Author: Doug Walter

Audio Archive, Oct. 7, 2012 – Water, the Gift of Life

Reverend Michael Nelson reflects, “Without a source of water, life cannot thrive. For those of you who have city water or have a rural water line, taking a warm shower is not something you probably think much about. Even though the inferno summer has passed, the drought lingers.” https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2012_10_07.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download … Continue reading Audio Archive, Oct. 7, 2012 – Water, the Gift of Life

Audio Archive, Sept. 30, 2012 – When Fiction Becomes Your Scripture

Fellowship member Molly McGaughey shares how she finds strength and guidance through fiction. Since her teenage years, Molly has observed that life’s lessons have come in unusual packages. Convener: Molly McGaughey. Photography: Tom Manney.   https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2012_09_30.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:11:44 — 24.6MB)Subscribe: RSS

Audio Archive, Sept. 23, 2012 – Eldercare in an Aging Population

Garrett Lee, the Administrator for Meadowlark Hills Wellness Partners, discusses how society can adapt to the increasing challenges associated with caring for a rapidly aging population. Convener: Dick Beeman. https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2012_09_23.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:15:16 — 25.8MB)Subscribe: RSS

Audio Archive, Sept. 16, 2012 – Setting Your Own Path

Rev. Michael Nelson muses, “Unitarian Universalism encourages each person to take full responsibility for the direction of their lives. We are empowered by our faith to script our own stories to the very end of our lives. Members of the Compassion and Choices class share what it means to consider what choices will bring the most meaning … Continue reading Audio Archive, Sept. 16, 2012 – Setting Your Own Path

Audio Archive, Sept. 9, 2012 – Personal Spiritual Journeys

New Fellowship members Esther Simmons, Drew Vennum, and Matt Campbell share the paths that lead them to this point in their personal spiritual journeys. Convener: Dave Lambert . https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2012_09_09.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:06:45 — 30.6MB)Subscribe: RSS

Audio Archive, Sept. 2, 2012 – Labor Day Service “Make Light”

Rev. Michael Nelson reflects, “India’s barefoot College trains illiterate and semi-literate women from around the world to make solar lights providing them a road to freedom. Does your work fulfill higher aspirations you have for yourself? Does your labor help you and others live a more meaningful life?” https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2012_09_02.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: … Continue reading Audio Archive, Sept. 2, 2012 – Labor Day Service “Make Light”

Audio Archive, Aug. 26, 2012 – Eleventh Annual UUFM MUSICALE

More than 30 UUFM members and friends shared their amazing musical gifts with the congregation. Click the “Continue reading…” link for a list of pieces, composers and performers. UPDATE: Images have been added in the “Continue… ” section. Thanks to Tom Manney for providing the images. https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2012_08_26.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 49:46 — 22.8MB)Subscribe: … Continue reading Audio Archive, Aug. 26, 2012 – Eleventh Annual UUFM MUSICALE

Audio Archive, Aug. 19, 2012 – Beyond Justice: A Unitarian Universality Destiny

Rev Michael Nelson muses, “Our world view, how we live in the everyday, relies so much on the concepts of right and wrong, good and bad, love and hatred … A truth that lives does not depend on duality for its ultimate questions or answers. Neither should we!” https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2012_08_19.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download … Continue reading Audio Archive, Aug. 19, 2012 – Beyond Justice: A Unitarian Universality Destiny

Audio Archive, Aug. 12, 2012 – Going Home? Coming Home?

Fellowship member Elke Lorenz reflects on her recent visit to Germany and on the impressions she gained during her month-long stay in Eastern and Southern Germany. During her stay she was able to combine study, cultural immersion, and leisure. After 25 years in the United States, what is her concept of home? Convener: Brice Hobrock. https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2012_08_12.mp3Podcast: … Continue reading Audio Archive, Aug. 12, 2012 – Going Home? Coming Home?

Audio Archive, Aug. 5, 2012 – A Conscious Impulse

Rev Thea Nietfeld reflects, “New spiritual thinkers are calling our human yearning to explore and create an ‘evolutionary impulse.’ When this yearning is conscious, and we actively follow it for the good of all future beings, it can be a source of meaning and purpose for our time.” https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2012_08_05.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download … Continue reading Audio Archive, Aug. 5, 2012 – A Conscious Impulse