Chaplain Mark Newton
The gift of service to others is an expression of generosity deserving
of affirmation and gratitude by its beneficiaries. This morning we
will explore the relationships between generosity, service, and gratitude with
particular attention on those who serve our Congregation--a cause greater
than themselves. Contributions to the service will be offered by Westside's
President, Viveca Monahan, and member Joan Whitley.
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Monday, February 29, 2016
Monday, February 22, 2016
"Salvation? For Unitarian Universalists?" February 21, 2016
Rev. Linda Kaufman
Sometimes in our Unitarian Universalist arrogance we dismiss the words of our Christian heritage without ever exploring what they mean literally and figuratively, what they might mean for our modern UU lives. Words like "salvation, atonement, redemption, sin." We will explore the idea of salvation, which for Unitarian Universalism could be understood as finding both one's calling and one's community.
Listen here.
Sometimes in our Unitarian Universalist arrogance we dismiss the words of our Christian heritage without ever exploring what they mean literally and figuratively, what they might mean for our modern UU lives. Words like "salvation, atonement, redemption, sin." We will explore the idea of salvation, which for Unitarian Universalism could be understood as finding both one's calling and one's community.
Listen here.
Monday, February 15, 2016
"When Love is Unrealistic" February 14, 2016
Rev. Peter Luton
When my love life was in shambles, I asked the therapist "What's wrong with me?" She said, "Nothing you can't change."
Listen here.
When my love life was in shambles, I asked the therapist "What's wrong with me?" She said, "Nothing you can't change."
Listen here.
Monday, February 8, 2016
"Thus Do We Covenant With One Another" February 7, 2016
Matt Aspin
Each week, we gather together in community and recite an
affirmation. This week's sermon offers an opportunity to reflect more
deeply on the powerful ideas contained in these brief lines, and
recommit to bringing them to life.
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
"Balcony of Belonging: Claiming, Being Claimed, Moving Forward" January 24, 2016
Rev. Tandi Rogers
Rev. Tandi Rogers will offer her balcony view of Unitarian Universalism in today's world, using both recent data and stories from the field. How does Westside fit into the broader story and context of the UU movement regarding the breadth and depth of congregational growth? What do we need to know to understand our place in the larger UU whole, and to be hopeful about the next chapters in our congregational life.
Listen here.
Rev. Tandi Rogers will offer her balcony view of Unitarian Universalism in today's world, using both recent data and stories from the field. How does Westside fit into the broader story and context of the UU movement regarding the breadth and depth of congregational growth? What do we need to know to understand our place in the larger UU whole, and to be hopeful about the next chapters in our congregational life.
Listen here.
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
"The Total Proper Use of Love" January 10, 2016
Rev. Ann Holmes Redding
Love, as we commonly use the term, can seem to be flimsy at best or vacant, certainly not a dynamic living power that can actually cast out the kind of fear that drives the violence in the world. What I have been pondering is the path of complete love and of the total proper use of love in this day and time.
Listen here.
Love, as we commonly use the term, can seem to be flimsy at best or vacant, certainly not a dynamic living power that can actually cast out the kind of fear that drives the violence in the world. What I have been pondering is the path of complete love and of the total proper use of love in this day and time.
Listen here.
Monday, November 30, 2015
"Responsible Gratitude" November 29, 2015
Crystal Zerfoss, Seminarian
How do we practice responsible gratitude, honoring the gift of our shared experience, acknowledging that all we have is an extension of what others have done for and given us, gratefully naming our place in the interdependent web of all existence.
Listen here.
How do we practice responsible gratitude, honoring the gift of our shared experience, acknowledging that all we have is an extension of what others have done for and given us, gratefully naming our place in the interdependent web of all existence.
Listen here.
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