One of the real miracles of Christmas is that the man Jesus has survived what centuries have done to his memory, and that the human spirit of the man is alive among us, undimmed by ages of distortion and denial. Jesus believed in the … read more.
Music brings comfort and consolation, especially in a busy season. What role does music play in our lives and in our celebrations? We’ll have special holiday music, including both serious and playful music from the choir, as well as an instrumental piece, in addition … read more.
As the holidays approach, we consider our life choices. How do we give of ourselves, versus giving “stuff?” How do we search for true connection — with our families, our communities, our universe, ourselves, even the Holy — instead of the false promises of … read more.
Today’s service “Your Stories of Gratitude” coincides with the Thanksgiving holiday. Popular culture encourages us to focus upon feelings of gratitude as a panacea for discontent. But how do we move past the serious upheavals of life to find a meaningful practice of gratitude? … read more.
What lessons did we learn from the traditional Thanksgiving story? How do we reconfigure the story? How do we acknowledge our part in the pain of others? How do we maintain gratitude in the face of complexity? Michaela Sievers convenes this morning’s service.
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How did we come to be in this place? Each of us has a story, uniquely our own. We come together and forge a new story, one that we share. We hear some of the stories of our fellowship and consider how our stories … read more.
“The universe is made of stories, not atoms,” said poet Muriel Ruykeyser. The human mind seems made to make sense of things through stories, even more than through reason or emotion. Sometimes stories tell a deeper truth, and other time, they trap us in … read more.
Dr. Martin Luther King spoke of the evils of poverty, racism, and militarism. How do those play out in today’s issues here in Kansas? Rabbi Moti Rieber, Executive Director of Kansas Interfaith Action (KFIA), updates and inspires us. Kansas Interfaith Action is a statewide, multi-faith issue-advocacy … read more.
This recording is of the memorial service for long-time Fellowship member Jack Warren.
https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2016-10-29.mp3
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Wounds from campaigns have opened in the fabric of our national covenant. It is personal struggles that create the political issues that divide and challenge us. How can the wounds be healed? Jessica Sievers convenes this morning’s service.
https://uufm.net/mp3s/sunday_2016-10-23.mp3
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