Church of the Larger Fellowship - Unitarian Universalist http://www.CLFUU.org/ Unitarian Universalist sermons, meditations, educational resources and comments from "Quest," the monthly publication of the Church of the Larger Fellowship. The CLF is a virtual UU congregation of more than 3,000 Unitarian Universalists isolated by geography or choice. We minister to each other through our presence on the web, small group ministries via email, open conversations on our CLF List, prison pen-pals program, and Quest, which you can hear on this podcast. For more information, or to support our work in the world, call us at (617) 948-6166 or visit us on the web at clfuu.org. The monthly publication of the Church of the Larger Fellowship Unitarian Universalist Unitarian Universalist sermons, meditations, educational resources and comments from "Quest," the monthly publication of the Church of the Larger Fellowship. The CLF is a virtual UU congregation of more than 2800 Unitarian Universalists isolated by geography or choice. We minister to each other through our presence on the web, small group ministries via email, open conversations on our CLF List, prison pen-pals program, and Quest, which you can hear on this podcast. For more information, call us at (617) 948-6166 or visit us on the web at clfuu.org. en-us Church of the Larger Fellowship, 2006 Church of the Larger Fellowship - Unitarian Universalist clf@clfuu.org http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/CLFlogonew.gif http://www.CLFUU.org/ 144 193 Spirituality Progressive, Liberal Religion no Archene Turner, Community Minister, Washington D.C., Former Youth Minister, Cedar Lane UU Church, Bethesda, MD Archene Turner shares her indignation that the poor in our communities are consistently ignored. 1. Inferno of the Living, by Archene Turner Archene Turner shares her indignation that the poor in our communities are consistently ignored. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_05/Inferno.mp3 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 11:19 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Susan Conrad, Chaplain and Associate Supervisor of Pastoral Education, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Berkeley/Oakland, CA Susan Conrad critiques the US justice system's stress on imprisonment without rehabilitation through the lens of her work with the Alternatives to Violence Project. 2. Restoring Justice, by Susan Conrad Susan Conrad critiques the US justice system's stress on imprisonment without rehabilitation through the lens of her work with the Alternatives to Violence Project. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_05/Restoring.mp3 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 13:14 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Timothy D. Wells, CLF Member, Clinton, New York Correctional Facility A short poem by Timothy D. Wells encourages us to work for justice today rather that wistfully hoping for a better future. 3. Justice Should Be a Thing of the Past, by Timothy D. Wells A short poem by Timothy D. Wells encourages us to work for justice today rather that wistfully hoping for a better future. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_05/Justice.mp3 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:09 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Tom Owen-Towle, Minister Emeritus, First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, CA A reading by Tom Owen-Towle reminds us not to let our feelings about our imperfections prevent us from committing acts of kindness. 4. Hands, by Tom Owen-Towle A reading by Tom Owen-Towle reminds us not to let our feelings about our imperfections prevent us from committing acts of kindness. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_05/Hands.mp3 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:28 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Meg Riley, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowship Our senior minister Meg Riley tells us that justice doesn't have to be grandiose--that justice is furthered mostly though small, seemingly mundane acts. 5. From Your Minister, by Meg Riley Our senior minister Meg Riley tells us that justice doesn't have to be grandiose--that justice is furthered mostly though small, seemingly mundane acts. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_05/From.mp3 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 07:27 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowship Lynn Ungar helps kids wrap their minds and hearts around the concept of working toward justice in the world. 6. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar Lynn Ungar helps kids wrap their minds and hearts around the concept of working toward justice in the world. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_05/Resources.mp3 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 05:18 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Marta I. Valentin, Minister, First Church Unitarian, Littleton, Massachusetts. We close with an excerpt from a poem by Marta I. Valentin. 7. Resting Place (excerpt), by Marta I. Valentin We close with an excerpt from a poem by Marta I. Valentin. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_05/Resting.mp3 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 00:55 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Karen Hering, Consulting Literary Minister, Unity Church-Unitarian, St. Paul, MN Inspired by the maple tree's changing of sun and soil into sap and ultimately sweet maple syrup, Karen Hering explores how we might transform the world into a sweeter, more just planet through intential living and small acts of kindness. 1. Tapping Transformation, by Karen Hering Inspired by the maple tree's changing of sun and soil into sap and ultimately sweet maple syrup, Karen Hering explores how we might transform the world into a sweeter, more just planet through intential living and small acts of kindness. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_04/Tapping.mp3 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 05:34 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Sarah York Maine's "mud season" reminds Sarah York that important transitions are often messy and tumultuous. 