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Unitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's Podcast
The weekly sermon podcast for the Unitarian Universalist Church of Lexington, KY.
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Another World Is Possible- Rev. Laura Randall
We 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…
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What Would I Do with Two More Years- Rev. Esther Hurlburt
For 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…
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A Wondrous Echo, Rev. Brian Chenowith
Following 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…
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They had to Amaze- Rev. Brian Chenowith
February'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…
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Finding Integrity in Joy, Rev. Brian Chenowith
To 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…
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Oh Freedom!, Rev. Brian Chenowith
This 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…
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Getting Here from There, Rev. Brian Chenowith
Following 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…
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Into the Depths, Rev. Brian Chenowith
Following a reading by Mary Oliver, Rev. Brian Chenowith addresses the complicated feelings of reaching a new year, and the struggles of taking chances to…
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Journey Unexpected- from Sparks of Wonder, ed. Brooks & Hewitt- Rachel Wade-Harper
Rev. 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…
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All Creation Waits- Rev. Brian Chenowith
After some selected readings from the Gayle Boss book "All Creation Waits", which explores how various animals survive the wintry months- Rev. Brian Chenowith…
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Selected Readings and Reflections from the Blue Christmas service- Rev. Brian Chenowith
The 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…
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Reflection on UU involvement in Carols and Christmas traditions- Rev. Brian Chenowith
In a short reflection from a carol laden service, Rev. Brian Chenowith reflects on the influence of Unitarian Universalists in the creation and spread of…
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Acceptance, Rev. Michael J.S. Carter
We 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…
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When God Is Gone, Everything Is Holy, Rev. Brian Chenowith
After 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…
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With Attention and Intention, Rev. Brain Chenowith
Following a reading of some poems from various Harlem Renaissance poets, Rev. Brian Chenowith explores the tumultuous path of Ethelred Brown, a Unitarian who…
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Racism on the Plains: My Need for the 8th Principle- Rev. Esther Hurlburt
Following 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…
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Woven Together, a Seamless Fabric of Grace- Rev. David Parks
The 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…
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For This We Live
For this Stewardship Sunday and the opening of the stewardship season, Rev. Brian Chenowith speaks on the supporting environment we can provide within our…
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The 8th Principle, Rev. Brian Chenowith
Rev. Brian Chenowith discusses the legacy of Richard Allen, whose farmhouse still stands on the grounds of the Church. This legacy unfortunately also includes…
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"Praying without Apology"- Rev. Esther Hurlburt
Rev. 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…
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Walking on Earth and Touching the Sky
A 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…
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"What the Water Knows" Water Communion Service
A meditation on the annual Water Communion Service and its traditions. Support the show
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"Who Knows What to Expect?" Question Box Sunday
Traditionally 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…
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To Risk- Rev. Brian Chenowith
What 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…
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Fieldnotes from the Parking Lot - Rev. Brian Chenowith
Qualitative researchers use a method called ethnography to learn about communities they are studying. Exciting topic, right? Well, our high school youth have…
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The Fulfillment of Prophecy - Rev. Brian Chenowith
Our 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…
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Trust in the Dialogue: Conversations about Race - Rev. Brian Chenowith
Discussing race is difficult but necessary work for everyone, including Unitarian Universalists. Support the show
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The Well of Possibility - Rev. Brian Chenowith
What possibilities are we looking forward to in the New Year: for ourselves? For our church? For the world? What do we bring to the well of our collective…