Mar 19, Dr. Gary Schiff, “Religious Intolerance: A Jewish Perspective.”
Cantor Gary Schiff will explore Muslim, Jewish, and Christian intolerance. Why has this seemingly come to the fore now, and what can we do about it?
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Mar 12, Jim Curtis, “Does Your Life Flow On in Endless Song?”
Click on title to hear recording. Singing is a wonderful way to create wholeness in our lives and in our spiritual community. We can also create wholeness by understanding the way Unitarian Universalism grew out of the movement known as the Second Great Awakening. The effects of that movement continue in the way our great … Continue reading Mar 12, Jim Curtis, “Does Your Life Flow On in Endless Song?”
Mar 5, Mr. Doug Harrel, “Only Love Can.”
In our modern world, Americans are waging war daily against a myriad of social ills: drugs, crime, and poverty just to name a few. But is war really the right approach? As Marvin Gaye so eloquently put it, “War is not the answer–for only love can conquer hate.” Doug’s Sermon “Only Love Can” is an … Continue reading Mar 5, Mr. Doug Harrel, “Only Love Can.”
Feb 26, Rev. Anne Ledbetter, “A Multi-faith Look at Compassion.”
Compassion is a key spiritual practice in all the major world religions. Anne will briefly describe the emphasis of compassion in Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Then we will consider the way each faith invites its followers to practice this ethical virtue. What inhibits compassion in our world, and what nurtures this virtue that … Continue reading Feb 26, Rev. Anne Ledbetter, “A Multi-faith Look at Compassion.”
Feb 19, Ron Schaeffer, “What It Means to Be a Unitarian Universalist.”
CLICK ON TITLE TO HEAR AUDIO. It is important that we occasionally ask the questions, “What does it mean to be a Unitarian Universalist? And, why is it important that we discuss this as a congregation?”In a religious denomination that allows the individual to decide what to believe, can we get consensus on our basic … Continue reading Feb 19, Ron Schaeffer, “What It Means to Be a Unitarian Universalist.”
Feb 12, Rev. Dr. Richard Speck, “Love Is All You Need”
As we approach Valentine’s Day, does love have the power to overcome hate? In the face of a country torn between Republicans and Democrats arguing over what the facts are, can love triumph to heal the breach? We’ll explore love and its role in our lives and religion.
Feb 5, Bishop Tilghman “How Black People Maintain Our Faith in God Despite All Our Struggles.”
Eighteen years ago Bishop Tilghman started The Potterhouse Ministries in Rock Hall, which later moved to Fairlee. Bishop Tilghman, President of the local chapter of the NAACP, is working to build better relationships within the community. Special Gospel Music will be performed by Minister Annette Turner and Joshua Tilghman.
Jan 29, Paul Sharp, “The Paradox of Religion.”
Why is it that religion can serve as a source for both the highest forms of human compassion, and the worst forms of repression and persecution? Drawing from Dostoevsky’s story “The Grand Inquisitor,” Paul Sharp will attempt to reconcile those two opposing aspects of religion. Click on blue title to hear audio.
Jan 22, Rabbi Naomi Hyman, “Moral Grandeur and Spiritual Audacity.”, Special Congregational Meeting
In 1963 Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel called for great moral purpose and bold expression of our spiritual values. That call still resonates as we face a troubling national political agenda. How will be answer it? Click on blue title to hear audio.
Jan 15, Rev. Kerry Mueller, “Two Birds, Three Dragons, and a Dull Brown Pot.”
After a lifetime of “I’m not artistic” Kerry Mueller took up pottery. What are some of the lessons of creativity available to all of us? Rev. Kerry Mueller, raised as a UU, has been a Latin teacher, stay at home mom, several kinds of railroader, and many kinds of student. She finally embraced her life’s … Continue reading Jan 15, Rev. Kerry Mueller, “Two Birds, Three Dragons, and a Dull Brown Pot.”