2. Season of Mud, by Sarah York Maine's "mud season" reminds Sarah York that important transitions are often messy and tumultuous. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_04/Season.mp3 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 02:38 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Mark Morrison-Reed Mark Morrison-Reed prods us to help change our society's often sub-surface racism for the better. 3. Reaching Beyond, by Mark Morrison Reed Mark Morrison-Reed prods us to help change our society's often sub-surface racism for the better. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_04/Reaching.mp3 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 02:38 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Martin Luther King, Jr. An excerpt from a speech by Martin Luther King, Jr. calls us to speak out against injustice and inequality. 4. Where Do We Go from Here? (excerpt), by Martin Luther King, Jr. An excerpt from a speech by Martin Luther King, Jr. calls us to speak out against injustice and inequality. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_04/Where.mp3 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:28 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowship A haunting meditation by Lynn Ungar offsets humanity's self destructive cycles with a ray of hope. 5. Hansel and Gretel, by Lynn Ungar A haunting meditation by Lynn Ungar offsets humanity's self destructive cycles with a ray of hope. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_04/Hansel.mp3 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:43 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Naomi Shihab Nye Naomi Shihab Nye's poem shows us that the deepest kindness is born of pain. 6. Kindness, by Naomi Shihab Nye Naomi Shihab Nye's poem shows us that the deepest kindness is born of pain. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_04/Kindness.mp3 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:46 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Darcey Laine, Minister, Unitarian Universalist Church of Athens and Sheshequin, PA Darcey Laine encourages kids (and adults!) to get back out into natural, uncontrolled spaces to let our minds and bodies wanderfreely. 7. What Are We Missing? by Darcey Laine Darcey Laine encourages kids (and adults!) to get back out into natural, uncontrolled spaces to let our minds and bodies wanderfreely. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_04/What.mp3 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 11:36 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Meg Riley, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowship Senior Minister Meg Riley shared with us three moments of intense transformation from her life and the wider world. 8. From Your Minister, by Meg Riley Senior Minister Meg Riley shared with us three moments of intense transformation from her life and the wider world. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_04/From.mp3 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 07:24 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowship Our kids' column talks about the transformative themes at the heart of both Easter and Passover. 9. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar Our kids' column talks about the transformative themes at the heart of both Easter and Passover. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_04/Resources.mp3 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 05:09 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion John Muir, American Naturalist, 1838-1914 We close with a passage from American naturalist John Muir. 10. From the Writings of John Muir, by John Muir We close with a passage from American naturalist John Muir. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_04/Muir.mp3 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:07 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Barbara Wells ten Hove, Co-Minister, Cedars UU Church, Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap County, WA How do we live best in a broken world? For Barbara Well Ten-Hove, the shards of human brokenness come together to form a kind of beauty and truth. 1. What's Broken Is Brilliant, by Barbara Wells ten Hove How do we live best in a broken world? For Barbara Well Ten-Hove, the shards of human brokenness come together to form a kind of beauty and truth. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_03/Whats.mp3 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 12:38 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Taquiena Boston, Director of Cultural Growth and Witness, Unitarian Universalist Association Taquiena Boston's religious experience demands that she work for social justice. 2. Come, Ye Disconsolate, by Taquiena Boston Taquiena Boston's religious experience demands that she work for social justice. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_03/Come.mp3 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 08:16 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Victoria Safford, Senior Minister, White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, Mahtomedi, MN Victoria Safford explains Universalism's historic approach to dealing with human evil. 3. How Does Our Faith Hold Brokenness?, by Victoria Safford Victoria Safford explains Universalism's historic approach to dealing with human evil. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_03/How.mp3 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 08:27 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Meg Riley, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowship Meg Riley reminds us that we need not have moral clarity on every single issue to make the world a better place in small ways. 4. From Your Minister, by Meg Riley Meg Riley reminds us that we need not have moral clarity on every single issue to make the world a better place in small ways. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_03/From.mp3 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 07:14 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowship Lynn Ungar encourages kids to see the dignity in all people regardless of their flaws. 5. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar Lynn Ungar encourages kids to see the dignity in all people regardless of their flaws. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_03/Resources.mp3 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 04:59 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Joyce Rupp We close with a poem by Joyce Rupp inviting us to self-acceptance. 6. The Cup of Life, by Joyce Rupp We close with a poem by Joyce Rupp inviting us to self-acceptance. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_03/Cup.mp3 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:02 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Tim Kutzmark, Minister, Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading, MA Tim Kutzmark explores the Hindu concept of "darsan," or "being seen." 1. To Be Seen, by Tim Kutzmark Tim Kutzmark explores the Hindu concept of "darsan," or "being seen." http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_02/Seen.mp3 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 13:40 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Kendyl Gibbons, Senior Minister, First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis Kendyl Gibbons questions the USA's xenophobic immigration policy and explains how it is at odds with Unitarian Universalist values. 2. Hospitality at Our Borders, by Kendyl Gibbons Kendyl Gibbons questions the USA's xenophobic immigration policy and explains how it is at odds with Unitarian Universalist values. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_02/Hospitality.mp3 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 13:28 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Jeffrey Lockwood Jeffrey Lockwood shares his ideas about being a good guest on scales small and large. 3. The Fine Art of Being a Good Guest, by Jeffrey Lockwood Jeffrey Lockwood shares his ideas about being a good guest on scales small and large. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_02/Fine.mp3 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 02:08 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Meg Riley, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowship Senior Minister Meg Riley talk about the CLF's vision of hospitality. 4. From Your Minister, by Meg Riley Senior Minister Meg Riley talk about the CLF's vision of hospitality. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_02/From.mp3 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 07:00 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowship Lynn Ungar teaches kids about Unitarian Universalism's annual General Assembly. 5. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar Lynn Ungar teaches kids about Unitarian Universalism's annual General Assembly. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_02/Resources.mp3 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 05:33 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Mohja Kahf A closing poem by Mohja Kahf relates an experience of cultural transformation as a Palestinian arrives in the US. 6. Descent into JFK, by Mohja Kahf A closing poem by Mohja Kahf relates an experience of cultural transformation as a Palestinian arrives in the US. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_02/Descent.mp3 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:59 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Judit Gellerd, Physician and founder of the Partner Church Transylvanian Unitarian Judit Gellerd believes that evangelism means spiritual transformation through meaningful action. 1. Nothing Short of Evangelism, by Judit Gellerd Transylvanian Unitarian Judit Gellerd believes that evangelism means spiritual transformation through meaningful action. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_01/Nothing.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 13:53 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion John Sanger, CLF member incarcerated in Oklahoma John Sanger tells us about his furry religious teachers, skunks who come up to his window to be fed. 2. Feeding Faith, by John Sanger John Sanger tells us about his furry religious teachers, skunks who come up to his window to be fed. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_01/Feeding.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:18 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Jane Rzepka, Minister Emerita, Church of the Larger Fellowship Jane Rzepka speaks of the small, hopeful core inside each of us that keeps us going through difficult times. 3. The Marker's Meaning, by Jane Rzepka Jane Rzepka speaks of the small, hopeful core inside each of us that keeps us going through difficult times. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_01/Meaning.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 05:54 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Rev. Suzanne Meyer (1953-2010) Suzanne Meyer talks about 'saving souls', not in the metaphysical sense, but by helping to heal those in need of emotional support. 4. We Are All About Saving Souls, by Suzanne Meyer Suzanne Meyer talks about 'saving souls', not in the metaphysical sense, but by helping to heal those in need of emotional support. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_01/Saving.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:09 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Meg Riley, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowship Meg Riley asks, "What does it mean to be the torch bearers of our faith now, in this moment?" 5. From Your Minister, by Meg Riley Meg Riley asks, "What does it mean to be the torch bearers of our faith now, in this moment?" http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_01/From.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 07:07 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowship Lynn Ungar encourages kids to express their faith by participating in a day of community service. 6. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar Lynn Ungar encourages kids to express their faith by participating in a day of community service. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_01/Resources.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 04:47 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Joseph Bruchac A poem by Joseph Bruchac. 7. Birdfoot's Grampa, by Joseph Bruchac A poem by Joseph Bruchac. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/12_01/Birdfoot.