugs who need treatment, not scorn; those in sweatshops (not just in China or far off places, but right here in America and perhaps right here in Northern New Mexico) who need our legislative clout to relieve their hardships. A crust of black bread. 00:22:35 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/pulpit_by_id.php?id=78 http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2001/20010304_foundation.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth McMaster. What I think Frost is saying is that he wants his house built strong and true and 'clear from the ground.' And so, I imagine, do you. Want your house-this house-built strong and true and 'clear from the ground.' Else why bother? Else why do the work and pay the money if your church doesn't provide for you more than a place on N. Spruce St. where you go when you don't have anything better to do. After all, our own Henry Thoreau said, 'If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.' Podcasts Sun, 04 Mar 2001 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Elizabeth McMaster No What I think Frost is saying is that he wants his house built strong and true and 'clear from the ground.' And so, I imagine, do you. Want your house-this house-built strong and true and 'clear from the ground.' Else why bother? Else why do the work and p Rev. Elizabeth McMaster What I think Frost is saying is that he wants his house built strong and true and 'clear from the ground.' And so, I imagine, do you. Want your house-this house-built strong and true and 'clear from the ground.' Else why bother? Else why do the work and pay the money if your church doesn't provide for you more than a place on N. Spruce St. where you go when you don't have anything better to do. After all, our own Henry Thoreau said, 'If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.' 00:16:58 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2001/20010218_longlife.mp3 Presented by: Phebe Jarrard Podcasts Sun, 18 Feb 2001 10:30:00 -0600 Phebe Jarrard No Phebe Jarrard 00:27:20 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/pulpit_by_id.php?id=77 http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2001/20010211_valentine.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth McMaster. We enter into our second Town Meeting today, to speak with one another about a topic that will help to lead the Ministerial Search Committee and you as a church community to come to a fuller understanding of what you want in your new settled minister. The first issue you talked about last month was one of Identity: why do you come to this church and what do you expect to get out of it. Your answers were thoughtful and varied. I trust today's conversations will be equally enlightening. Podcasts Sun, 11 Feb 2001 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Elizabeth McMaster No We enter into our second Town Meeting today, to speak with one another about a topic that will help to lead the Ministerial Search Committee and you as a church community to come to a fuller understanding of what you want in your new settled minister. The Rev. Elizabeth McMaster We enter into our second Town Meeting today, to speak with one another about a topic that will help to lead the Ministerial Search Committee and you as a church community to come to a fuller understanding of what you want in your new settled minister. The first issue you talked about last month was one of Identity: why do you come to this church and what do you expect to get out of it. Your answers were thoughtful and varied. I trust today's conversations will be equally enlightening. 00:18:39 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/pulpit_by_id.php?id=76 http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2001/20010204_cleveland.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth McMaster. In our training as Interim Ministers we learn of 5 Developmental Tasks to be accomplished--or at least looked into--during our time with a congregation. One of those tasks is to strengthen the ties between the church and the Unitarian Universalist Association. You didn't rank that one at the top of your list, but I do want to at least touch on these ties. Podcasts Sun, 04 Feb 2001 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Elizabeth McMaster No In our training as Interim Ministers we learn of 5 Developmental Tasks to be accomplished--or at least looked into--during our time with a congregation. One of those tasks is to strengthen the ties between the church and the Unitarian Universalist Associa Rev. Elizabeth McMaster In our training as Interim Ministers we learn of 5 Developmental Tasks to be accomplished--or at least looked into--during our time with a congregation. One of those tasks is to strengthen the ties between the church and the Unitarian Universalist Association. You didn't rank that one at the top of your list, but I do want to at least touch on these ties. 00:31:15 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2001/20010128_change.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth McMaster Podcasts Sun, 28 Jan 2001 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Elizabeth McMaster No Rev. Elizabeth McMaster 00:16:57 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2001/20010121_burningkiss.