ERUUF Sermons & Readings

 

 Says You [31:23m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (75)

2009-05-17

Rev. Deborah Cayer - Worship Associate: Christine Amabile

Authority is a hot issue for many people, Unitarian Universalists included, perhaps because our faith was born and took shape during the Age of Enlightenment. In our personal lives, we each have had to wrestle with authority. What is authority, where does it come from, and what forms might it take? And along with all else that it is, why is authority a religious issue?

On the Podcast:

0:00-4:23 Opening Words - Rev. Cayer & Rev. Frost
4:24-7:48 RE Teacher Recognition
7:49-30:31 "Says You"  - Sermon - Rev. Deborah Cayer
30:32-31:23 Closing Words - Rev. Cayer

 

 With All Our Lives [24:50m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (106)

2009-03-15

Rev. Robert Hardies, Rev. Don Southworth

Have you ever longed to give yourself – fully – to life and love? What’s holding you back?

We are honored to welcome the Rev. Robert Hardies, the Senior Minister of All Souls Church, Unitarian in Washington, D.C., to ERUUF. We conclude Celebration Weekend with Stewardship Sunday. We will bring forward our pledges for the 2009-10 year and we will have a very, very special surprise – for all ages - that you do not want to miss and which will help us Transform Lives, Transform Community.

On the Podcast:

0:00-2:45 Introduction of Guest - by Rev. Don Southworth
2:46-5:41 Reading - "Healing Time" by Pesha Gertler - read by Rev. Hardies
5:42-23:57 Sermon "With All Our Lives" - Rev. Robert Hardies
23:58-24:50 Closing Words - Rev. Hardies

 

 Stones of Hope [38:03m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (103)

2009-03-08
Rev. Don Southworth & Rev. Deborah Cayer

Voices in times of turmoil.

On the Podcast:

0:00-2:19 Call to Worship
2:20-9:21 Voices of the Ancestors - Rick Searles
9:22-15:38 Voices of the Congregation - Carmen Graffagnino & Carolyn Worthing
15:39-18:09 Pastoral Prayer - from Rev.Frost, read by Rev.Southworth & Rev.Cayer
18:10-23:24 Voices of Leadership - from the Board of Trustees
23:25-33:30 Reflection - Rev. Don Southworth
33:31-37:32 "Stones of Hope" - Rev. Deborah Cayer
37:33-38:03 Benediction - Rev. Southworth
 

 

 The Spirituality of Acceptance [24:36m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (91)

2009-03-01
Rev. Don Southworth - Worship Associate: Ric Shepherd

We continue our series on the seven Unitarian Universalist principles. Accepting one another and encouraging spiritual growth in our congregations (our third principle) is often easier said than done. How can we do them better?

On the Podcast:

0:00-7:13 Reflection - Ric Shepherd
7:14-24:36 Sermon "The Spirituality of Acceptance" - Rev. Don Southworth

 

 You: Unplugged [23:32m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (54)

2009-02-22
Rev. Deborah Cayer - Worship Associate: Christine Amabile

Many ancient religious traditons tell us that we should set limits on our work, even give our beasts of burden regular days off from the demands and pressing routines of the world. Yet, when our work doesn’t involve physical labor or a tangible product, it can be very difficult to set these limits. Still, why should we do this, and how do we begin?

On the Podcast:

0:00-3:10 Reflection - Christine Amabile
3:11-23:32 Sermon "You:  Unplugged" - Rev. Deborah Cayer

 

 Family Values [32:34m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (69)

2009-02-15
Rev. Don Southworth - Rev. Deborah Cayer

In our annual intergenerational service when we celebrate families of all shapes, colors and sizes, we will hear what family means to several ERUUFians. Today is also "Bring a Friend" Sunday so invite someone to share a Sunday morning with you at ERUUF.

On the Podcast:

0:00-3:15 Celebrating Family, Introduction - Rev. Don Southworth
3:16-7:56 Celebrating Family - Paul Della Maggiora and Gabrielle Charbonnet
7:56-13:46 Celebrating Family - Dan Grandstaff and Carolyn Worthing
13:47-16:28 Pastoral Prayer - Rev. Don Southworth
16:29-22:41 Celebrating Family - Bob Kliesen, Deborah Hollis, Carryn and Alivia
22:42-25:52 Celebrating Family - Laura Cruz and Diane Dolan-Soto
25:53-26:19 Closing Words

 

 Telling the Truth With Love [24:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (52)

2009-02-08
Rev. Don Southworth - Worship Associate: Carol Oettinger

As we prepare for the annual day of hearts, flowers and candy we will reflect on the hardest love to give and receive. We will also kick-off our annual stewardship campaign.

On the Podcast:

0:00-1:24 Reading - "Invitation" by  Patrick Murfin , read by Carol Oettinger
1:25-23:59 Sermon "Telling the Truth With Love" - Rev. Don Southworth

 

 Searching Responsibly For Truth and Meaning [36:47m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (43)

2009-02-01
Rev. Don Southworth - Rev. Claudia Frost - Worship Associate:

We continue you our series on the seven Unitarian Universalist principles. What does a responsible search for truth and meaning look like?

On the Podcast:

0:00-2:25 Prayer - Rev. Don Southworth
2:26-15:11 Homily "Truth and Meaning" - Rev. Claudia Frost
15:12-23:25 Meditation on the Fourth Principle - Helen Wolfson
23:26-35:46 Homily "A Free and Responsible Search" - Rev. Don Southworth
35:47-36:47 Closing Words

 

 The Wisdom of Financial Insecurity [37:24m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (57)

2009-01-25
Rev. Don Southworth - Worship Associate: Paul Baerman

401Ks have become 201Ks – or worse. Jobs are in trouble. Spending is down while anxiety is up. “Money” has  disappeared and suffering has intensified. Where do we turn for comfort, for hope, for wisdom in these trying days?

On the Podcast:

0:00-2:00 Special Dedication & Appreciation - Rev. Don Southworth
2:01-8:13 Story for All Ages - Rev. Don Southworth
8:14-14:24 Reflection - Paul Baerman
14:25-37:24 Sermon - The Wisdom of Financial Insecurity - Rev. Don Southworth

 

 Anyone Can Be Great [38:29m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (52)

2009-01-18
Rev. Deborah Cayer, Rev. Claudia Frost - Worship Associate: Victoria Zula

In one of Don’s recent sermons he quoted Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on service, "Anyone can be great because anyone can serve…". In this morning’s service for all ages, we’ll consider what greatness means, what service is, and how each of us might become greater through service.

On the Podcast:

0:00-2:11 Opening Words
2:12-13:10 Story for All Ages - Anyone Can Be Great - The Story of Rosa Parks
13:11-27:10 Making a Commitment - Anyone Can Serve - Rev. Cayer, Rev. Frost, and Victoria Zula
27:11-37:23 Pastoral Prayer & Meditation - Rev. Deborah Cayer
37:24-38:29 Closing Words