ERUUF Sermons & Readings

 

 The Blessings of Imperfection [25:34m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (200)

2008-07-27
John Saxon with Worship Associate: Nato Hollister

In the 1800s, most Unitarians believed the perfectibility of human nature, salvation by character, and the progress of humankind “onward and upward forever.” Today, some of us (like me) think we should be perfect-even though we know perfection is impossible. But perhaps perfectionism, not imperfection, is our “original sin” and the true blessings of life are found in imperfection.  (John Saxon is a former member and President of ERUUF.  He is currently serving as Intern Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh.)

On the Podcast:

0:00-1:15 Intro of John Saxon – Claudia Frost
1:16-7:21 Story for All Ages – John Saxon
7:22-25:34 The Blessings of Imperfection - John Saxon

 

 Pulling Up the Stakes: Navigating Change in Our Lives [25:03m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (314)

2008-07-20
Rev. Dr. Robin Renteria with Worship Associate: Claire Viadro

In 1990 Robin backpacked alone for eight months in Asia and the Middle East. The life lessons she learned gave her new insights on living with change that still guide her life; and might help yours too. (Rev. Dr. Robin Renteria has served as MRE of the Community Church of Chapel Hill and as Parish Minister of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Hillsborough. She came to ministry after sixteen years as a project manager and knows a lot about transition and change.)

http://www.robinrenteria.com

On the Podcast:

0:00-1:30 Intro of Rev. Dr. Robin Renteria – Claudia Frost
1:31-25:03 Pulling Up the Stakes: Navigating Change in Our Lives - Rev. Dr. Robin Renteria

 

 The Transient and the Permanent in Religious Traditions [35:08m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (293)

2008-07-13
Patty Hanneman with Worship Associate: Nancy Handler

In 1841, Unitarian minister Theodore Parker delivered a sermon entitled “The Transient and Permanent in Christianity” in which he asks, “What of absolute value never changes?” I will explore Parker’s influence on liberal religious thought during his lifetime and its relevance to our lives in the 21st century. (Patty is a longtime member of ERUUF who will be co-ordained by the Community Church of Chapel Hill and ERUUF on August 3.)

On the Podcast:

0:00-2:00 Intro of Patty Hanneman – Nancy Handler
2:01-10:15 Story for All Ages - Patty Hanneman
10:16-34:29 The Transient and the Permanent in Religious Traditions - Patty Hanneman

 

 Blessing the Life Around and Within Us [33:16m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (281)

2008-07-06
Claudia Frost with Worship Associate Carmen Graffagnino

Sometimes we can find ourselves caught between two different life views… the academic, rational, technology enhanced busy lives and the holy nature of our human connectedness. In the midst of these two, how can we be true to our mission’s desire to transform lives in a religious community of spirit, service, justice and love? How do we care for one another at ERUUF?

On the Podcast:

0:00-4:20 Reflection - Carmen Graffagnino
5:30-31:58 Blessing the Life Around and Within Us - Claudia Frost
Plus music from Helen Wolfson & Eric Thomas