By Sharon Marrell
Making a Difference In The World
COP21 Paris – Will Unitarian Universalist Congregations Become Organized to Ensure Earth’s Future for Our Descendants? Hear what the results of the Paris COP21 UN talks were from our UU representatives William McPhearson and Jan Dash. Aly Tharp, Program Mangager for...
Youth have a great opportunity to find out if becoming a minister is what they want to do. The Summer Seminary Program provided through the UUA is a way to experience what it would be like to attend a seminary...
Answers to the question “How is Unitarian Universalism as a religious denomination uniquley positioned to serve and impact society,” along with some favorite quotes from former UU Perspective guests: Bart Frost, Kenny Wiley, Brian Tideman, Elizabeth Mount, Gleb Tsipursky, Fred...
Did you realize that 7/12 of the AA 12 steps have a religious reference and can be a put-off to those non-believers. Even though Alcoholics Anonymous says a Higher Power can be anything you want…a door knob….yeah right! Higher power...
Polyamory: It is the idea that you can love more than one person as long as you’re doing it openly, honestly and with the full consent and participation of all involved. Valerie White will tell you all different aspects of Polyamory....
The COP 21 UN Climate Talks in Paris are where decisions are made…or not among 200 Nations. How do they get everyone to agree. How will fossil fuels be dealt with. There is so much happening between Nov30- Dec 12 and...
Favorite quotes from former guests, Margalie Belizaire, Cal Frye, Phillis Smith, Connie Goodbread, LoraKim Joyner, Hal Walker, Kathleen McTigue, Darlene Pagano, Jyarleen Daniels, Peter Morales, Rachel Gore Freed, Janet Mason, Ariel Hunt-Brondwin, and Susan Katz Miller. Plus answers to the question,...
Guided by Unitarian Universalist principles, TXUUJM educates and organizes member congregations, and partners with sympathetic organizations in order to advocate effectively for public policies that: Uphold the worth and dignity of every person; Further justice, equity, and compassion in human relations; Ensure the...
Peggy Gill of Horizon UU Church of Carrolton, TX created the Candle Lighters, a 4 hour weekly gathereing for those in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. It may be respite for spouses and caregivers but it enriches and gives diginity to...
Kenny Wiley, Senior Editor of the UU World and avid activist. He has explored faith and identity as a youth and it helped him develop the core of who he is. His struggles as a Black UU when he was young...
Peaceful, Non-violent Protest through song from the Common Ground Street Choir of Dallas, Texas. Kathy Smith, Anita Mills and Pat McAfee lead this activist singing group around the Dallas/Fort Worth area. They hope to expand with new chapters of the Common...
From Full Time Minister to Persuing his Passion for Climate and Enviornmental Justice. Founder of the Creation Coalition, Fred Small begins gathering the masses for the political force that will bring about change. As a singer/songwriter you'll hear his performance of an all-time favorite among...
The last installment from the attendees of OPUS. Micaela Corcoran and Brian Tideman share finding Unitarian Universalism, impressions sharing UUism with other, searching for community and connectedness in a foriegn country where UUs are at a minimum, and the experience...
Bart Frost, UUA Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries tells what Youth are enjoying most inside of our church walls. Also what do they want in order to feel included? Do you offer a Junior Membership?Is the symbol of that relationship...
Opus is a spiritual retreat and summer camp for Unitarian Universalist Young Adults age 18-35. They worship, have workshops, touch groups, and social justice oriented activities. It runs 5 days and is held in one area for a 2 year period...
Finding Meaning and Purpose from a Science Based Perspective. Are you using the three broad area of activities to gain meaning and purpose? 1. self reflection 2. community bonds and community belonging 3. serving others UUs do a great job in these 3 areas but we...
How Do We DO BETTER as congregations? We are such a mix of individuals and yet we work together fantastically! So what happens when don't agree to disagree? Lisa Presley will give you insight into conflict resolution and what it takes...
Susan Katz Miller UU "fangirl" and ally presented at GA Portland to clergy about interfaith families and their roles and responsabilites to them. How is your congregation interacting with interfaith families? What are clergy doing to be more inclusive of interfaith...
Ariel Hunt-Brondwin of the CUC gives insight into the Youth program that crosses borders - GoldMine. UU Young Adults are expressing there needs and are involved in the creation of the Faith Architects Program to fulfill what they're up to. What's the story about how...
Rachel Gore Freed is Senior Program Leader for Rights at Risk with the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC). She is giving you a personal account of what is happening at the 3 Detention Centers in Texas at Dilley and Karnes; and Berks,...
Peter Morales - The visible spokesperson for Unitarian Universalism Rising quickly from member to Seminarian, to religious leader and becoming UUA President, Peter Morales shares his passion for the future of Unitarian Universalism. Here are some of the quotables taken from this...
Janet Mason - Author, Lay Leader -Incorporating Writings into Services Janet shares about her experience as a newbie to Unitarian Universalism, her involvement as a lay leader and how she incorporates her writings into the UUCR services. Hear how her book...
