UUABQ Voice

"Changing Is Awesome" The Rev. Bob LaVallee 12/1/2019

As we start a new monthly theme of awe, Rev. Bob will reflect on something that he finds most awesome: a person’s ability to change.

 

"Deep Speaks to Deep" The Rev. Bob LaVallee 11/24/2019

Skillful chaplains and therapists understand the way that being listened to can move people to a deeper sense of health and wholeness. What’s discussed less is the way that listening fosters the spiritual life of the listener as well.

 

"Paying Attention" The Rev. Angela Herrera 11/17/2019

Jenny Xie writes, “The word attention stems from the Latin ad tendere, meaning ‘to stretch toward.’ Our attention determines the direction toward which we stretch our minds...” Meanwhile, many forces compete for (and have even commodified!) our attention. As the days grow shorter and holidays draw near, the Rev. Angela Herrera shares a sermon on where (and how) we choose to focus.

 

"Monsters" The Rev. Angela Herrera 10/27/2019

Senior Minister the Rev. Angela Herrera takes a deep dive into monster theory (yes, that's a thing!), biblical monsters, the Enlightenment, and Frankenstein. 

"Standing at Attention: Veterans & Their Stories" The Rev. Bob LaVallee 11/3/2019

In the run up to Veterans Day we’ll be inundated by “salutes to the troops” thanking them for their service. Rev. Bob reflects on the messages told by and about veterans.

"Distraction From Action" Jane Davis 11/10/2019

Ministerial Intern Jane Davis explores how the things we own and buy keep us distracted from our deeper spiritual selves.