We cap off our holiday weekend with an intergenerational service where we explore how to take action as a way of expressing our thanks. This is a shorter service to allow plenty of time for the Soup Luncheon after. Convener is Drew Vennum. https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2013-12-01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 20:04 — 6.9MB)Subscribe: RSS

This program is part of a series, expanding our understanding of world religions. Usha Reddi discusses her experiences with Hinduism and her interactions with other faiths living as a Hindu in Manhattan, Kansas. She is interviewed by Kathleen Oldfather. Convener is Jessica Sievers. https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2013-11-24.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 57:56 — 19.9MB)Subscribe: RSS

Appreciating what we have and what we’ve experienced is meaningful, and expressing our appreciation serves both the appreciator and others. Members explore appreciation of life, art, music, and the actions of others both profound and mundane. Convener: Scott Tanona. https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2013-11-17.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 43:23 — 14.9MB)Subscribe: RSS

Professor Matt Sanderson, of the KSU Sociology Department, shares results of his extensive research of immigrant conditions in Kansas. Members of Voice for Justice also share their insights into challenges faced by local undocumented workers. Convener: Michael Oldfather. https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2013-11-10.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 57:44 — 19.8MB)Subscribe: RSS

The Fellowship’s Spiritual Ecology reading and exploration group shares their experiences of how we might interpret Einstein’s invitation to be a “circle of understanding and compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of Nature in its Beauty. “We share what inspires us to seek ways of living on our mother earth with more integrity.” Convener: … Continue reading Audio Archive, Nov. 4, 2013 – Venturing Forth

The Meadow is a sustainable landscape of native plants at KSU, a living memorial to William C. and Sara T. Hummel. Goals of the Meadow include providing a place where connections can be made between the Beach Museum’s regionally-focused art and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) research being conducted by faculty and staff. This … Continue reading Audio Archive, Oct. 27, 2013 – Meadow-Thinking

Habitat for Humanity’s new executive director, Roxann Janes, joins Reverend Michael Nelson in exploring ways we build community.  Working together to build houses and help low income families with weatherization projects can bring people together in powerful ways.  Convener: Rev. Michael Nelson. https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2013-10-20.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:08:13 — 23.4MB)Subscribe: RSS

We continue the Spectrum of Spirituality Series promoting understanding of world religions. Fellowship member Jane Pelletier interview Donna Erpelding, a progressive Catholic friend, to discover how her belief differ from those of traditional Catholics and how we can work together.Convener: Drew Vennum. PLEASE NOTE: Due to technical difficulties with the recording system, only the last 20 … Continue reading Audio Archive, Oct. 13, 2013 – Spectrum of Spirituality: Progressive Catholicism

Reverend Michael Nelson describes this sermon, “To maintain a supple moral life we must stretch beyond our comfort level.  Psychologist Amber Vennum will work with a father (Rev. Nelson) to listen to his daughter’s (Ashley Vaughn) needs to express herself boldly in the world of civil rights. This staged therapy session will focus on how … Continue reading Audio Archive, Oct. 6, 2013 – Finding the Courage

Fellowship member Slawomir Dobrzanski discusses and provides examples of the music of Polish composer and pianist Maria Szymanowska.  Slawomir’s research marks him as the world’s leading authority on this important link between the Classical and Romantic eras.  Convener: Michael Oldfather. https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2013-09-29.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:16:32 — 26.3MB)Subscribe: RSS