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Welcome to the sermon library for the First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor.

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8/28/2016 - Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout and Rev. Dr. Doug Wadkins - "Born and Reborn. Again"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Hymn (Balm in Gilead), Reading, and Sermon

8/21/2016 -
Theresa Rohlck and Julica Hermann de la Fuente - "The Aftermath of Love"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Reading and Sermon

8/14/2016 - Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - "I Confess"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Reading and Sermon

8/7/2016 - Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - "There Is More Love Somewhere"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Reading and Sermon

7/31/2016 - Rev. Gail Geisenhainer, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - "One Hands Down and Another Takes Up"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Readings and Reflections

7/24/2016 - Rev. Gail Geisenhainer and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - "Question Box"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Homilies

7/17/2016 - Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout and Cristy Cardinal - "Weaving Worship"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Reading and Sermon

7/10/2016 - Rev. Leonetta Bugleisi and Rev. Gail Geisenhainer - "Dancing with Dementia"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Reading and Sermon

7/3/2016 - Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Rev. Gail Geisenhainer, and Theresa Rohlck - "Saving Grace"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Reading and Sermon

6/26/2016 - Lazlo Slomowitz, Brianne Boyd, and Leah Tame - "Sing-along"

6/19/2016 - Rev. Gail Geisenhainer, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, and Theresa Rohlck - "To Be of Use"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Homily

6/12/2016 - Rev. Gail Geisenhainer and the Coming of Age Youth - "Coming of Age Credo Service" (with some credos omitted)

Part 1.

Part 2.

6/5/2016 - Rev. Gail Geisenhainer, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - "I Believe"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Reading and Sermon

5/29/2016 - Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, and Theresa Rohlck - "Give Sorrow Words"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Reading and Sermon

5/22/2016 - Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout and the Chalice Singers - "Gospel Mass"

[stay tuned for the professionally recorded version]

5/15/2016 - Rev. Gail Geisenhainer, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, with the Chalice Sparks and Chalice Bells - "The Larger Circle"

Part 1.

Part 2.

5/8/2016 - Rev. Rob Eller-Isaacs - "Promises to Keep"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Reading and Sermon

5/7/2016 - Ordination of Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich - [video sermon to be posted soon]

5/1/2016 - Rev. Gail Geisenhainer and Theresa Rohlck - "Awaken, Engage, Commit"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Reading and Sermon

4/24/2016 - Nic Cable, Lindasusan Ulrich, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, and Theresa Rohlck - "Catching Sight of the Storm"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Reading and Sermon

4/17/2016 - Rev. Gail Geisenhainer, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, and Debra Jean Golden - "Earth Day 2016"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Reading and Sermon

4/10/2016 - Lindasusan Ulrich and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - "Where Breath Turns"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Reading and Sermon

4/3/2016 - Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout and Theresa Rohlck - "Smooth Stone Communion"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Reading and Sermon

3/27/2016 - Rev. Gail Geisenhainer, Lindasusan Ulrich, and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - "Easter Again"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Reading and Sermon

3/20/2016 - Rev. Gail Geisenhainer and the Young Religious Unitarian Universalists (YRUU) - "The Importance of Human Interaction"

3/13/2016 - Lindasusan Ulrich and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - "Selma Today"

3/6/2016 - Rev. Gail Geisenhainer, Lindasusan Ulrich, and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - "How Is It with the Children: The Social Applications of Faith"

2/28/2016 - Cassandra Hartley, Lindasusan Ulrich, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, and Theresa Rohlck - "Devouring Love"

2/21/2016 - Lindasusan Ulrich and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - "Spiritual Practice"

2/14/2016 - Rev. Gail Geisenhainer, Lindasusan Ulrich, and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - "Food for Thought"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Responsive Reading and Sermon

2/7/2016 - Rev. Gail Geisenhainer, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, and Lindasusan Ulrich - "Stone Soup: Body Music"

Part 1

Part 2

1/31/2016 - Rev. Gail Geisenhainer, Lindasusan Ulrich, and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - " Yesterday Teaches Tomorrow"

