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UUMAN Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North Church

We are curious and compassionate thinkers and doers. We are diverse in faith, ethnicity, history and spirituality, but aligned in our desire to make a difference for the good. We have a track record of standing on the side of love, justice, and peace. We have radical roots and a history as self-motivated spiritual people: we think for ourselves and recognize that life experience influences our beliefs more than anything. Visit us at https://www.uuman.org

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00:39:06

The Ox Herding Pictures

UUMAN Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North Church ·

2023/04/03

How does one achieve enlightenment? In the Zen tradition, this path of enlightenment is often represented by the Ox-Herding Pictures. What are they? One of the pictures is blank? What could this mean? Can we even make sense of these? What do they call upon us to do? This episode includes a guided meditation by Amanda Bralley. "A Woodsprite's Zen" and "Finding Center" by Alex Pietsch. Copyright 2023. All Rights Reserved. Intro and outro background music by Tim Moor at

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00:33:50

Who's God's Mom?

UUMAN Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North Church ·

2023/03/27

This existential question has been posed, and answered, by theologians and philosophers throughout thousands of years of human history. For example, if one believes in the Big Bang theory: So who made the big bang? Also: Why posit a question about something, this "colorless infinity", you know nothing about? We'll try to arrive at an answer via the questions of pre-schoolers, and fun with hexadecimal codes. Piano accompaniment and choir direction by Alex Pietsch. "A

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00:33:23

Who Is Generation Z?

UUMAN Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North Church ·

2023/03/20

"We are Gen Z." Learn from our UUMAN Youth, who created and delivered this service. Find out how they feel about the world around them: The pressures of social networking, what's been done to our blue boat home, and what they're going to have to do for their own children in a few years. One thing's for sure: "How much time humanity has on earth is uncertain...Gen Z's forced to clean up the mess." Balanced with the kind of jokes, merriment and singalongs The Kids

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00:48:28

Does Anybody Know What We're Doing?

UUMAN Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North Church ·

2023/03/13

"This might be one of the tougher sermons I've ever had to put together," Rev. Dave warns, and as you listen, you'll know why: The answer to the question posed in the sermon title is, often, "no." We somehow permit (just to pick two of many examples) child labor laws to go unenforced, and for-profit prisons. But the good news is, we can say "yes" more often if we can somehow work with "7.8 billion collaborators." Along with the usual announcements, improv comedy via Joys and Sorrows, musical

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00:51:26

Interdependence, Transformation, and Generosity

UUMAN Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North Church ·

2023/03/06

Join us for a world of ways to understand how the proposed Article II Study Commission helps us think about ourselves as individuals, and ourselves as a congregation with a specific mission and vision. Are these values that we share? What does interdependence truly mean? What happens to things that don’t transform? What happens when we lack generosity? Along with Rev. Dave's and Worship Associate Greg Waggoner's messages, you'll hear the usual announcements and congregant contributions, including

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00:30:08

Part Two: Relationships

UUMAN Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North Church ·

2023/02/27

Join us and learn aboutavoiding toxic positivity and instead, using validating statements in support of those who are hurting. Along with the usual slices of life and music we share at UUMAN in Roswell, GA. Piano accompaniment and choir direction by Alex Pietsch. "Can't Help But Wonder" and "I Love Us" composed by Alex Pietsch. Copyright 2023. Intro and outro background music by Tim Moor at Pixabay.* UUMAN is a welcoming congregation and we thank you for taking the time to get to know us a bit

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00:47:38

Francis David: The First Unitarian Universalist Minister

UUMAN Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North Church ·

2023/02/20

Aside from the fascinating, and ultimately tragic, true story of Francis David and Transylvania's too-brief period of mandated religious tolerance, this episode includes: New Member inductions; Our Music Director's Round Tuit awards; and an unforgettable Pet Eulogy. Along with the usual announcements ("Cake!") and fabulous musical accompaniment. And as a bonus: If you listen to Rev. Dave's sermon, you'll likely know more about the "blessed Trinity" than most who profess to believe in it. A note

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00:42:34

Stewardship Your Way

UUMAN Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North Church ·

2023/02/13

Listeners this week find that they've been surreptitiously exposed to a "sermon on the amount" (yes, that's a very old minister's joke, as Rev. Dave acknowledges) Worship Associate David Kroeber also provides announcements and readings. Piano accompaniment by Alex Pietsch. "My Heart's Emotion" and "Time Traveler" composed by Alex Pietsch. Copyright 2023. Intro and outro background music by Tim Moor at Pixabay. UUMAN is a welcoming congregation and we thank you for taking the time to get to know us

