“The Rev Ephraim Nute called on Unitarian’s highest moral aspirations to keep Kansas a state free from slavery.  Brown v Board of Education radically shifted the course of civil rights in this country.  Marriage equality for LGBT couples stands as one of the most important civil rights issues of our day.”  Reverend Michael Nelson asks, … Continue reading Audio Archive, Sept. 22, 2013 – The Cry for Freedom

Fellowship friend Jessica Sievers discusses the PBS documentary Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth, which explores similarities between major religions.  Convener: Tom Philips. https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2013-09-15.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:01:05 — 21.0MB)Subscribe: RSS

Reverend Michael Nelson reflects, Ä simple yes or no can bring joy or despair. The mindful use of words allows us to honestly and respectfully share our thoughts with loved ones and with people with whom we disagree. The goal is to find our authentic voice and to share it wisely so that we can more … Continue reading Audio Archive, Sept. 8, 2013 – The Power of Words

There are many ways to care for our planet and reduce our use of her re-sources.  Fellowship members Laura Lott and Sarah Hoyt explore various ways to lighten our impact on the Earth.  Photos by Tom Manney. Convener: Pat Embers. https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2013-09-01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:13:46 — 25.3MB)Subscribe: RSS

Organizer: UUFM Music Committee, chaired by Michael Oldfather. Convener: Rev. Michael Nelson. Photos by Tom Manney. Click on “Continue reading…” for the program. https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2013-08-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 52:26 — 18.0MB)Subscribe: RSS

Rev. Michael Nelson reflects, “If we’re going to live our destiny, we must explore what we don’t understand. Doubt become an invaluable guide that leads us into the interior wilderness where we discover life anew; where we can let go of our fears and experience awe. Unitarian Universalism, in its focus on the evolving truth, brings … Continue reading Audio Archive, Aug. 18, 2013 – Venturing Forth

Satisfaction with providing for themselves and others? A sense of connection to the earth? A sense of connection with fellow gardeners? Sylvia Beeman, Diane Barker, John Exdell, and Monta Manney share their connections with gardening. Convener: Matt Campbell. https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2013-08-11.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:12:27 — 24.9MB)Subscribe: RSS

The 2012-2013 UUA Common Read is “The New Jim Crow” by Michelle Alexander. Her book addresses racism and the criminal justice system. Recent event in this country have reignited a national conversation about racism, and race and the criminal justice system in particular. Jenn Gray examines how this reality impacts our country, and our faith. … Continue reading Audio Archive, Aug. 4, 2013 – The New Jim Crow: Race and Justice in America

Reverend Eric Banner reflects, “Universalist minister Lewis Fisher once said ‘Universalists are often asked to tell where they stand. The only true answer is that we do not stand at all, we move.’ If this is true, and many would say it is still a defining characteristic of our free faith, then there is no … Continue reading Audio Archive, July 28, 2013 – We Move

Guest speaker Bill Richter shared what he’s learned in his life from juggling.  And yes, there was juggling.  Convener: Dick Beeman. https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2013-07-21.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:12:19 — 24.8MB)Subscribe: RSS