Unitarian Universalism has sometimes been described as “The Democratic Party at Prayer.” Are we truly welcoming to people of every description — politically?
Our guest minister is introduced by Gary Fox of First Parish.
This service was led by the First Parish Director of Religious Education, Tej Mohan Singh Khalsa. His sermon introduced the basics of Sikhism and explored the meaning behind Baisakhi, a Sikh holiday that is celebrated in the spring. Tej outlined the traditional views on the holiday and provided a modern interpretation, demonstrating the liberal and universalist message behind this sacred holiday.
Guest Minister Rev. Richard Trudeau analyzes the story of Cain and Abel from Genesis 4, using recent biblical research to illuminate the context for the story and how it can be seen as favoring environmental responsibility.
Rev. Trudeau is introduced by Joe Amster of First Parish.
Matt led us in an energetic exploration of rhythm, music and justice. What does the experience of music tell us about how we live our faith in the world? What does it tell us about the community we build together? Listen to these excerpts from the service for rhythm and song, quiet reflection, and an experience of the holy in music.
Guest speaker Cathy Cordes, Executive Director of the UU Partner Church Council, speaks about the Council’s work of linking US churches with UU congregations in Transylvania where Unitarianism was born, and the growth of this effort which now reaches into other European nations as well as elsewhere in the world.
Guest minister Rev. Sarah Person of the Middleborough MA Unitarian Universalist Society gives a powerful sermon about immigration, exploring several myths about immigration and “illegal immigrants,” and US immigration policy .
Rev. Dr. John Tamillio, minister of the United Church of Christ in Canton, is the guest minister. Dr. John, who is a scholar of the poet and Unitarian T. S. Eliot, spoke about Eliot.
Please note: Because of a technical problem with the audio system, the sermon audio quality is not up to our usual standard.
Guest Speaker Rev. Richard Trudeau on “Thinking About God.” Though we’re not supposed to, (Exodus 20:4), we do it anyway. One person’s thoughts on how we might proceed.
Guest Minister Rev. Douglas Wilson speaks about his own love for movies, and how he sees the influence of movies and television on individuals and on society at large. The audio recording includes an introduction of Rev. Wilson by Gary Fox of the First Parish UU Church Services Committee, three readings, and the sermon.
