Rev Erin Walter's service delivered on April 13, 2025. Who has time or energy for joy these days? Scholars, activists, artists, and theologians offer us paths to seek that spark of life, even in seasons of struggle. Rev. Erin Walter explores this month's spiritual theme - joy - and how it can enliven our daily lives.

Ode to Joy (and how to save room for it)

Weekly podcasts of sermons delivered at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin. Together we nourish souls, transform lives, and do justice to build the Beloved Community. We are an inclusive liberal religious and spiritual community. We support each individual's search for meaning and purpose and join together to help create a world filled with compassion and love.  All are welcome without the distinction of race, class, gender, sexual orientation or creed. Please visit us on the web at austinuu.org. A complete listing of over 1200 archived sermons can be found by clicking the sermon index link on every sermon.

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Weekly podcasts of sermons delivered at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin. Together we nourish souls, transform lives, and do justice to build the Beloved Community. We are an inclusive liberal religious and spiritual community. We support each individual's search for meaning and purpose and join together to help create a world filled with compassion and love. All are welcome without the distinction of race, class, gender, sexual orientation or creed. Please visit us on the web at austinuu.org. A complete listing of over 1200 archived sermons can be found by clicking the sermon index link on every sermon.

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