1/24/2016 - Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Lindasusan Ulrich, and Theresa Rohlck - "The Village It Takes"

1/17/2016 - Lindasusan Ulrich and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - "Seeds for the Sowing, Laying in Store"

1/10/2016 - Rev. Gail Geisenhainer, Lindasusan Ulrich, and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - "The Necessary Tools"

1/3/2016 - Rev. Gail Geisenhainer - "Reflections for the New Year"

12/27/2015 - Lindasusan Ulrich - "Other People's Children"

12/24/2015 - Rev. Gail Geisenhainer, Lindasusan Ulrich, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - "Christmas Eve Service"

12/20/2015 - Rev. Gail Geisenhainer - "Marginal Wisdom: A Core of Hope"

12/13/2015 - Lindasusan Ulrich - "Solstice: Celebrating the Dark"

12/6/2015 - Lindasusan Ulrich, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Jim McCargar -

"every word can speak; a brave and startling truth; young, gifted, and black"

11/29/2015 - Rev. Gail Geisenhainer - "Advent Begins in Darkness"

11/22/2015 - Kate Hutchens - "Circle for Each Soul: Climate Action for a Complex World"

11/15/2015 - Lindasusan Ulrich - "Teaching as Pilgrimage"

11/8/2015 - Rev. Gail Geisenhainer - "The Spirit, Always Restless"

11/1/2015 - Lindasusan Ulrich - "One Foot in Front of the Other"

10/25/2015 - Lindasusan Ulrich - "The Space Between What Was and What Is"

10/18/2015 - Rev. Gail Geisenhainer, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Lindasusan Ulrich - "Covenant: A Religion in Three Movements"

10/11/2015 - Rev. Gail Geisenhainer - "Grown-up Church"

10/4/2015 - Lindasusan Ulrich - "Improv as a Spiritual Practice"

9/27/2015 - Lindasusan Ulrich - "Deep Calls to Deep"

9/20/2015 - Rev. Gail Geisenhainer - "Make Channels"

Welcome to the sermon library for the First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor.

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9/3/2017 - Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - "Meditation on Welcome"

Part 1. Ingathering and Story for All Ages

Part 2. Offertory and a Common Meditation (Sermon in 7 Parts)

8/27/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins and John Abraham - "Death and Sanctuary"

Part 1. Ingathering, Meditation, Offertory, and Readings

Part 2. Prayer, Sermon, and Discussion

8/20/2017 - Cristy Cardinal, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - "There Is No Such Thing"

Part 1. Ingathering and Story

Part 2. Offertory, Prayer, and Sermon

8/13/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Christopher Bakriges, and Gwen Laster - "Teaching the Eye to Hear"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Sermon

8/6/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins and Laura Bollettino - "Sanctuary"

Part 1. Ingathering [not recorded]

Part 2. Offertory, Sermon, and Reflection

7/30/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - "Creative Love Part 2"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Film and Spirituality: The Daily Round

7/23/2017 - Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - "Creative Love Part 1"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. An Active, Collective Meditation: Minding, Writing, Sharing

7/16/2017 - theresa rohlck, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, and Members of the Community of Writers (Kathy Friedrichs, Pauline Loewenhardt, Bruce Lund, Anne Ramsey, and Lori Reece) - "Writing as Spiritual Practice"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Reflections, Writing/Sharing

7/9/2017 - Rev. Sean Parker Dennison, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - "Creativity in Worship"

Part 1. Ingathering and Meditation

Part 2. Reading, Anthem, and Sermon

7/2/2017 - Debra Jean Golden, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - "Creativity"

Part 1. Ingathering and Meditation

Part 2. Singing and Sermon: What If? Why Not? What Now?

6/25/2017 - Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Lazslo Slomovits, Eric Fithian, Lori Fithian, Jean Chorazcyzewski, and Leah Tame - "We Must Sing Always"

Part 1. Ingathering and Singing

Part 2. Sermon and More Singing!

