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These messages explore progressive spirituality, social justice, compassion, and personal growth—offering thoughtful perspectives on life, meaning, and what it means to be human.
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The sermon was delivered on Sunday, February 10, 2013, during the contemporary service at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Kathleen Rolenz, Guest Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION Unitarian Universalists have an ambiguous and complicated relationship with Jesus. We may be okay with “God,” but when it comes to “Jesus,” we may feel that his message has become so compromised as to render him irrelevant for the 21st Century. The Jesus we know has been stolen from that place, and from the place in history that he deserves. Who stole Jesus, and why? And, should we try to steal him back? Reverend Kathleen C. Rolenz is parish co-minister of the West Shore UU Church. She is editor and co-author of Christian Voices in Unitarian Universalism, Worship that Works, and Sources of our Faith. She has been a member of the Unitarian Universalist Christian Fellowship since 2000, having served as editor of the publication “Good News,” and President of the Board of Trustees. She is the recipient of several awards, including the Richard C. Borden Preaching Prize, the Beacon Press Sermon Award, and the UU Men’s Network Sermon Award. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-souls-unitarian-church/id193096943 VIEW ON YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/user/AllSoulsUnitarian?feature=mhee SUBSCRIBE TO WATCH OTHER VIDEOS: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=allsoulsunitarian GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: http://www.allsoulschurch.org/make-a-donation1 LET’S CONNECT: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allsoulstulsa Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/asuctulsa All Souls Church Website: http://www.allsoulschurch.org
The sermon was delivered on Sunday, February 10, 2013, during The Point, the humanist service at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Eric Banner, Intern Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION Every worship service at All Souls begins with our covenant, which proclaims that “Love is the Spirit of this church.” Many of us learned at an early age that love was a passive thing – something that happened to us, rather than something we do. If love truly is the spirit of our church, then it must be a force that acts in our lives. Love and power are like chocolate and peanut butter, useful on their own, but far better when joined together. Rather than turning away from power in our lives, we are called as a church to share in the responsibility of tending to each other through the powerful force of love. We practice this, first and foremost, with what Iris Murdoch calls “the extremely difficult realization that something other than oneself is real.” As we continue with our theme of spiritual practice during African American history month, I invite you to join me as we consider what it means to live with love at the center of our shared lives. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-souls-unitarian-church/id193096943 VIEW ON YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/user/AllSoulsUnitarian?feature=mhee SUBSCRIBE TO WATCH OTHER VIDEOS: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=allsoulsunitarian GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: http://www.allsoulschurch.org/make-a-donation1 LET’S CONNECT: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allsoulstulsa Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/asuctulsa All Souls Church Website: http://www.allsoulschurch.org
The sermon was delivered on Sunday, February 3, 2013, during the contemporary service at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Barbara Prose, Assistant Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION The case against prayer isn’t hard to make. Everything we hope for (and some of us pray for) doesn’t come true. But what if prayer is more about being changed than changing other beings? Prayer is an ancient art, practiced around the world and found in all cultures. It is a human response to the experience of being. In our congregation, prayer means different things to different people. Some of us were taught to pray at young age and have never stopped. Others, having left behind the ways they learned to pray as children, have given up the practice altogether. Still others have discovered non-traditional forms of prayer later in life. On Sunday morning we will explore the what, where, when, how, and why of prayer. At 8:30, come hear about the impact of prayer on our brains, and how prayer is perceived and practiced today. As one U.S. college student put it, “I don’t want to be thought of in terms of spirituality or religion. Not my religion – if I have one – not your religion. These designations just should not be part of how we relate to each other, no matter what we believe.” This same student reports that he “sometimes” prays when he’s faced with a difficult decision or is concerned about a family member or friend. At 10:00, we’ll have a story for all ages, and the Children’s Choir will sing. At 11:30, we’ll enjoy the Youth Choir, and hear why the priest mocked Rachel when he found her praying on the temple steps. Stories, studies in neuroscience, and our own experience all inform our perspective on prayer. Whether you wonder why you would ever pray, you figure there’s no reason not to pray – it couldn’t hurt – or you pray every day, I hope I see you this Sunday! WANT TO LISTEN? SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-souls-unitarian-church/id193096943 VIEW ON YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/user/AllSoulsUnitarian?feature=mhee SUBSCRIBE TO WATCH OTHER VIDEOS: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=allsoulsunitarian GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: http://www.allsoulschurch.org/make-a-donation1 LET’S CONNECT: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bprose1 https://www.facebook.com/allsoulstulsa Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/asuctulsa All Souls Church Website: http://www.allsoulschurch.org
