Rev. Deborah Cayer
We steer our lives by the light of those great souls who’ve come before us, and we honor our loved ones even as we let our own light shine. Why is it so important to do both these things—honor others and claim our own light? You’re invited to bring a picture or memento of a deceased loved one for the memory table that we’ll create at the beginning of this All Souls Service.
Rev. Dick Weston-Jones
Lots of people speak for and against him, but most don't understand him. This is an appreciation of the man, one of the most significant religious leaders of our heritage. Rev. Dick Weston-Jones is Minister Emeritus of the UU Church of Ventura, CA and has served a number of UU congregations in 47 years of ministry. Dick and his wife, Mary, live in Chapel Hill.
0:00 – opening words
1:25 – introduction of Rev. Dick Weston-Jones
2:33 – Reading
5:39 – Sermon
Rev. Margaret Beard
As we approach the 50th anniversary of the formation of our Association of Congregations we are reminded to look back at where we have been as a faith tradition and where we are going in the future. How does your Unitarian Universalism serve you in your daily life and help in times of personal crisis? Rev. Beard will share her perspective about Unitarian Universalism and the difference it has made for her.
0:00 – opening words
1:00 – sermon
Rev. Deborah Cayer
Every day, people make a harrowing journey to the end of a section of the long, high wall that has been built in places along the US Mexican border. How did this situation become so dire? Why is this issue critical for all people of faith? This sermon comes from the winning bid by Lonna Harkrader at last spring’s Auction.
0:00 – Pastoral Associate introduction: Paul Baerman
5:21 – Sermon
Rev. Deborah Cayer
The UU theologian, James Luther Adams, often said that while the numbers of people on the religious left were few in numbers, liberal religion has five smooth stones, just like the ones that the boy, David, used to bring down the giant, Goliath. Adams said religious liberals could use these essentials with confidence in a stand against totalitarianism and fundamentalism. What are the stones, and how might we use them today?
0:00 – opening words
4:98 – sermon
Rev. Jacqueline Luck
Rev. Jacqueline Luck, TJD Ministerial Settlement Representative, will lead this service, in which the search process will be explained.
During the High Holy Days, Jews intentionally turn back to their tradition’s essentials, and in doing so find a renewed faith to live lives of hope and meaning. What are the essentials that members of this faith community return to again and again? What are the gifts that come to us from our UU faith when we do?
Bring a bit of water from your summer travels (near or far) to add to our common bowl at this service for All Ages. Singing, stories, songs, and prayers for the ocean will fill this morning’s service. This is a Social Justice Sunday.
Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel thought of worship as "the architecture of time." What on earth did he mean? And what is worship for Unitarian Universalists?
Rev. Deborah Cayer
We talk a lot about spiritual growth, but what is it and how can we foster it in community? Is there a kind of “spiritual practice” that encompasses our interactions with others so we can become more skillful in listening, in opening to others, and in speaking the truth with love? Covenant Group members will share how their experiences in one particular form of community have stretched, challenged, and nurtured them in their own growth, and enriched their relationships with each other and with the broader ERUUF community.
0:00 – opening words
0:58 – introduction to small groups
2:14 – Jim Walhberg
7:51 – Amy Vinkus
9:26 – Chris Macrander
10:31 – Simon Caplan
11:29 – Alix Demers
22:32 – Mark Henault
