COP21 Paris - Will Unitarian Universalist Congregations Become Organized to Ensure Earth's Future for Our Descendants?Hear what the results of the Paris COP21 UN talks were from our UU representatives William McPhearson and Jan Dash. Aly Tha

Will Summer Seminary and Luminary Leadership Programs Create Our UU Future?

Jan 1st, 2016 45m 45s

Youth have a great opportunity to find out if becoming a minister is what they want to do. The Summer Seminary Program provided through the UUA is a way to experience what it would be like to attend a seminary program. The attend workshops that

Baker’s Dozen #3 Quotes & Questions of Former Guests – UUPP 044

Dec 25th, 2015 34m 13s

Answers to the question "How is Unitarian Universalism as a religious denomination uniquley positioned to serve and impact society," along with some favorite quotes from former UU Perspective guests: Bart Frost, Kenny Wiley, Brian Tideman, Eliz

Secular Sobriety When Your Beliefs Don't Align With AA

Dec 18th, 2015 39m 37s

Did you realize that 7/12 of the AA 12 steps have a religious reference and can be a put-off to those non-believers. Even though Alcoholics Anonymous says a Higher Power can be anything you want...a door knob....yeah right! Higher power itself

Curious about Polyamory? Do You Think We Are Born Polyamory?

Dec 11th, 2015 31m 27s

Polyamory: It is the idea that you can love more than one person as long as you're doing it openly, honestly and with the full consent and participation of all involved.Valerie White will tell you all different aspects of Polyamory. Where do p

COP21 UN Climate Change Conference, UU Young Adults On The Inside! – UUPP 041

Dec 4th, 2015 43m 47s

The COP 21 UN Climate Talks in Paris are where decisions are made...or not among 200 Nations.How do they get everyone to agree. How will fossil fuels be dealt with. There is so much happening between Nov30- Dec 12 and Aly Tharp and Ethan Bodna

Quotes & Questions Answered - a Baker's Dozen #2

Nov 28th, 2015 30m 45s

Favorite quotes from former guests, Margalie Belizaire, Cal Frye, Phillis Smith, Connie Goodbread, LoraKim Joyner, Hal Walker, Kathleen McTigue, Darlene Pagano, Jyarleen Daniels, Peter Morales, Rachel Gore Freed, Janet Mason, Ariel Hunt-Brondwi

5000 Texans Involved in the Texas UU Justice Ministry!

Nov 20th, 2015 22m

Guided by Unitarian Universalist principles, TXUUJM educates and organizes member congregations, and partners with sympathetic organizations in order to advocate effectively for public policies that:Uphold the worth and dignity of every person

Alzheimer’s, They Receive Weekly Engagement and Connectedness Through the Candle Lighters Program – UUPP 038

Nov 13th, 2015 29m 9s

Peggy Gill of Horizon UU Church of Carrolton, TX created the Candle Lighters, a 4 hour weekly gathereing for those in the early stages of Alzheimer's.It may be respite for spouses and caregivers but it enriches and gives diginity to those suff

UU World’s Kenny Wiley – Creating Change, Disrupting the Thought Process – UUPP 037

Nov 6th, 2015 30m 51s

Kenny Wiley, Senior Editor of the UU World and avid activist.He has explored faith and identity as a youth and it helped him develop the core of who he is. His struggles as a Black UU when he was young had him avoid what later would be a signi

Common Ground Street Choir, Activism Through Song – UUPP 036

Oct 30th, 2015 30m 55s

Peaceful, Non-violent Protest through song from the Common Ground Street Choir of Dallas, Texas.Kathy Smith, Anita Mills and Pat McAfee lead this activist singing group around the Dallas/Fort Worth area. They hope to expand with new chapter

Rev. Fred Small's Creation Coalition - Be a Political Force for Climate and Environmental Justice

Oct 23rd, 2015 32m 49s

From Full Time Minister to Persuing his Passion for Climate and Enviornmental Justice.Founder of the Creation Coalition, Fred Small begins gathering the masses for the political force that will bring about change.As a singer/songwriter you

OPUS #3 – Are Your Wishes Fulfilled? -UUPP 034

Oct 16th, 2015 26m 33s

The last installment from the attendees of OPUS. Micaela Corcoran and Brian Tideman share finding Unitarian Universalism, impressions sharing UUism with other, searching for community and connectedness in a foriegn country where UUs are at a mi

Survey Says! Bart Frost Reveals What UU Youth Want

Oct 9th, 2015 41m 50s

Bart Frost, UUA Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries tells what Youth are enjoying most inside of our church walls.Also what do they want in order to feel included?Do you offer a Junior Membership?Is the symbol of that relationship im

OPUS #2 The Rant! with Dominic Giafagleone – UUPP 032

Oct 2nd, 2015 28m 19s

Opus is a spiritual retreat and summer camp for Unitarian Universalist Young Adults age 18-35.They worship, have workshops, touch groups, and social justice oriented activities. It runs 5 days and is held in one area for a 2 year period and

Gleb Tsipursky connecting Neuroscience, Humanism, and Unitarian Universalism

Sep 25th, 2015 52m 23s

Finding Meaning and Purpose from a Science Based Perspective.Are you using the three broad area of activities to gain meaning and purpose?1. self reflection2. community bonds and community belonging3. serving othersUUs do a great job in

UUPP 030: Lisa Presley, Congregational Conflict and Resolution

Sep 18th, 2015 33m 53s

How Do We DO BETTER as congregations? We are such a mix of individuals and yet we work together fantastically! So what happens when don't agree to disagree?Lisa Presley will give you insight into conflict resolution and what it takes to exist

OPUS #1 UU Young Adult Elizabeth Mount - UUPP 029

Sep 11th, 2015 26m 45s

UUPP 028: Susan Katz Miller - Being Both, embaracing two religions in one interfaith family

Sep 4th, 2015 33m 43s

Susan Katz Miller UU "fangirl" and ally presented at GA Portland to clergy about interfaith families and their roles and responsabilites to them.How is your congregation interacting with interfaith families? What are clergy doing to be more in

UUPP 027: Ariel Hunt-Brondwin of the Canadian Unitarian Council – Youth and Young Adult Programs

Aug 28th, 2015 30m 33s

Ariel Hunt-Brondwin of the CUC gives insight into the Youth program that crosses borders - GoldMine.UU Young Adults are expressing there needs and are involved in the creation of the Faith Architects Program to fulfill what they're up to.What

UUPP 026: UUSC – Stand Up For Refugee Women Detained in the U.S.

Aug 21st, 2015 23m 3s

Rachel Gore Freed is Senior Program Leader for Rights at Risk with the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC).She is giving you a personal account of what is happening at the 3 Detention Centers in Texas at Dilley and Karnes; and Ber

UUPP 025: UUA President Peter Morales

Aug 14th, 2015 29m 15s

Peter Morales - The visible spokesperson for Unitarian UniversalismRising quickly from member to Seminarian, to religious leader and becoming UUA President, Peter Morales shares his passion for the future of Unitarian Universalism. Here are

UUPP 024: Author, Janet Mason – Finding Inspiration for Work and Life in the UU Faith

Aug 7th, 2015 24m 13s

Janet Mason - Author, Lay Leader -Incorporating Writings into ServicesJanet shares about her experience as a newbie to Unitarian Universalism, her involvement as a lay leader and how she incorporates her writings into the UUCR services. Hear h

UUPP 023: Race Forward - Taking Effective Action Towards Racial Justice!

Jul 31st, 2015 45m 34s

Race Forward - Center for Racial Justice Innovation!Darlene Pagano and Jyarland Daniels speak about the organization Race Forward. It advances racial justice through media, research and practice. Gain the tools and knowledge to be effective i

UUPP 022: UU College of Social Justice - Director Kathleen McTigue

Jul 24th, 2015 26m 24s

The UU College of Social Justice is a joint project of the UUA and UUSC and is based in Cambridge, MA. The mission of the College is to inspire and sustain faith-based justice work on issues of local, national and global importance. This missio