The sermon was delivered on Sunday, February 3, 2013, during the traditional service at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Barbara Prose, Assistant Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION The case against prayer isn’t hard to make. Everything we hope for (and some of us pray for) doesn’t come true. But what if prayer is more about being changed than changing other beings? Prayer is an ancient art, practiced around the world and found in all cultures. It is a human response to the experience of being. In our congregation, prayer means different things to different people. Some of us were taught to pray at young age and have never stopped. Others, having left behind the ways they learned to pray as children, have given up the practice altogether. Still others have discovered non-traditional forms of prayer later in life. On Sunday morning we will explore the what, where, when, how, and why of prayer. At 8:30, come hear about the impact of prayer on our brains, and how prayer is perceived and practiced today. As one U.S. college student put it, “I don’t want to be thought of in terms of spirituality or religion. Not my religion – if I have one – not your religion. These designations just should not be part of how we relate to each other, no matter what we believe.” This same student reports that he “sometimes” prays when he’s faced with a difficult decision or is concerned about a family member or friend. At 10:00, we’ll have a story for all ages, and the Children’s Choir will sing. At 11:30, we’ll enjoy the Youth Choir, and hear why the priest mocked Rachel when he found her praying on the temple steps. Stories, studies in neuroscience, and our own experience all inform our perspective on prayer. Whether you wonder why you would ever pray, you figure there’s no reason not to pray – it couldn’t hurt – or you pray every day, I hope I see you this Sunday! WANT TO LISTEN? SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-souls-unitarian-church/id193096943 VIEW ON YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/user/AllSoulsUnitarian?feature=mhee SUBSCRIBE TO WATCH OTHER VIDEOS: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=allsoulsunitarian GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: http://www.allsoulschurch.org/make-a-donation1 LET’S CONNECT: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bprose1 https://www.facebook.com/allsoulstulsa Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/asuctulsa All Souls Church Website: http://www.allsoulschurch.org
The sermon was delivered on Sunday, February 3, 2013, during The Point, the humanist service at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Barbara Prose, Assistant Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION The case against prayer isn’t hard to make. Everything we hope for (and some of us pray for) doesn’t come true. But what if prayer is more about being changed than changing other beings? Prayer is an ancient art, practiced around the world and found in all cultures. It is a human response to the experience of being. In our congregation, prayer means different things to different people. Some of us were taught to pray at young age and have never stopped. Others, having left behind the ways they learned to pray as children, have given up the practice altogether. Still others have discovered non-traditional forms of prayer later in life. On Sunday morning we will explore the what, where, when, how, and why of prayer. At 8:30, come hear about the impact of prayer on our brains, and how prayer is perceived and practiced today. As one U.S. college student put it, “I don’t want to be thought of in terms of spirituality or religion. Not my religion – if I have one – not your religion. These designations just should not be part of how we relate to each other, no matter what we believe.” This same student reports that he “sometimes” prays when he’s faced with a difficult decision or is concerned about a family member or friend. At 10:00, we’ll have a story for all ages, and the Children’s Choir will sing. At 11:30, we’ll enjoy the Youth Choir, and hear why the priest mocked Rachel when he found her praying on the temple steps. Stories, studies in neuroscience, and our own experience all inform our perspective on prayer. Whether you wonder why you would ever pray, you figure there’s no reason not to pray – it couldn’t hurt – or you pray every day, I hope I see you this Sunday! WANT TO LISTEN? SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-souls-unitarian-church/id193096943 VIEW ON YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/user/AllSoulsUnitarian?feature=mhee SUBSCRIBE TO WATCH OTHER VIDEOS: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=allsoulsunitarian GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: http://www.allsoulschurch.org/make-a-donation1 LET’S CONNECT: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bprose1 https://www.facebook.com/allsoulstulsa Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/asuctulsa All Souls Church Website: http://www.allsoulschurch.org
The sermon was delivered on Sunday, January 27, 2013, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION Since Lance Armstrong finally admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs, there has been a lot of discussion about why people cheat. Athletes cheat to win, citizens cheat on their taxes, spouses cheat on each other, students cheat on tests. What is it that causes people to cheat and how do people who cheat live with themselves? Is there redemption for cheaters and how can it be attained? On Sunday, I will be exploring some of the dynamics of cheating and how we can avoid the pitfalls of the human condition that cause us to deceive others – and ourselves – to get ahead. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-souls-unitarian-church/id193096943 VIEW ON YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/user/AllSoulsUnitarian?feature=mhee SUBSCRIBE TO WATCH OTHER VIDEOS: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=allsoulsunitarian GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: http://www.allsoulschurch.org/make-a-donation1 LET’S CONNECT: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allsoulstulsa Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/asuctulsa https://twitter.com/RevMarlin All Souls Church Website: http://www.allsoulschurch.org
