http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/CLF_Quest_Enhanced.xml Church of the Larger Fellowship - Unitarian Universalist http://www.CLFUU.org/ Unitarian Universalist sermons, meditations, educational resources and comments from Quest, the monthly publication of the Church of the Larger Fellowship. The CLF is a virtual UU congregation of more than 3,000 Unitarian Universalists isolated by geography or choice. We minister to each other through our presence on the web, small group ministries via email, open conversations on our CLF List, prison pen-pals program, and Quest, which you can hear on this podcast. For more information, or to support our work in the world, call us at (617) 948-6166 or visit us on the web at clfuu.org. The monthly publication of the Church of the Larger Fellowship Unitarian Universalist Unitarian Universalist sermons, meditations, educational resources and comments from Quest, the monthly publication of the Church of the Larger Fellowship. The CLF is a virtual UU congregation of more than 2800 Unitarian Universalists isolated by geography or choice. We minister to each other through our presence on the web, small group ministries via email, open conversations on our CLF List, prison pen-pals program, and Quest, which you can hear on this podcast. For more information, call us at (617) 948-6166 or visit us on the web at clfuu.org. en-us Church of the Larger Fellowship, 2007 Church of the Larger Fellowship - Unitarian Universalist clf@clfuu.org http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/CLFlogonew.gif http://www.CLFUU.org/ 144 193 Spirituality Progressive, Liberal Religion no Church of the Larger Fellowship Unitarian Universalist July: Peter Friedrichs uses the Togolese practice of 'saluer' as an inspiration for us all to pay more attention to each other. Scott Tayler describes how we shut down intellectually in the face of too many choices, in the marketplace and in our churches. We hear from Vanessa Southern about her memory of a small summer miracle, our new senior minister muses on living in the moment, and Lynn Ungar's kids' column addresses the difficulty of making spiritual choices. We close with a short meditation by Theodore Parker. Featuring Peter Friedrichs, Scott Tayler, Vanessa Southern, Meg Riley and Lynn Ungar. July: Peter Friedrichs uses the Togolese practice of 'saluer' as an inspiration for us all to pay more attention to each other. Scott Tayler describes how we shut down intellectually in the face of too many choices, in the marketplace and in our churches. We hear from Vanessa Southern about her memory of a small summer miracle, our new senior minister muses on living in the moment, and Lynn Ungar's kids' column addresses the difficulty of making spiritual choices. We close with a short meditation by Theodore Parker. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_07/CLF_Quest_July_2010.m4a 15 June 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 49:08 Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, War, Spring Church of the Larger Fellowship Unitarian Universalist June: We open with a sermon by Patrick T. O'Neill encouraging us to live more abundant lives--abundant in the sense of living optimistically and giving unselfishly to others. Meredith Guest shares her feelings about Father's Day from the perspective of a trans-gender Dad, and Meg Barnhouse picks apart the "traditional marriage" argument used by those opposed to same-sex unions. We introduce our new Senior Minister, Meg Riley, and Lynn Ungar shares a short bio of Jenkin Lloyd-Jones, founder of the Parliament of World Religions. Featuring Thomas Carlisle, Patrick O'Neill, Meredith Guest, Meg Barnhouse, Meg Riley and Lynn Ungar. We open with a sermon by Patrick T. O'Neill encouraging us to live more abundant lives--abundant in the sense of living optimistically and giving unselfishly to others. Meredith Guest shares her feelings about Father's Day from the perspective of a trans-gender Dad, and Meg Barnhouse picks apart the "traditional marriage" argument used by those opposed to same-sex unions. We introduce our new Senior Minister, Meg Riley, and Lynn Ungar shares a short bio of Jenkin Lloyd-Jones, founder of the Parliament of World Religions. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_06/CLF_Quest_June_2010.m4a 15 May 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 33:18 Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, War, Spring Church of the Larger Fellowship Unitarian Universalist May: Mother's Day and Memorial Day provide focal points for discussion and meditation this month. Leslie and David Takahashi-Morris offer sermons dealing with the ethics of war and the ethics of social justice, and we consider the price of war with Archibald MacLeish's poem "The Young Dead Soldiers". Gary Kowalski celebrates the birth of Spring in his short reading "By Any Other Name", and Eliza Blanchard encourages us to make "beauty out of life's wastelands" by honoring those who have dies in war. Lynn Ungar expands Mother's Day to include all who are creative, patient, loving and nurturing. We close with a reading by Margaret Fuller from her book, "Woman in the Nineteenth Century". Featuring Leslie and David Takahashi-Morris, Eliza Blanchard, Archibald MacLeish, Gary Kowalski and others May: Mother's Day and Memorial Day provide focal points for discussion and meditation this month. Leslie and David Takahashi-Morris offer sermons dealing with the ethics of war and the ethics of social justice, and we consider the price of war with Archibald MacLeish's poem "The Young Dead Soldiers". Gary Kowalski celebrates the birth of Spring in his short reading "By Any Other Name", and Eliza Blanchard encourages us to make "beauty out of life's wastelands" by honoring those who have dies in war. Lynn Ungar expands Mother's Day to include all who are creative, patient, loving and nurturing. We close with a reading by Margaret Fuller from her book, "Woman in the Nineteenth Century". http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_05/CLF_Quest_May_2010.m4a 15 April 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 38:50 Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, War, Spring Church of the Larger Fellowship Unitarian Universalist April: Happy Easter, happy Passover, and happy spring for those of you in the Northern Hemisphere. This month, we focus on themes of renewal and themes of liberation, opening with an Easter sermon from Marilyn Sewell. We hear a pair of short pieces by the late Munroe Husbands and by Barbara Pescan, and an excerpt from Henry David Thoreau's "Walden". Nancy Shaffer offers a meditation on Easter through the eyes of children, and our intern minister discusses the CLF's ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment. Lynn Ungar's kids' column focuses on passover, and we close with a meditation from John Nichols on the miracle of Exodus. Featuring Marilyn Sewell, Barbara Pescan, Nancy Shaffer, Lynn Ungar, John Nichols, and others April: Happy Easter, happy Passover, and happy spring for those of you in the Northern Hemisphere. This month, we focus on themes of renewal and themes of liberation, opening with an Easter sermon from Marilyn Sewell. We hear a pair of short pieces by the late Munroe Husbands and by Barbara Pescan, and an excerpt from Henry David Thoreau's "Walden". Nancy Shaffer offers a meditation on Easter through the eyes of children, and our intern minister discusses the CLF's ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment. Lynn Ungar's kids' column focuses on passover, and we close with a meditation from John Nichols on the miracle of Exodus. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_04/CLF_Quest_April_2010.m4a 15 Mar 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 00:49:23 Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Church of the Larger Fellowship Unitarian Universalist March: In his sermon "Faith in the Borderland," Abhi Janamanchi explains how his pluralistic identity as a Hindu UU straddling two nations fits perfectly with the nature of Unitarian Universalism. Kendyl Gibbons guides us through a practical course in Humanism, and CLF prisoner members share their thoughts on the lifeline that is the CLF Prison Ministry. In our kids' column, Lynn Ungar tells the story of the Jewish holiday of Passover, and Robert Walsh offers a poem from his meditation manual "Noisy Stones". Featuring Abhi Janamanchi, Kendyl Gibbons, CLF prisoner members, Lynn Ungar, and Robert Walsh March: In his sermon "Faith in the Borderland," Abhi Janamanchi explains how his pluralistic identity as a Hindu UU straddling two nations fits perfectly with the nature of Unitarian Universalism. Kendyl Gibbons guides us through a practical course in Humanism, and CLF prisoner members share their thoughts on the lifeline that is the CLF Prison Ministry. In our kids' column, Lynn Ungar tells the story of the Jewish holiday of Passover, and Robert Walsh offers a poem from his meditation manual "Noisy Stones". http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_03/CLF_Quest_March_2010.m4a 