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Botond Kapp·ndi, guest Minister Podcasts Sun, 21 Jan 2001 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Botond Kapp·ndi, guest Minister No Rev. Botond Kapp·ndi, guest Minister 00:24:09 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/pulpit_by_id.php?id=73 http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2001/20010114_lovealike.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth McMaster. "Why do I come to this church and what am I seeking? We each joined this church for a good reason. But that was yesterday. Today, are we looking for something new? What do I seek now? How can our new minister take me there--and still keep me here?" -Topic of First 2001 Town Meeting Podcasts Sun, 14 Jan 2001 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Elizabeth McMaster No "Why do I come to this church and what am I seeking? We each joined this church for a good reason. But that was yesterday. Today, are we looking for something new? What do I seek now? How can our new minister take me there--and still keep me here?" -Topic Rev. Elizabeth McMaster "Why do I come to this church and what am I seeking? We each joined this church for a good reason. But that was yesterday. Today, are we looking for something new? What do I seek now? How can our new minister take me there--and still keep me here?" -Topic of First 2001 Town Meeting 00:23:29 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/pulpit_by_id.php?id=72 http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2001/20010107_creatives.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth McMaster. I thought I'd made it into the 21st century on December 31, 1999 when that "other" Millennium came along. I was sure that the Dawning of the Ages--or at least the dawning of a new 1000 years of peace had arrived. Then I read Steven Jay Gould, who told me I was wrong. Podcasts Sun, 07 Jan 2001 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Elizabeth McMaster No I thought I'd made it into the 21st century on December 31, 1999 when that "other" Millennium came along. I was sure that the Dawning of the Ages--or at least the dawning of a new 1000 years of peace had arrived. Then I read Steven Jay Gould, who told me Rev. Elizabeth McMaster I thought I'd made it into the 21st century on December 31, 1999 when that "other" Millennium came along. I was sure that the Dawning of the Ages--or at least the dawning of a new 1000 years of peace had arrived. Then I read Steven Jay Gould, who told me I was wrong. 00:21:35 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/pulpit_by_id.php?id=70 http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2000/20001203_clock.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth McMaster. I can't remember where I found these words of Steven Covey, but they struck a chord in me and I knew I wanted to reflect on them. And today, the first Sunday in Advent in the Christian calendar, seems a good time to do so--to reflect on the clocks and compasses that direct our lives. Podcasts Sun, 03 Dec 2000 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Elizabeth McMaster No I can't remember where I found these words of Steven Covey, but they struck a chord in me and I knew I wanted to reflect on them. And today, the first Sunday in Advent in the Christian calendar, seems a good time to do so--to reflect on the clocks and com Rev. Elizabeth McMaster I can't remember where I found these words of Steven Covey, but they struck a chord in me and I knew I wanted to reflect on them. And today, the first Sunday in Advent in the Christian calendar, seems a good time to do so--to reflect on the clocks and compasses that direct our lives. 00:15:01 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/pulpit_by_id.php?id=69 http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2000/20001112_mygod.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth McMaster. Poets always say it better. The blossom, the lover, the food, the working hinge. For God surrounds me, envelopes me. God is the beyond. God is more than I can encompass. Podcasts Sun, 12 Nov 2000 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Elizabeth McMaster No Poets always say it better. The blossom, the lover, the food, the working hinge. For God surrounds me, envelopes me. God is the beyond. God is more than I can encompass. Rev. Elizabeth McMaster Poets always say it better. The blossom, the lover, the food, the working hinge. For God surrounds me, envelopes me. God is the beyond. God is more than I can encompass. 00:28:11 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/pulpit_by_id.php?id=68 http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2000/20001105_politics.