Sermons and Services from Bradford Community Church Unitarian Universalist, Kenosha, WI
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Vernal Equinox
March 22, 2020 17:00 - 15 minutes - 1 ByteService by Rev. Erik David Carlson, Denise Cawley and Alex Poyner on the implications of the coming spring for this time of uncertainty.
Community of Care
March 15, 2020 17:00 - 16 minutes - 1 ByteService with Rev. Erik David Carlson, Rev. Dr. Monica L. Cummings, intern minster Denise Cawley and musician Alex Poyner on maintaining caring connections even in a time of isolation.
Inner Wisdom
March 08, 2020 17:00 - 19 minutes - 1 ByteIntern minister Denise Cawley reflects on that voice still and small that dwells within us all and takes us through writing our own book of inner wisdom.
Is God Transgender?
March 01, 2020 17:00 - 22 minutes - 1 ByteIntern minister Denise Cawley shares a sermon regarding the fluid gender of God in ancient literature and within our own human physiology. Opening reading by Rabbi Mark Sameth shared by Rev. Erik.
Music of Resilience
February 23, 2020 17:00 - 22 minutes - 1 ByteRev. Erik shares the story of "We Shall Overcome" as told by Debbie Levy and paired with elegant, collage-style art by Vanessa Brantley-Newton and a homily about the importance of art in the struggle against oppression.
Love - Denise Cawley
February 16, 2020 17:00 - 20 minutes - 1 ByteIntern minister Denise Cawley touches on the power of a family's love through the story told in the 1995 Dutch cinema classic, Antonia's Line. Opening reading by Mary Oliver provided by Rev. Erik David Carlson.
Spirituality and Sport
February 02, 2020 17:00 - 18 minutes - 1 ByteIn honor of Super Bowl Sunday, Rev. Erik David Carlson explores spiritual lessons from the world of competitive athletics.
Solstice Stardust
December 22, 2019 17:00 - 9 minutes - 1 ByteHomily by Rev. Erik David Carlson about the spiritual implications of the winter solstice and our place within the cosmos. Aided by Patti Fitchett reading the words of Rev. Robert Weston.
Transforming Hearts II: Choose Love
December 15, 2019 17:00 - 16 minutes - 1 ByteHomily from intern minister Denise Cawley on the implications of accepting our friends and family of all gender identities.
Black Lives Matter to Unitarian Universalists
December 01, 2019 17:00 - 7 minutes - 1 ByteHomily from Rev. Erik David Carlson on the implications of intersectionality on our justice work from a Universalist perspective.
Thanksgiving Homecoming
November 24, 2019 17:00 - 26 minutes - 1 ByteBradford UU recognizes the contributions of our young people in homilies from Rev. Erik David Carlson and intern minister Denise Cawley, followed by the Bradford UU Thanksgiving Homecoming litany.
Membership Journey
November 17, 2019 17:00 - 30 minutes - 1 ByteHomilies from Rev. Erik David Carlson and Denise Cawley introduce our membership ceremony. Many thanks to everyone who participated and our record-breaking class of 14 new members!
Halloween Play and Homily
October 27, 2019 17:00 - 13 minutes - 1 ByteOur very own Dani Lockwood narrates her play that was acted out during service based on the work of D.J. Conway, followed by a Halloween homily on Samhain by Rev. Erik David Carlson.
The Belonging of Immigration
October 20, 2019 17:00 - 21 minutes - 1 ByteRev. Erik David Carlson explores local and international laws regarding immigration and the moral, spiritual implications of welcoming the stranger.
Transforming Hearts
October 13, 2019 17:00 - 11 minutes - 1 ByteBradford UU Intern Minister Denise Cawley reflects on our transgender ministry initiative lifting up the words of transgender leaders in our UU movement.
Pieces of the Puzzle
October 06, 2019 17:00 - 12 minutes - 1 ByteIn this all-ages, interactive worship, we work together to complete puzzles and affirm our individual belonging to the collective spiritual community that is Bradford UU.
All the Things I've Done and Even Greater Things
September 22, 2019 17:00 - 21 minutes - 1 ByteRev. Erik David Carlson examines the text of John 14:9-12 and its implications for later spiritual leaders including Origen of Alexandria and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., referencing the story "The Rabbi's Gift" by M. Scott Peck.
Animal Blessing 2019
August 25, 2019 17:00 - 11 minutes - 1 ByteRev. Erik delivers a homily for the people and animals in attendance for our annual Animal Blessing service.
The Pursuit of Happiness
August 11, 2019 17:00 - 19 minutes - 1 ByteRev. Erik David Carlson looks at our quest for happiness and several different ancient and modern philosophical takes on what it means to live a happy life.
You've Got a Friend
August 04, 2019 17:00 - 22 minutes - 1 ByteHomily by Rev. Erik David Carlson follows member testimonials from Jack Dudley, Joy Latuvnik and Patti Fitchett about what makes Bradford UU so important to them and their lives.
Flower Communion 2019
July 28, 2019 17:00 - 17 minutes - 1 ByteRev. Erik David Carlson lifts up the contributions of the Revs. Maja and Norbert Capek in the gift of the Unitarian Flower Communion ceremony.
The Political is Personal
July 21, 2019 17:00 - 20 minutes - 1 ByteRev. Erik David Carlson discusses the importance of personal involvement in our political process in the context of Unitarian and Universalist history of advocacy for justice.
Oppression Builds Movement-Makers
July 14, 2019 17:00 - 43 minutes - 1 ByteGuest minister T.J. Williams-Hauger presents a Christian approach to justice-making movements in the context of Unitarian Universalism, intersectionality and LGBTQ Pride.
Ask the Minister 2019
July 07, 2019 17:00 - 24 minutes - 1 ByteIn our annual summer service, you get to ask Rev. Erik about anything! Questions not answered in service will appear in future additions of the Quilt newsletter.
The Beauty of Father's Day
June 16, 2019 17:00 - 14 minutes - 1 ByteRev. Erik David Carlson reflects on his own experience as a father and the myriad ways we uphold mentorship and education in our society and our Unitarian Universalism, regardless of its sources.
The Beauty of the Soul
June 09, 2019 17:00 - 16 minutes - 1 ByteRev. Erik David Carlson examines several different philosophical understandings of the soul, including those of Immanuel Kant and Ralph Waldo Emerson and their implications for us as contemporary people of faith in the light of LGBTQ Pride.
The Myth and Reality of Beauty
June 02, 2019 17:00 - 19 minutes - 1 ByteRev. Erik David Carlson looks at the societal pressures on personal, physical attractiveness contrasted with the internal beauty we find in ourselves and each other.
Peace on Memorial Day
May 26, 2019 17:00 - 22 minutes - 1 ByteRev. Erik David Carlson explores what it means to be both pro-peace and supportive of our military siblings as Unitarian Universalists.
The Myth of Pandora as Retold by Dani Lockwood
May 19, 2019 17:00 - 9 minutes - 1 ByteOur time for all ages story from May 19th, 2019.
Mary Magdalene and Mothers Day
May 12, 2019 17:00 - 20 minutes - 1 ByteIn honor of Mother's Day, ministerial intern Denise Cawley discusses Mary Magdalene, feminine spirituality and the female divine's influence on our faith and our lives.
Scientific Curiosity
May 05, 2019 17:00 - 21 minutes - 1 ByteRev. Erik David Carlson looks at the history of reason, Enlightenment values and Humanism in light of the recent religious and political critiques of science in our culture.
Easter
April 21, 2019 17:00 - 22 minutes - 1 ByteRev. Erik David Carlson explores the truth of the historical Jesus compared to the Christ many people celebrate at Easter.
Personal Wholeness
April 14, 2019 17:00 - 19 minutes - 1 ByteRev. Erik David Carlson speaks about the importance of centering the margins and embracing a diversity of identities when attempting to achieve personal and collective wholeness.
Cosmic Wholeness
April 07, 2019 17:00 - 17 minutes - 1 ByteRev. Erik David Carlson explores the connections we all have to the birth of the Universe, each other, and the great spirit of Love.
Pathetic Spiritual Practice
March 24, 2019 17:00 - 20 minutes - 1 ByteStudent minister Denise Cawley talks about the simple ways we might incorporate spiritual practice into our lives, little by little.
Equinox Journey
March 17, 2019 17:00 - 8 minutes - 1 ByteRev. Erik David Carlson welcomes spring in a homily about the rebirth symbolism in the springtime.
Democratic Journey
March 10, 2019 17:00 - 24 minutes - 1 ByteRev. Erik David Carlson examines the parallel-but-oft-conflicting paths of democracy and capitalism throughout American history from a Unitarian Universalist perspective.
Journey
March 03, 2019 17:00 - 17 minutes - 1 ByteRev. Erik David Carlson explores the theme of journey in our lives as it pertains to growth, awareness, immigration and the spiritual practice of hospitality. Opening reading shared by Jennifer Burns.
Engage the Dream
February 17, 2019 17:00 - 17 minutes - 1 ByteStudent minister Denise Cawley gives our stewardship sermon on the connections and commitments we have to each other and the world.
Spirituality of Sport: Community
February 03, 2019 17:00 - 19 minutes - 1 ByteIn honor of Super Bowl Sunday, Rev. Erik David Carlson explores the spiritual, cultural and communal nature of competitive athletics in America as illustrated in part with the story of the 2004 Boston Red Sox.
Faith Formation
January 27, 2019 17:00 - 20 minutes - 1 ByteSermon by Denise Cawley on how to better engage in Unitarian Universalism based in part on the recent work of Kimberly Sweeney on "The Death of Sunday School".
The Possibility of Both-And
January 06, 2019 17:00 - 18 minutes - 1 ByteRev. Erik David Carlson discusses the cultural problem of the false binary and how we have in Universalism a means to address the complexity of our lives.
Enjoy the Mystery
December 16, 2018 17:00 - 20 minutes - 1 ByteUnitarian Universalist seminarian and intern minister at the UU Church West in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Kimberlee Tomczak Carlson shares the importance of embracing and even enjoying the mysteries that surround us and our lives.
Living with Mystery
December 09, 2018 17:00 - 20 minutes - 1 ByteRev. Erik David Carlson explores our human ability to change our minds through the lens of science and religion, constructive dialogue and Christian Mysticism as exemplified by Saint Hildegard von Bingen.
Remember When the Music
November 11, 2018 17:00 - 14 minutes - 1 ByteRev. Erik David Carlson explores the unique intersection between memory and history and our connection to the living generations and our understanding of the future, using the Harry Chapin song "Remember When the Music" as framework for the sermon.
Our Sacred History
November 04, 2018 17:00 - 27 minutes - 1 ByteStudent minister Denise Cawley, Bradford UU founding-member Kay Wikel, UU historian and storyteller Mary Norris and Rev. Erik David Carlson offer reflections on the 150th anniversary of Unitarian worship space in Kenosha.
Creating Radical Sanctuary
October 21, 2018 17:00 - 21 minutes - 1 ByteSermon by student minister Denise Cawley on our congregation's connection to the Prophetic Sisterhood and how we might be more welcoming and radically inclusive in our church today.
Sanctuary
October 14, 2018 17:00 - 17 minutes - 1 ByteDid you know the most racially segregated time of the week in America is Sunday morning? What does it say about us as a culture that we are least diverse within our faith communities, and how might we engage across faith divisions in order to do good work in the word? Opening reading by Steve Garnaas-Holmes shared by student minister Denise Cawley, sermon by Rev. Erik David Carlson.
Historical Hindsight
October 07, 2018 17:00 - 23 minutes - 1 ByteIn recognition of Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day, we will be examining the implications of imperialism and the process by which we judge past actions by current moral standards. Sermon by Rev. Erik David Carlson with opening reading by Rev. Qiyamah A. Rahman shared by Denise Cawley.
Vision
September 30, 2018 17:00 - 21 minutes - 1 ByteIn light of the Dr. Ford and Judge Kavanaugh testimonies this week, we explore the origins of sight and how our own understanding of reality depends upon incorporating different perspectives of the truth.