Podcast: Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church

The Camel’s Eye – Rev. Nancy Reid-McKee

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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.]

Source #2 – Prophetic Words and Deeds – Rev. Nancy

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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.

First Source – Rev. Nancy Reid McKee

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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.

Our Wider UU World – Nancy Reid McKee

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Recording Begins with hymn “Come Yet Again Come.” Reading: “Our Faith” by Rosemary Bray McNatt. Sermon theme: Our UU church is only one of the thousands of separate churches across the nation. And we are supported by multiple organizations, associations and groups that, together, can support and nourish the work our small church does. Today we will look at the large picture of the Unitarian Universalist universe, so we can learn about what we are part of! Recording ends with Eleanor Rigby by P. McCartney, played by Maria Khavin.

Care for the Soul – Rev. Reid McKee

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Recording begins with Meditation on Breathing. Followed by a spiritual practice – “I am Here Now”. Rev. Nancy summarizes her sermon theme: “We each seek to have a deeper and richer life, but wonder what practices can help us in our spiritual development. We will explore how mind, body, heart and spirit practices are all part of an integral, transformative life practice.” Recording ends with Maria Khavin playing Autumn Waltz by T. Max.

Good Grief – Nancy Reid-McKee

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There is increased anxiety in our culture brought on by the ongoing world crises and prolonged pandemic. Many of us find ourselves more irritable, sad and acting in unexpected ways. This is partly because we have not identified the grief inside us. We will explore what grief is, how it impacts us, and ways we might respond. [recording opens with a reading of Talking to Grief by Denise Levertov]

Freedom Day – Rev. Anthony Johnson

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Freedom Day or Juneteenth, as it is best known, is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of African Americans who had been enslaved in the United States. We are joined by Rev. Anthony Mtuaswa Johnson, Mississippi born, and Chicago bred, is an Ordained Unitarian Universalist Minister, speaker, writer, poet, producer, soldier, teacher, mentor and Elder. His sermon will share the history of this recognition of the date slavery was officially outlawed in the state of Texas and the meaning of freedom in the context of today’s time of racial reckoning and reconciliation.
[Recording opens with a reading of “In the midst of a world” By Rebecca Parker, followed by a hymn of the Coleman Banks translation of the Sufi poet, Rumi. “Come, Come, Whoever You Are”.]