Messages on Spiritual Practices (Page 2)
On the Lookout
In today’s message, Rev. Lee shares her thoughts on the power of love.
Taking Turns
In today’s message, Rev. Lee discusses the value in being part of a community and recognizing that we go further together, rather than alone.
Ask Me Anything UU Version
Today’s message brings together Rev. Lee, former Ministerial Intern, Rev. Beth Monhollen, and current Ministerial Intern, Nick Sanchez, to offer different voices and perspectives on our Unitarian Universalist religion and traditions.
Do Less
During today’s message, Rev. Lee begins our Fall message series “Breathing Together.” She shares how while we are a part of and connected to everything, we should still face our fear of stopping as it’s worthwhile.
WellCome Back Sunday
During this special service, Rev. Lee shares our upcoming message series “Breathing Together” and how we can live through history and big changes.
American Fiction
Lay Preacher, Rodney Whittenberg, discusses his take on the film “American Fiction”. He discusses that one of the hardest parts of our spiritual practice is being present and being all of yourself.
Dogma
Ministerial Intern, Nick Sanchez, discusses the film “Dogma” – a favorite from his childhood – and how it helped him understand the beauty of the ability to question religion and continue on ones own spiritual journey.
Just For Us
In today’s message, Rev. Lee introduces our summer message series “SpiritFlix”. Today’s look at the comedy special “Just For Us” delves into how laughter can help us make sense of our world. Rev. Lee shares the metaphor of a jigsaw puzzle – we need every piece to complete a puzzle, just as one needs every piece of the picture make sense of the whole person, of their identity.
Belonging Sunday
Rev. Lee shares a message before welcoming the newest members of our congregation!
Taking a Breath
Ministerial Intern, Nick Sanchez shares a message about a time when he was navigating lots of change – physical, emotional, educational, familial, spiritual – trying to do too much at once, and making the choice to stop and take a breath. Some exhaustion is deeper than just physical, and that’s what leads to burnout. Nick tells us about a time when he came face to face with that reality, and chose to step back.
Come Alive
Rev. Lee talks to us this week about books she recently read by Howard Thurman. She asks the question: What if the people who seem to be more spiritually connected, are just the ones who have learned the trick of paying attention? How can we come alive in simple ways?
Self Care, One Day at a Time
Today, lay preacher, Bev Fox talks about her work in the mental health field, and the apps and other reminders she uses for positive self talk