Race Forward - Center for Racial Justice Innovation! Darlene Pagano and Jyarland Daniels speak about the organization Race Forward. It advances racial justice through media, research and practice. Gain the tools and knowledge to be effective inside of racial justice when...
The UU College of Social Justice is a joint project of the UUA and UUSC and is based in Cambridge, MA. The mission of the College is to inspire and sustain faith-based justice work on issues of local, national and...
The SI Fairy is a tradition at Ohio Meadville District Summer Institute. From teaching the kids to ride bikes, paying double for lost teeth during the week - which creates a rival between her and the tooth fairy, to explosive (real...
Enjoy the musical insprirations of Hal Walker! From guitar to Banakulas he is a wealth of talent. You'll hear how his music has transformed over time. The freedom he has to use unique intruments at the UU Church of Kent has...
Connie Goodbread - UU Uniquness Comes from the Three Pillars of UUism - Covenant, Pluralism and the Living Tradition What's the future of the UU congregations (the people) and the church (the building)? Can we reach out beyond the walls of the...
What Made Me Do It? OK, here it is in a nutshell of 4 minutes! After I was done interviewing LoraKim Joyner she began asking me about how this UU podcast came about. I have to say that several of the...
Cal Frye and Phyllis Smith are the dynamic duo that create the Mockingbird a spoof on the events that take place at the Ohio Meadville district Summer Institute (and on occasion Winter Institute) What is the Mockingbird? " The Premier Pub-lication of...
Rev. LoraKim Joyner - Wildlife Veterinarian and UUA's Multi Species and Entreprenuerial Ministry member making an impact from the U.S to Central America. Multi Species Minisitry How to take care of the many and what does that mean. Seeking to change the First principle...
New to Unitarian Universalism? Margalie made a 25 year journey from being shunned by her family, searching and unable to find a religious community she could be herself in, and then discovering Unitarian Universalism to say, "Where has it been all...
Baker's Dozen - Quotes and the Big UU Question People love quotes! So here are our first 13 episodes and all their quotes! Additionally you're going to hear everybody's answer to the BIG QUESTION: As a religious denomination how are Unitarian Universalists and...
Scott Tayler - Multisites: Interconnection, Innovation, and Impact to Create Congregational Networking With 2/3 of our congregations in the U.S. having memberships of 160 or less how can we work together with our existing resources to make us stronger as congregations...
Amy Collins and Deb Chaney - Commissioned Lay Leader Program Supports the Spiritual Activity of the Church Have you ever wondered what kind of training you can get as a lay leader? Do you want to be more deeply involved in worship, pastoral...
Steve Dick from London, England Talks About Unitarians in Europe - how will congregations connect around the world? All the way across the pond Steve Dick from London, England talks About Unitarians in Europe - How will congregations connect around the...
Rev. Dr. Susan Ritchie - Historian, Author, and Miss Merrily's Right Hand (or at least she guides Miss Merrily with her right hand) when puppet ministry is run by a UU Ewe. Ever curious about the history of Unitarian and Universalism? Susan...
Rev. Renee Ruchotzke - Helping Lay Leaders To Become Awesome! Have you ever wondered where you could get leadership training to turn you into an awesome leader? Or assist in the forward motion of your UU congregation? Rev. Renee Ruchotzke provides resources from free...
Rev. Joe Cherry - What Moment Brought Tears To Your Eyes? - Tell That Story! Rev. Cherry is minister at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland. Before moving to Cleveland he and his partner the Reverend Denis Paul lived in the Central...
Were You Taught Sex Education like this? Dr. Melanie Davis at the UUA is the OWL Program Associate who drives the Sexuality Education cirriculum that is available for ages 5-95. Her expertise allows her to be innovative and create the revisions to...
Meg Riley - Senior Minister for the Church of the Fellowship Meg gives you an inside look at the history of the church, its mission, and it's future. Learn about the prison outreach and the impact it has. Here about what's...
As an eclectic pagan, Peggy Lagodny incorporates her practices into UU worship. Peggy has led monthly Earth-Centered Spirituality Groups and Pagan 101 Classes sharing ritual with a variety of people. She is a member of the UU Society of Cleveland and...
KC Slack - A Seminarian's Ministry Ever wonder what it's like to choosing to attend seminary after being a UU for only three years? KC gives you a unique perspective about her journey becoming a seminarian. You will also hear how...
Carrie Stewart - Facilitator of the New Jim Crow Classes and Smart Church Consultant New Jim Crow Classes (quick summary) Because of mass incarceration we have the New Jim Crow. Black Americans are imprisoned at a higher rate than whites. Drugs are...
Amber and Luke Scott Now young adults, Amber and Luke Scott whose home church is the UU Church of Kent, are as Luke says, "home-grown UUs." They have grown in their church being active in various youth groups, committees and conferences. They...
Rina Shere - Beloved Conversations Making A Difference Rina Shere currently serves as the Director of Lifespan Faith Development for the Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland. She is in her last year of seminary at the Methodist Theological School...
