Katie Kingery-Page, Kim Belanger, and Rev Michael Nelson explore nurturing. They reflect, “The role of mothering, inclusive of the nurturing provided by men, is often accompanied by burdens of guilt and shame and provokes in us the need to deal with our own stories. The less we talk about shame, the more control it has … Continue reading Audio Archive, May 5, 2013 – The Gift of Imperfection
Rev Ron Knapp, Minister Emeritus of the First Unitarian Church of Omaha, joins us. He writes, “The Tao-Te-Ching is one of the great classics of literature. It is said that only the Bible has been translated into more languages. The sermon will be a somewhat humorous exploration of a beautiful poem attributed to Lao Tzu.” … Continue reading Audio Archive, Apr. 28, 2013 – The Three Possessions of a Simpleton
Reverend Michael Nelson reflects, ” The practice of living in the present helps us to know what it means to be at home in the self and with others. It challenges us to ‘see a world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wildflower.’ What helps us to live in the present in … Continue reading Audio Archive, Apr. 21, 2013 – Being at Home
Members and friends of the Flinthills Pagans share their thoughts on what it means to stand under the Pagan umbrella, their relationship with deities and with the Earth, Pagan views on gender and sexuality, and how Pagan religions fit into a broader interfaith context. This month the Pagan Circle meets at the Fellowship on Saturday, … Continue reading Audio Archive, Apr. 14, 2013 – Pagan Voices
Reverend Michael Nelson muses, “As Unitarian Universalists our evolving and progressive faith asks us to know ourselves in ways the enable us to do good in the world. Community helps us to see our lives in continuous perspective. Who you are and what you believe can open the way to a wondrous process of evolution. … Continue reading Audio Archive, Apr. 7, 2013 – The Discovery of Self In Community
Manhattan City Commissioner Jim Sherow shares his perspective on issues our area is likely to face over the next two years, from the perspective of UU principles such as the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equity and compassion; peace, liberty, and justice for all; and respect for the interdependent web life. Convener: Drew Vennum. … Continue reading Audio Archive, Mar. 31, 2013 – Living Values Locally: Understanding Upcoming Issues
In recognition of Woody Guthrie “Centennial-plus-One,” Fellowship members Stacey Broughman and Dick Beeman discuss the power of song to inspire and sustain protest movements throughout American history. Convener: Stacey Broughman. https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2013-03-17.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:15:22 — 25.9MB)Subscribe: RSS
Reverend Michael Nelson reflects, “Newspapers, radio, TV and the internet bombard us with stories of horror, misery and doom. We need to share our stories of compassion, triumph and love to bring balance to our worldview. Inspiration surrounds us reminding us that goodness exists. Let us bring more into the world!” https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2013-03-10.mp3Podcast: Play in new … Continue reading Audio Archive, Mar. 10, 2013 – The Goodness in the World
Featuring the combined choirs of Manhattan’s First Congregational Church and Unitarian Universalist Fellowship directed by Gretchen Lewis and Michael Oldfather. Robert Edwards, Piano. Michaela Sievers, Flute. Program https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2013-03-03_concert_128.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:03:30 — 58.1MB)Subscribe: RSS
Longtime Fellowship members Abigail Conrad, Enell Foerster, and Monta Manney share wisdom gained from life experience. Convener: Elke Lorenz. https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2013-03-03.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:05:10 — 22.4MB)Subscribe: RSS