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth McMaster. Many of you perhaps belong to email chat lines--there are a pile of them in our Unitarian Universalist family: chats on worship, on religious education, on any of a number of subjects of interest to our UU folks. I belong to a UU Ministers chat line, a confidential web of about 200 or more of us--some of us with little more to do than write longish discourses on arcane theological subjects. It's not unusual for me to receive upwards of 40 hits every day, but I've learned whose message I want to listen to and whose I hit the delete button on. Podcasts Sun, 05 Nov 2000 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Elizabeth McMaster No Many of you perhaps belong to email chat lines--there are a pile of them in our Unitarian Universalist family: chats on worship, on religious education, on any of a number of subjects of interest to our UU folks. I belong to a UU Ministers chat line, a co Rev. Elizabeth McMaster Many of you perhaps belong to email chat lines--there are a pile of them in our Unitarian Universalist family: chats on worship, on religious education, on any of a number of subjects of interest to our UU folks. I belong to a UU Ministers chat line, a confidential web of about 200 or more of us--some of us with little more to do than write longish discourses on arcane theological subjects. It's not unusual for me to receive upwards of 40 hits every day, but I've learned whose message I want to listen to and whose I hit the delete button on. 00:19:14 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/pulpit_by_id.php?id=67 http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2000/20001029_muertos.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth McMaster. Sometimes, as the old saw goes, life intrudes when you're making plans. That happened to me this week as I prepared to organize this worship service around Dia de Los Muertos. I've long been enchanted by Mexican culture--their arts and crafts and, especially, their religion, a mixture of Spanish Catholicism and native animism. Surely the mescla of two dissimilar religions helps to make this Mexican estofado a rich one--kinda like our merger in 1961 of the Unitarians and Universalists who brought head and heart together toward a more fulfilling religion for us all. Podcasts Sun, 29 Oct 2000 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Elizabeth McMaster No Sometimes, as the old saw goes, life intrudes when you're making plans. That happened to me this week as I prepared to organize this worship service around Dia de Los Muertos. I've long been enchanted by Mexican culture--their arts and crafts and, especia Rev. Elizabeth McMaster Sometimes, as the old saw goes, life intrudes when you're making plans. That happened to me this week as I prepared to organize this worship service around Dia de Los Muertos. I've long been enchanted by Mexican culture--their arts and crafts and, especially, their religion, a mixture of Spanish Catholicism and native animism. Surely the mescla of two dissimilar religions helps to make this Mexican estofado a rich one--kinda like our merger in 1961 of the Unitarians and Universalists who brought head and heart together toward a more fulfilling religion for us all. 00:19:45 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/pulpit_by_id.php?id=66 http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2000/20001022_whoarewe.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth McMaster. Who are we? What a strange question for a UU to ask. We are all over the map. We are Buddhists and Christians, Humanists and Pagans, Theists and Agnostics--and 200,000 other things. But that's not who we ARE. That's what we believe. So, who are we? Well, we're old and young, rich and not so rich, male, female, gay, straight, bisexual and transgender. We're white (mostly) and black and red and yellow. But these descriptives are not who we are either. Podcasts Sun, 22 Oct 2000 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Elizabeth McMaster No Who are we? What a strange question for a UU to ask. We are all over the map. We are Buddhists and Christians, Humanists and Pagans, Theists and Agnostics--and 200,000 other things. But that's not who we ARE. That's what we believe. So, who are we? Well, Rev. Elizabeth McMaster Who are we? What a strange question for a UU to ask. We are all over the map. We are Buddhists and Christians, Humanists and Pagans, Theists and Agnostics--and 200,000 other things. But that's not who we ARE. That's what we believe. So, who are we? Well, we're old and young, rich and not so rich, male, female, gay, straight, bisexual and transgender. We're white (mostly) and black and red and yellow. But these descriptives are not who we are either. 00:20:18 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/pulpit_by_id.php?id=64 http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2000/20001008_convict.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth McMaster. Is it any wonder that people other than Unitarian Universalists don't understand us? Do we wonder that we have difficulty explaining our religion to others? Are we surprised that we have difficulty explaining it to ourselves? Here we have two respected ministers within the movement-one, Kirk Loadman-Copeland, who asks, "Do we define ourselves simply as Unitarian Universalists? Might we also add to that definition the specific path that we find ourselves following? Could it be that more than one path commands our loyalty and gives meaning to our life?" The other, Ken Collier, who says, "When some one asks me for my self-classification my reply is always: Unitarian Universalist." Podcasts Sun, 08 Oct 2000 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Elizabeth McMaster No Is it any wonder that people other than Unitarian Universalists don't understand us? Do we wonder that we have difficulty explaining our religion to others? Are we surprised that we have difficulty explaining it to ourselves? Here we have two respected mi Rev. Elizabeth McMaster Is it any wonder that people other than Unitarian Universalists don't understand us? Do we wonder that we have difficulty explaining our religion to others? Are we surprised that we have difficulty explaining it to ourselves? Here we have two respected ministers within the movement-one, Kirk Loadman-Copeland, who asks, "Do we define ourselves simply as Unitarian Universalists? Might we also add to that definition the specific path that we find ourselves following? Could it be that more than one path commands our loyalty and gives meaning to our life?" The other, Ken Collier, who says, "When some one asks me for my self-classification my reply is always: Unitarian Universalist." 00:22:23 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/pulpit_by_id.php?id=63 http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2000/20001001_women.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth McMaster. Several years ago, the Ministerial Sisterhood gathered together a targeted group of 25 or so UU women ministers to discuss ways of re-invisioning our Sisterhood. (MSUU--the Ministerial Sisterhood, Unitarian Universalist was organized more than 20 years ago by UU women ministers in order to support each other in the struggle within our movement for equality in the ministry). We had come to a point--we women ministers in the late 1990's--where we were just about at parity with our male colleagues (today we are--50% of our UU clergy are women). We had been meeting annually at General Assembly, telling of our struggles to each other. We looked for new directions. Podcasts Sun, 01 Oct 2000 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Elizabeth McMaster No Several years ago, the Ministerial Sisterhood gathered together a targeted group of 25 or so UU women ministers to discuss ways of re-invisioning our Sisterhood. (MSUU--the Ministerial Sisterhood, Unitarian Universalist was organized more than 20 years ag Rev. Elizabeth McMaster Several years ago, the Ministerial Sisterhood gathered together a targeted group of 25 or so UU women ministers to discuss ways of re-invisioning our Sisterhood. (MSUU--the Ministerial Sisterhood, Unitarian Universalist was organized more than 20 years ago by UU women ministers in order to support each other in the struggle within our movement for equality in the ministry). We had come to a point--we women ministers in the late 1990's--where we were just about at parity with our male colleagues (today we are--50% of our UU clergy are women). We had been meeting annually at General Assembly, telling of our struggles to each other. We looked for new directions. 00:16:35 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/pulpit_by_id.php?id=62 http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2000/20000922_crucible.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth McMaster. At the top of your Order of Service are two quotes from the same person, County Councilor Robert Gibson. It?s what makes this event, the Cerro Grance Fire-some call it Tragedy, some call it Life-so hard to encompass. Gibson says, "The fire is the classic worst-case scenario that I?ve had nightmares about." And then backs that with, "It was bad, but it could have been far worse. We can be thankful." Podcasts Fri, 22 Sep 2000 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Elizabeth McMaster No At the top of your Order of Service are two quotes from the same person, County Councilor Robert Gibson. It?s what makes this event, the Cerro Grance Fire-some call it Tragedy, some call it Life-so hard to encompass. Gibson says, "The fire is the classic Rev. Elizabeth McMaster At the top of your Order of Service are two quotes from the same person, County Councilor Robert Gibson. It?s what makes this event, the Cerro Grance Fire-some call it Tragedy, some call it Life-so hard to encompass. Gibson says, "The fire is the classic worst-case scenario that I?ve had nightmares about." And then backs that with, "It was bad, but it could have been far worse. We can be thankful." 00:18:58 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/pulpit_by_id.php?id=61 http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2000/20000917_together.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth McMaster. One of the blessings of our religion is the freedom it allows us to be individuals?to be ourselves. We have, throughout our Unitarian and Universalist history, given breath to that belief?sometimes at the risk of our very lives. Podcasts Sun, 17 Sep 2000 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Elizabeth McMaster No One of the blessings of our religion is the freedom it allows us to be individuals?to be ourselves. We have, throughout our Unitarian and Universalist history, given breath to that belief?sometimes at the risk of our very lives. Rev. Elizabeth McMaster One of the blessings of our religion is the freedom it allows us to be individuals?to be ourselves. We have, throughout our Unitarian and Universalist history, given breath to that belief?sometimes at the risk of our very lives. 