Rev. Richard Gehring guides an exploration of the ideals and values of Mennonites. Our convener is Rev. Jonalue Johnstone. https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2017-05-07.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:16:07 — 26.1MB)Subscribe: RSS
Fellowship members and friends speak. The topic of immigration inflames political passions and touches real lives. The ACLU has proposed Freedom Cities, and the UUA is working on a New Sanctuary Movement. We’ll consider the economics of immigration, the local impact, and what actions we might take to live out our values. Presenters are Michael … Continue reading Audio Archive, Apr. 30 — Immigration
We all know that the “world as it is” is not the same as the “world as it should be.” What do we do about that? There are multiple layers to the work of transforming a whole society. We’ll talk through one example that is pertinent to recent events within the UUA — white supremacy … Continue reading Audio Archive, Apr. 23 — What Would It Take to Transform Society?
Easter and Passover coincide this year, two holidays deeply related, but with radically different messages. Many of us have rejected the traditional messages, but there is something in the stories of freedom and resurrection that will not let us go. How do we transform traditional stories with new readings that may have meaning for contemporary … Continue reading Audio Archive, Apr. 16 — Transforming Traditional Stories
Transformation is central to the religious experience, whatever tradition you come from. Our intent is to always become better people than we were. How does a community work to transform its members? How do we support transformation in one another and how do we overcome our own resistance to transformation? What might we be able … Continue reading Audio Archive, Apr. 9 — What Does It Mean to Be a Community of Transformation?
Rev. Jonalu Johnstone introduces a new format. To kick off our month on transformation, we are transforming the substance of the service. Instead of one central reflection about a topic or theme, Rev. Jonalu answers your questions. Our convener is Mark Clarke. https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2017-04-02.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:14:50 — 25.7MB)Subscribe: RSS
Jonalu reflects, “When I was a child, it was a big deal to risk climbing higher in the tree or petting a dog I didn’t know. As an adult the risks are different, but no less real — can I confront a friend about a problem? Can I fully be myself? And what is it … Continue reading Audio Archive, Mar. 26 — What Are You Willing to Risk?
Martin Luther King, Jr., wrote “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” in response to a public letter from white clergy asking black activists to wait and give them more time to reach equality, instead of demanding their rights through civil disobedience. The letter invites us to consider our own commitment to what’s right in today’s social and … Continue reading Audio Archive, Mar. 19 — The Prophet in Birmingham Jail
Rev. Sarah Oglesby-Dunegan, of the UU Fellowship of Topeka, joins us with one of her thought-provoking sermons. We will also be joined during the service by musical alchemist Mindy Dillard. Listen to more of her music and learn more about her work at www.mindydillard.com.Our convener is Marisa Larson. Home https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2017-03-12.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | … Continue reading Audio Archive, Mar. 12 — Risk and Redemption: The Spiritual Gifts of Taking Risks
People who take no risks, who play it safe, cannot grow to become what they are capable of being. The same is true for communities. In these times of fear and uncertainty, it can be easy to turn inside and seek comfort. To grow into our full selves, though, we need to be aware of … Continue reading Audio Archive, Mar. 5 — What Does It Mean to Be a Community of Risk?
