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Into the Mystic (Part 1) - 13 December 2009

Into the Mystic (Part 1) by Rev. Julie NewhallFrom time to time this year we will consider spirituality as experienced by seekers from many cultures and times. These include poets, explorers, members of religious orders, modern thinkers, best-selling authors, and obscure people. Come open your minds and spirits to the startling thoughts of today's mysterious mystic.

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"The Question Box" Rev. Julie Newhall, officiating.Come and enjoy today's service without knowing for sure what it will be about. Maybe a question that's been on your mind will finally be answered, but only if you ask it.

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"What's In a Name?" Rev. Julie Newhall, officiating.Reformer and preacher Martin Luther King Jr. was reviled and praised in his lifetime, as was the man after whom he is named, Martin Luther. What is it they share, and why should we care?

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"Community Life" Presented by Rev. Julie Newhall and Congregation MembersA year ago, we reflected on opportunities for renewal and community service within our congregation. What's happened since then? What have you learned about this community of faith? This service will be followed by information sharing and opportunities to explore new ministries at UUCSH.

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This pageant was recorded at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Somerset Hills (UUCSH) in North Branch, NJ.The Christmas MenorahsHoliday PageantBecause Christmas and Hanukkah will be celebrated on the same day this year, our Holiday Pageant will be an adaptation of the book "The Christmas Menorahs" by Janice Cohn. This book is based on the true story of how the citizens of Billings, MT united to fight back against prejudice one holiday season. Presented by Caryn Phillips and the c ...

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Faith of an Atheist Some might say applying the term faith to atheism is oxymoronic.  Others have said it takes great faith to be an atheist.  Faith in what?  And what exactly do people mean when they use the words atheist and atheism? 

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For Those Who Raised UsFor many Christians, this is All Souls Day. During today's service we remember and celebrate those who raised us -- family, friends, mentors -- who may still be with us or who have passed on. Everyone is invited to bring a photo or small item of remembrance to the service.

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Praying for SinThe president of my ordaining congregation wanted me to have a long career so he warned me to: "pray for sin so you will always be in business" Many years of ministry later, I have come to see that behind his quip, there lies an ironic and iconic truth, namely that we have built much of our lives upon the negative, upon our view of the world as divided and degraded. I'd like speak about the positive results of reversing this view.

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Exploring Christian UnitarianismOnce upon a time, Unitarians called themselves Christians. During this service, Reverend Joseph Priestley, an early 19th century philosopher, scientist and theologian, who helped to found both British Unitarianism and the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, will visit.Owing to technical difficulties, not all of this service was recorded. The PodCasting crew extends their apologies.

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Association SundayUnitarian Universalism is unique in numerous ways, one of them being that its congregations refer to themselves as members of an association. While we are noted for being independent thinkers, today, we celebrate our lives together and what it means to be part of a liberal religious stream. Come learn more about how the strength in working together enables us to nurture our spirits and helps to heal the world.

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Voting Our ValuesToday's program is offered by the Social Action Committee. If he is available, Peter Hart of Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting (F.A.I.R.) will speak to us about how media shapes our experience of the political process.

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Let There Be Peace on EarthToday, we remember the events of July 27 at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville and reflect on the significance of our UU heritage. How are we called to serve our faith and to model its values in the world at large? Are you willing to live for this faith?

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Be Present in the PresentWisdom teachers from a wide variety of theological, philosophical, psychological, and just plain practical perspectives agree on this: the power of your mind to shape your life experience. What about you? Do you believe that, as one saying goes, "You are the only one who can create the life you deserve."

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The Sermon on the AmountIt's pledging time of year when we plant both seeds and dollars and watch them grow. How and what can you give to contribute to the ongoing flourishing of this congregation? This is your home and this is your garden and you are the gardeners and stewards of our future.

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New BeginningsSpring is officially here and with it a renewed awareness of the cycle of life, both physical and spiritual.  What do resurrection and transformation have to do with your life?

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He wasn't Irish; he wasn't a Christian; he wasn't even called Patrick, and yet, he became a great figure in Irish church history.  Be sure to "wear the green" when you come to hear his story and why it might matter to Unitarian Universalists.  The Rev. Julie Newhall, preaching.

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Our guest speakers today are from the Interfaith Hospitality Network.

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Rev. Newhall discusses one of her big heroes, Charles Darwin.

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UUA Association Sunday - Serial Sermon - 14 October 2007

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