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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 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, Kate Braestrup, Chaplain, Maine Warden Service Maine Warden Service Chaplian Kate Braestrup works on letting go of worry as an emergency response professional. 1. Blessing the Moose Maine Warden Service Chaplian Kate Braestrup works on letting go of worry as an emergency response professional. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_06/Blessing.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 12:01 Maine, Father's Day, Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Scott Gerard Prinster, Madison, Wisconsin Scott Gerard Prinster shares his reflections on becoming an adult through the lens of learning to tie a necktie. 2. The Ties that Bind Scott Gerard Prinster shares his reflections on becoming an adult through the lens of learning to tie a necktie. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_06/Ties.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 10:16 Maine, Father's Day, Fathers Day, Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Patrick O'Neill, Minister, First Unitarian Congregational Society, Brooklyn , New York Patrick O'Neill offers a bit of advice on living gracefully. 3. Wedding Advice Patrick O'Neill offers a bit of advice on living gracefully. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_06/Wedding.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 00:59 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 Fellowship Jane Rzepka addresses new graduates and all those undergoing transitions. 4. From Your Minister Jane Rzepka addresses new graduates and all those undergoing transitions. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_06/From.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 06:30 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 talks about Father's Day 5. REsources for Living Lifespan Learning columnist Lynn Ungar talks about Father's Day http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_06/Resources.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 04:44 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Kenneth Patton A meditation by the late Kenneth Patton. 6. The Grass A meditation by the late Kenneth Patton. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_06/Grass.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 02:13 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 Lynn Ungar grapples with the paradoxes of motherhood. 1. The Second Bear: Reflections on Motherhood, by Lynn Ungar Lynn Ungar grapples with the paradoxes of motherhood. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_05/Bear.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 09:16 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 CLF Senior Minister Jane Rzepka on UU interpretations of the act of prayer. 2. To Pray or Not to Pray, by Jane Rzepka CLF Senior Minister Jane Rzepka on UU interpretations of the act of prayer. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_05/Pray.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 11:05 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Victoria Safford, Minister, White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church in Mahtomedi, Minnesota Victoria Safford invites solidarity with marginalized mothers around the world. 3. Women Walking in Loud Shoes, by Victoria Safford Victoria Safford invites solidarity with marginalized mothers around the world. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_05/Women.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 03:36 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Peter Morales, Senior Minister, Jefferson Unitarian Church of Golden, Colorado We join Peter Morales as he searches for moral lessons in the global fiscal crisis. 4. From Your (Guest) Minister, by Peter Morales We join Peter Morales as he searches for moral lessons in the global fiscal crisis. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_05/Guest.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 06:00 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 In this epsode of Lynn Ungar's RE column, we hear from Alma Hatzenbuhler, a contributor to the CLF's online Naturalist Shared Interest Group. 5. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar In this epsode of Lynn Ungar's RE column, we hear from Alma Hatzenbuhler, a contributor to the CLF's online Naturalist Shared Interest Group. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_05/Resources.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 06:02 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Barbara Pescan, Minister, Unitarian Church of Evanston, Illinois We close with a Memorial Day meditation by Barbara Pescan. 6. Memorial Day Prayer, by Barbara Pescan We close with a Memorial Day meditation by Barbara Pescan. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_05/Memorial.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:39 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Greg Ward, Minister, Unitarian Universalist Church of Monterey Peninsula, California How could you possibly explain Easter so that all Unitarian Universalist will understand and relate? 1. The Easter Exam, by Greg Ward How could you possibly explain Easter so that all Unitarian Universalist will understand and relate? http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_04/Easter.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 13:47 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Mark Morrison-Reed, affiliate faculty, Meadville Lombard Theological School Americans need a ritual, like the Passover Seder, to commemorate Afro-American slavery and to celebrate the strength and bravery of the people who lived and died under it. 2. Black Haggadah, by Mark Morrison-Reed Americans need a ritual, like the Passover Seder, to commemorate Afro-American slavery and to celebrate the strength and bravery of the people who lived and died under it. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_04/Haggadah.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 05:45 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Robert R. Walsh, minister emeritus, First Parish Church Unitarian Universalist, Duxbury, Massachusetts A humble meditation on beauty in our world. 3. More Than We Deserve, by Robert R. Walsh A humble meditation on beauty in our world. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_04/Deserve.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 02:08 Beauty, Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Barbara Merritt, senior minister, First Unitarian Church, Worcester, Massachusetts An analytical, scientific, thoughtful and awe-inspiring greeting of the sun. 4. A Unitarian Universalist Sunrise, by Barbara Merritt An analytical, scientific, thoughtful and awe-inspiring greeting of the sun. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_04/Sunrise.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 03:19 Sunrise, sun, easter, spring, Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Melitta Haslund, consulting minister, Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara, California Recognizing beauty in, and expressing gratitude toward, the earth. 5. A Shovel Full of Earth, by Melitta Haslund Recognizing beauty in, and expressing gratitude toward, the earth. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_04/Shovel.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:20 Gardening, dirt, soil, earth, Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Church of the Larger Fellowship The CLF will offer a course to examine white privilege and develop a white identity that will empower us to work for change. 6. Upcoming Online Courses: Transforming Our Whiteness The CLF will offer a course to examine white privilege and develop a white identity that will empower us to work for change. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_04/Courses.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:32 Racism, white, privilege, white privilege, Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Laurel Hallman, minister at large, First Unitarian Church of Dallas, Texas, and candidate for UUA president Lessons about forgiveness: allow yourself the right to make mistakes, realize that in order to fully heal you must forgive, and make the recognition of your own mistakes a natural part of your relationships. 7. From Your (Guest) Minister, by Laurel Hallman. Lessons about forgiveness: allow yourself the right to make mistakes, realize that in order to fully heal you must forgive, and make the recognition of your own mistakes a natural part of your relationships. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_04/Guest.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 06:54 Forgive, 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 Thinking about the Passover and Easter stories, and how they relate to us. 8. REsources For Living, by Lynn Ungar Thinking about the Passover and Easter stories, and how they relate to us. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_04/Resources_For_Living.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 05:04 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Lawrence Raab, from his book "What We Don't Know About Each Other," published by Penguin in 1993. A joyous poem for a friend, encouraging him to find his own voice. 9. Since You Asked, by Lawrence Raab A joyous poem for a friend, encouraging him to find his own voice. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_04/Since.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:33 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Meg Barnhouse, minister, UU Church of Spartanburg, South Carolina Hooray for those who try things first, even when neighbors and family disapprove. 1. The First One to Try, by Meg Barnhouse Hooray for those who try things first, even when neighbors and family disapprove. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_03/First.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 08:38 General Assembly, GA, Jane Rzepka, 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 Try to remember to enjoy life, even in times of hardship. 2. Let's Go Ride the Rides, by Jane Rzepka Try to remember to enjoy life, even in times of hardship. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_03/Rides.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 10:38 General Assembly, GA, Meg Barnhouse, Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Church of the Larger Fellowship Feedback from CLF delegates to last year's GA. 3. Reports From CLF Delegates to GA 2008 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Feedback from CLF delegates to last year's GA. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_03/Delegates.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 04:59 General Assembly, Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Church of the Larger Fellowship Messages from CLF members who are unable to attend General Assembly because they are in prison. 4. Letters From Prisoner Members Messages from CLF members who are unable to attend General Assembly because they are in prison. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_03/Prisoners.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 05:09 Prison, Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts, Gini Courter, moderator of the Unitarian Universalist Association We are each called to do work on this earth; let us listen, greet, and answer the call when we hear it. 5. We Are Called, by Gini Courter We are each called to do work on this earth; let us listen, greet, and answer the call when we hear it. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_03/Called.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 06:30 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 What is polity, and how does it affect us? 6. REsources For Living, by Lynn Ungar What is polity, and how does it affect us? http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_03/Resources_For_Living.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 05:12 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Jane Rzepka, Quest, Boston Massachusetts,