Episodes
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
December 3, 2023 Sunday Worship “Mysterious Beliefs” The Rev. Bob LaVallee
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
It’s estimated that there are more than 4,000 religions in the world. Why do people choose to believe what they do, and why do they join the religious communities that they do?
Music: Doug Cowan and Sharon Stepler
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Early in life, we are taught to share our material possessions, and to share the spotlight—giving everyone a chance to be seen. However, it is not until we have experienced struggles and challenges that we learn to share our humanity.
Music: Susan Peck
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Where is the holy in the conflict between Israel and Palestine? In this time of grief, a message from the ministers about deepening our compassion and understanding.
Music: Lydia Clark
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
November 12, 2023 Sunday Worship ”Gifted” The Rev. Angela Herrera
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Every day, we receive from the earth and her creatures, and from the labors of our fellow humans. The commodity economy does not encourage us to think of these things as gifts. Yet doing so is both life-changing and soul satisfying.
Music: Lydia Clark
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
November 5, 2023 Sunday Worship “Generosity of Spirit” The Rev. Bob LaVallee
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
November’s theme at the church is generosity, and Rev. Bob will kick the month off talking about the ways that we can cultivate more generous spirits. This service includes a candlelighting ritual for those who have died. Zoom participants are encouraged to have a candle ready at home.
Music: Chalice Choir
Sunday Oct 29, 2023
Sunday Oct 29, 2023
We’ll welcome Rev. Bob back into the pulpit today, after a four-month sabbatical. What will he talk about? Come and find out. Family-friendly Halloween costumes are encouraged. There will be a multigenerational costume parade at the end of the 11:00 am service.
Music: Lydia Clark
Sunday Oct 22, 2023
October 22, 2023 Sunday Worship “Demons” The Rev. Angela Herrera
Sunday Oct 22, 2023
Sunday Oct 22, 2023
Here’s something we don’t talk about much at First U. Where did the idea of demons come from? What do they do? And are they real?
Music: Spare Parts
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Just in time for Halloween, a sermon about magic and the mysterious power of words. From the archive, this sermon was originally preached in 2013.
Music: Rafe Pearlman
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
The phrase “witch hunt” has been used in the news by certain politicians lately and, well, that’s pretty ironic. Here’s why.
Music: Lydia Clark
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
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Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
We are born into families and cultures that shape us, often in ways that are invisible to us. Drawing from the fields of family systems and trauma, a sermon about developing an intentional, life-affirming relationship with your heritage.
Music: Chalice Choir sings music by Sweet Honey in the Rock