The homily was delivered on Sunday, January 20, 2013, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Tamara Lebak, Associate Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION This Sunday, in honor of MLK weekend, we will be highlighting stories from members of our Bridging Team. The Bridging Team is a task force focused on helping All Souls live out its vision of being an interculturally competent community. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote, “Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic. Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice, and justice at its best is power correcting everything that stands against love.” What is within your power to change around the way you interact with cultural or racial difference? How can you use your power to correct what stands against love? Join us as we celebrate and reflect on how far we have come and where we might continue to work to manifest King’s dream right here in Oklahoma. This Monday celebrates the 27th year of Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Join us Monday at the Tulsa MLK parade as we walk to commemorate this historic day and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of a just and unified America. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-souls-unitarian-church/id193096943 VIEW ON YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/user/AllSoulsUnitarian?feature=mhee SUBSCRIBE TO WATCH OTHER VIDEOS: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=allsoulsunitarian GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: http://www.allsoulschurch.org/make-a-donation1 LET’S CONNECT: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allsoulstulsa Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/asuctulsa https://twitter.com/revLebak All Souls Church Website: http://www.allsoulschurch.org
The sermon was delivered on Sunday, January 13, 2013, during the contemporary service at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION It’s been said, “Time is the most valuable commodity.” Do you feel like you have time to do the things that are most important to you? Who determines how you spend your time: your children, your employers, your creditors, your parents, your teachers, your clients, your doctors? If you were told you needed to find a half-day every week to receive a radiation treatment in order to try to save your life, you would most likely find the time. What else would you consider worth sacrificing for? Do you know what is most important to you? Do you make time for it? If not, do you know why or how to make time? If you could make “the most valuable commodity,” time, would you? If you have the time (or maybe more importantly, if you don’t), join us to explore Making Time. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-souls-unitarian-church/id193096943 VIEW ON YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/user/AllSoulsUnitarian?feature=mhee SUBSCRIBE TO WATCH OTHER VIDEOS: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=allsoulsunitarian GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: http://www.allsoulschurch.org/make-a-donation1 LET’S CONNECT: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allsoulstulsa Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/asuctulsa https://twitter.com/RevMarlin All Souls Church Website: http://www.allsoulschurch.org
The sermon was delivered on Sunday, January 6, 2013, during the contemporary service at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION I’ve always been intrigued by Jared Tyler’s song titled “Questions." As we enter 2013, it may be a good time to try to answer some of the song’s questions. I hope you’ll join Jared and me as we explore in words and music both questions and grace for a New Year. Here are some of the lyrics: Are you looking for hello or goodbye? Are you ready for the wind to change? Are you trying for the same old thing? Do you know where you’re going? And how you’re getting there? Are you looking for a chance and a prayer? Can you find your deepest need? Are you holding on to tears with a smile? Have you ever walked a lonely mile? Well is it what you dreamed, or somewhere in between? Can you see the silver light and still see it in the dark? If everything in you has tried can you find out who you are? SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-souls-unitarian-church/id193096943 VIEW ON YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/user/AllSoulsUnitarian?feature=mhee SUBSCRIBE TO WATCH OTHER VIDEOS: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=allsoulsunitarian GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: http://www.allsoulschurch.org/make-a-donation1 LET’S CONNECT: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allsoulstulsa Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/asuctulsa https://twitter.com/RevMarlin All Souls Church Website: http://www.allsoulschurch.org
The sermon was delivered on Sunday, December 30, 2012, during the contemporary service at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Eric Banner, Intern Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION As the year draws to a close, many of us are struggling to find a place to put all our things. But our faith teaches that it is not what we have that is most important, but who we are, and how we live. In our church we teach neither the easy grace of a prosperity gospel, nor the ascetic poverty of monasticism. Instead, we teach a middle-way, where the questions are instead: What is enough? and What shall we do with what we have? For many of us, our closets are overflowing – in no small part because we are holding onto pieces of our past that no longer fit our lives. In this time of New Year’s resolutions, are we ready to make room in our lives for the new people we want to be? Are we ready to first empty our closets of the old things that take up too much room to let our new self in? During this holiday season, a season of gift giving and receiving, will you give yourself the gift of letting go? Will you take this time to clean out the closet? SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-souls-unitarian-church/id193096943 VIEW ON YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/user/AllSoulsUnitarian?feature=mhee SUBSCRIBE TO WATCH OTHER VIDEOS: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=allsoulsunitarian GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: http://www.allsoulschurch.org/make-a-donation1 LET’S CONNECT: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allsoulstulsa Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/asuctulsa All Souls Church Website: http://www.allsoulschurch.org
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