Unitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's Podcast
256 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThe weekly sermon podcast for the Unitarian Universalist Church of Lexington, KY.
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To Live in Ceremony 3/22
March 30, 2020 13:00 - 8 minutes - 5.9 MBThis is the first episode of the our podcast since we have switched to a Zoom format for our services. Rev. Brian Chenowith reflects on the guiding principles UUs observe, and shows what strength we can draw from them in this trying time. From our Zoom service on 3/22 Support the Show.
"Unfinished Business" Rev. Diana Hultgren
March 08, 2020 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBThis week's service opens with a PSA about the Novel Corona Virus, COVID-19. The reading is "Unfinished Business" by A. Solovy. One of our community ministers, Rev. Diana Hultgren draws on her experience as a chaplain to speak on how people as a whole struggle to cope with the incomplete nature of human existence. Support the Show.
Into the Wilderness- Rev. Brian Chenowith
March 01, 2020 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBFollowing a reading from J. Harjo, Rev. Brian Chenowith opens our monthly theme of Wisdom with an exploration of Wilderness, and why humans need it. Support the Show.
Another World Is Possible- Rev. Laura Randall
February 23, 2020 17:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBWe are very fortunate this week to have Rev. Laura Randall who visits from the UUSC (Unitarian Universalist Service Committee) to speak with us about the work that we can do to make a better world, especially in the case of protecting immigrants. The beginning of the podcast is a reading from A. Levins Morales, entitled V'ahavta. Support the Show.
What Would I Do with Two More Years- Rev. Esther Hurlburt
February 16, 2020 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBFor this week's service, Rev. Esther Hurlburt speaks on resilience through the lens of old people, and on moving into the stages of being old- a stage of life that our society does not treat with enough respect. Support the Show.
A Wondrous Echo, Rev. Brian Chenowith
February 09, 2020 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBFollowing a reading from David Whyte, Rev. Brian Chenowith explores the story of a woman from Finland and her journey through staying faithful to her own values and how she showed resilience. Support the Show.
They had to Amaze- Rev. Brian Chenowith
February 02, 2020 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBFebruary's monthly theme is Resilience, and today's service focused on the resilience of the natural world. The podcast opens with a popular legend of unknown Native American legend, followed by a reading taken from Wendell Berry's Peace of Wild Things. Rev. Brian Chenowith's homily this week follows in the themes of these two selections, and speaks on his own experiences in Glacier National Park. Support the Show.
Finding Integrity in Joy, Rev. Brian Chenowith
January 26, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBTo begin this week, we have the all ages time from the service, concerning rain. The reading comes from Rev. Richard Gilbert, entitled "To Savor the World or Save It". This week's homily discusses rituals, and locating solace or wholeness in Integrity, or in those things which bring us joy. Support the Show.
Oh Freedom!, Rev. Brian Chenowith
January 19, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBThis week, on the eve of our celebrations surrounding Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. , we begin with a reflection on the origins of We Shall Overcome. Then following a reading from Martin Luther King Jr. , Rev. Brian Chenowith recounts the Civil Rights tragedy of a Unitarian Universalist martyr, Viola Liuzzo. Also featuring Alana Ghent as the singing voice of Viola. Support the Show.
Getting Here from There, Rev. Brian Chenowith
January 12, 2020 17:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBFollowing a reading from A. Lamott, Rev. Brian Chenowith speaks on the importance of Being, in spite of obstacles to the journey or the nature of the journey itself. Support the Show.
Into the Depths, Rev. Brian Chenowith
January 05, 2020 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.86 MBFollowing a reading by Mary Oliver, Rev. Brian Chenowith addresses the complicated feelings of reaching a new year, and the struggles of taking chances to grow. Support the Show.
Journey Unexpected- from Sparks of Wonder, ed. Brooks & Hewitt- Rachel Wade-Harper
December 29, 2019 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBRev. Brian Chenowith is on leave this week to visit with family. Rachel Wade-Harper delivers a homily about the unifying threads of journeys taken in myths and legends, and speaks about taking steps towards a personal heroic journey. Support the Show.
