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Unity Church-Unitarian in Saint Paul, MN

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The Road to Bethlehem, Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair,...

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2024/12/24

At the start of the Christmas story, Mary and Joseph are internally displaced refugees, traveling from their home in Nazareth to be counted in a census for a far-away imperial capital. By the end of the story, they are fleeing their homes as refugees, looking to start a new life in Egypt, away from political violence and oppression. In 2024 in St. Paul Minnesota, where do we locate ourselves in this story? Are we the innkeeper, telling the young family there is no room? Or are we the shepherds,

22:58

The Waiting Time, Rev. Lara Cowtan, December 15, 2024

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2024/12/15

This sermon podcast begins with a reflection offered by worship associate Sara Ford. In the Christian calendar, Advent is a time of waiting and preparation for the coming of the Christ child. The story from first century Palestine tells us that with the birth of Jesus comes hope, love, the undoing of the status quo: a new reign of peace on earth. In times of fear and uncertainty, where is hope to be found in these ancient stories? In our own stories?

16:39

Be Not Afraid, Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair, December 8, 2024

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2024/12/11

“My Soul Magnifies the Lord,” Mary tells the Angel Gabriel in the gospel of Luke. The song she sings next is a vision of a world that might be, one where the mighty are thrown down, the hungry are fed, and the beloved community arrives. What lessons do her words hold for us, 2000 years later?

16:29

Gifts and Wounds, Ari Giles, December 1, 2024

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2024/12/01

How do we build hope from the gifts and wounds we carry with us, while also navigating the fear of change?

19:24

Let Us Say, Grace, Rev. Lara Cowtan, November 24, 2024

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2024/11/24

On this Thanksgiving weekend, we consider the traditions from around the world and at our own tables of offering words of gratitude. How do these rituals provide opportunities for deepening and growing in our spiritual and personal relationships. What is grace? How can we give and receive it in our lives and the larger world?

19:24

Anchored Over the Horizon, Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair,...

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2024/11/17

Vaclav Havel, the Czech statesman and literary figure, wrote that hope “…is an orientation of the spirit, an orientation of the heart; it transcends the world that is immediately experienced, and is anchored somewhere beyond its horizons.” How do we anchor ourselves to hope, even when it exists beyond our vision, on the other side of the horizon?

23:38

What's Next?, Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair, Sunday,...

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2024/11/10

This sermon podcast begins with a reflection by worship associate Anna Newton. What can we say, in the aftermath of an election? How have the church’s commitments changed, or have they? How do we balance the uncertainty of this moment with the certainty of faith?

17:29

If You Can Keep It, Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair, November...

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2024/11/03

“Well, Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?” “A republic, if you can keep it.” Benjamin’s Franklin’s words at the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention in September 1787 have obvious relevance in 2024. The first Unitarians and Universalists in the United States came from the first generation after the American Revolution, and from that first generation, our tradition has been actively involved in the democratic process. How does that legacy speak to us today?

16:17

The Only Constant, Rev. Lara Cowtan, October 27, 2024

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2024/10/27

We have heard it said, the only constant is change, and that there is no growth, no growing forward without letting something go and embracing change. Sometimes a door must close in order for a window to open, but how do we navigate this kind of loss, these decisions about what and when to let go in order to be open to new possibilities? Anatole France wrote, “All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves. We must die to one life

21:33

More of Who You've Always Been, Rev. Dr. Oscar...

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2024/10/27

This sermon podcast begins with a reflection by worship associate Betsy Hearn. Dan Hotchkiss writes, “Congregations create sanctuaries where people can nurture and inspire each other — with results no one can predict. The stability of a religious institution is a necessary precondition to the instability religious transformation brings.” How do we balance the tradition and change in our lives together? How do we embrace the future we imagine while holding onto the traditions that define us?

24:52

Seeds of Joy, Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair, October 13, 2024

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2024/10/13

Join us for Celebration Sunday, as we gather to celebrate Unity Church and commit to a joyful year together. Unitarian Universalist congregations depend on the support of their members for everything from religious education and kitchen volunteers to legacy giving and ongoing financial support. How do we root our gifts to the church in our spiritual practices?

22:15

Re-Imagining the World, Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair,...

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2024/10/06

Pop culture is full of dystopian stories. In a time of climate change, war, and political uncertainty, dystopia feels near at hand. Even as they grapple with the consequences of the suffering and destruction, authors from Octavia Butler to Becky Chambers can help up to imagine a better world. What are the tools of storytelling that might help us imagine ourselves into a sustainable, joyful future?

29:38

Queer Migration, Rev. Laura Smidzik, July 28, 2024

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2024/07/28

As hostile laws are adopted across the county, queer families and individuals are making their way to states like Minnesota. We will paint a picture of what is happening, how Unitarian Universalists are connected, and supporting the effort to find safety and sanctuary for those who are migrating to Minnesota.

21:24

Spiders in the Moss, Nelson Moroukian, June 30, 2024

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2024/06/30

This sermon podcast begins with a reflection by worship associate Caswell Burr. There is a great, interconnected web of existence, a great and entrancing mystery, and we are starting to see more of the effects of our neglect for that interdependence. How can our UU faith and principles help guide us through the growing imperative to change our relationship with the natural world?

23:42

When Jesus Woke, Rev. Kathleen Rolenz, Easter Sunday,...

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2024/03/31

This podcast begins with Merrill Aldrich reading Luke 24:13-32. What really happened on that Easter morning? A resurrection? An awakening? No one can say for certain, but we can say this — Jesus of Nazareth’s life after his death changed the world. On this Easter Sunday, it also has the power to change us. Come find out how.

16:54

Life Is a Thistle Bush, Barbara Hubbard, March 17, 2024

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2024/03/22

Who among us really expected life to be a bed of roses? Barbara Hubbard will speak about how the Unity Church community has inspired, shaped and transformed her life’s journey.

20:13

Color and Fragrance, Rev. Lara Cowtan, March 10, 2024

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2024/03/14

Many Unitarian Universalists find a spiritual connection with Nature (yes, the N is writ large intentionally!). Having just experienced the warmest winter on record and rising concerns about our planet’s climate, what is our spiritual and theological response? Where can we find the individual and collective strength to clearly face the truth of the climate emergency, mourn the damage being done to our blue planet and inspire ourselves and others to action? Spiritual Ecology and Eco-Spirituality

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