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 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. 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/August: This summer is all about nourishment and observation. Kathryn A. Bert discusses the pleasure that can be gotten from growing your own food, and eating well and slowly. Ric Masten's piece "Pebbles and Crumbs" celebrates memories of outdoor exploration with his granddaughter, and Jane Rzepka reports back from her rejuvinating sabbatical in Panama, with insightful observations and humorous tales. Kathleen Dean Moore encourages us all to "Poke Around," Lynn Ungar reads the UU principles in limerick form, and an excerpt from Thoreau's "Walden" reminds us of the value of stillness and observation. Listen, then go outside and enjoy the world! Featuring Kathryn A. Bert, Ric Masten, Kathleen Dean Moore, Henry David Thoreau, Lynn Ungar and Jane Rzepka July/August: This summer is all about nourishment and observation. Kathryn A. Bert discusses the pleasure that can be gotten from growing your own food, and eating well and slowly. Ric Masten's piece "Pebbles and Crumbs" celebrates memories of outdoor exploration with his granddaughter, and Jane Rzepka reports back from her rejuvinating sabbatical in Panama, with insightful observations and humorous tales. Kathleen Dean Moore encourages us all to "Poke Around," Lynn Ungar reads the UU principles in limerick form, and an excerpt from Thoreau's "Walden" reminds us of the value of stillness and observation. Listen, then go outside and enjoy the world! http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_07/CLF_Quest_JulAug_2009.m4a 15 June 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 38:51 Summer, Nourishment, Observation, Slow food, Nature, Jane Rzepka, Lynn Ungar, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Quest Church of the Larger Fellowship Unitarian Universalist June: We hear from Maine Warden Service Chaplian Kate Braestrup on letting go of worry, and Scott Gerard Prinster shares his reflections on becoming an adult through the lens of learning to tie a necktie. Patrick O'Neill offers a bit of advice on living gracefully, and Jane Rzepka addresses new graduates and all those undergoing transitions. Lifespan Learning columnist Lynn Ungar talks about Father's Day, and we close with a meditation by the late Kenneth Patton. Featuring Kate Braestrup, Scott Gerard Prinster, Patrick O'Neill, Kenneth Patton, Lynn Ungar and Jane Rzepka June: We hear from Maine Warden Service Chaplian Kate Braestrup on letting go of worry, and Scott Gerard Prinster shares his reflections on becoming an adult through the lens of learning to tie a necktie. Patrick O'Neill offers a bit of advice on living gracefully, and Jane Rzepka addresses new graduates and all those undergoing transitions. Lifespan Learning columnist Lynn Ungar talks about Father's Day, and we close with a meditation by the late Kenneth Patton. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_06/CLF_Quest_June_2009.m4a 15 May 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 36:47 Father's Day, Maine, Jane Rzepka, Lynn Ungar, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Quest Church of the Larger Fellowship Unitarian Universalist May: This month, we explore the joys and diffficulties of Mothers' Day, Memorial Day, and the spiritual ramifications of the current economic crisis. Lynn Ungar grapples with the paradoxes of motherhood, Senior Minister Jane Rzepka talks about UU interpretations of the act of prayer, and Victoria Safford invites solidarity with marginalized mothers around the world. We join Peter Morales as he searches for moral lessons in the global fiscal crisis, and hear from Alma Hatzenbuhler, a contributor to the CLF's online Naturalist Shared Interest Group. We close with a Memorial Day meditation by Barbara Pescan. Featuring Lynn Ungar, Jane Rzepka, Victoria Safford, Peter Morales, and Barbara Pescan May: This month, we explore the joys and diffficulties of Mothers' Day, Memorial Day, and the spiritual ramifications of the current economic crisis. Lynn Ungar grapples with the paradoxes of motherhood, Senior Minister Jane Rzepka talks about UU interpretations of the act of prayer, and Victoria Safford invites solidarity with marginalized mothers around the world. We join Peter Morales as he searches for moral lessons in the global fiscal crisis, and hear from Alma Hatzenbuhler, a contributor to the CLF's online Naturalist Shared Interest Group. We close with a Memorial Day meditation by Barbara Pescan. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_05/CLF_Quest_May_2009.m4a 15 Apr 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 37:53 Jane Rzepka, Lynn Ungar, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Quest Church of the Larger Fellowship Unitarian Universalist April: Easter, Passover and spring are the themes for this month's Quest. Greg Ward challenges us to explain Easter, Mark Morrison-Reed suggests that Americans could all benefit from a Black Haggadah that remembers Afro-American slavery, Lynn Ungar tells kids about the stories of Passover and Easter, and Robert R. Walsh and Barbara Merritt speak of humbling beauty. Laurel Hallman shares lessons about forgiveness, and we are notified of an upcoming online course about transforming whiteness. Finally, poems by Melitta Haslund and Lawrence Raab celebrate the earth and friendship. Featuring Greg Ward, Mark Morrison-Reed, Robert R. Walsh, Barbara Merritt, Melitta Haslund, Laurel Hallman, Lawrence Raab, and Lynn Ungar. April: Easter, Passover and spring are the themes for this month's Quest. Greg Ward challenges us to explain Easter, Mark Morrison-Reed suggests that Americans could all benefit from a Black Haggadah that remembers Afro-American slavery, Lynn Ungar tells kids about the stories of Passover and Easter, and Robert R. Walsh and Barbara Merritt speak of humbling beauty. Laurel Hallman shares lessons about forgiveness, and we are notified of an upcoming online course about transforming whiteness. Finally, poems by Melitta Haslund and Lawrence Raab celebrate the earth and friendship. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_04/CLF_Quest_April_2009.m4a 15 Mar 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 41:26 Jane Rzepka, Lynn Ungar, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Quest Church of the Larger Fellowship Unitarian Universalist March: We prepare for the upcoming General Assembly by revisiting GA 2008 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Listen to sermons given by Meg Barnhouse and Jane Rzepka, and hear reports from CLF Delegates. CLF prisoner members, unable to attend this year's GA themselves, wrote letters to the CLF. Lynn Ungar explains what "polity" means and how it affects us, and Gini Courter urges us to follow our calling. Featuring Meg Barnhouse, Jane Rzepka, CLF members, Gini Courter, and Lynn Ungar. March: We prepare for the upcoming General Assembly by revisiting GA 2008 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Listen to sermons given by Meg Barnhouse and Jane Rzepka, and hear reports from CLF Delegates. CLF prisoner members, unable to attend this year's GA themselves, wrote letters to the CLF. Lynn Ungar explains what "polity" means and how it affects us, and Gini Courter urges us to follow our calling. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_03/CLF_Quest_March_2009.m4a 15 Feb 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 41:08 Jane Rzepka, Lynn Ungar, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Quest Church of the Larger Fellowship Unitarian Universalist February: We are encouraged to cultivate love and tolerance, through patience, recognizing the divine in all people, and examining our prejudices, particularly with respect to the military. Lynn Ungar's kids' column examines the pros and cons of science and religion. Featuring Bill Neely, Cynthia Kane, Jeffrey Lockwood, Maureen Killoran, Lynn Ungar and Dana Greeley. February: We are encouraged to cultivate love and tolerance, through patience, recognizing the divine in all people, and examining our prejudices, particularly with respect to the military. Lynn Ungar's kids' column examines the pros and cons of science and religion. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_02/CLF_Quest_February_2009.m4a 15 Jan 2009 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 41:33 Jane Rzepka, Lynn Ungar, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Quest Church of the Larger Fellowship Unitarian Universalist January: Jane Rzepka reflects on what it means to believe, or not to believe, in God, John Parker Manwell explores how we can create "The Kingdom of Greatness" in our lifetimes, John T Crestwell, Jr. encourages us to love one another not in spite of, but because of, our differences, and Lisa Friedman asks us how we would choose to change the world. Also, hear about winter online classes, becoming a GA delegate, and all the various resources for religious education that the CLF offers. Featuring Jane Rzepka, John Parker Manwell, John T Crestwell, Jr, Lisa Friedman, and Lynn Ungar. January: Jane Rzepka reflects on what it means to believe, or not to believe, in God, John Parker Manwell explores how we can create "The Kingdom of Greatness" in our lifetimes, John T Crestwell, Jr. encourages us to love one another not in spite of, but because of, our differences, and Lisa Friedman asks us how we would choose to change the world. Also, hear about winter online classes, becoming a GA delegate, and all the various resources for religious education that the CLF offers. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/09_01/CLF_Quest_January_2009.m4a 15 Dec 2008 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 39:54 Jane Rzepka, Lynn Ungar, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Quest Church of the Larger Fellowship Unitarian Universalist December: We are invited to seek the deeper meaning within life, to relate to the Christmas story on a personal level, to recognize that a simple gift can be infused with meaning if the effort that went into it was large, and to remember that everyday life is just as holy, or stressful, as the holiday season. Featuring Leslie Takahashi Morris, Paul Beedle, Lynn Ungar, Jane Rzepka, David S. Blanchard, Abhi Janamanchi, and Mary Wellemeyer. December: We are invited to seek the deeper meaning within life, to relate to the Christmas story on a personal level, to recognize that a simple gift can be infused with meaning if the effort that went into it was large, and to remember that everyday life is just as holy, or stressful, as the holiday season. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/08_12/CLF_Quest_December_2008.m4a 15 Nov 2008 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 34:50 Jane Rzepka, Lynn Ungar, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Quest Church of the Larger Fellowship Unitarian Universalist November: F. Forrest Church, Jane Rzepka, and Lynn Ungar discuss democracy, voting, hope and political responsibility in reference to the upcoming presidential election, while David Bumbaugh, Tom Schade, Jozsef Szombatfalvi and Joy Harjo offer sermons and poetic musings about Thanksgiving. Featuring F. Forrest Church, David Bumbaugh, Tom Schade, Jozsef Szombatfalvi, Joy Harjo, and others November: F. Forrest Church, Jane Rzepka, and Lynn Ungar discuss democracy, voting, hope and political responsibility in reference to the upcoming presidential election, while David Bumbaugh, Tom Schade, Jozsef Szombatfalvi and Joy Harjo offer sermons and poetic musings about Thanksgiving http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/08_11/CLF_Quest_November_2008.m4a 15 Oct 2008 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 39:06 Jane Rzepka, Lynn Ungar, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Quest Church of the Larger Fellowship Unitarian Universalist October: We mark both Yom Kippur and Columbus Day this month, with a series of sermons, readings and meditations on atonement, renewal, racism and historical interpretation. Featuring Susan LaMar, Gail Geisenhainer, Barbara Merrritt, Mark Belletini, and others October: We mark both Yom Kippur and Columbus Day this month, with a series of sermons, readings and meditations on atonement, renewal, racism and historical interpretation. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/08_10/CLF_Quest_October_2008.m4a 15 Sep 2008 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 46:17 Jane Rzepka, Lynn Ungar, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Quest Church of the Larger Fellowship Unitarian Universalist September: This month, Jane Rzepka reviews UU history, Stefan Jonasson goes over core UU values, and Lynn Ungar introduces some important figures of UU history to kids. The UUA confirms the CLF's ongoing commitment to BGLT concerns, and the episode ends with a poem celebrating the changing of the seasons. Featuring Jane Rzepka, Stefan Jonasson, Lynn Ungar, and Elizabeth Gaskell. September: This month, Jane Rzepka reviews UU history, Stefan Jonasson goes over core UU values, and Lynn Ungar introduces some important figures of UU history to kids. The UUA confirms the CLF's ongoing commitment to BGLT concerns, and the episode ends with a poem celebrating the changing of the seasons. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/08_09/CLF_Quest_September_2008.m4a 15 Aug 2008 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 34:40 Jane Rzepka, Lynn Ungar, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Quest Church of the Larger Fellowship Unitarian Universalist July/August: Marjorie (Midge) Skwire offers thoughts on restoration, both of objects and of lives, Edward Frost asks what role Grace plays in the lives of Unitarian Universalists, and Dan Kane thanks the CLF congregation for a wonderful year. Quest gives a preview of the new classes offered by the CLF. Maureen Killoran reminds us to keep our minds open to finding miracles, and we will. And that's the biggest miracle of all. Jane Rzepka suggests that summer is the time to open up closed doors and look at what's inside, Lynn Ungar's kid's column suggests some fun new summer holidays to try, and Nancy Shaffer marvels at the small miracle of a salad. Featuring Marjorie (Midge) Skwire, Edward Frost, Dan Kane, Maureen Killoran, Nancy Shaffer, and others. July/August: Marjorie (Midge) Skwire offers thoughts on restoration, both of objects and of lives, Edward Frost asks what role Grace plays in the lives of Unitarian Universalists, and Dan Kane thanks the CLF congregation for a wonderful year. Quest gives a preview of the new classes offered by the CLF. Maureen Killoran reminds us to keep our minds open to finding miracles, and we will. And that's the biggest miracle of all. Jane Rzepka suggests that summer is the time to open up closed doors and look at what's inside, Lynn Ungar's kid's column suggests some fun new summer holidays to try, and Nancy Shaffer marvels at the small miracle of a salad. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/08_07/CLF_Quest_July_August_2008.m4a 15 Jun 2008 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 50:03 Midge Skwire, Marjorie Skwire, Jane Rzepka, Lynn Ungar, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Quest Church of the Larger Fellowship Unitarian Universalist June: This month, take a moment to reflect on the quality of your living. Richard Gilbert assures us that, overwhelming as the world is, ultimately we control the pace of our lives, CLF members respond to the question 'Does your computer further your religion?' and Gary Smith's attendance at his sons commencement reminds him that, throughout our lives, we never stop growing. The CLF reviews its summer RE resources for kids, and Dan Kane introduces us to the man who made the CLF's chalice emblem. Clarke Dewey Wells shares wisdom with his sons, and thanks them for enriching his life, Jane Rzepka's piece reassures us that if we're having trouble finding balance in our lives, we're not alone, and Lynn Ungar talks about the Transcendentalists and finding divinity in nature. Lastly, Diane Corbin's poetic ode to dandelions celebrates life and freedom. Featuring Richard Gilbert, Gary E. Smith, Clarke Dewey Wells, Dan Kane, Diane Corbin, and others. June: This month, take a moment to reflect on the quality of your living. Richard Gilbert assures us that, overwhelming as the world is, ultimately we control the pace of our lives, CLF members respond to the question 'Does your computer further your religion?' and Gary Smith's attendance at his sons commencement reminds him that, throughout our lives, we never stop growing. We highlight the CLF's summer RE resources for kids, and Dan Kane introduces us to the man who made the CLF's chalice emblem. Clarke Dewey Wells shares wisdom with his sons, and thanks them for enriching his life, Jane Rzepka's piece reassures us that if we're having trouble finding balance in our lives, we're not alone, and Lynn Ungar talks about the Transcendentalists and finding divinity in nature. Lastly, Diane Corbin's poetic ode to dandelions celebrates life and freedom. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://uucyf.org/clfuunet/podcasts/08_06/CLF_Quest_June_2008.m4a 15 May 2008 12:10:00 -0500 Spirituality no 40:01 Jane Rzepka, Lynn Ungar, CLF, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Progressive, Liberal Religion, Quest