All Creation Waits- Rev. Brian Chenowith
December 22, 2019 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBAfter some selected readings from the Gayle Boss book "All Creation Waits", which explores how various animals survive the wintry months- Rev. Brian Chenowith links the lessons we can learn from nature to how we should handle the darkest and coldest times of year. Support the Show.
Selected Readings and Reflections from the Blue Christmas service- Rev. Brian Chenowith
December 16, 2019 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBThe Blue Christmas service, a service regarding the Christmas and other winter holiday seasons which is mindful that this time of year can be harder on many of us. Support the Show.
Reflection on UU involvement in Carols and Christmas traditions- Rev. Brian Chenowith
December 15, 2019 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.11 MBIn a short reflection from a carol laden service, Rev. Brian Chenowith reflects on the influence of Unitarian Universalists in the creation and spread of Christmas traditions we celebrate today. Support the Show.
Acceptance, Rev. Michael J.S. Carter
December 01, 2019 17:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBWe had a special guest minister, the Rev. Michael J. S. Carter leading the service today. Here is a short paraphrase of the words that he offered in the insert of our Order of Service: First of all, let me say that we are talking today about Acceptance and not Exceptance. Exceptance is when you exclude something or someone that you don't want (or don't want to face up to). Acceptance is when you receive something or you come to grips with something. Support the Show.
When God Is Gone, Everything Is Holy, Rev. Brian Chenowith
November 24, 2019 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBAfter a poem from M. Oliver, Rev. Brian Chenowith shares a story of self affirmation within Glacier National Park, and speaks about paying attention to our surroundings. Support the Show.
With Attention and Intention, Rev. Brain Chenowith
November 17, 2019 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBFollowing a reading of some poems from various Harlem Renaissance poets, Rev. Brian Chenowith explores the tumultuous path of Ethelred Brown, a Unitarian who was born in Jamaica in 1875 but would eventually move to America to become an ordained Unitarian Minister in Harlem. Support the Show.
Racism on the Plains: My Need for the 8th Principle- Rev. Esther Hurlburt
November 03, 2019 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBFollowing a reading from Black Elk, Esther describes a personal journey on Native People and the kinds of prejudice and racism they have suffered through at the hands of White people, even Unitarians. Support the Show.
Unity and Diversity in Unitarian Universalism, Rev. Mark Kiyimba
October 27, 2019 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBOur special guest visiting minister who was the minister of the only Unitarian Universalist church in the nation of Uganda visits with us today to discuss his experiences and to advocate for unity and support of diversity through understanding and love. Support the show
Woven Together, a Seamless Fabric of Grace- Rev. David Parks
October 20, 2019 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBThe visiting preacher Rev. David Parks draws on his Zen background as a Roushi (Zen Teacher) to give meditation on Still Life with Two Sunflowers by Van Gogh, The Song of the Lark by Jules Breton and the koan story Chien is Separated from Her Soul. Support the Show.
For This We Live
October 13, 2019 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBFor this Stewardship Sunday and the opening of the stewardship season, Rev. Brian Chenowith speaks on the supporting environment we can provide within our church, and what it means to give monetarily and otherwise. There is also a reference to a new work of art in our Sanctuary, which features two large banners decorated with trees (and soon to be leaves). Support the Show.
The 8th Principle, Rev. Brian Chenowith
September 29, 2019 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBRev. Brian Chenowith discusses the legacy of Richard Allen, whose farmhouse still stands on the grounds of the Church. This legacy unfortunately also includes slavery, a topic which leads into the ideas of the still being formed 8th principle of Unitarian Universalism. Support the Show.
"Praying without Apology"- Rev. Esther Hurlburt
September 22, 2019 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBRev. Brian Chenowith was absent this week as he went to the memorial service of his mentor. Rev. Esther Hurlburt filled in with a reflection on a personal journey through understanding prayer. Support the Show.
