Church of the Larger Fellowship - Unitarian Universalist http://www.CLFUU.org/ Unitarian Universalist sermons, meditations, educational resources and comments from "Quest," the monthly publication of the Church of the Larger Fellowship. The CLF is a virtual UU congregation of more than 3,000 Unitarian Universalists isolated by geography or choice. We minister to each other through our presence on the web, small group ministries via email, open conversations on our CLF List, prison pen-pals program, and Quest, which you can hear on this podcast. For more information, or to support our work in the world, call us at (617) 948-6166 or visit us on the web at clfuu.org. The monthly publication of the Church of the Larger Fellowship Unitarian Universalist Unitarian Universalist sermons, meditations, educational resources and comments from "Quest," the monthly publication of the Church of the Larger Fellowship. The CLF is a virtual UU congregation of more than 2800 Unitarian Universalists isolated by geography or choice. We minister to each other through our presence on the web, small group ministries via email, open conversations on our CLF List, prison pen-pals program, and Quest, which you can hear on this podcast. For more information, call us at (617) 948-6166 or visit us on the web at clfuu.org. en-us Church of the Larger Fellowship, 2006 Church of the Larger Fellowship - Unitarian Universalist clf@clfuu.org http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/CLFlogonew.gif http://www.CLFUU.org/ 144 193 Spirituality Progressive, Liberal Religion no Peter Friedrichs, Minister, Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County, Pennsylvania Peter Friedrichs uses the Togolese practice of 'saluer' as an inspiration for us all to pay more attention to each other. 1. Saluer, by Peter Friedrichs Peter Friedrichs uses the Togolese practice of 'saluer' as an inspiration for us all to pay more attention to each other. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_07/Saluer.mp3 Sun, 15 June 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 18:08 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Togo Scott Tayler, Parish Co-Minister, First Unitarian Church of Rochester, New York Scott Tayler describes how we shut down intellectually in the face of too many choices, in the marketplace and in our churches. 2. Are You Stupid, or Just Unsure Which Jeans You Want? by Scott Tayler Scott Tayler describes how we shut down intellectually in the face of too many choices, in the marketplace and in our churches. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_07/Are.mp3 Sun, 15 June 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 17:43 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Vanessa Southern, Minister, The Unitarian Church in Summit, New Jersey Vanessa Southern shares her memory of a small summer miracle. 3. Berry Patch, by Vanessa Southern Vanessa Southern shares her memory of a small summer miracle. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_07/Berry.mp3 Sun, 15 June 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 02:25 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Meg Riley, CLF Senior Minister Our new senior minister muses on living in the moment in her summer garden. 4. From Your New Minister, by Meg Riley Our new senior minister muses on living in the moment in her summer garden. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_07/From.mp3 Sun, 15 June 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 05:35 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Lynn Ungar, CLF Minister for Lifespan Learning Our kids' column addresses the difficulty of making spiritual choices. 5. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar Our kids' column addresses the difficulty of making spiritual choices. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_07/Resources.mp3 Sun, 15 June 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 04:38 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Theodore Parker A short meditation by Theodore Parker. 6. Perpetual Wonder, by Theodore Parker A short meditation by Theodore Parker. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_07/Perpetual.mp3 Sun, 15 June 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 00:40 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Patrick T. O'Neill, Senior Minister, First Unitarian Congregational Society, Brooklyn, New York Patrick T. O'Neill encourages us to live more abundant lives, living optimistically and giving unselfishly to others. 1. Treasured Dishes, Fragile Cups, by Patrick T. O'Neill Patrick T. O'Neill encourages us to live more abundant lives, living optimistically and giving unselfishly to others. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_06/Treasured.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 12:03 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Pat O'Neill, Patrick O'Neill Meredith Guest, Member, Unitarians of Petaluma, California Meredith Guest shares her feelings about Father's Day from the perspective of a trans-gender Dad. 2. Father's Day, by Meredith Guest Meredith Guest shares her feelings about Father's Day from the perspective of a trans-gender Dad. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_06/Fathers.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 11:20 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Father's Day, Fathers Day, Fathers' Day Meg Barnhouse, Interim Minister, UU Congregation of Princeton, New Jersey Meg Barnhouse picks apart the "traditional marriage" argument used by those opposed to same-sex unions. 3. Traditional Marriage, by Meg Barnhouse Meg Barnhouse picks apart the "traditional marriage" argument used by those opposed to same-sex unions. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_06/Traditional.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 03:22 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Gay Marriage, LGBT Church of the Larger Fellowship We are proud to introduce our new Senior Minister to our members across the globe. 4. Introducing Meg A. Riley, CLF's New Senior Minister We are proud to introduce our new Senior Minister to our members across the globe. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_06/Introducing.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:45 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowship Lynn Ungar shares a short bio of Jenkin Lloyd-Jones, founder of the Parliament of World Religions. 5. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar Lynn Ungar shares a short bio of Jenkin Lloyd-Jones, founder of the Parliament of World Religions. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_06/Resources.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 04:49 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Leslie Takahashi-Morris, co-minister, Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, Walnut Creek, California The history of Mother's Day inspires a rallying cry for justice rather than the saccharine sentimentality of Hallmark cards. 1. After the Flowers Fade, by Leslie Takahashi-Morris The history of Mother's Day inspires a rallying cry for justice rather than the saccharine sentimentality of Hallmark cards. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_05/After.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Mother's Day Archibald MacLeish A meditation on the cost of war 2. The Young Dead Soldiers, by Archibald MacLeish A meditation on the cost of war http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_05/Young.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:29 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, War, Memorial Day David Takahashi-Morris, co-minister, Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, Walnut Creek, California Takahashi-Morris struggles with the ethics of honoring our fallen soldiers while remaining skeptical of war as a tool for resolving disputes. 3. The Last Full Measure of Devotion, by David Takahashi-Morris Takahashi-Morris struggles with the ethics of honoring our fallen soldiers while remaining skeptical of war as a tool for resolving disputes. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_05/Last.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 11:15 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, War, Memorial Day Gary Kowalski, Senior Minister, First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington, Vermont Spring is a reenactment of the Universe's creation from nothingness. 4. By Any Other Name Spring is a reenactment of the Universe's creation from nothingness. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_05/By.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:43 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Spring Eliza Blanchard, Chaplain and Writer, Massachusetts Eliza Blanchard encourages us to make "beauty out of life's wastelands" by honoring those who have dies in war. 5. A Clear, Bright Festival, by Eliza Blanchard Eliza Blanchard encourages us to make "beauty out of life's wastelands" by honoring those who have dies in war. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_05/Clear.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 06:17 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, War, Memorial Day Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowship Lynn Ungar expands Mother's Day to include all who are creative, patient, loving and nurturing. 6. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar Lynn Ungar expands Mother's Day to include all who are creative, patient, loving and nurturing. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_05/Resources.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 04:45 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Mother's Day Margaret Fuller A reading by Margaret Fuller on the irrelevance of dividing the world into male and female duality. 7. Excerpt from "Woman in the Nineteenth Century", by Margaret Fuller A reading by Margaret Fuller on the irrelevance of dividing the world into male and female duality. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_05/Excerpt.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:53 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Feminism Marilyn Sewell, Minister Emerita, First Unitarian Church of Portland, Oregon We welcome Easter with a sermon from Marilyn Sewell 1. Why Easter, by Marilyn Sewell We welcome Easter with a sermon from Marilyn Sewell http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_04/Why.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 24:13 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Munroe Husbands, former CLF staff member Easter is one version of a pan-cultural need to celebrate the renewal of life 2. There Will Always Be an Easter, by Munroe Husbands Easter is one version of a pan-cultural need to celebrate the renewal of life. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_04/There.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 02:34 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Barbara Pescan, Parish Minister, Unitarian Church of Evanston, Illinois We are resurrected in our children and our legacies 3. Resurrections, by Barbara Pescan We are resurrected in our children and our legacies. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_04/Resurrections.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 03:36 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Nancy Shaffer, Associate Minister, First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor, Michigan The meaning of Easter through the eyes of children 4. That Board, by Nancy Shaffer The meaning of Easter through the eyes of children http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_04/That.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 03:21 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Henry David Thoreau Thoreau finds resurrection in miniature 5. Excerpt from "Walden", by Henry David Thoreau Thoreau finds resurrection in miniature http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_04/Walden.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 02:21 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Seanan Holland, Intern Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowship Seanan Holland walks us through some of the challenges the CLF has faced through its history in order to adapt to an ever-changing world 6. From Your Intern Minister, by Seanan Holland Seanan Holland walks us through some of the challenges the CLF has faced through its history in order to adapt to an ever-changing world http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_04/From.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no .7:49 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowhip Our kids' column focuses on the meaning and customs of Passover 7. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar Our kids' column focuses on the meaning and customs of Passover http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_04/Resources.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 04:37 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion John Nichols A short reading on the meaning of Passover as applied to all of us 8. Exodus, by John Nichols A short reading on the meaning of Passover as applied to all of us http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_04/Exodus.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 00:49 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Abhi Janamanchi, Minister, Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater, Florida Abhi Janamanchi explains how his pluralistic identity as a Hindu UU straddling two nations fits perfectly with the nature of Unitarian Universalism. 1. Faith in the Borderland, by Abhi Janamanchi Abhi Janamanchi explains how his pluralistic identity as a Hindu UU straddling two nations fits perfectly with the nature of Unitarian Universalism. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_03/Faith.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 13:10 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Kendyl Gibbons, Senior Minister, First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis Kendyl Gibbons guides us through a practical course in intentional living as a Humanist. 2. Practicing Humanism, by Kendyl Gibbons Kendyl Gibbons guides us through a practical course in intentional living as a Humanist. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_03/Practicing.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 11:36 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Humanism CLF Prisoner Members CLF prisoner members share their thoughts on the lifeline that is the CLF Prison Ministry. 3. Letters from Prisoner Members CLF prisoner members share their thoughts on the lifeline that is the CLF Prison Ministry. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_03/Letters.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 07:51 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowship In our kids' column, Lynn Ungar tells the story of the Jewish holiday of Passover. 4. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar In our kids' column, Lynn Ungar tells the story of the Jewish holiday of Passover. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_03/Resources.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 04:24 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, RE, Religious Education Robert Walsh Robert Walsh offers a poem from his meditation manual "Noisy Stones". 5. Fault Lines, by Robert Walsh Robert Walsh offers a poem from his meditation manual "Noisy Stones". http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_03/Fault.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:46 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Rosemary Bray McNatt, Minister, Fourth Universalist Society, New York, New York Rosemary Bray McNat talks about her family's dedication to religious liberalism in an imperfect world. 1. How Faith Endures, by Rosemary Bray McNatt Rosemary Bray McNat talks about her family's dedication to religious liberalism in an imperfect world. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_02/Faith.mp3 Sun, 15 Jan 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 10:30 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Jane Rzepka, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowship A heartfelt farewell from CLF Senior Minister Jane Rzepka, who is leaving the CLF this month due to disability. 2. From Your Minister, by Jane Rzepka A heartfelt farewell from CLF Senior Minister Jane Rzepka, who is leaving the CLF this month due to disability. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_02/From.mp3 Sun, 15 Jan 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 07:35 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Stefan Jonasson, CLF Co-Chair CLF co-chair Stefan Jonasson shares some of his recollections about how he got to know the CLF's Senior Minister and reminds us of her importance to Unitarian Universalism and the CLF. 3. No Ordinary Jane, by Stefan Jonasson CLF co-chair Stefan Jonasson shares some of his recollections about how he got to know the CLF's Senior Minister and reminds us of her importance to Unitarian Universalism and the CLF. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_02/Ordinary.mp3 Sun, 15 Jan 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 09:51 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowship Lynn's kids' column uses a classic Rolling Stones anthem to help us process Senior Minister Jane Rzepka departure 4. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar Lynn's kids' column uses a classic Rolling Stones anthem to help us process Senior Minister Jane Rzepka departure http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_02/Resources.mp3 Sun, 15 Jan 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 04:00 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Clarke Wells (1930-2006), UU Minister for over 50 Years The late Clark Wells encourages us to give ourselves credit for the things we choose NOT to do along with those we choose to actively accomplish. 5. Sine Nomine, by Clarke Wells The late Clark Wells encourages us to give ourselves credit for the things we choose NOT to do along with those we choose to actively accomplish. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_02/Sine.mp3 Sun, 15 Jan 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 03:02 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Patrick T. O'Neill, Minister, First Unitarian Church, Brooklyn, New York Patrick T. O'Neill gets to the essence of religiousness, and applies that understanding to Unitarian Universalist churchgoers. 6. Religious, by Patrick T. O'Neill Patrick T. O'Neill gets to the essence of religiousness, and applies that understanding to Unitarian Universalist churchgoers. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_02/Religious.mp3 Sun, 15 Jan 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 02:56 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowship A short Groundhog Day meditation by Lynn Ungar. 7. Groundhog Day A short Groundhog Day meditation by Lynn Ungar. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_02/Groundhog.mp3 Sun, 15 Jan 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:16 Groundhog Day, Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Church of the Larger Fellowship A complete recording of the CLF worship service conducted at General Assembly 2009, featuring former UUA President William Schulz and CLF Senior Minister Jane Rzepka, among others. 1. CLF Worship Service at General Assembly http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_01/Service.mp3 Sun, 15 Dec 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:12:02 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Richard S. Gilbert Rev. Gilbert encourages us to enjoy life as a process rather than a race to complete our goals. 2. Life is Always Unfinished Business, by Richard S. Gilbert Rev. Gilbert encourages us to enjoy life as a process rather than a race to complete our goals. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_01/Life.mp3 Sun, 15 Dec 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:39 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowship Lynn Ungar helps kids explore Unitarian Universalism's First Principle, the "inherent worth and dignity of every person". 3. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar Lynn Ungar helps kids explore Unitarian Universalism's First Principle, the "inherent worth and dignity of every person". http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_01/Resources.mp3 Sun, 15 Dec 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 04:01 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, RE, Religious Education Robert Frost A short poem by Robert Frost. 4. Dust of Snow, by Robert Frost A short poem by Robert Frost. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_01/Dust.mp3 Sun, 15 Dec 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 00:26 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion David S. Blanchard, Consulting Minister, Unitarian Universalist Church of Utica, New York David S. Blanchard reminds us that we all have many simple simple gifts to offer: gifts of love, time, and kindness. 1. The Gifts of Samuel J. Stone, by David S. Blanchard David S. Blanchard reminds us that we all have many simple simple gifts to offer: gifts of love, time, and kindness. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_12/Gifts.mp3 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 08:43 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Gifts, Christmas, Chanukkah, Hanukkah, Holidays Elizabeth Tarbox A meditation on embracing doubt, by Elizabeth Tarbox. 2. Shadows of Unknowing, by Elizabeth Tarbox A meditation on embracing doubt, by Elizabeth Tarbox. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_12/Shadows.mp3 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:48 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Doubt Jane Rzepka, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowship Jane Rzepka encourages us to look past the season's distractions and focus on the important things. 3. Important Notice, by Jane Rzepka Jane Rzepka encourages us to look past the season's distractions and focus on the important things. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_12/Important.mp3 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:55 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Mary Wellemeyer, Interim Minister, Unitarian Universalist Church of Belfast, Maine Mary Wellemeyer draws a lesson of universal love from the Italian folktale. 4. La Befana, by Mary Wellemeyer Mary Wellemeyer draws a lesson of universal love from the Italian folktale. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_12/Befana.mp3 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:20 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Patrick Murfin A poem of hope and welcoming by Patrick Murfin. 5. Let Us Be That Stable, by Patrick Murfin A poem of hope and welcoming by Patrick Murfin. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_12/Let.mp3 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:44 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Charles "Tom B., CLF member currently incarcerated in Tucson, Arizona The gifts we give are like seeds: if we wait until the seeds become trees before offering them, the seeds will wither and die. 6. Gifts of Simplicity, by Charles "Tom" B. The gifts we give are like seeds: if we wait until the seeds become trees before offering them, the seeds will wither and die. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_12/Simplicity.mp3 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 02:50 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Gifts, Giving Mark Belletini, Senior Minister, First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus, Ohio A cosmic nod to the silent abyss of the Universe and for our small presence on Earth within it. 7. Forever Turning, by Mark Belletini A cosmic nod to the silent abyss of the Universe and for our small presence on Earth within it. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_12/Forever.mp3 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:45 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Jane Rzepka, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowship Jane Rzepka encourages us to breathe imagination into our lives this holiday season. 8. From Your Minister, by Jane Rzepka Jane Rzepka encourages us to breathe imagination into our lives this holiday season. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_12/From.mp3 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 05:39 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Christmas, Holidays, Chanukkah, Hanukkah Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowship Lynn Ungar reminds us that, regardless of which holiday you're celebrating this December, it's the human penchant for coming together in celebration that counts. 9. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar Lynn Ungar reminds us that, regardless of which holiday you're celebrating this December, it's the human penchant for coming together in celebration that counts. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_12/Resources.mp3 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 04:42 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, RE, Religious Education Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowship We close with a Channukah meditation by Lynn Ungar. 10. Chanukkah, by Lynn Ungar We close with a Channukah meditation by Lynn Ungar. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_12/Channukah.mp3 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:12 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Chanukkah, Hanukkah, Holidays Edwin C. Lynn, Minister Emeritus, North Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, Danvers, Massachusetts Edwin C. Lynn captures the fleeting nature of life and and reminds us to appreciate it to the fullest. 1. It Might Have Been Otherwise: Spiritual Gratitude, by Edwin C. Lynn Edwin C. Lynn captures the fleeting nature of life and and reminds us to appreciate it to the fullest. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_11/Might.mp3 Sun, 15 Oct 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 10:23 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Thanksgiving Vanessa Rush Southern, Minister, The Unitarian Church, Summit, New Jersey Vanessa Rush Southern uses the shaky economy to explore how we might get back to basics and enjoy the fundamental joys of life as we tighten our belts. 2. Living in Difficult Times, by Vanessa Rush Southern Vanessa Rush Southern uses the shaky economy to explore how we might get back to basics and enjoy the fundamental joys of life as we tighten our belts. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_11/Difficult.mp3 Sun, 15 Oct 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 13:59 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Economy Barbara Merritt, Senior Minister, First Unitarian Church, Worcester, Massachusetts What would do with an extra sixty minutes? Barbara Merritt treasures her bonus hour as the clocks turn back in many parts of the world 3. Wake Up Call, by Barbara Merritt What would do with an extra sixty minutes? Barbara Merritt treasures her bonus hour as the clocks turn back in many parts of the world http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_11/Wake.mp3 Sun, 15 Oct 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 04:13 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Rumi, Awareness Jane Rzepka, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowship Jane Rzepka meditates on religion's role in helping us recover from the loss of a loved one. 4. From Your Minister, by Jane Rzepka Jane Rzepka meditates on religion's role in helping us recover from the loss of a loved one. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_11/From.mp3 Sun, 15 Oct 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 06:37 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Grief, Loss, Mourning Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowship Our kids' column continues the theme of appreciation by exploring El Dia de los Muertos, the Mexican holiday honoring the dead. 5. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar Our kids' column continues the theme of appreciation by exploring El Dia de los Muertos, the Mexican holiday honoring the dead. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_11/Resources.mp3 Sun, 15 Oct 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 04:01 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Dia de los Muertos, Death, Loss, Grieving, Mourning, Kids, Children, Religious Education Naomi Shihab Nye A poem revelling in a complete surrender to joy. 6. So Much Happiness, by Naomi Shihab Nye A poem revelling in a complete surrender to joy. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_11/Happiness.mp3 Sun, 15 Oct 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:48 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Joy Brian J. Kiely, Minister, Unitarian Church of Edmonton, Alberta Brain Kiely digs in to the nitty-gritty of his own theistic evolution. 1. What Will We Do with God? Brain Kiely digs in to the nitty-gritty of his own theistic evolution. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_10/God.mp3 Sun, 15 Sep 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 13:53 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, CLF Members Quest readers share their own personal approaches to the practice of prayer, whether by formally setting aside time each day to address a "higher power" or by simply trying to be "present" as they go about their daily lives. 2. To Pray or Not to Pray: Our Readers Write Quest readers share their own personal approaches to the practice of prayer, whether by formally setting aside time each day to address a "higher power" or by simply trying to be "present" as they go about their daily lives. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_10/Pray.mp3 Sun, 15 Sep 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 11:29 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Jane Rzepka, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowship Jane Rzepka tackles the slippery but ubiquitous term "spirituality". We all know "spiritual" people--do they all share a common denomanator? 3. From Your Minister, by Jane Rzepka Jane Rzepka tackles the slippery but ubiquitous term "spirituality". We all know "spiritual" people--do they all share a common denomanator? http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_10/From.mp3 Sun, 15 Sep 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 07:37 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowship There's no better way to make adults squirm than by asking them if God is real. Lynn Ungar talks to kids about the tricky business of God's existence. 4. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar There's no better way to make adults squirm than by asking them if God is real. Lynn Ungar talks to kids about the tricky business of God's existence. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_10/Resources.mp3 Sun, 15 Sep 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 04:18 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowship "The trees are changing faces."--Lynn Ungar shares with us a seasonal meditation about the shifting face of the natural world. 5. Masks, by Lynn Ungar "The trees are changing faces."--Lynn Ungar shares with us a seasonal meditation about the shifting face of the natural world. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_10/Masks.mp3 Sun, 15 Sep 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:22 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Thom Belote, minister, Shawnee Mission Unitarian Universalist Church, Overland Park, Kansas We Unitarian Universalists often find ourselves focusing on our lack of creed rather than on our strong convenental bonds. Listen to Thom Belote's exploration of our religion as a covenental, not credal, faith. 