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What does the word “God” even mean? So often, when people say they do or don’t believe in God, they’re reacting to one particular definition or image. This morning we’ll explore lots of different definitions of what one might call God.Written
In honor of Mother’s Day, this morning we’re focusing on all the ways to be a family. Sometimes we experience a deep sense of belonging in our families of origin, and sometimes we don’t. Come celebrate all the ways we find our people and our wa
Amanda and Rev. Gray discuss: 3 months’ notice; despair doesn’t have the final say; etymology nerds sound off; operationalizing covenant; the need for collective catharsis; let’s talk about The Thing; encampments on campuses; the potency of kno
Today we’ll tell the ancient Passover story and reflect on what it means to seek a new way, away from abuses of power, and towards a more just world. We know that what we do affect each other and transformation is something we can only ever ach
Written by: Rev. Laurel GrayMusic by: Kala FarnhamHosted and Edited by: Amanda Hall
The heart of Unitarian Universalism is not a creed, but a covenant, a promise to care. Considering changes to our seven principles with Article II asks us to remember that the promises we make in this congregation are connected to a wider UU we
Amanda and Rev. Gray discuss: gardens!; turquoise vs teal; flourishing is vulnerable; citrus allergies and equity; putting the Easter story in a post-traumatic wisdom frame; the worst sermon Laurel ever heardSermons written by: Rev. Laurel Gr
Resurrection can be a sticky theological concept for UUs. Come gather for this festive Easter service as we reflect on what it means to be transformed by love. Come one, come all!Written by: Rev. Laurel GrayMusic by: Kala FarnhamHosted and
Spring has sprung – at least according to the calendar! Today Rev. Laurel and members of the Garden Team will share about how outdoor spaces can transform our sense of welcome and foster a sense of new life.Written by: Rev. Laurel GrayMusic
Come celebrate together as we kick off our annual pledge drive! We’ll reflect on plans for next year and how we share resources as part of being in loving community. We’ll reflect on what it means to value equity over equality, and the fact tha
Please note that there are mentions of death and violence in this episode. The discussions do not use graphic descriptions.Amanda and Rev. Gray discuss: A statement from Laurel about Aaron Bushnell and the public narratives surrounding his de
We often think about justice as an abstract ideal, when the reality of justice is deeply entwined with the tangible and practical realities of our bodies. This morning we’ll tell the story of the Capitol Crawl, a massive disability rights prote
February is Black history month and today’s service will focus on a key part of our own UU history that so often goes untold: the Black Empowerment Controversy. This was a crucial moment in our denomination as we grappled with what it meant to
Amanda and Rev. Gray discuss: what is love?; liberation: it’s a good thing; what makes violence possible; grace is metalSermons written by: Rev. Laurel GrayTheme music: Antidepresseur by Patchworker | https://soundcloud.com/patchworkerHoste
Our society often lifts romantic love up as the pinnacle of what love looks like, but there are actually all different ways we encounter love in the world. Today we’ll focus on the quieter but stabilizing power of community. This service will a
For this Martin Luther King Sunday, we’re going to investigate some of the core building blocks that make racism and radicalized violence possible: dehumanization and moral exclusion. We’ll look at how these forces work and how Unitarian Univer
As we enter this new year, we’ll focus on rooting down into our commitment to an ethic of love.Written by: Rev. Laurel GrayMusic by: Kala FarnhamHosted and Edited by: Amanda Hall
Amanda and Rev. Gray discuss: Seasonality and slowness; a story doesn’t have to be true to be the truth; patriarchy for $500; recentering attention to the margin to threaten empire; the career path to ministry is paved with glitterSermons wri
Written by: Rev. Laurel GrayMusic by: Kala FarnhamHosted and Edited by: Amanda Hall
The holidays can be a time of lots of excitement and bustling around, but the focus on family and celebration an also bring up grief and overwhelm. This service will make space for some quiet and rest amidst the complexity of the holiday season
Amanda and Rev. Gray discuss: theological frames for trauma and their power dynamics; redemptive suffering logic in the world; keep it cozy; love yourself as your neighbor; conflict is complexityRedemptive suffering as the logic for imprisonm
Thanksgiving can be a difficult holiday and bring up all manner of self-criticism, be it around our relationship with family, food, politics, etc. This service will focus on the importance of being kind to ourselvesReferenced in the sermon: s
This is our annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service where we gather together with other religious communities in our town.Written by: Rev. Laurel GrayMusic by: Kala FarnhamHosted and Edited by: Amanda Hall
“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” is a common refrain in society, but is tied up with some dangerous theological ideas. Today we’ll dive into the problems with redemptive suffering theology and move to a post traumatic growth way of ta
Written by: Rev. Laurel GrayMusic by: Kala FarnhamHosted and Edited by: Amanda Hall
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