Walking on Earth and Touching the Sky
September 15, 2019 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MBA story of the end of the world from indigenous peoples, specifically people of the Great Plains of Western North America, and the lessons we should learn from this tale. Support the Show.
"What the Water Knows" Water Communion Service
September 08, 2019 16:00 - 9 minutes - 6.55 MBA meditation on the annual Water Communion Service and its traditions. Support the Show.
"Who Knows What to Expect?" Question Box Sunday
September 01, 2019 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBTraditionally the Sunday before Labor Day is used as a Question Box Sunday where members of the church or visitors or children may submit questions to the Minister that they would like to be answered. Support the Show.
To Risk- Rev. Brian Chenowith
August 25, 2019 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBWhat risks do we take by identifying as Unitarian Universalists? How are those risks more important today than ever before? Can we foster an ethic of courage to take more risks in claiming our principles and purposes? Support the Show.
Risking the Story - Rev. Diana Hultgren
August 11, 2019 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBSupport the Show.
Joy in the Response - Worship Leader Liz Caras
July 28, 2019 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBSupport the Show.
Five Times A Day - Rev. Brian Chenowith
July 14, 2019 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBSupport the Show.
Community Hymn Sing - Music Director Sally McCord
July 07, 2019 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBSupport the Show.
The World Is But a Canvas to Our Imagination
June 23, 2019 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBSupport the Show.
This is MY Body! - Community Minister Rev. Esther Hurlburt
June 16, 2019 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBSupport the Show.
Flower Communion - Rev. Brian Chenowith
June 09, 2019 15:00 - 10 minutes - 4.64 MBSupport the Show.
The Work of the World - Rev. Brian Chenowith
June 02, 2019 16:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBSupport the Show.
The Lone, Wild Bird - Rev. Brian Chenowith
May 26, 2019 15:00 - 16 minutes - 7.4 MBSupport the Show.
The Church, My Church, Our Church - Rev. Brian Chenowith
May 19, 2019 16:00 - 17 minutes - 8.03 MBSupport the Show.
Come, dance of the Dawn - Rev. Brian Chenowith
May 05, 2019 15:00 - 15 minutes - 7.07 MBSupport the Show.
Is There a Cure for Racism? - Guest Worship Leader Barbara Kemp
April 28, 2019 15:00 - 17 minutes - 7.85 MBSupport the Show.
Easter Service: Joy Comes in the Morning
April 21, 2019 16:00 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBSupport the Show.
"The New Citizenship" (New Member Ingathering)
April 14, 2019 16:00 - 13 minutes - 6.24 MBSupport the Show.
Chutes and Ladders for Universalists - Rev. Rachael Hayes
April 07, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.66 MBSupport the Show.
Good without God - Rev. Brian Chenowith
April 07, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.51 MBSupport the Show.
Fieldnotes from the Parking Lot - Rev. Brian Chenowith
March 24, 2019 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBQualitative researchers use a method called ethnography to learn about communities they are studying. Exciting topic, right? Well, our high school youth have been putting together an ethnography ... based on the bumper stickers on your cars! What would people learn about us if their only exposure was to our bumper stickers? Support the Show.
The Fulfillment of Prophecy - Rev. Brian Chenowith
March 10, 2019 05:00 - 17 minutes - 7.98 MBOur Unitarian and Universalist ancestors were among the first to ordain women and lift up the gifts they brought into our faith. We will hear stories of these women and the grit, passion, and change they brought to Unitarian Universalism. Sermon by Rev. Brian Chenowith Support the Show.
My Foolish Heart - Rev. Brian Chenowith
March 03, 2019 05:00 - 17 minutes - 8.12 MBSupport the Show.
Trust in the Dialogue: Conversations about Race - Rev. Brian Chenowith
February 24, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes - 9.2 MBDiscussing race is difficult but necessary work for everyone, including Unitarian Universalists. Support the Show.
Teachings Ancient and Modern- Rev. Brian Chenowith
February 17, 2019 05:00 - 18 minutes - 8.7 MBSupport the Show.