1. Covenantal—Not Creedal We Unitarian Universalists often find ourselves focusing on our lack of creed rather than on our strong convenental bonds. Listen to Thom Belote's exploration of our religion as a covenental, not credal, faith. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_09/Covenental.mp3 Sun, 15 Aug 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 09:51 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Jane Rzepka, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowshipk Why to bad things happen to good people, and who's to blame? Jane Rzepka addresses this classic thological and philisophical question, weaving together theistic, agnostic and existential points of view in a Unitarian Universalist quest to come to terms with the injustices of the world. 2. Who's to Blame? by Jane Rzepka Why to bad things happen to good people, and who's to blame? Jane Rzepka addresses this classic thological and philisophical question, weaving together theistic, agnostic and existential points of view in a Unitarian Universalist quest to come to terms with the injustices of the world. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_09/Blame.mp3 Sun, 15 Aug 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 17:04 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Laura Cavicchio, chaplain and pastoral counselor, Beverly, Massachusetts Laura Cavicchio takes us on a tour of the CLF's history, and shows us why it's been so important to the Unitarian Universalist movement. 3. Across the Years, Around the World: A Short History of the CLF, by Laura Cavicchio Laura Cavicchio takes us on a tour of the CLF's history, and shows us why it's been so important to the Unitarian Universalist movement. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_09/History.mp3 Sun, 15 Aug 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 17:50 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowship Happy New Year! Lynn Ungar explains Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, and goes on to talk about Water Communion, Unitarian Universalism's own September ceremony. 4. REsources for Living Happy New Year! Lynn Ungar explains Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, and goes on to talk about Water Communion, Unitarian Universalism's own September ceremony. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_09/Resources.mp3 Sun, 15 Aug 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 04:42 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Philip Booth, from SELVES (1990) A poem by Philip Booth. 5. Heading Out, by Philip Booth A poem by Philip Booth. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_09/Heading.mp3 Sun, 15 Aug 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:01 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Kathryn A. Bert, minister, Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lansing, Michigan The reverend Kathryn Bert discusses the slow food movement and the activist ideals of increasing joy and pleasure in our world. 1. Food Pleasure Activism The reverend Kathryn Bert discusses the slow food movement and the activist ideals of increasing joy and pleasure in our world. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_07/Food1.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 12:37 Slow food, pleasure activism, Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Ric Masten, 1929–2008; from his book "Going Out Dancing" (Skinner House, 2008) Ric Masten celebrates memories of outdoor exploration with his granddaughter. 2. Pebbles and Crumbs Ric Masten celebrates memories of outdoor exploration with his granddaughter. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_07/Pebbles2.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 03:23 Maine, Father's Day, Fathers Day, Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Jane Rzepka, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowshipk A selection of illuminating and humorous anecdotes from Jane Rzepka's travels in Panama. 3. Stepping Off the Platform and Other Sabbatical Escapades A selection of contemplative and humorous anecdotes from Jane Rzepka's travels in Panama. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_07/Stepping3.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 13:03 Panama, Travel, Zip-line, Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Church of the Larger Fellowship An invitation to contemplate our world, to inspire the spirit, to both give and receive. 4. The CLF's Work in the World An invitation to contemplate our world, to inspire the spirit, to both give and receive. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_07/Work4.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:18 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Church of the Larger Fellowship A description of class offerings from the CLF: "Rituals for Building a UU Home," "The Poetry of Rumi," and "Death and Dying." 5. REsources for Living A description of class offerings from the CLF: "Rituals for Building a UU Home," "The Poetry of Rumi," and "Death and Dying." http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_07/Classes5.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 02:31 Online classes, Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Kathleen Dean Moore, from her essay "Winter Creek," in "Riverwalking: Reflections on Moving Water" (Harcourt Brace, 1995) A celebration of curiosity and the natural world. 6. Poking Around A celebration of curiosity and the natural world. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_07/Poking6.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 02:27 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowship Lifespan Learning columnist Lynn Ungar Reads the UU Principles in limerick form 7. REsources for Living Lifespan Learning columnist Lynn Ungar Reads the UU Principles in limerick form http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_07/Resources.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 02:15 UU Principles, Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Henry David Thoreau Thoreau speaks of the nourishing properties of stillness and observation. 8. Walden (excerpt) Thoreau speaks of the nourishing properties of stillness and observation. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_07/Walden8.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:17 Walden, Thoreau, Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts,