Love isthe spirit of this program. The music spans many genres but has unifying themesof justice, love, learning and hope. The messages come from podcasts, sermonsand readings from Unitarian-Universalist and other allied sources inliberal religion. The title of this program comes from the words of abeloved Unitarian-Universalist hymn, “Spirit of Life,” including, “Sing in my heart all the stirrings ofcompassion” and “Move in the hand,giving life the shape of justice.”
Braver Wiser
By Rayla D. Mattson
Unitarian Society of Hartford, Conn.
Interview
“Awaken to the Truth of Deep Presence”
By Francis Bennett
Message
By America’s Voice
Natural Silence
“Safari“
By Andrew Skeotch
ListeningEarth.com
World Religions
Today in the Baha’i Faith is the Day of the Covenant. This holiday commemorates the appointment, in 1892, of Adbu’l Baha as the successor of Baha’u’llah, the religion’s founder. Abdu’l Baha was Baha’u’llah’s eldest son. His appointment played a critical role in the development of the Baha’i faith. It unified factions and kept the faith together.
Today is the anniversary of the death, in 1883, of abolitionist and women’s rights activist Sojourner Truth. Born into slavery as Isabella Baumfree in Ulster County, New York, she escaped to freedom at age 29. And at age 46, she became a Methodist, changing her name and becoming a traveling preacher, saying, “The Spirit calls me and I must go.”
Tuesday is the birthday, in 1757 in London, of painter and philosopher William Blake. Considered one of the greatest British artists, his work embraced the unity of religions and his books rejected religious orthodoxy. He wrote, “I must create a system or be enslaved by another man’s. I will not reason and compare. My business is to create.”
Tuesday is the anniversary, in 1975 in Detroit, of the opening of the Women’s Ordination Conference. Advocating for women priests, deacons and bishops in the Catholic Church, the organization still exists. Its mission is to address the root causes of exclusion and oppression within the Catholic Church and to work to bring about structural change.
Thursday is the feast day for St. Andrew, described in the Bible as one of the 12 apostles of Jesus. Tradition holds that Andrew was crucified on an X-shaped cross at his request because he thought himself unworthy of being killed on a cross similar to that of Jesus. He is the patron saint of Scotland, whose X-shaped flag bears the St. Andrew’s cross.
Thursday in Hinduism is Gita Jayanti, the birthday of the Bhagvad Gita, the sacred text of the Hindu people. Hindus believe the god Krishna revealed the Bhagvad Gita to Arjuna, a prince, on an ancient battlefield. The text is in the form of a dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna. It synthesizes Hindu beliefs on devotion, yoga, karma and other philosophy.
Friday in Sunni Islam is Mawlid, the birthday of Muhammad. Celebrated five days later in the Shia sect, and unrecognized by ultra-conservative sects, the holiday has a carnival-like atmosphere. Street processions, gun salutes, delicious feasts, music and decorations on homes and mosques are some of the many Mawlid traditions around the world.
Sermon
“The Profanity of Thoughts and Prayers” (11/12/17)
Dr. Roger Ray
Progressive Faith Sermons
Message
A Prophetic Appeal to Christians in the United States
Conclusion
- 9:01am Up Where We Belong by Joe Cocker Feat. Jennifer Warnes on Billboard Top Hits 1982 (Rhino), 1982
- 9:09am Blessed by Brett Dennen on Brett Dennen (Brett Dennen), 2005
- 9:12am Raise Up by Ledisi on Pieces of Me (The Verve Music Group), 2011
- 9:33am What You Really Want by Jets Overhead on Boredom and Joy (Microgroove Entertainment), 2012
- 9:38am He Ain’t Heavy… He’s My Brother by The Hollies on The Hollies’ Greatest Hits (Sony Music Entertainment), 1964
- 9:50am Love’s In Need of Love Today by Stevie Wonder on Songs In the Key of Life (Motown Records), 1976
- 10:03am Have You Ever by Brandi Carlile on The Story (Sony BMG Music Entertainment), 2007
- 10:11am Ya Molana Sali – O Lord Send Salutations Upon Muhammad by Shaam on Mawlid At Abbey Road (Meem Ltd.), 2004
- 10:12am One With Everything by Amy Steinberg on Broken Open (Amy Steinberg), 2017
- 10:36am Do All You Can by Devotion on Do All You Can (Devotion)
- 10:43am Rainy Day People by Gordon Lightfoot on Complete Greatest Hits (Warner Bros. Records Inc.), 2002
- 10:44am Strength, Courage and Wisdom by India.Arie on Acoustic Soul (Univeral Motown Records), 2001
- 10:59am Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah Worship Service November 12, 2017 by Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah on Worship Service November 12, 2017