6/18/2017 - Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Rev. Doug Wadkins, and Leah Tame - "Flower Communion"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Flower Communion

6/11/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, and the SGD Ninth Graders - "Coming of Age Credo Service"

Part 1. Ingathering and Credos: Set 1

Part 2. Musical Interlude and Credos: Set 2

Part 3. Offertory, Credos: Set 3, Hymnercise, and Credos: Set 4

6/4/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, and Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich - "Crossing the Bridge"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Offertory, Homily, Bridging Ceremony, and Singing

5/28/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Cristy Cardinal, and theresa Rohlck - "The Spirit in the Flesh"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Reading and Sermon

5/21/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, theresa rohlck, and the Chalice Singers and the Chalice Bells - "We Sing the Body Electric: Music and Embodiment"

Part 1. Ingathering and Offertory (Chalice Bells)

Part 2. Meditations on Paradox, Breathing, Woundedness, Belonging, and Joy; Chalice Bells and Chalice Singers

5/14/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, theresa rohlck, Brianne Boyd, and the Chalice Sparks - "Embodying Caring Community"

Part 1. Ingathering and Chalice Sparks

Part 2. Hymn, Offertory, Reading, and Sermon

5/7/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Cristy Cardinal, theresa rohlck, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, and the Chalice Singers - "The Skin We're In"

Part 1. Ingathering and Anthem

Part 2. Sermon - Framing, Collage, and Reflection

4/30/2017 - YRUU, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout and the Chalice Singers, and Brianne Boyd and the Chalice Sparks - "The Gender Revolution"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Readings and Personal Reflections

4/23/2017 - Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, theresa rohlck, Beverly Black, and Debra Jean Golden - "For the Children of Our Children"

Part 1. Ingathering and Story Telling

Part 2. Offertory, the Story Continues

4/16/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, and the Chalice Singers - "Jesus the Liberator"

Part 1. Ingathering and Anthem

Part 2. Anthem and Sermon

4/9/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins and Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich - "Do You Hear the People Sing?"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Reading and Sermon

4/2/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, and Mayor Amanda Edmonds - "Seeds of Revolution"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Hymn and Sermon/Discussion

3/26/2017 - Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Rev. Doug Wadkins, and the Chalice Singers - "Resilience Across the Generations"

Part 1. Ingathering and Choir Offering

Part 2. Hymn, Reading, and Sermon

3/19/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, theresa rohlck, Brianne Boyd, and the Chalice Sparks - "Worship as Resilience"

Part 1. Ingathering, Chalice Sparks, and Social Justice Connection

Part 2. Offering, Anthem, Reading, and Sermon

3/12/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, and Lazlo Slomovits - "The Resilient Spirit"

Part 1. Music and Ingathering

Part 2. Reading and Sermon

3/5/2017 - Rev. Sean Parker Dennison, Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, theresa rohlck and the Chalice Bells - "The Art of Resilience"

Part 1. Ingathering, Chalice Bells, and Anthems

Part 2. Reading, Anthems, and Sermon

2/26/2017 - Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Lazlo Slomovits, theresa rohlck, and the Chalice Singers - "Civil Disobedience"

Part 1. Music and Ingathering

Part 2. Choir, Anthems, Reflections on Non-Violent Resistance

2/19/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Cristy Cardinal, and theresa rohlck - "Micro-Graces"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Social Justice Connection, Anthem, and Sermon

2/12/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, and the Chalice Singers - "What's Love Got to Do with It?"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Readings, Anthem, and Sermon

2/5/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Brianne Boyd and the Chalice Sparks - "The Art of Resistance"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Anthems and Sermon

1/29/2017 - Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - "Choose Something Like a Star (print version)"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Reading and Sermon

1/22/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout and the Chalice Singers - "Gather in Hope, Gather in Strength"

Part 1. Ingathering and Anthem

Part 2. Singing and Reflections

1/15/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - "Dream for Freedom"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Anthems and Sermon

1/8/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, and Jim Lee - "Seek to Remember: Service of Remembrance"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Service of Remembrance and Sermon

1/1/2017 - Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, and theresa rohlck - "What Now? Begin with Stillness"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Clearing the Old, Setting a Course, and Sharing the Hope

12/24/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout and the Chalice Singers, and theresa rohlck and the Chalice Bells - "Christmas Eve Candlelight Service"

Part 1. Handbell Prelude and Ingathering

Part 2. Handbells, Birth Narratives, and Candlelighting

12/18/2016 - Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, and the Chalice Sparks - "We Dream in the Dark"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Chalice Sparks, Reading, Guided Meditation, and Wishes and Intentions

12/11/2016 - Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - "Choose Something Like a Star"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Reading and Sermon

12/4/2016 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - " 'Tis a Gift to Be Simple"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Sermon, Anthem, and Reading

11/27/2016 - Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, and Theresa Rohlck - "Search in Truth for Love"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Meditation on Thanksgiving

11/20/2016 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, and Theresa Rohlck, with Brianne Boyd and the Chalice Sparks and theresa rohlck and the Chalice Bells - "The Simple Gifts of Holy Days"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Reflection, Reading, and Homily

11/13/2016 - Matt Meyer, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, and Rev. Cassandra Hartley - "Our Song to Sing"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Chalice Singers and Sermon

11/6/2016 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - "Money and Meaning"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Homily and Singing

10/30/2016 - Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Theresa Rohlck, and the Chalice Singers - "Spiritual Practice: Why?

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Meditation (Chalice Singers) and Sermon

10/23/2016 - Rev. Doug Wadkins and the Chalice Sparks - "Spiritual Practice: Who?"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Spiritual Practices Continued

10/16/2016 - Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Rev. Doug Wadkins, and Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich - "Spiritual Practice: Who?"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Reading and Sermon

10/9/2016 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - "Spiritual Practice: When?"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Reading and Homilies

10/2/2016 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, and the Chalice Singers - "Spiritual Practice: Where?"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Reading, Anthem, and Sermon

9/25/2016 - Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Rev. Doug Wadkins, and Cristy Cardinal - "Win, Lose, or Draw"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Reading and Sermon

9/18/2016 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - "Water Communion"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Reading and Gathering the Waters

9/11/2016 - "Water Communion" - canceled due to power outage

9/4/2016 - Rev. Doug Wadkins and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout - "Keep the Circle Whole"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Reading and Sermon

Welcome to the sermon library for the First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor.

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9/2/2018 - Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, and Allison Halerz - "Where Are We Going?"

Part 1. Ingathering and Offertory

Part 2. A Chant Collage on Vision: Woyaya, Spiritual, There Is More Love, I'm On My Way, Where Do We Come From, and We Are the Ones; and Blessing

8/26/2018 - Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, and Allison Halerz - "A Song of Aspiration"

Part 1. Ingathering and Social Justice Connection (Restorative Justice)

Part 2. Offertory, Meditation, Reading, Anthem, Sermon, Singing, and Benediction

8/19/2018 - Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, and Allison Halerz - "Free and Responsible"

Part 1. Ingathering, Offertory, and Meditation

Part 2. Reading, Anthem, Sermon, Singing, and Benediction

8/12/2018 - Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, theresa rohlck, and Allison Halerz - "We Need Not Think Alike to Love Alike"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Meditation, Reading, Singing, Sermon, Singing, and Benediction

8/5/2018 - Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Cristy Cardinal, Laszlo Slomovitz, Eric Fithian, Jean Chorazyczewski, and Lori Fithian - "A Principled Faith"

Part 1. Ingathering, Singing, and Offertory

Part 2. Collage on UU Principles, Singing, and Blessing

7/29/2018 - Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, and Allison Halerz - "Ain't No Time for Dat: The Service Formerly Known as 'Missed Connections' "

Part 1. Ingathering, Social Justice Connection, and Offertory

Part 2. Meditation, Reading, Anthem, Sermon, Singing, and Blessing

7/22/2018 - Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, theresa rohlck, and Allison Halerz - "From This House"

Part 1. Ingathering, Dispersal to Meditation Stations; Music from Sanctuary Station: Connecting Through Sound

Part 2. Continuing Music of Connecting Through Sound, Singing to Gather Again, and Blessing

7/15/2018 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, theresa rohlck, and Allison Halerz - "Connecting Through Singing"

Part 1. Ingathering and Singing

Part 2. Connecting Through Singing and Homily

7/8/2018 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, theresa rohlck, and Allison Halerz - "The Spiritual Practice of Friendship"

Part 1. Ingathering, Offertory, and Singing

Part 2. Reading from the writings of Martin Marty, Singing, Sermon, Meditation and Silence, Singing, and Benediction

7/1/2018 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, theresa rohlck, and Allison Halerz - "Film and Spirituality: Connections"

Part 1. Ingathering, Offertory, Clip from "Beasts of the Southern Wild", and Meditation

Part 2. Clip from "We Were Here", Clip from "Marvin's Room", Singing, and Benediction

6/24/2018 - Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Laszlo Slomovitz, Eric Fithian, Lori Fithian, Jean Chorazcyzewski, and Allison Halerz - "Sing Spiritually"

Part 1. Ingathering, Offertory, and Meditation

Part 2. Reading and Sermon of Song

6/17/2018 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, and Allison Halerz - "Animal Blessing" - [no recording made]

6/10/2018 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Allison Halerz, and the Coming of Age Youth and Mentors - "Annual Credo Service"

Part 1. Ingathering, Explanation of the Coming of Age Credo Process, Credo Presentations (Thomas-Palmer, Norton, Lintott, Klobucar, Krushelnick), Dance (Kahan), Credo Presentation (Gibb-Randall)

Part 2. Credo Presentations (Agrawal, Woodside, Villanueva, Witten, LePottier), Offertory (Klobucar, piano), Credo Presentations (Wakeman, Ordonez, Zivsak, Kahan, Beck), Singing, Benediction

6/3/2018 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Allison Halerz, and the graduating seniors - "Crossing the Bridge"

Part 1. Ingathering, Bridging Ceremony for the Graduating High School Seniors, Offertory, and Wake Now Our Vision

Part 2. Time of Silence, Singing, Homily, and Bridging Ceremony for Life Transitions

5/27/2018 - Huwaida Arraf, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, and Allison Halerz - "Gaza"

Part 1. Ingathering, Offertory, Prayer/Silence/Meditation

Part 2. Video Reading "WALA," Anthem, Sermon

5/20/2018 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Allison Halerz, and Mindful Eating - "Flowers and Film: Vulnerability, Mortality, and Human Kindness"

Part 1. Ingathering and Flower Communion

Part 2. Social Justice Connection, Offertory, Meditation/Prayer/Silence, Film Reflection on Vulnerability and Kindness

5/13/2018 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, and Allison Halerz - "Call Me Mother"

Part 1. Ingathering and Offertory

Part 2. Collage: Mother of Choice, Vulnerability and Motherhood, and the Maternal Energy of Peacemaking

5/6/2018 - Rev. Manish Mishra-Marzetti, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, theresa rohlck, Allison Halerz, and the Chalice Bells - "Come Alive"

Part 1. Ingathering, a Story for All Ages, Inviting the Offering

Part 2. Offertory (Bells), Reflection, Meditation, Reading, Interlude (Bells), Reflection, and Singing

4/29/2018 - Rev. Manish Mishra-Marzetti, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Allison Halerz, Brianne Boyd, and the Chalice Singers - Candidating Week Begins - "The Individual in Community"

Part 1. Ingathering, a Story for All, Offertory, Singing

Part 2. Silent Reflection and Meditation, Reading, Anthem, Sermon, and Singing

4/22/2018 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, with Brianne Boyd, the Chalice Sparks, Laszlo Slomovits, Eric Fithian, Lori Fithian, and Jean Chorazyczewski - "Earth Day"

Part 1. Ingathering, Anthem, and Offertory

Part 2. Homily on Grief, Singing, Homily on Emergence, Anthem, Homily on Commitment, Singing, and Benediction (more music with Las et al.)

4/15/2018 - Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Rev. Doug Wadkins, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Allison Halerz, and the Ministerial Search Team - "Open to Yes"

Part 1. Ingathering, Offering, Meditation and Silence

Part 2. Reading, Sermon, and Announcement of Ministerial Candidate

4/8/2018 - Rev. Doug Wadkins and Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich - "Rising Green"

Part 1. Ingathering, Ministerial Search Team Update, and Offering

Part 2. Meditation and Silence, Singing, and Sermon

4/1/2018 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Allison Halerz, and the Chalice Singers - "Holy Disruption"

Part 1. Ingathering and Offertory

Part 2. Introduction to Format of Sermon "Holy Disruption", Selections Drawn from the Hat, Anthem by Chalice Singers

3/25/2018 - Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Rev. Ginger Luke, Allison Halerz, and the writings of Rev. Nancy Shaffer - "Awaken the Soul"

Part 1. Ingathering, Story for All, Deeper Roots Campaign, Offertory, and Meditation on Prayer

Part 2. Reflection, Reading, Reflection, Singing, and Benediction

3/18/2018 - Young Religious Unitarian Universalists (YRUU), Rev. Doug Wadkins, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, and Allison Halerz - "Fear and Overcoming"

Part 1. Ingathering, Story, and Offertory

Part 2. Reflections and Meditation, Sermons and Response

3/11/2018 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, and Allison Halerz - "Being Real: Spiritual Maturity and Spiritual Growth"

Part 1. Ingathering and Offertory

Part 2. Readings and Sermon

3/4/2018 - Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Allison Halerz, Brianne Boyd, the Chalice Singers and the Chalice Sparks - "Words Become Seeds"

Part 1. Ingathering, Child Dedication, and Anthem

Part 2. Offertory, Silence and Meditation with Singing, Collage Sermon: "Though I may speak . . .," "Is God a White Racist?," and "god is after all"

2/25/2018 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Allison Halerz, and the Chalice Singers - "Holding On and Letting Go"

Part 1. Ingathering, Presentation of Scouting Award, and Offertory

Part 2. Pastoral Prayer, Singing, Chalice Singers, and Sermon

2/11/2018 - No service due to snowstorm

2/4/2018 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Allison Halerz, Brianne Boyd and the Chalice Sparks - "Persistence"

Part 1. Ingathering, Anthem, Offerotry

Part 2. Collage on Persistence (with Video), featuring works by David Whyte, Mary Oliver, Michael Moore, and Maya Angelou

1/28/2018 - Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Rev. Doug Wadkins, Laura Bollettino, Brianne Boyd, and Allison Halerz - "The Best Intentions"

Part 1. Ingathering, Story for All Ages, and Offertory

Part 2. Sermon (Part 1), Guided Meditation, Singing, Sermon (Part 2)

1/21/2018 - Rev. Julie Brock, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Brianne Boyd, and Allison Halerz - "Intention"

Part 1. Ingathering, Story for All Ages, Social Justice Connection - Partner Church, Offertory

Part 2. Singing, Common Prayer, Anthem, Sermon, Singing, Benediction

1/14/2018 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout and the Chalice Singers - "The Promise and the Practice"

Part 1. Ingathering and Offertory (Chalice Singers)

Part 2. Lamentation, Silence, Singing, Reading, Homily

1/7/2018 - Rev. Keith Kron, Rev. Doug Wadkins, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, and Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich - "Don't Think of a Minister"

Part 1. Ingathering, Story for All Ages, Offertory (Allison Halerz), and Annual Service of Remembrance

Part 2. Reading and Sermon

12/31/2017 - Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Rev. Cassandra Hartley - "Begin With Stillness"

Part 1. Ingathering [not recorded]

Part 2. Clearing the Old, Setting a Course, Sharing the Hope

12/24/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Allison Halerz, the Chalice Singers, and the Chalice Bells - "Christmas Eve: Candles and Carols"

