First Unitarian Society of Denver Podcast

In this new year, Mike Morran will kick off an eight part series on the Principles of Unitarian Universalism. The first principle is The Inherent Worth and Dignity of Every Person.

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First Unitarian welcomes speaker Theo E. J. Wilson to share his thoughts on "hacking the human", inspired by the year that has passed.

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Words like racism and classism are euphemistic abstractions. What happens in real life, on the street, in schools, in prisons, in the workplace, etc., happens to bodies of living flesh, bone, and blood. These abstractions are bad politics and bad theology.

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The dictionary defines victimism as: “A tendency to play the victim; the adoption of a victimized persona.” Whether it’s the president, a white woman in Central Park, or the imaginary war on Christmas, victimism is a surprisingly effective social strategy! Rev. Mike Morran takes a close look at some common, and some uncommon examples.

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Three of our members share their experience of learning about white supremacy culture. Kathryn Wiley, Julie Meyers, and David Alley have been involved in racial justice work both within and without First Unitarian Denver, and each brings a unique and valuable perspective to this work.

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First Unitarian Music Director Lia Davis helps us to connect with and draw strength from the ever strong and solid Mother Earth. Together, we will listen deeply, sing together, and honor our home, one of our most tangible sources of wisdom, love, and beauty.

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What makes a person greedy beyond all reason? What does having wealth do to a person's psychology? How do you tell if you're already wealthy? Featuring Rev. Mike Morran and Erin Kenworthy

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No matter what the outcome of the election, there will be deep wounds in our country. There is much that needs mourning and there are reason for hope. Rev. Mike Morran with Rev. Tawana Davis.

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Both sides of the political spectrum are making a lot of noise about the threats to democracy itself if the other side is elected. So, let's take a deeper look at democracy itself. Where did it come from? What does it really mean? Is it true that democracy is the worst form of government ever invented, except for all the others? Featuring Rev. Mike Morran, Lia Davis, and Erin Kenworthy.

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Day of remembrance. Our ancestors brought us here, and someday we'll join them. How shall we remember them and what they taught us? How do we hope to be remembered? Life is a cycle. We'll build an altar, and remember our place in the cycle. Led by Erin Kenworthy, and featuring members of the First Unitarian community: Ingrid Porter, Bonnie-Jean Jenkins, Keri Hobert, Erica Trisler, Jessica Byler, Furman Brown, Sue Mitchell, and Kathy Mitchell-Garton.

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