Fellowship member Dick Beeman interviews a friend of the Baha’i Faith. They discuss what Baha’i is about, how it can provide meaning in life, and how we can work together to make a better world. Our convener is Dave Lambert. https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2014-09-07.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:12:19 — 24.8MB)Subscribe: RSS

Marriage and Family Therapist, Marcie Lechtenberg, discusses the science of mindfulness and its surprising effects on focus, aesthetics, and creativity. Mindfulness, a conscious attention to the present moment, is being embraced by the education, medical, and spiritual communities. Why does it work, and how can it benefit you? Our convener is Diane Barker. https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2014-08-31.mp3Podcast: Play … Continue reading Audio Archive, Aug. 31, 2014 – The Hidden Benefits of Mindfulness

Our convener this morning is Rev. Michael Nelson. Our UUFM Music Committee, chaired by Michael Oldfather, organized this morning’s musical celebration. Thank you to all our musicians for sharing your musical talents. The program and several photos will be added soon. https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2014-08-24.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 54:12 — 18.6MB)Subscribe: RSS

Rev. Michael Nelson reflects, “Ministry like all life evolves. Today women seek ministerial roles in Unitarian Universalist congregations as often as men. The swing towards equality began in the 70’s and continues to impact our congregations. Authority is no longer vested in the few. Power in progressive fellowships becomes more collaborative. Within this healthy transformation, … Continue reading Audio Archive, Aug. 17, 2014 – Venturing Forth: We Are All In This Together

Rev. Patrick McLaughlin, whose duties as Associate Pastor at First United Methodist Church include promoting cooperation among the city’s social organizations to meet the needs of our low-income neighbors, is this morning’s speaker. Convener is Michael Oldfather. https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2014-08-10.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:15:22 — 25.9MB)Subscribe: RSS

Fellowship member Laura Lott interviews a visiting minister from Unity Village in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. We explore what it means to be part of Unity, the common ground we share, and how we can work together. Convener is Drew Vennum. https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2014-08-03.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:13:02 — 25.1MB)Subscribe: RSS

Rev. David A. Jones of the Ecumenical Campus Ministry at K-State asks, “What is the nature of reality? To what extent is it possible to synthesize empirical and spiritual worldviews, if at all”? Convener is Brice Hobrock. https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2014-07-27.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:05:44 — 22.6MB)Subscribe: RSS

Fellowship member Slawomir Dobrzanski shares his experience supporting a child in Ecuador through an international charity. Slawomir discusses the impact supporting and meeting this child has had on him and how it has transformed his view of philanthropy. Convener is Marisa Larson. More information about the organization Sawomir spoke about can be found here: https://children.org/ I’m not able to make … Continue reading Audio Archive, July 20, 2014 – International Connections

Before joining UUFM, Fellowship member Sarah Hoyt spent more than a decade working for visual arts nonprofits that were intellectual and spiritual sources of renewal. She reflect on lessons learned and shares artwork that commands attention, reveals essential truths about humanity, and demands social justice. Convener is Sarah Lott. https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2014-07-13.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | … Continue reading Audio Archive, July 13, 2014 – Beauty, Truth, and Rage: Experiencing Life Through the Prism of Art

Plant ecologist and herbalist Frank Norman’s life-long quest for meaning has brought him from Catholicism to becoming an earth ceremonialist. His connection to nature and reverence for the world’s indigenous brings greater depth to his spiritual life. Plants assist him in this journey. Convener is Rev. Michael Nelson. https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2014-07-06.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download … Continue reading Audio Archive, July 6, 2014 – Venturing Forth: Being Indigenous