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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 Tim Kutzmark, Minister, Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading, MA Tim Kutzmark explores the Hindu concept of "darsan," or "being seen." 1. To Be Seen, by Tim Kutzmark Tim Kutzmark explores the Hindu concept of "darsan," or "being seen." http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_02/Seen.mp3 Wed, 01 Feb 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 13:40 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Kendyl Gibbons, Senior Minister, First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis Kendyl Gibbons questions the USA's xenophobic immigration policy and explains how it is at odds with Unitarian Universalist values. 2. Hospitality at Our Borders, by Kendyl Gibbons Kendyl Gibbons questions the USA's xenophobic immigration policy and explains how it is at odds with Unitarian Universalist values. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_02/Hospitality.mp3 Wed, 01 Feb 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 13:28 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Jeffrey Lockwood Jeffrey Lockwood shares his ideas about being a good guest on scales small and large. 3. The Fine Art of Being a Good Guest, by Jeffrey Lockwood Jeffrey Lockwood shares his ideas about being a good guest on scales small and large. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_02/Fine.mp3 Wed, 01 Feb 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 02:08 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Meg Riley, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowship Senior Minister Meg Riley talk about the CLF's vision of hospitality. 4. From Your Minister, by Meg Riley Senior Minister Meg Riley talk about the CLF's vision of hospitality. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_02/From.mp3 Wed, 01 Feb 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 07:00 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 teaches kids about Unitarian Universalism's annual General Assembly. 5. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar Lynn Ungar teaches kids about Unitarian Universalism's annual General Assembly. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_02/Resources.mp3 Wed, 01 Feb 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 05:33 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Mohja Kahf A closing poem by Mohja Kahf relates an experience of cultural transformation as a Palestinian arrives in the US. 6. Descent into JFK, by Mohja Kahf A closing poem by Mohja Kahf relates an experience of cultural transformation as a Palestinian arrives in the US. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_02/Descent.mp3 Wed, 01 Feb 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:59 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Judit Gellerd, Physician and founder of the Partner Church Transylvanian Unitarian Judit Gellerd believes that evangelism means spiritual transformation through meaningful action. 1. Nothing Short of Evangelism, by Judit Gellerd Transylvanian Unitarian Judit Gellerd believes that evangelism means spiritual transformation through meaningful action. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_01/Nothing.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 13:53 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion John Sanger, CLF member incarcerated in Oklahoma John Sanger tells us about his furry religious teachers, skunks who come up to his window to be fed. 2. Feeding Faith, by John Sanger John Sanger tells us about his furry religious teachers, skunks who come up to his window to be fed. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_01/Feeding.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:18 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Jane Rzepka, Minister Emerita, Church of the Larger Fellowship Jane Rzepka speaks of the small, hopeful core inside each of us that keeps us going through difficult times. 3. The Marker's Meaning, by Jane Rzepka Jane Rzepka speaks of the small, hopeful core inside each of us that keeps us going through difficult times. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_01/Meaning.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 05:54 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Rev. Suzanne Meyer (1953-2010) Suzanne Meyer talks about 'saving souls', not in the metaphysical sense, but by helping to heal those in need of emotional support. 4. We Are All About Saving Souls, by Suzanne Meyer Suzanne Meyer talks about 'saving souls', not in the metaphysical sense, but by helping to heal those in need of emotional support. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_01/Saving.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:09 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Meg Riley, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowship Meg Riley asks, "What does it mean to be the torch bearers of our faith now, in this moment?" 5. From Your Minister, by Meg Riley Meg Riley asks, "What does it mean to be the torch bearers of our faith now, in this moment?" http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_01/From.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 07:07 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 encourages kids to express their faith by participating in a day of community service. 6. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar Lynn Ungar encourages kids to express their faith by participating in a day of community service. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_01/Resources.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 04:47 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Joseph Bruchac A poem by Joseph Bruchac. 7. Birdfoot's Grampa, by Joseph Bruchac A poem by Joseph Bruchac. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_01/Birdfoot.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 00:55 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Barbara H. Gadon, Interim Senior Minister, First Unitarian Church of Chicago, IL "You Are the Light of the World" said Jesus, and Barbara H. Gadon explores this message in the context of ancient Judea and the modern day. 1. You Are the Light of the World, by Barbara H. Gadon "You Are the Light of the World" said Jesus, and Barbara H. Gadon explores this message in the context of ancient Judea and the modern day. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_12/You.