Episodes
Monday Dec 30, 2019
December 29, 2019 - Ending a Decade
Monday Dec 30, 2019
Monday Dec 30, 2019
Ten more years of the century have passed. What have we learned about ourselves, our church, and our country?
Call to Worship- Arif Mamdani (:22)
Wisdom Story- Arif Mamdani and Rev. Karen Hutt (2:03)
Sermon- Rev. Karen Hutt (8:13)
Monday Dec 23, 2019
December 22, 2019 - Home: Blessing and Belonging
Monday Dec 23, 2019
Monday Dec 23, 2019
In this season of darkness, we are invited to rest and be at home in the stillness and winter quiet, trusting that the light, birdsong, and blossoms will return. As the season turns, the darkness at this threshold moment holds both blessing and belonging. As we rested in such a moment, we welcomed our guests from Families Moving Forward, offered a blessing for Rev. Justin, Rev. Jen, and the entire congregation as they collectively prepared for Justin’s 6-month sabbatical. This Sunday, we readied ourselves for love to be born again in the world, and to be surprised and delighted by what the New Year brings.
Call to Worship, Monique Wentzel (:21)
Reflection, Bryana French, (3:20)
Reflection, Rev. Justin Schroeder (7:43)
Sabbatical Blessing, Rev. Jen Crow (20:34)
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Holiday Giving & Choir-Led Worship
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Led by the music ministry of our choir and orchestra, we are held by exquisite voices and sounds, as we prepare our hearts to make our Holiday Gifts to BLUU (Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism.) Back on November 17, we invited the congregation to consume less this holiday season, to live into our core values, and to re-imagine what joy and justice might look like this holiday season. This Sunday, we pooled our gifts (from the money we didn’t spend this holiday season) to support the work of BLUU.
Call to Worship by Holiday Giving Team Members (:31)
Fantasia on Christmas Carols, Part 1, Shelley des Islets, Libretto (2:12)
Holiday Giving Team Members Reflection (6:16)
Fantasia on Christmas Carols, Part 2, Shelley des Islets, Libretto (10:32)
Homily, Rev. Justin Schroeder (13:00)
Holiday Giving Offering to Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism (23:00)
Fantasia on Christmas Carols, Part 3, Shelley des Islets, Libretto (26:22)
Monday Dec 09, 2019
December 8, 2019 - Home: A Philosophical Problem
Monday Dec 09, 2019
Monday Dec 09, 2019
The greatest problems of philosophy are the most common and mundane aspects of everyday life. Why is the idea of home such a gripping metaphor that evokes deep desire, angst and comfort? Let’s get past the platitudes and mind numbing nostalgia about home and take a deep dive into the philosophical nature of home.
Call to Worship - Daryn Woodson (:21)
Sermon - Rev. Karen Hutt (5:45)
Monday Dec 02, 2019
December 1, 2019 - I Will Light A Candle
Monday Dec 02, 2019
Monday Dec 02, 2019
Thanksgiving is behind us. December stretches out in front of us. Some of us are entering the season of Advent, looking forward to Christmas. Others in our community look forward to celebrating the Winter Solstice, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa. While our celebrations are diverse and many, home will be a part of all of our celebrations. Whether we're preparing our homes (and hearts) to receive guests, or visiting others, we'll be moving in and between experiences of home.
Call to Worship - Sara Smalley (:32)
Homily - Arif Mamdani (4:45)