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The Mayonnaise Boat: Reflections on Growing Up UU
- Aug-27-2010
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delivered on August 22, 2010
Most Unitarian Universalists come to our religious movement as adults, far outnumbering “cradle” UUs. Live Oak Board member Elizabeth Teare discusses what we can learn about our faith from the story of someone who grew up inside it, as a 5th generation UU.
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Expensive or Expansive
- Aug-26-2010
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delivered on August 15, 2010
On Aug. 18th, Emily’s daughter will celebrate her first birthday and Emily will celebrate her first “Mama-versary.” Emily reflects on how her maternal instincts surprised her: they governed how she cared for her daughter, but they also fostered a self-awareness and self-care that was so healthy it felt indulgent. Why does it sometimes take caring for someone else for us to realize that we need to care for ourselves? And why do we forget that sometimes caring for someone else IS caring for ourselves?
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Which Came First - The Nurse or the Unitarian Universalist?
- Jul-01-2010
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delivered on June 27, 2010
In this sermon, Annie will share her personal journey as a Registered Nurse of 35 years, explaining how the values of nursing that she holds most sacred are closely aligned with the values of the UU faith.
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The Skeptic and His Sand Dollar
- Dec-10-2009
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delivered on 29 November 2009 by Live Oak member Drew Carter
What does an academic scientist and mathematician find inside a religious community? In this sermon, Drew describes how he embraces spirituality while still honoring his rational, analytical mind. Is there really a contradiction between a cynical intellect and a seeking spirit? And what does Drew have on his altar, besides a sand dollar?
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UU Principes Learned in a Time of War
- Nov-20-2009
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delivered on 8 November 2009 by Live Oak member Wilson Hubbell
Sometimes we learn our UU Principles by dramatic experience long before we become practicing Unitarian Universalists. Wilson came to understand compassion, (in)justice, the right of conscience, acceptance of one another and the inherent dignity of every person during 18 months in wartime Vietnam. In this sermon, Wilson shares his wartime experiences and the personal journey that followed.
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"Love Without Injury" by Live Oak member Patrick Kearns
- Oct-25-2009
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delivered on 18 October, 2009
In this sermon, Patrick reflects on his faith journey as a GLBT spirit inspired by Universalist traditions. Looking at the work of Universalist forebear Hosea Ballou, Patrick explores his own return to a childhood faith in universal love (with the help of Live Oak!) -- nine years after coming out as a GLBT teenager in a religiously conservative family.
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"Love Boldly" -- a sermon by Jan Ross, DRE
- Jul-15-2009
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delivered on 12 July, 2009
What does "loving boldly" mean to us as individuals and as part of Live Oak as it grows to a mid-sized congregation? What will help us make this transformation while keeping our genuine Live Oak warmth? In this sermon, Jan shares personal stories while offering a gentle challenge -- and concrete suggestions -- for "helping each other love in the world."
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2009-10 Stewardship Season Report and Reflections
- May-04-2009
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delivered on 3 May, 2009 by Board Member Jim Pearson
No, it's not a sermon. In this brief but thoughtful report, one of Live Oak's Board members provides a summary of our stewardship season -- and more.
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"Listening Each Other into the Questions"
- Mar-25-2009
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delivered on 22 March 2009 by Live Oak member Kristen Rohm
Why are you here? What brings you hope? Do you believe in God? There are many different beliefs and religious “languages” at Live Oak. We don't necessarily seek answers… but how can we talk about these big questions? In this sermon, Live Oak leader Kristen Rohm presents her reflections, written during the Summer Sermon Seminar.
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"Singing the Journey -- Together"
- Aug-13-2008
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delivered by John Sonquist, guest speaker
Where did our UU hymns come from? The words? The tunes? How did the choices get made for the contents of our hymn books? How does singing this music fit together in to our Sunday worship service? Live Oak member and accompanist John Sonquist discusses questions like these, and others, in this service.
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"Callings"
- Feb-06-2007
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7 January, 2007:
This service on "callings" was created and led by Live Oak members Sally Klinkon and Sara Norquay.