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 10:54 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Daniel A. Green, CLF Member, North Carolina CLF member Daniel Green relays his path to rediscovering hope after a life of hardship and incarceration. 2. Hope: The Theology of Despair, by Daniel A. Green CLF member Daniel Green relays his path to rediscovering hope after a life of hardship and incarceration. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_12/Theology.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 07:06 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Mark Belletini, Senior Minister, First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus, OH Mark Belletini finds parallels between the Christmas story and the stories of struggling families everywhere. 3. Hope and Sorrow, by Mark Belletini Mark Belletini finds parallels between the Christmas story and the stories of struggling families everywhere. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_12/Hope.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 10:30 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Meg Riley, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowship Meg Riley locates Hope's true birthplace in the depths of darkness. 4. From Your Minister, by Meg Riley Meg Riley locates Hope's true birthplace in the depths of darkness. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_12/From.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 07:17 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowhsip Kids learn about hope in the context of the Hanukkah story with Lynn Ungar. 5. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar Kids learn about hope in the context of the Hanukkah story with Lynn Ungar. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_12/Resources.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 05:08 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Robert Frost Robert Frost's "Looking for a Sunset Bird in Winter" closes this month's issue. 6. Looking for a Sunset Bird in Winter, by Robert Frost Robert Frost's "Looking for a Sunset Bird in Winter" closes this month's issue. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_12/Looking.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:09 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Daniel S. Schatz, Minister, BuxMont Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Warrington, PA Daniel Schatz reflects that "true thanksgiving is born of hardship as much as joy, for it is in hardship that we realize and appreciate the foundations of our lives. 1. The Deep Thanksgiving of Our Soul, by Daniel Schatz Daniel Schatz reflects that "true thanksgiving is born of hardship as much as joy, for it is in hardship that we realize and appreciate the foundations of our lives. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_11/Deep.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 13:53 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Joshua Mason Pawelek, Minister, Unitarian Universalist Society: East, Manchester, CT Joshua Mason Pawelek defends the "positive psychology" movement against accusations of new-age superficiality. 2. To Be Joyfully Determined, by Joshua Mason Pawelek Joshua Mason Pawelek defends the "positive psychology" movement against accusations of new-age superficiality. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_11/Joyfully.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 12:31 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion John Sanger, CLF Member in Hominy, OK Incarcerated CLF member John Sanger shares his thoughts on being grateful despite, or because of, his imprisonment. Incarcerated CLF member John Sanger shares his thoughts on being grateful despite, or because of, his imprisonment. 3. Aspects of Gratitude, by John Sanger http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_11/Aspects.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:47 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Meg Riley, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowship CLF Senior Minister Meg Riley grapples with the challenge of expressing appreciation even in a world where oppression seems to reign. 4. From Your Minister, by Meg Riley CLF Senior Minister Meg Riley grapples with the challenge of expressing appreciation even in a world where oppression seems to reign. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_11/From.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 06:55 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowship Kids' columnist Lynn Ungar teaches children about the Unitarian Universalist charitable tradition of "Guest at Your Table". 5. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar Kids' columnist Lynn Ungar teaches children about the Unitarian Universalist charitable tradition of "Guest at Your Table". http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_11/Resources.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 05:12 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Mark Belletini, Senior Minister, First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus, OH We close with a blessing by Mark Belletini. 6. Blessing, by Mark Belletini We close with a blessing by Mark Belletini. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_11/Blessing.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:10 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Alan Taylor, Senior Minister, Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Oak Park, IL Alan Taylor talks about his pilgrimage to India as a young man. 1. On Pilgrimage, by Alan Taylor Alan Taylor talks about his pilgrimage to India as a young man. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_10/Pilgrimage.mp3 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 12:25 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Thomas Banyacya, Sr. - Elder of the Hopi Nation Hopi elder Thomas Banyacya tells us to look within for our leaders. 2. Prophesy from the Hopi Nation, by Thomas Banyacya, Sr. Hopi elder Thomas Banyacya tells us to look within for our leaders. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_10/Prophesy.mp3 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 02:09 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Glen Thomas Rideout, Director of Music, First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor Glen Thomas Rideout finds redemption in the affirming hymns of his UU congregation. 3. Prodigal Songs, by Glen Thomas Rideout Glen Thomas Rideout finds redemption in the affirming hymns of his UU congregation. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_10/Prodigal.mp3 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 15:06 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Meg Riley, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowship Senior Minister Meg Riley envisions a communal quest that we all take together in the pursuit of a better world. 4. From Your Minister, by Meg Riley Senior Minister Meg Riley envisions a communal quest that we all take together in the pursuit of a better world. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_10/From.mp3 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 06:00 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 understand that for Unitarian Universalists, a pilgrimage doesn't have to be a physical journey to a particular holy site. 5. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar Lynn Ungar helps kids understand that for Unitarian Universalists, a pilgrimage doesn't have to be a physical journey to a particular holy site. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_10/Resources.mp3 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 05:20 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Holly Horn, Interim Minister, First Unitarian Congregational Society, Brooklyn, NY We close with an excerpt from a poem by Holly Horn. 6. Another Kind of Knowledge, by Holly Horn We close with an excerpt from a poem by Holly Horn. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_10/Another.mp3 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:18 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Kate Tucker, Associate Minister, First Universalist Church of Minneapolis Kate Tucker encourages us to start the difficult work of forgiving ourselves as we struggle to forgive others. 1. A Pattern So Vast, by Kate Tucker Kate Tucker encourages us to start the difficult work of forgiving ourselves as we struggle to forgive others. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_09/Pattern.mp3 Sun, 7 Aug 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 15:07 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Forgiveness Anne Felton Hines, Minister, Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, Canoga Park, CA Anne Felton Hines shares a story of forgiveness in an Arizona women's prison and goes on to discuss our theological heritage of universal acceptance. 2. Finding Our Place in the World, by Anne Felton Hines Anne Felton Hines shares a story of forgiveness in an Arizona women's prison and goes on to discuss our theological heritage of universal acceptance. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_09/Finding.mp3 Sun, 7 Aug 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 09:16 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Forgiveness Kate Braestrup, UU Community Minister and Law-Enforcement Chaplain in Maine Love can conquer guilt, as Kate Braestrup shows in her story of a recent family accident. 3. The Stories We Tell, by Kate Braestrup Love can conquer guilt, as Kate Braestrup shows in her story of a recent family accident. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_09/Stories.mp3 Sun, 7 Aug 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 02:24 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Forgiveness Meg Riley, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Felloship Meg Riley shows us that something as petty as garden aesthetics can lead to a stubborn grudge. 4. From Your Minister, by Meg Riley Meg Riley shows us that something as petty as garden aesthetics can lead to a stubborn grudge. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_09/From.mp3 Sun, 7 Aug 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 05:51 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Forgiveness Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowship Lynn Ungar talks to kids about Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, the Jewish Days of Turning. 5. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar Lynn Ungar talks to kids about Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, the Jewish Days of Turning. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_09/Resources.mp3 Sun, 7 Aug 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 04:53 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Forgiveness Sherman Alexie A poem by Sherman Alexie. 6. Indian Boy Love Song #1, by Sherman Alexie A poem by Sherman Alexie. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_09/Indian.mp3 Sun, 7 Aug 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 00:42 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Forgiveness Roger Jones, Family Minister, Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento, California Roger Jones opens a discussion of financial abundance, the paradoxical problems it can cause, and the myriad Biblical treatments of financial woes. 1. Money, Anxiety and Abundance, by Roger Jones Roger Jones opens a discussion of financial abundance, the paradoxical problems it can cause, and the myriad Biblical treatments of financial woes. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_07/Money.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 15:48 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Meg Barnhouse, Minister, First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin, Texas Meg Barnhouse addresses the human need to slow down and relinquish some control over life in order to regain stamina. 2. The Stretcher and the Swan, by Meg Barnhouse Meg Barnhouse addresses the human need to slow down and relinquish some control over life in order to regain stamina. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_07/Stretcher.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 04:09 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Parker J. Palmer A meditation on the bounty of summer by Parker J. Palmer inspires us to appreciate our role in the interconnected web of life. 3. Summer, by Parker J. Palmer A meditation on the bounty of summer by Parker J. Palmer inspires us to appreciate our role in the interconnected web of life. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_07/.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:37 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Gary A. Kowalski, Interim Minister, UU Church of Santa Fe, New Mexico Gary Kowalski realizes that his dog is in fact his most important spiritual guru. 4. Summer, by Gary A. Kowalski Gary Kowalski realizes that his dog is in fact his most important spiritual guru. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_07/Dog.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 02:02 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Kendyl Gibbons, Senior Minister, First Unitarian Society, Minneapolis, Minnesota Kendyl Gibbons reels from the full force of the universe's bounty as she observes a California stream in full flood. 5. Abundant Life, by Kendyl Gibbons Kendyl Gibbons reels from the full force of the universe's bounty as she observes a California stream in full flood. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_07/Abundant.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 04:13 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Meg Riley, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowship Meg Riley explores the immensity of time itself and the ways in which we tend to focus myopically on the short-term. 6. From Your Minister, by Meg Riley Meg Riley explores the immensity of time itself and the ways in which we tend to focus myopically on the short-term. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_07/From.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 06:25 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 encourages kids to share the wonders of life with the wider world. 7. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar In our kids' column, Lynn Ungar encourages kids to share the wonders of life with the wider world. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_07/Resources.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 05:12 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Fra Giovanni 16th Century mystic Fra Giovanni encourages awareness of life's many gifts, if only we would open our eyes. 8. Life Is So Generous a Giver, by Fra Giovanni 16th Century mystic Fra Giovanni encourages awareness of life's many gifts, if only we would open our eyes. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_07/Life.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:14 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 tells the story of the author of the religious hymn 'Amazing Grace' (a former slave trader) and expanding his experience to include all of us. 1. Amazing Grace, by Lynn Ungar Lynn Ungar tells the story of the author of the religious hymn 'Amazing Grace' (a former slave trader) and expanding his experience to include all of us. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_06/Amazing.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 11:27 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Peter Friedrichs, Lead Minister, Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County, Pennsylvania Peter Friedrichs asks us to reexamine the definition of 'grace'. 2. Grace Happens, by Peter Friedrichs Peter Friedrichs asks us to reexamine the definition of 'grace'. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_06/Happens.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 18:52 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Louise Green, Minister of Pastoral Care and Lay Leadership, All Souls Church, Unitarian Universalist, Washington, DC Louise Green shares her moment of grace during an impulsive bungee jump at an amusement park. 3. The Grace of a Bungee Jump, by Louise Green Louise Green shares her moment of grace during an impulsive bungee jump at an amusement park. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_06/Bungee.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 03:33 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Stefan Jonasson, Minister of the Unitarian Church in Arborg, Manitoba, Coordinator of Services to Large Congregations for the UUA, and Co-Chair of the Board of Directors of the CLF We hear from CLF co-chair Stefan Jonasson of the history of the Church of the Larger Fellowship. 4. From Pens and Postage to the Digital Age, by Stefan Jonasson We hear from CLF co-chair Stefan Jonasson of the history of the Church of the Larger Fellowship. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_06/Pens.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 05:51 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Meg Riley, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowship CLF Senior Minister Meg Riley takes on our kids' column with some words of encouragement for children living in an imperfect world. 5. REsources for Living, by Meg Riley CLF Senior Minister Meg Riley takes on our kids' column with some words of encouragement for children living in an imperfect world. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_06/Resources.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 05:38 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Friedrich Buechner We close with a meditation by Frederick Buechner. 6. Grace, by Frederick Buechner We close with a meditation by Frederick Buechner. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_06/Grace.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:46 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Steve Edington, Minister, Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashua, NH Steve Edington explores that fundamentally human need to express our gratitude to the universe. 1. That Would Suffice, by Steve Edington Steve Edington explores that fundamentally human need to express our gratitude to the universe. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_05/Suffice.mp3 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 04:37 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Barbara Merritt, Minister Emerita, First Unitarian Church of Worcester, MA Gratitude is the pinnacle of spiritual fullness. 2. Gratitude, by Barbara Merritt Gratitude is the pinnacle of spiritual fullness. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_05/Gratitude.mp3 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 08:39 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Jane Rzepka, Minister Emerita, Church of the Larger Fellowship A Mothers' Day column by Jane Rzepka reminds us that mothers need not always play the part of the unsung, long-suffering martyr reinforced by popular culture. 3. Humanizing Mom, by Jane Rzepka A Mothers' Day column by Jane Rzepka reminds us that mothers need not always play the part of the unsung, long-suffering martyr reinforced by popular culture. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_05/Mom.mp3 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 02:14 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Meg Riley, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowship Meg Riley describes her way of practicing gratefulness through daily ritual and meditation. 4. From Your Minister, by Meg Riley Meg Riley describes her way of practicing gratefulness through daily ritual and meditation. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_05/From.mp3 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 06:38 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's kids' column grapples with the meaning of thankfulness for both Mothers' Day and Memorial Day. 5. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar Lynn Ungar's kids' column grapples with the meaning of thankfulness for both Mothers' Day and Memorial Day. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_05/Resources.mp3 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 04:36 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Frances Ellen Watkins Harper A womens' call to arms by 19th Century activist Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. 6. O Women of the World! by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper A womens' call to arms by 19th Century activist Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_05/Women.mp3 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:22 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Erika Hewitt, Minister, Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Goleta, California Erika Hewitt observes that being religious hasn’t so much to do with the content of our beliefs as the willingness to entertain mystery. 1. The Impossible and the Laughable, by Erika Hewitt Erika Hewitt observes that being religious hasn’t so much to do with the content of our beliefs as the willingness to entertain mystery. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_04/Impossible.mp3 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 14:49 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Forrest Church, Minister of All Souls Church in New York City from 1978 until his death in 2009 Forrest Church explores the various types of prayer we employ in order to heal, connect to others, or forgive ourselves. 2. Prayer 101, by Forrest Church Forrest Church explores the various types of prayer we employ in order to heal, connect to others, or forgive ourselves. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_04/Prayer.mp3 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 11:36 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Beverly, CLF Penpal We hear from a CLF prison pen-pal about how her life has been touched by her correspondence. 3. Finding Healing through the Mail, by Beverly We hear from a CLF prison pen-pal about how her life has been touched by her correspondence. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_04/Finding.mp3 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 04:22 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Meg Riley, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowship Meg Riley shares with us a moment of catharsis while searching for the grave of Harriet Tubman one winter evening. 4. From Your Minister, by Meg Riley Meg Riley shares with us a moment of catharsis while searching for the grave of Harriet Tubman one winter evening. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_04/From.mp3 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 06:50 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowship Kids' columnist Lynn Ungar explores the healing aspect of the message of Easter. 5. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar Kids' columnist Lynn Ungar explores the healing aspect of the message of Easter. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_04/Resources.mp3 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 04:48 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Nancy Shaffer, Associate Minister, First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor, Michigan We close with a meditation on the mending of the soul by Nancy Shaffer. 6. Mending, by Nancy Shaffer We close with a meditation on the mending of the soul by Nancy Shaffer. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_04/Mending.mp3 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 02:25 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Barbara Wells ten Hove, Co-Minister, Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church, Bainbridge Island, Washington Barbara Wells ten Hove explores the spiritual dimension of courage. 1. Spiritual Courage Barbara Wells ten Hove explores the spiritual dimension of courage. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_03/Spiritual.mp3 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 11:57 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Bill Sinkford, Senior Minister, First Unitarian Church of Portland, Oregon and Former President of the UUA Bill Sinkford helps us deal with collective responsibility when he visits Japan's Hiroshima shrine. 2. Finding the Blessing Bill Sinkford helps us deal with collective responsibility when he visits Japan's Hiroshima shrine. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_03/Finding.mp3 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 12:00 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Hiroshima Margaret J. Wheatley Margaret J. Wheatley reminds us that "it is never too late to be brave" in a crazed world. 3. Never Too Late Margaret J. Wheatley reminds us that "it is never too late to be brave" in a crazed world. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_03/Never.mp3 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:50 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Meg Riley, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowship CLF Senior Minister Meg Riley shares her thoughts on bravery, along with her hopes that the CLF will inspire bravery in its members and in the wider world. 4. From Your Minister, by Meg Riley CLF Senior Minister Meg Riley shares her thoughts on bravery, along with her hopes that the CLF will inspire bravery in its members and in the wider world. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_03/From.mp3 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 06:46 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowship Our kids' column features an essay by ten-year-old Isabel, who tells us what courage means to her. 5. REsources for Living Our kids' column features an essay by ten-year-old Isabel, who tells us what courage means to her. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_03/Resources.mp3 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 05:11 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Judith Meyer, Minister Emerita, Unitarian Universalist Community Church, Santa Monica, California A meditation on courage by Judith Meyer. 6. Courage, by Judith Meyer A meditation on courage by Judith Meyer. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_03/Courage.mp3 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 00:57 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion