Rev. Meg Barnhouse's sermon delivered on June 2, 2013. Our stories tell us who we are, where we've been. They let us know what is expected of us and what we can expect. Sondhaim says "Beware the tales you tell, the children are listening. Your tale is your spell. The children are listening."

Rev. Marisol Caballero's sermon delivered on May 12, 2013. We celebrate mothers and their willingness to speak truth to power for the sake of children worldwide.

Rev. Meg Barnhouse's sermon delivered on May 5, 2013. "Right Action" is the next element in our series on Buddhism's Eightfold Path. We avoid suffering by doing the right things: 1. not harming anyone or anything, 2. not taking what is not given, and 3. not using our sexuality in a destructive way. Doing these things doesn't make you "bad," Buddhism just asks you to notice what brings happiness and what brings suffering.

Rev. Meg Barnhouse's sermon delivered on April 28, 2013. Rev. Olympia Brown, a suffragist, is seen as the first woman to graduate from theological seminary, and the first woman ordained to full-time professional ministry in the U.S. This is a story of a person living her soul. This is the story of one way social justice happens.

Rev. Meg Barnhouse's sermon delivered on April 21, 2013. Earth Day Service / The Gaia Psalms. A meditative celebration of the creatures of the earth and our relationship with one another. For more information about this service visit our web site at http://austinuu.org/wp2013/the-gaia-psalms/

Rev. Meg Barnhouse's sermon delivered on April 14, 2013. The third element of the Eightfold Path of Buddhism is "Right Speech." What does "right speech" entail?

Rev. Meg Barnhouse's sermon delivered on April 7, 2013. Immigration is an issue that is getting a lot of attention in the public arena. What are some of the elements to consider? How does our stance relate to First UU's goal of being an intentionally hospitable church?

Rev. Meg Barnhouse's sermon delivered on March 31, 2013. There are dying and rising gods all over human history. What might the resurrection be about?

Rev. Meg Barnhouse's sermon delivered on March 24, 2013. This is a service with special music, drama and a sermon speaking about our common ancestor, Mitochondrial Eve. The First UU Adult Choir performs music by Kiya Heartwood.

Rev. Meg Barnhouse's sermon delivered on March 17, 2013. Sometimes you are halfway to a good answer when you finally formulate your question in a helpful way. What are some ways to come up with better questions?