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Messages 2013

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Messages 2013

  • "Holy Mothers"

    Emily Webb, Intern Minister
    Emily offers a touching Sermon on this Mother’s Day that talks about what makes one holy.

    Sun, May 12, 2013 (No comments)

  • "Awakening from the American Nightmare: Consumerism and Hungry Ghosts"

    Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
    Arvid talks about how the "American Dream" become the American Nightmare with America's impulse to over-consume.

    Sun, May 5, 2013 (No comments)

  • "Not Your Grandmother's God:Beyond Misconceptions About the Ground of Being"

    Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
    Arvid talks about people’s definitions, assumptions, and misconceptions about God.


    Sun, April 14, 2013 (No comments)

  • "Celebrating the Miracle"

    Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
    Kathleen offers a thought-provoking service this Easter that encourages and inspires one to think of his or her connection to greatness.


    Sun, March 31, 2013 (No comments)

  • "The Wisdom of Imperfection"

    Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister


    Sun, March 24, 2013 (No comments)

  • "To Everything A Season"

    Emily Webb, Intern Minister
    Emily speaks to the transformation theme for the month of March, Letting Go.


    Sun, March 17, 2013 (No comments)

  • "Ask and You Shall . . . "

    Emily Webb, Intern Minister
    Emily speaks to the transformation theme for the month of February, Prayer and Spiritual Practice, with a sermon offering different perceptions of prayer.


    Sun, February 10, 2013 (1 comment)

  • "Dealing with Difficult People"

    Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
    Arvid offers a satirical view on Dealing with Difficult People.


    Sun, February 3, 2013 (No comments)

  • "Finding Inner Peace"

    Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
    Arvid talks about meditation and breath control to illustrate his sermon for today, “Finding Inner Peace.”


    Sun, January 27, 2013 (1 comment)

  • "Risk Love"

    Emily Webb, Intern Minister
    Emily talks about great figures throughout history, especially in the Civil Rights movement on the Sunday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday weekend.


    Sun, January 20, 2013 (No comments)

  • "Will First UU Survive the End of Church?"

    Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
    Arvid talks about how there is a decline across the Nation, in those who consider themselves a part of any organized religion. He talks about this growing pattern and how First UU has already begun to increase the potential for diversity with the three different styles of Services we offer on Sunday mornings. Arvid poses this question for reflection from his sermon; “What are your thoughts about how First Church can create new expressions of religious community?”


    Sun, January 13, 2013 (No comments)

  • "The Grace of Laughter"

    Rev. Jim Grant, Affiliate Minister
    Jim talks about the transformational theme for January, Grace, with a twist of humor.


    Sun, January 6, 2013 (No comments)
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