Part 1. Ingathering with Carols, Chalice Bells, and Chalice Singers, Birth Narratives from Christian Scripture, Musical Interlude

Part 2. Anthems, Readings, Carols, Offertory, Lighting of the Candles

12/17/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Laszlo Slomovits, Brianne Boyd and the Chalice Sparks - "We Dream in the Darkness"

Part 1. Anthem, Calling the Directions, and Ingathering

Part 2. Inviting the Animals, Offertory, Reading, Meditation, Anthem, Wishes and Intentions

12/10/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Allison Halerz, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, and the Chalice Singers - "Hope and Our Calling"

Part 1. Ingathering and Anthem

Part 2. Reading 1, Sermon Part 1, Reading 2, Sermon Part 2

12/3/2017 - Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, and Allison Halerz - "The Active, Present Hope"

Part 1. Ingathering, Offertory, and Hymn

Part 2. Sermon Collage: Sweet Darkness (Whyte), Reflection (video), Meditation, Holding the Hope for One Another (Hewitt), We Are Waiting (Takahashi)

11/26/2017 - Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, and Rev. Cassandra Hartley - "Search for Truth in Love"

Part 1. Ingathering and Offertory

Part 2. Meditation on Thanksgiving: Thanksgiving and William Btten's Burial at Sea (by David Roderick); Dreamers, creators, and seers and Perhaps the World Ends Here (by Joy Harjo)

11/19/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Allison Halerz, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Brianne Boyd and the Chalice Sparks, and theresa rohlck and the Chalice Bells - "Amidst an Abundance of Sources"

Part 1. Ingathering, Anthems, and Social Justice Connection

Part 2. Offertory, Covenant with Ministerial Candidate, Anthem, and Sermon

11/12/2017 - Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Allison Halerz, Rev. Doug Wadkins, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, and the Chalice Singers - "Build a Longer Table"

Part 1. Ingathering and Offertory

Part 2. Readings, Anthem, and Sermon

11/5/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Jim Lee, Terri Wilkerson, and Allison Halerz - "What We Need Is Here"

Part 1. Ingathering, Sunderland Society Testimonial, and Offertory

Part 2. Collage: Introduction, The Sacred Thread, 1001 Breaths, Wild Geese, What we need is here, and Inventing Sin

10/29/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, and the Chalice Singers - "Fear Itself"

Part 1. Ingathering, Annual Budget Campaign Update, and Offertory

Part 2. Prayer, Reading, Anthem, and Sermon

10/22/2017 - Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Rev. Doug Wadkins, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Ken Clein, Brianne Boyd and the Chalice Sparks - "When Hope Is an Act of Bravery"

Part 1. Anthems, Ingathering, and Child Dedication

Part 2. Offertory and Sermon

10/15/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, and Jane Ferguson - "The Courage to Show Up"

Part 1. Ingathering, Canvass Testimonial, and Offering

Part 2. The Two Questions and Small Group Discussion

10/8/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Megan Poliner, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Allison Halerz, and the Chalice Singers - "Heart of Courage"

Part 1. Ingathering and Offertory

Part 2. Sermon and Anthem

10/1/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Angelina Zaytsev, and Laszlo Slomovits - "Finding the Courage"

Part 1. Ingathering, Reading, and Meditation

Part 2. Music with Las, Audio Clip from Defying the Nazis DVD, and Offering

9/24/2017 - Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, and the Chalice Singers - "The Practice of Hospitality:

Part 1. Ingathering, SGD Blessing, and Meditation

Part 2. Reading, Anthem, and Sermon

9/17/2017 - Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, and Mollison Morgan - "Radical Welcome"

Part 1. Ingathering

Part 2. Social Justice Connection (Immigration Action), Offertory, Meditation, Reading, and Sermon

9/10/2017 - Rev. Cassandra Hartley, Rev. Doug Wadkins, Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, and the Chalice Singers - "Water Communion: An Ingathering"

Part 1. Call to Worship, Anthem, Story for All Ages, and Instructions

Part 2. Gathering of Waters, Meditation, Offering, and Commissioning of Leaders

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