Marjorie Speirs speaking with Worship Leader Jeanne Mooney. Music by Mary R. and A Time for All Ages by Tara T. AV Services by Ayla B Marjorie Speirs is a lay speaker from the UU Church of Vancouver AND is a 30-plus-year member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Vancouver. She enjoys preaching from time-to-time … Continue reading What if Our Egos Have it Wrong
Elaine Castles speaking with Worship Leader Katie Norris. Music by Mary R. and A Time for All Ages from Tara T. A/V services by Jon N. Elaine Castles is a long-time Unitarian Universalist. Over the past 50 years, she has been a member of six UU congregations in Florida, Maryland, and Oregon and is currently … Continue reading Where Can UU’s Turn in Times of Trouble
Where we live has a deep and unusual history. Being aware of the majesty of events that shape our world adds to the sense of awe and wonder that our place and time offers. Awe and Wonder are close emotional cousins to Joy and are an important part of finding a sense of peace and place. Keene Clay speaking with worship leader Cynthia … Continue reading Getting Grounded in Space and Time
Internet memes are full of supposed bits of wisdom traded between Pooh and Piglet–none of which are actually true to Milne’s writing. But it might just be that the denizens of Pooh Corner do have something to teach us. Who knows more about beginner’s mind than a Bear of Very Little Brain? Rev Lynn Ungar … Continue reading The House at Pooh Corner
In these difficult and demanding times, our spirit of generosity needs to be carefully cultivated and nurtured. How do we sustain our sense of personal generosity—in whatever ways we give—when we’re suffering from giving fatigue? The source of a generous spirit and heart lies in being generous with ourselves. Bonnie Long speaking with worship leader … Continue reading The Wellspring of Generosity
Over the last few hundred years, we have built technologies that increasingly isolate us. AI is just the latest one, and unlike with the golem, there is no command that will kill it. It is here to stay. So how do we respond? One way is to strengthen our bonds of community. Rev Barbara Stevens … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence, the Golem, and Community
As she begins her retirement from active ministry after 26 years, Rev. Robin will revisit some of her sermons that express her signature theme of sitting well with being human, through joy and sorrow, in a world that can be both harsh and beautiful.…. and she has some suggestions. Rev. Robin Landerman Zucker preaching, with … Continue reading May I Suggest?
In a folk song I like by David Wilcox, he sings: “I’m only flesh and bone, but I’ve still got one more day. I am, we are the sunshine on the land.” As we honor Summer Solstice, we’ll explore how our sunrays of hope, kindness and compassion can brighten the lives of others, especially those … Continue reading We Are the Sunshine on the Land
Feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world? Look to our history. This Sunday, we look back at the incredible journey of Rev. Olympia Brown—the first woman ordained with full national denominational standing. From a hostile seminary campus to the frontlines of the women’s suffrage movement, Rev. Brown’s life proves that long-term change is won … Continue reading She Persisted: The Story of Rev. Olympia Brown
To label the megahit TV series, “Heated Rivalry” a “gay show” is to miss the deeper more universal themes at its core. In this sermon, we’ll explore why this series about two hockey players has struck such an emotional chord with worldwide viewers and what it can teach us about gender expectations, vulnerability and intimacy … Continue reading “Heated Rivalry” and the Quest for Intimacy