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 00:55 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Barbara H. Gadon, Interim Senior Minister, First Unitarian Church of Chicago, IL "You Are the Light of the World" said Jesus, and Barbara H. Gadon explores this message in the context of ancient Judea and the modern day. 1. You Are the Light of the World, by Barbara H. Gadon "You Are the Light of the World" said Jesus, and Barbara H. Gadon explores this message in the context of ancient Judea and the modern day. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_12/You.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 10:54 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Daniel A. Green, CLF Member, North Carolina CLF member Daniel Green relays his path to rediscovering hope after a life of hardship and incarceration. 2. Hope: The Theology of Despair, by Daniel A. Green CLF member Daniel Green relays his path to rediscovering hope after a life of hardship and incarceration. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_12/Theology.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 07:06 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Mark Belletini, Senior Minister, First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus, OH Mark Belletini finds parallels between the Christmas story and the stories of struggling families everywhere. 3. Hope and Sorrow, by Mark Belletini Mark Belletini finds parallels between the Christmas story and the stories of struggling families everywhere. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_12/Hope.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 10:30 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Meg Riley, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowship Meg Riley locates Hope's true birthplace in the depths of darkness. 4. From Your Minister, by Meg Riley Meg Riley locates Hope's true birthplace in the depths of darkness. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_12/From.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 07:17 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowhsip Kids learn about hope in the context of the Hanukkah story with Lynn Ungar. 5. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar Kids learn about hope in the context of the Hanukkah story with Lynn Ungar. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_12/Resources.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 05:08 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Robert Frost Robert Frost's "Looking for a Sunset Bird in Winter" closes this month's issue. 6. Looking for a Sunset Bird in Winter, by Robert Frost Robert Frost's "Looking for a Sunset Bird in Winter" closes this month's issue. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_12/Looking.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:09 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Daniel S. Schatz, Minister, BuxMont Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Warrington, PA Daniel Schatz reflects that "true thanksgiving is born of hardship as much as joy, for it is in hardship that we realize and appreciate the foundations of our lives. 1. The Deep Thanksgiving of Our Soul, by Daniel Schatz Daniel Schatz reflects that "true thanksgiving is born of hardship as much as joy, for it is in hardship that we realize and appreciate the foundations of our lives. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_11/Deep.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 13:53 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Joshua Mason Pawelek, Minister, Unitarian Universalist Society: East, Manchester, CT Joshua Mason Pawelek defends the "positive psychology" movement against accusations of new-age superficiality. 2. To Be Joyfully Determined, by Joshua Mason Pawelek Joshua Mason Pawelek defends the "positive psychology" movement against accusations of new-age superficiality. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_11/Joyfully.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 12:31 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion John Sanger, CLF Member in Hominy, OK Incarcerated CLF member John Sanger shares his thoughts on being grateful despite, or because of, his imprisonment. Incarcerated CLF member John Sanger shares his thoughts on being grateful despite, or because of, his imprisonment. 3. Aspects of Gratitude, by John Sanger http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_11/Aspects.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:47 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Meg Riley, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowship CLF Senior Minister Meg Riley grapples with the challenge of expressing appreciation even in a world where oppression seems to reign. 4. From Your Minister, by Meg Riley CLF Senior Minister Meg Riley grapples with the challenge of expressing appreciation even in a world where oppression seems to reign. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_11/From.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 06:55 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowship Kids' columnist Lynn Ungar teaches children about the Unitarian Universalist charitable tradition of "Guest at Your Table". 5. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar Kids' columnist Lynn Ungar teaches children about the Unitarian Universalist charitable tradition of "Guest at Your Table". http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_11/Resources.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 05:12 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Mark Belletini, Senior Minister, First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus, OH We close with a blessing by Mark Belletini. 6. Blessing, by Mark Belletini We close with a blessing by Mark Belletini. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_11/Blessing.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:10 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Alan Taylor, Senior Minister, Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Oak Park, IL Alan Taylor talks about his pilgrimage to India as a young man. 1. On Pilgrimage, by Alan Taylor Alan Taylor talks about his pilgrimage to India as a young man. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_10/Pilgrimage.mp3 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 12:25 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Thomas Banyacya, Sr. - Elder of the Hopi Nation Hopi elder Thomas Banyacya tells us to look within for our leaders. 2. Prophesy from the Hopi Nation, by Thomas Banyacya, Sr. Hopi elder Thomas Banyacya tells us to look within for our leaders. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_10/Prophesy.mp3 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 02:09 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Glen Thomas Rideout, Director of Music, First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor Glen Thomas Rideout finds redemption in the affirming hymns of his UU congregation. 3. Prodigal Songs, by Glen Thomas Rideout Glen Thomas Rideout finds redemption in the affirming hymns of his UU congregation. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_10/Prodigal.mp3 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 15:06 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Meg Riley, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowship Senior Minister Meg Riley envisions a communal quest that we all take together in the pursuit of a better world. 4. From Your Minister, by Meg Riley Senior Minister Meg Riley envisions a communal quest that we all take together in the pursuit of a better world. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_10/From.mp3 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 06:00 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowship Lynn Ungar helps kids understand that for Unitarian Universalists, a pilgrimage doesn't have to be a physical journey to a particular holy site. 5. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar Lynn Ungar helps kids understand that for Unitarian Universalists, a pilgrimage doesn't have to be a physical journey to a particular holy site. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_10/Resources.mp3 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 05:20 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Holly Horn, Interim Minister, First Unitarian Congregational Society, Brooklyn, NY We close with an excerpt from a poem by Holly Horn. 6. Another Kind of Knowledge, by Holly Horn We close with an excerpt from a poem by Holly Horn. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_10/Another.mp3 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:18 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Kate Tucker, Associate Minister, First Universalist Church of Minneapolis Kate Tucker encourages us to start the difficult work of forgiving ourselves as we struggle to forgive others. 1. A Pattern So Vast, by Kate Tucker Kate Tucker encourages us to start the difficult work of forgiving ourselves as we struggle to forgive others. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_09/Pattern.mp3 Sun, 7 Aug 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 15:07 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Forgiveness Anne Felton Hines, Minister, Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, Canoga Park, CA Anne Felton Hines shares a story of forgiveness in an Arizona women's prison and goes on to discuss our theological heritage of universal acceptance. 2. Finding Our Place in the World, by Anne Felton Hines Anne Felton Hines shares a story of forgiveness in an Arizona women's prison and goes on to discuss our theological heritage of universal acceptance. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_09/Finding.mp3 Sun, 7 Aug 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 09:16 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Forgiveness Kate Braestrup, UU Community Minister and Law-Enforcement Chaplain in Maine Love can conquer guilt, as Kate Braestrup shows in her story of a recent family accident. 3. The Stories We Tell, by Kate Braestrup Love can conquer guilt, as Kate Braestrup shows in her story of a recent family accident. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_09/Stories.mp3 Sun, 7 Aug 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 02:24 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Forgiveness Meg Riley, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Felloship Meg Riley shows us that something as petty as garden aesthetics can lead to a stubborn grudge. 4. From Your Minister, by Meg Riley Meg Riley shows us that something as petty as garden aesthetics can lead to a stubborn grudge. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_09/From.mp3 Sun, 7 Aug 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 05:51 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Forgiveness Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowship Lynn Ungar talks to kids about Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, the Jewish Days of Turning. 5. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar Lynn Ungar talks to kids about Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, the Jewish Days of Turning. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_09/Resources.mp3 Sun, 7 Aug 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 04:53 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Forgiveness Sherman Alexie A poem by Sherman Alexie. 6. Indian Boy Love Song #1, by Sherman Alexie A poem by Sherman Alexie. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_09/Indian.mp3 Sun, 7 Aug 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 00:42 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Forgiveness Roger Jones, Family Minister, Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento, California Roger Jones opens a discussion of financial abundance, the paradoxical problems it can cause, and the myriad Biblical treatments of financial woes. 1. Money, Anxiety and Abundance, by Roger Jones Roger Jones opens a discussion of financial abundance, the paradoxical problems it can cause, and the myriad Biblical treatments of financial woes. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_07/Money.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 15:48 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Meg Barnhouse, Minister, First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin, Texas Meg Barnhouse addresses the human need to slow down and relinquish some control over life in order to regain stamina. 2. The Stretcher and the Swan, by Meg Barnhouse Meg Barnhouse addresses the human need to slow down and relinquish some control over life in order to regain stamina. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_07/Stretcher.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 04:09 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Parker J. Palmer A meditation on the bounty of summer by Parker J. Palmer inspires us to appreciate our role in the interconnected web of life. 3. Summer, by Parker J. Palmer A meditation on the bounty of summer by Parker J. Palmer inspires us to appreciate our role in the interconnected web of life. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_07/.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:37 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Gary A. Kowalski, Interim Minister, UU Church of Santa Fe, New Mexico Gary Kowalski realizes that his dog is in fact his most important spiritual guru. 4. Summer, by Gary A. Kowalski Gary Kowalski realizes that his dog is in fact his most important spiritual guru. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_07/Dog.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 02:02 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Kendyl Gibbons, Senior Minister, First Unitarian Society, Minneapolis, Minnesota Kendyl Gibbons reels from the full force of the universe's bounty as she observes a California stream in full flood. 5. Abundant Life, by Kendyl Gibbons Kendyl Gibbons reels from the full force of the universe's bounty as she observes a California stream in full flood. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_07/Abundant.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 04:13 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Meg Riley, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowship Meg Riley explores the immensity of time itself and the ways in which we tend to focus myopically on the short-term. 6. From Your Minister, by Meg Riley Meg Riley explores the immensity of time itself and the ways in which we tend to focus myopically on the short-term. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_07/From.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 06:25 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowship In our kids' column, Lynn Ungar encourages kids to share the wonders of life with the wider world. 7. REsources for Living, by Lynn Ungar In our kids' column, Lynn Ungar encourages kids to share the wonders of life with the wider world. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_07/Resources.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 05:12 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Fra Giovanni 16th Century mystic Fra Giovanni encourages awareness of life's many gifts, if only we would open our eyes. 8. Life Is So Generous a Giver, by Fra Giovanni 16th Century mystic Fra Giovanni encourages awareness of life's many gifts, if only we would open our eyes. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_07/Life.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:14 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Lynn Ungar, Minister for Lifespan Learning, Church of the Larger Fellowship Lynn Ungar tells the story of the author of the religious hymn 'Amazing Grace' (a former slave trader) and expanding his experience to include all of us. 1. Amazing Grace, by Lynn Ungar Lynn Ungar tells the story of the author of the religious hymn 'Amazing Grace' (a former slave trader) and expanding his experience to include all of us. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_06/Amazing.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 11:27 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Peter Friedrichs, Lead Minister, Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County, Pennsylvania Peter Friedrichs asks us to reexamine the definition of 'grace'. 2. Grace Happens, by Peter Friedrichs Peter Friedrichs asks us to reexamine the definition of 'grace'. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_06/Happens.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 18:52 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Louise Green, Minister of Pastoral Care and Lay Leadership, All Souls Church, Unitarian Universalist, Washington, DC Louise Green shares her moment of grace during an impulsive bungee jump at an amusement park. 3. The Grace of a Bungee Jump, by Louise Green Louise Green shares her moment of grace during an impulsive bungee jump at an amusement park. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_06/Bungee.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 03:33 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Stefan Jonasson, Minister of the Unitarian Church in Arborg, Manitoba, Coordinator of Services to Large Congregations for the UUA, and Co-Chair of the Board of Directors of the CLF We hear from CLF co-chair Stefan Jonasson of the history of the Church of the Larger Fellowship. 4. From Pens and Postage to the Digital Age, by Stefan Jonasson We hear from CLF co-chair Stefan Jonasson of the history of the Church of the Larger Fellowship. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_06/Pens.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 05:51 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Meg Riley, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowship CLF Senior Minister Meg Riley takes on our kids' column with some words of encouragement for children living in an imperfect world. 5. REsources for Living, by Meg Riley CLF Senior Minister Meg Riley takes on our kids' column with some words of encouragement for children living in an imperfect world. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_06/Resources.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 05:38 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Friedrich Buechner We close with a meditation by Frederick Buechner. 6. Grace, by Frederick Buechner We close with a meditation by Frederick Buechner. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/11_06/Grace.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2011 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:46 Church of the Larger Fellowship, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion