Unitarian Universalist Sermons from Eliot Unitarian Chapel

Unitarian Universalists Are Good for Nothing!

2009-09-17T20:13:00.000-07:00

Orthodox faith insists the fear of eternal damnation and the promise of heaven are the only motivations to turn inveterate sinners in to good people. Not UUs. This is the first in a six service series on “A UU View of…” Today we’ll review why and how our faith calls us to be good. Our annual Ingathering Service. Invite a friend today or for one of the other services in the “UU View” series for a newcomer friendly glimpse of the UU faith. Rev. Dr. Daniel ÓConnell, preaching.

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May 17th 2009

2009-05-20T17:41:00.000-07:00

"Our Home Town"

In some ways Eliot is our religious home town. How do we let it support us? And how do we make room for the stranger?

Today's sermon is delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.

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May 10th 2009

2009-05-12T17:16:00.000-07:00

"Flower Communion"

On this, our annual Mother's Day celebration, we hold our traditional Flower Communion.

Let us look at this, and other symbols of our Unitarian Heritage.

The homily is delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.

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May 3, 2009

2009-05-05T21:58:00.000-07:00

"Professional Humans"

Most of us in our professional lives believe in the need to continuously educate ourselves about new ideas, skills and technology in order to be our best in our profession.

In a fast-changing world, what kind of continuing education do we need to be doing as human beings to make the best of our world and out opportunities?

Where do we go for professional development?

The sermon is delivered by the Reverend Bonnie Vegiard.

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April 26, 2009

2009-05-05T21:57:00.000-07:00

"Time..."

A Unitarian look at what it means.

The sermon is delivered by the Reverend Richard Haynes.

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April 19, 2009

2009-04-20T15:12:00.001-07:00

"It Isn't Easy Being Green"

Sure, we can chant the mantra "reduce, reuse, recycle", but it isn't easy being green. In honor of Earth Day, we will look at some of the exciting work being done by Van Jones (last year's GA Ware Lecturer) on creating "green collar" jobs.

Sunday's service is lead by Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.

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April 12, 2009

2009-04-15T08:59:00.000-07:00

"A Unitarian View of Easter"

The homily is delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.

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April 5, 2009

2009-04-08T17:10:00.000-07:00

"Love Songs, Well Sung"

The sermon is delivered by the current Moderator of the Unitarian Universalist Association, Gini Courter.

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March 29, 2009

2009-03-29T18:49:00.000-07:00

"Liberation: Never Waste A Crisis"

Our guest speaker for UUSC Sunday is the president and founder of Pioneer Technologies Consulting. Her topic addresses the fact that "the global economic crisis is a swirl of concern for consumers, employees and businesses alike. Yet even in crisis, hope, integrity, and ingenuity are abundant. Fair trade turns crisis to clarity, freeing the opressed and liberating the oppressors."

This is the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the day we renew our support for the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. The talk is delivered by Kellee Sikes.

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March 22, 2009

2009-03-23T14:56:00.001-07:00

"Limitless Adaptability"

New breakthroughs in neuroscience indicate our brains can be self-improving, that even into our old age our very thoughts can change the structure and function of our brains. Is there a correspondence with our personal and congregational faith?

The sermon is delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.

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March 15, 2009

2009-03-16T18:46:00.000-07:00

"Would You Harbor Me?"

Unitarians all over or district will be erecting tent cities this weekend to shed light on the plight of the homeless. Today we look at our inevitable encounter with "the stranger".

The sermon is delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.

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March 8, 2009

2009-03-10T19:03:00.000-07:00

"Our Diverse Paths"

A look at Unitarian diversity in our worship music.

The music Sunday homily is delivered by Eliot Unitarian Chapel's Choir Director, Dr. Leon Burke, III.

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March 1, 2009

2009-03-06T14:33:00.000-08:00

A Unitarian look at Buddhism.

The sermon is delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.

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February 22, 2009

2009-02-24T21:29:00.000-08:00

"A Complaint-Free World: Would We Really Want to Live There?"

Today's sermon is delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel Ó Connell.

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February 8, 2009

2009-02-15T10:01:00.000-08:00

"Why Love?"

The Eliot Chapel senior high youth look at motivations of love in their lives. The homily is delivered by Zoe Matthews.

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February 1, 2009

2009-02-02T17:30:00.000-08:00

"History of Hell"

60% of Americans believe in Hell, but only 4% believe they will go there after death.

We'll look at a brief history of Hell and wonder about the hells we create of stumble on to.

The sermon is delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.

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January 25, 2009

2009-01-27T19:15:00.000-08:00

"Cracks in the Cast"

One area of life that liberal religious people sometimes have a hard time admitting to is the personal pain we all experience as part of life. We may have an impulse to withdraw rather than to seek comfort when we are stressed or grieved. We may not want others to know that we do not have it "all together. What do we do as part of a religious community to meet one another where we truly are and seek to be a support to one another?

Today's sermon is delivered by the Reverend Bonnie Vegiard.

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January 18, 2009

2009-01-20T14:10:00.000-08:00

"We All Need To Be Drum Majors"

On this Sunday when we focus on justice issues in our society, we look at understanding housing as a justice issue. This topic is even more timely than we anticipated!

The sermon is delivered by our guest speaker, Mr. Chris Krehmeyer from "Beyond Housing".

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January 11, 2009

2009-01-13T21:05:00.000-08:00

"Images of God"

Different religions have different ideas about images of God, or lack thereof. We'll take a look at some of these and some UU ideas.

The sermon is delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.

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December 28, 2008

2009-01-11T23:01:00.000-08:00

"Juggling for Jesus"

How can a children's story help us understand out own personal gifts?

The sermon is delivered by Eliot Chapel Community Minister, the Reverend Dr. Susan Videen.

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December 24, 2008

2009-01-11T22:59:00.000-08:00

Christmas Eve.

The 10pm homily was delivered by Eliot Community Minister, the Reverend Richard Haynes.

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December 24, 2008

2009-01-11T20:08:00.001-08:00

Christmas Eve.

The 6:30 homily was delivered by the Reverend Bonnie Vegiard.

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December 24, 2008

2009-01-11T20:08:00.000-08:00

Christmas Eve.

The 5 o'clock homily was delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.

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December 21, 2008

2008-12-21T20:08:00.000-08:00

"More Impossible Things"

One hundred years ago, lasers, TVs, nuclear-bombs--all were thought impossible. And yet, now we know better.

Some scientists are now speculating on which impossible things could be achieved in the next century, millenia, or never.

How should religious liberals think about shaping the future of discovery?

The sermon is delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.

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Dec 14, 2008

2008-12-15T16:06:00.000-08:00

"Christmas Pageant"

Today our children reenact the ancient story of the first Christmas.

The homily is delivered by the Reverend Bonnie Vegiard.

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