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Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective

Sharon Marrell

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective

A weekly Religion, Spirituality and Other podcast

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Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective

Sharon Marrell

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective

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Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective

Sharon Marrell

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective

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Jul 31st, 2016
 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 Tharp, Program Mangager for Commit2Respond is co-hosting and asking the improta...
Jan 1st, 2016
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 introduce them to a variety of areas within the ministry and experience the...
Dec 25th, 2015
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, Elizabeth Mount, Gleb Tsipursky, Fred Small, Anita Mills, Kathy Smith, Patty Mac...
Dec 18th, 2015
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 doesn't align with great number of Athiests, UUs and such. So what's the alt...
Dec 11th, 2015
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 people find each other who are poly amorous? Why would you get involved in Po...
Dec 4th, 2015
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 Bodnaruk are two Young Adult UUs who dig deep into what's happening as they atten...
Nov 28th, 2015
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-Brondwin, and Susan Katz Miller. Plus answers to the question, How is Unitarian Uni...
Nov 20th, 2015
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;Further justice, equity, and compassion in human relations;Ensure the use...
Nov 13th, 2015
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 suffering from Alzheimer's. As they sing in their own special way, "We are the C...
Nov 6th, 2015
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 significant friendship. He found his friendship with Raziq to be powerful and hea...
Oct 30th, 2015
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 chapters of the Common Ground Street Choir in other counties in the near future. Fr...
Oct 23rd, 2015
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'll hear his performance  of an all-time favorite among many ensembles, Ever...
Oct 16th, 2015
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 minimum, and the experience bridging out.Opus wishes do come true!  Learn wha...
Oct 9th, 2015
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 important to you?Do you include them in your governance, worship or other act...
Oct 2nd, 2015
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 then moves on to a new area. The past two years it has been located in the ...
Sep 25th, 2015
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 these 3 areas but we could do more especially in interfaith activities....
Sep 18th, 2015
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 beyond knowing what we support as individuals and DO BETTER as a congregatio...
Sep 11th, 2015
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 then moves on to a new area. The past two years it has been located in the mid...
Sep 4th, 2015
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 inclusive of interfaith families in the congregations?Children in interfaith ...
Aug 28th, 2015
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's the story about how UUs in Canada and the U.S. went seperate ways  and we...
Aug 21st, 2015
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 Berks, Pennsylvania. Rachel will share what you can do to help.Background:It’...
Aug 14th, 2015
 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 some of the quotables taken from this episode:-The largest religious group...
Aug 7th, 2015
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 how her book Tea Leaves came about and shares a personal story about her moth...
Jul 31st, 2015
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 inside of racial justice when speak with others or if you write about racial ...
Jul 24th, 2015
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 mission is served through a variety of short-term experiential learning journey fo...
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