We honor Climate Justice Month that begins March 22nd (World Water Day) and ends on Earth Day. This Sunday we will focus on the last of our six sources of wisdom: Earth Based Wisdom. Recording opens with a spiritual practice on being present in nature. Then a reading from Starhawk, followed by our choir performing Blue Boat Home. Nancy’s sermon is part of her on-going series on the Six Sources of Unitarian Universalism.
Part of our work in the world is to undo the white supremacy culture we exist in, yet many of us can’t identify or admit to this notion. This is a crucial part of undoing a racist system, and a first step in the work of this congregation becoming part of the anti-racist church. Recording opens with a chalice lighting written by by Erika Hewitt, then a Time for All Ages story by Margaret Rogers, then Rev. Nancy’s sermon. From 1/16/22
The fourth source that our UU faith draws on is the Judeo-Christian tradition. We will explore what this faith offers to us in how we live and believe. From the 6 Sources series by Rev. Nancy Reid-McKee. [Recording begins with Opening Words adapted from “It Will Be Enough” by Elizabeth Mount. Opening Words adapted from “It Will Be Enough” by Elizabeth Mount]
This was the third sermon in Rev. Nancy’s review of the six sources that UU’s base our faith on. This source is: “The Wisdom of the world’s religions which inspire … Continue reading Wisdom of World Religions – Our Third Source
Values-based Investing as a Religious Practice: It is not polite to talk about the money we have, but there does need to be a time of personal introspection about it. As U.S. citizens we invest money in companies, but may have no idea how our capital may be used. This service we will talk about investing in what we value, and making sure we are not supporting companies that violate our basic morality. [Episode opens with a reading from Lynne Twist in her book The Soul of Money.]
One source of holy inspiration comes from the words and actions of everyday people who live in the world. This could be a poet, and farmer, someone incarcerated, an eleven years old. There are things people do that inspire generations. These prophetic words and deeds are the Second Source that we, as Unitarian Universalists, use to inspire and guide us. This is from a sermon series on the Six Sources of Unitarian Universalism, by Rev. Nancy Reid-McKee.
Recording opens with Maria Khavin playing Autumn Rose by E. Cortazar. Reading: “Awe and Wonder” Anonymous. Sermon theme: “First Source: Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life.” Recording ends with Improvisation ( after Edith Piaf) by F. Poulenc.