15 Feb 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 00:38:49 Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Church of the Larger Fellowship Unitarian Universalist February: This month, we say a reluctant goodbye to longstanding Senior Minister Jane Rzepka, and reflect on her legacy and the legacy of the movement as a whole. Rosemary Bray McNat talks about her family's dedication to religious liberalism in an imperfect world, and we hear a heartfelt farewell from Jane. CLF co-chair Stefan Jonasson shares some of his recollections about how he got to know the CLF's Senior Minister and reminds us of her importance to Unitarian Universalism and the CLF. Lynn Ungar's kids' column uses a classic Rolling Stones anthem to help us process Jane's departure, and the late Clark Wells encourages us to give ourselves credit for the things we choose NOT to do along with those we choose to actively accomplish. Patrick T. O'Neill gets to the essence of religiousness, and we finish with a short Groundhog Day meditation by Lynn Ungar. Featuring Rosemary Bray McNatt, Stefan Jonasson, Patrick O'Neill, Jane Rzepka, Lynn Ungar, and others February: This month, we say a reluctant goodbye to longstanding Senior Minister Jane Rzepka, and reflect on her legacy and the legacy of the movement as a whole. Rosemary Bray McNat talks about her family's dedication to religious liberalism in an imperfect world, and we hear a heartfelt farewell from Jane. CLF co-chair Stefan Jonasson shares some of his recollections about how he got to know the CLF's Senior Minister and reminds us of her importance to Unitarian Universalism and the CLF. Lynn Ungar's kids' column uses a classic Rolling Stones anthem to help us process Jane's departure, and the late Clark Wells encourages us to give ourselves credit for the things we choose NOT to do along with those we choose to actively accomplish. Patrick T. O'Neill gets to the essence of religiousness, and we finish with a short Groundhog Day meditation by Lynn Ungar. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_02/CLF_Quest_February_2010.m4a 15 Jan 2010 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 00:39:24 Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Church of the Larger Fellowship Unitarian Universalist January: This month, we hear a complete recording of the CLF worship service conducted at General Assembly 2009, featuring former UUA President William Schulz and CLF Senior Minister Jane Rzepka, among others. The service is followed by a meditation by by Richard S. Gilbert and our monthly kids' column by Lynn Ungar. We close with a seasonal poem by Robert Frost. Featuring William Schulz, Richard S. Gilbert, Jane Rzepka, Lynn Ungar, and writings by Robert Frost and Wendell Berry. January: This month, we hear a complete recording of the CLF worship service conducted at General Assembly 2009, featuring former UUA President William Schulz and CLF Senior Minister Jane Rzepka, among others. The service is followed by a meditation by by Richard S. Gilbert and our monthly kids' column by Lynn Ungar. We close with a seasonal poem by Robert Frost. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/10_01/CLF_Quest_January_2010.m4a 15 Dec 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 01:18:00 Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion Church of the Larger Fellowship Unitarian Universalist December: David S. Blanchard reminds us that we all have many simple simple gifts to offer: gifts of love, time, and kindness. We hear a number of short poems and columns from Elizabeth Tarbox, Mary Wellemeyer, Mark Belletini and Patrick Murfin on themes ranging from the cosmic to the folkloric. Jane Rzepka encourages us to breathe imagination into our lives this holiday season, and Lynn Ungar reminds us that, regardless of which holiday you're celebrating this December, it's the human penchant for coming together in celebration that counts. We close with a Channukah meditation, also by Lynn Ungar. Featuring David S. Blanchard, Elizabeth Tarbox, Mary Wellemeyer, Mark Belletini, Patrick Murfin and others December: David S. Blanchard reminds us that we all have many simple simple gifts to offer: gifts of love, time, and kindness. We hear a number of short poems and columns from Elizabeth Tarbox, Mary Wellemeyer, Mark Belletini and Patrick Murfin on themes ranging from the cosmic to the folkloric. Jane Rzepka encourages us to breathe imagination into our lives this holiday season, and Lynn Ungar reminds us that, regardless of which holiday you're celebrating this December, it's the human penchant for coming together in celebration that counts. We close with a Channukah meditation, also by Lynn Ungar. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_12/CLF_Quest_December_2009.m4a 15 Nov 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 31:38 Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Christmas, Hannukah Church of the Larger Fellowship Unitarian Universalist November: Edwin C. Lynn captures the fleeting nature of life and and reminds us to appreciate it to the fullest. Vanessa Rush Southern uses the shaky economy to explore how we might get back to basics and enjoy the fundamental joys of life as we tighten our belts. Barbara Merritt treasures her extra hour as the clocks turn back in many parts of the world, and Jane Rzepka meditates on religion's role in helping us recover from the loss of a loved one. Our kids' column continues the theme of appreciation by exploring El Dia de los Muertos, the Mexican holiday honoring the dead. We close with a poem by Naomi Shihab Nye. Featuring Edwin C. Lynn, Vanessa Rush Southern, Barbara Merritt and others November: Edwin C. Lynn captures the fleeting nature of life and and reminds us to appreciate it to the fullest. Vanessa Rush Southern uses the shaky economy to explore how we might get back to basics and enjoy the fundamental joys of life as we tighten our belts. Barbara Merritt treasures her extra hour as the clocks turn back in many parts of the world, and Jane Rzepka meditates on religion's role in helping us recover from the loss of a loved one. Our kids' column continues the theme of appreciation by exploring El Dia de los Muertos, the Mexican holiday honoring the dead. We close with a poem by Naomi Shihab Nye. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_11/CLF_Quest_November_2009.m4a 15 Oct 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 41:04 Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Dia de los Muertos, Thanksgiving Church of the Larger Fellowship Unitarian Universalist October: What will we do with God? Brain Kiely digs in to the nitty-gritty of theism from a UU perspective. Quest readers present different ways of praying, and Jane Rzepka tackles the slippery but ubiquitous term "spirituality". Lynn Ungar talks to kids about the tricky business of God's existence and shares with us a seasonal meditation about the changing face of the natural world. Featuring Brian Kiely, Lynn Ungar and Jane Rzepka October: What will we do with God? Brain Kiely digs in to the nitty-gritty of theism from a UU perspective. Quest readers present different ways of praying, and Jane Rzepka tackles the slippery but ubiquitous term "spirituality". Lynn Ungar talks to kids about the tricky business of God's existence and shares with us a seasonal meditation about the changing face of the natural world. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_09/CLF_Quest_October_2009.m4a 15 Sep 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 38:42 Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Theism, God Church of the Larger Fellowship Unitarian Universalist September: This month, we delve deep into the roots of Unitarian Universalism, beginning with Thom Belote's exploration of our religion as a covenental, not credal, faith. Jane Rzepka goes on to address the old thological and philisophical question of why bad things happen to good people, and who's to blame. Laura Cavicchio takes us on a tour of the CLF's history, and Lynn Ungar talks about the autumnal water communion ceremony in the context of Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year. A poem by Philip Booth concludes the episode. Featuring Thom Belote, Laura Cavicchio, Philip Booth, Lynn Ungar and Jane Rzepka September: This month, we delve deep into the roots of Unitarian Universalism, beginning with Thom Belote's exploration of our religion as a covenental, not credal, faith. Jane Rzepka goes on to address the old thological and philisophical question of why bad things happen to good people, and who's to blame. Laura Cavicchio takes us on a tour of the CLF's history, and Lynn Ungar talks about the autumnal water communion ceremony in the context of Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year. A poem by Philip Booth concludes the episode. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_09/CLF_Quest_September_2009.m4a 15 Aug 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 50:28 Jane Rzepka, Lynn Ungar, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Quest