Love is the spirit ofthis program. The music spans many genres but has unifying themes of justice,love, learning and hope. The messages come from podcasts, sermons andreadings from Unitarian-Universalist and other allied sources inliberal religion. The title of thisprogram comes from the words of a beloved Unitarian-Universalist hymn, “Spirit ofLife,” including, “Sing in my heart allthe stirrings of compassion” and “Move in the hand, giving life the shape of justice.”
Braver Wiser
Tara Humphreys
First Universalist Church of Auburn, Maine
Sermon
“Theology of Kindness” (12/10/17)
Rev. Aaron White
First Unitarian Church of Dallas, Texas
Message
UU 101
Message
Thich Nat Hahn read by Rev. Dr. Lynn Unger
Published by Quest Monthly, Church of the Larger Fellowship, Unitarian-Universalist
Natural Silence
“Redwoods“
Andrew Skeotch and Sarah Koschak
ListeningEarth.com
World Religions
Today in Eastern churches is Meatfare Sunday, or Sunday of the Last Judgment. The last day before Easter for eating meat in Orthodox churches, the holiday reminds the faithful of the parable in Matthew 25, which begins, “For I was hungry and you gave me food…”
Today is the birthday, in 1809 in Shropshire, England, of biologist Charles Darwin. Known for his contributions to the science of evolution, he proved that all life descended from a common ancestor. His birthday reminds us that science and religion can co-exist.
Tuesday is the birthday, in 1835 in Punjba, India, of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. The founder of his own religious movement in Islam, he argued strongly that the Islamic idea of jihad, or struggle, was fundamentally a peaceful religious endeavor rather than a military one.
Tuesday in many Western churches is Shrove Tuesday. Also known as Pancake Tuesday and Mardi Gras, the day marks the last day before Lent, when many Christians abstain from certain foods. The day before Lent becomes a carnival before the fasting period.
Wednesday then will be Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, a penitential 40 days of reflection before Easter. Traditions include placing a cross of ashes on a worshipper’s head, a symbol of repentance. The ashes come from palms, a symbol of Palm Sunday.
Wednesday in Hinduism is Maha Shivaratri. A festival to honor the god Shiva, one of the main gods in Hinduism, celebrations include fairs, dances, pilgrimages and feasts. The holiday is largely solemn, a remembrance of overcoming darkness and ignorance.
Thursday in Mahayana Buddhism is Nirvana Day, remembering the death of Buddha and his entry into nirvana, a state of liberation, quietude, non-self and emptiness. The day reminds the faithful of Buddhist teachings on life’s impermanent and fleeting nature.
Thursday is the birthday, in Adams, Massachusetts in 1820, of Susan B. Anthony. A tireless reformer, abolitionist and women’s rights activist, she was proud of her Quaker roots but joined the Unitarian church, saying “Work and worship are one with me.”
Thursday is Valentines’s Day. Celebrated as the Feast of St. Valentine in some churches, the holiday’s connection to a third century Christian martyr today largely has been lost. The saint’s connection with romantic love began with Chaucer in the 14th Century.
Friday is a new moon and a new year for Chinese, Vietnamese and other East Asians who keep holidays by a lunar calendar. The most important holiday in much of Asia, the new year will be celebrated by many local Vietnamese at a festive, loud and delicious Tet extravaganza at the Catholic Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Thunderbolt on Saturday.
Sermon
Rev. Rob Eller-Isaacs
Unity Church Unitarian, St. Paul, Minnesota
Message
TBD
Conclusion
Seven Principles and Six Sources of Unitarian-Universalism
- 9:01am Forgiveness by Austin Marolla on Real (Austin Marolla)
- 9:09am One Tribe by The Black Eyed Peas on The E.N.D. (The Energy Never Dies) (Interscope)
- 9:35am My Sweet Lord by George Harrison on Let It Roll (EMI Records Ltd.)
- 9:45am Back to Nature by Nightmares on Wax on Shape the Future (Warp Records)
- 9:58am Marks of My Path by April Meservy on Somewhere Between Sunsets (Foret d’Musique)
- 10:05am Down by the Riverside by Mahalia Jackson on The Essential Mahalia Jackson (BBC Worldwide)
- 10:12am Mua Xuan Dau Tien by Truong Minh Quoc Thai and Netina on Tet Tet Tet (Duong Dinh Tri Prodcutions LL)
- 10:37am Price Tag by Jessie J on Who You Are (Universal Republic Records)
- 10:44am Everyday People by Sly and the Family Stone on The Essential Sly and the Family Stone (Sony Music Entertainment)
- 10:48am The Heart of the Matter by Don Henley on The End of the Innocense (Geffen)
- 10:59am Unitarian Universalist Church WORSHIP SERVICE-1-28-18 by Unitarian Universalist Church on WORSHIP SERVICE-1-28-18
