Episodes
Monday Apr 25, 2022
April 24, 2022- Truth... It Is Worth Waiting For
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
In Unitarian Universalism, our congregations, and specifically the members of our congregations, are the only body that can ordain a minister, calling out and lifting up one whose ministry is formally recognized and named in the act of ordination. This Sunday, we gather to formally lift up the ministry of Stephanie Vos. Through word, song, and story, we’ll share some of her journey, tell a bigger story about what ministry can be in the world, and formally ordain Stephanie to the Unitarian Universalist ministry. Join us for this joyous and celebratory service.
Words of Welcome- Rev. Jen Crow (:31)
Interlude- Aimee K. Bryant and Franco Holder
Call to Worship- from Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer- Cedar Schimke (6:39)
Time for All Ages- Toolbox of Faith- Lauren Wyeth (9:24)
Prayer and Cycle of Life- Rev. Jen Crow (16:42)
Homily- Rev. Jen Crow on behalf of Rev. Karen Hutt (21:06)
Invitation to Give to the Living Tradition Fund of the UUA (34:47)
The Ordination of Stephanie Vos- Daryn Woodson, Rev. Jen Crow, Rev. Arif Mamdani (37:08)
Hymn- Wake Now My Senses (51:30)
Benediction- Rev. Stephanie Vos (53:16)
Monday Mar 14, 2022
March 13, 2022- Living in Full Progress
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Sometimes the swirl of the world, our communities, our lives, is just too much. Rest and stillness are part of the story – and so is change. This Sunday, March 13, we’ll explore what it means to let go of perfection and live in full progress – risky, messy, beautiful becoming.
Words of Welcome- Rev. Jen Crow (:30)
Celebration of 10 Years with Lauren Wyeth (3:39)
Call to Worship- Liv Dalby (8:17)
Story for All Ages- Acornology, part 2 (15:03)
Interlude- Right on Time- Ellis Delaney
Prayer and Cycle of Life- Rev. Arif Mamdani (23:26)
Reflection- Todd Pierson (30:33)
Reflection- Claire Tralle (36:38)
Invitiation to Give- Rev. Arif Mamdani (42:17)
All Interludes and Outro music- Ellis Delaney
Monday Nov 22, 2021
November 21, 2021- Child Dedication Sunday
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
We celebrate the miracle that is at the center of the larger cycle of life. We welcome and name and dedicate ourselves to the care of nine children in our Child Dedication Ritual – and as we bear sacred witness to these unfolding lives, it is our hope we will see ourselves and each other anew. Each of us born whole and holy and worthy. Each of us important and ordinary and unique. Each of us in need of the larger community of this earth and this church to hold us in rhythm, each with the other.
Words of Welcome- Rev. Karen Hutt (:20)
Story for All Ages- Lauren Wyeth (7:27)
Calling Our Ancestors- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (13:23)
Child Dedication Ceremony- Lauren Wyeth and Rev. Karen Hutt (16:52)
Prayer and Cycle of Life- Rev. Jen Crow (22:25)
Anthem- Children Will Listen by Stephen Sondheim, arr. Brymer, First Universalist Choir, Franco Holder, piano, Dr. Randal Buikema, conductor (28:23)
Message- Rev. Jen Crow (31:52)
Monday Nov 15, 2021
November 14, 2021- New Member Sunday
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
This Sunday, November 14, we welcome new members into our company. Our new members will be formally welcomed during our second service while our first will offer a renewal of membership and a blessing to those joining. **Both ceremonies are included on the podcast** Whichever service you attend, we invite you to “re-member” what it means to cast our lot with this congregation, day after day, week after week, as we affirm again the threads of connection that bind us to those who came before, and make and remake our faith for the world that is coming.
Words of Welcome- Julica Hermann de la Fuente (:30)
Calling the Ancestors- Julica Hermann de la Fuente and Rev. Arif Mamdani (3:06)
Story for All Ages- The Perfect Club- Julica Hermann de la Fuente (7:58)
Meditation Practice and Cycle of Life- Rev. Arif Mamdani (14:46)
Renewal of Membership Ceremony (9 a.m. service)- Liz Farmer, Daryn Woodson, Rev. Arif Mamdani (23:32)
New Member Ceremony (11 a.m. service) - Daryn Woodson, Rev. Arif Mamdani, Liz Farmer (34:53)
Message- Rev. Arif Mamdani (43:29)