00:27:03 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/pulpit_by_id.php?id=60 http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2000/20000910_water.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth McMaster. In the fall of 1980, Unitarian Universalist women from around the continent gathered in East Lansing, Michigan for a weekend of workshops and discussions and celebrations. As part of the opening worship service, there was a joining of waters. Podcasts Sun, 10 Sep 2000 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Elizabeth McMaster No In the fall of 1980, Unitarian Universalist women from around the continent gathered in East Lansing, Michigan for a weekend of workshops and discussions and celebrations. As part of the opening worship service, there was a joining of waters. Rev. Elizabeth McMaster In the fall of 1980, Unitarian Universalist women from around the continent gathered in East Lansing, Michigan for a weekend of workshops and discussions and celebrations. As part of the opening worship service, there was a joining of waters. 00:08:13 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2000/20000611_wenholee.mp3 Presented by: Alberta Lee Podcasts Sun, 11 Jun 2000 10:30:00 -0600 Alberta Lee No Alberta Lee 00:20:50 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2000/20000528_decomm.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Dale Arnink Podcasts Sun, 28 May 2000 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Dale Arnink No Rev. Dale Arnink 00:10:11 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2000/20000521_community.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Dale Arnink Podcasts Sun, 21 May 2000 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Dale Arnink No Rev. Dale Arnink 00:11:20 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2000/20000507_wheresgod.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Dale Arnink Podcasts Sun, 07 May 2000 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Dale Arnink No Rev. Dale Arnink 00:23:21 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2000/20000423_whatso2.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Dale Arnink Podcasts Sun, 23 Apr 2000 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Dale Arnink No Rev. Dale Arnink 00:35:16 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2000/20000416_transitions.mp3 Presented by: Rev. Betty Pingel, MDD Ministerial Settlement Representative Podcasts Sun, 16 Apr 2000 10:30:00 -0600 Rev. Betty Pingel, MDD Ministerial Settlement Representative No Rev. Betty Pingel, MDD Ministerial Settlement Representative 00:23:33 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2000/20000409_experience_spiritual.mp3 Presented by: Denise Stone Podcasts Sun, 09 Apr 2000 10:30:00 -0600 Denise Stone No Denise Stone 00:07:38 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/pulpit_by_id.php?id=52 http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2000/20000409_passion.mp3 Presented by: Kok Heong McNaughton. My Oxford Dictionary defines Passion, with a capital P, as "the suffering of pain". More specifically, the suffering of Jesus on the cross. It?s not until the 10th definition down the list that I came across the one I?m using for this morning?s topic: "an eager outreaching of the mind towards something; an overwhelming zeal and enthusiasm?" I find even this definition lacking for me. My passion involves not only my mind, but also my heart. My heart provides the fuel and the fire; my mind provides the means. Podcasts Sun, 09 Apr 2000 10:30:00 -0600 Kok Heong McNaughton No My Oxford Dictionary defines Passion, with a capital P, as "the suffering of pain". More specifically, the suffering of Jesus on the cross. It?s not until the 10th definition down the list that I came across the one I?m using for this morning?s topic: "an Kok Heong McNaughton My Oxford Dictionary defines Passion, with a capital P, as "the suffering of pain". More specifically, the suffering of Jesus on the cross. It?s not until the 10th definition down the list that I came across the one I?m using for this morning?s topic: "an eager outreaching of the mind towards something; an overwhelming zeal and enthusiasm?" I find even this definition lacking for me. My passion involves not only my mind, but also my heart. My heart provides the fuel and the fire; my mind provides the means. 00:10:06 spirituality, unitarian, universalist, pulpit, liberal, sermon http://www.uulosalamos.org/pulpit/media/2000/20000409_happiness.mp3 Presented by: Jean Browman. I posted that topic in a pen pal magazine once, hoping for a deep philosophical discussion. Instead, one fellow wrote, "Are you on drugs or something? That?s the dumbest idea I ever heard in my life!" It reminded me of a friend who looked at me once and said, "Maybe you do know so