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00:46:17

Justice, Equity, Pluralism

UUMAN Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North Church ·

2023/02/06

This week's service audio focuses on those three shared values put forth the by the Article II Study Commission. Thinking about ourselves as individuals, and ourselves as a congregation with a specific Mission and Vision, are these values that we share? Listen as well to hear a not-too-silly skit, and the usual announcements (and some unfortunate audio buzz from the imperfect audio system that the editing software can't really remove.) Piano accompaniment by Alex Pietsch. "Deep in My Soul" and "The

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00:56:48

Fierce Love

UUMAN Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North Church ·

2023/01/31

Most of us would say we live with the intention to love. Oh, but then comes the practice of if! Can we "practice" a kind of love that is so large, so fierce, that it can stand the fire of anger, frustration, judgement and perhaps most challenging our inertia? This is often a very personal challenge in our relationships and it is our faith’s challenge at this time of political and societal divisiveness. After so much "distancing", what will bring us together? This episode features our guest in the

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00:54:34

Reimagining Our Principles and Sources

UUMAN Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North Church ·

2023/01/26

Throughout our history as Unitarians, Universalists and Unitarian Universalists, we have had principles and sources. Our current principles and sources are the result of numerous reimaginings across this history. We are being asked to reimagine. How will we respond? UUMAN is a welcoming congregation and we thank you for taking the time to get to know us a bit better. You can learn more about us by visiting our website at www.UUMAN.org Unitarian Universalism is a religion based on seven moral

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00:28:40

It's Not Too Late

UUMAN Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North Church ·

2022/12/19

We’ve passed 350 ppm concentration of CO2 in the Earth’s atmosphere…and the numbers continue to rise! But we’re not finished yet. How can we be leaders and exemplars in reversing this trend? We're also shaped by our efforts to improve our circumstances (and avoid broken bones). "Earth's Dance" and "December's Cold Night" by Alex Pietsch. Copyright 2022. Music performed by Alex Pietsch. Background intro and outro music by Tim Moor at Pixabay. UUMAN is a welcoming congregation and we thank you for

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00:40:25

Who Is My Neighbor?

UUMAN Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North Church ·

2022/11/14

"Whew. It's been a week." Rev. Kim Palmer provides a post-election reflection on compassion in polarized times. Choir direction and piano accompaniment by Alex Pietsch. "Still We Rise" and "Journey On" composed by Alex Pietsch. Copyright 2022. Intro and outro background music by Tim Moor at Pixabay. UUMAN is a welcoming congregation and we thank you for taking the time to get to know us a bit better. You can learn more about us by visiting our website at www.UUMAN.org Unitarian Universalism is a

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00:25:42

A People So Bold?

UUMAN Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North Church ·

2022/11/07

For all the acknowledged heroes and martyrs in Unitarian Universalism's history, if one is willing to make an honest effort to learn more, one can find what Rev. Dave refers to as a "flip side." Prominent people, who self identified as Unitarians or Universalists, some of them very powerful elected officials, who made people's lives more miserable through their misuse of power. And thus the questions: What is the real history of Unitarian Universalism’s quest for justice in the world? Are there

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00:28:02

Service Of Remembrance

UUMAN Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North Church ·

2022/10/31

We remember those who have passed over the course of the year and how they have shaped our lives in ways we could not have imagined. Also, a goofy skit about our big auction/fundraiser being held this weekend because that's how we roll. Piano accompaniment and choir direction by Alex Pietsch. Intro and outro background music by Tim Moor at Pixabay. UUMAN is a welcoming congregation and we thank you for taking the time to get to know us a bit better. You can learn more about us by visiting our

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00:31:21

Our Struggle with Mental Illness

UUMAN Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North Church ·

2022/10/25

Do we characterize mental ailments the same way we characterize physical ailments? Why or why not? How is mental health defined, arbitrated? Who gets to decide? Piano accompaniment by Alex Pietsch. "One Monkey's Mind" and "Inner Demons" composed by Alex Pietsch. Copyright 2022. Intro and outro background music by Tim Moor at Pixabay. UUMAN is a welcoming congregation and we thank you for taking the time to get to know us a bit better. You can learn more about us by visiting our website at

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00:43:51

The 8th Principle of Unitarian Universalism

UUMAN Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North Church ·

2022/10/17

Join us as we delve into the process of adding another Principle to our beloved list. We'll hear readings, a parable about a fish and an inflatable raft, and semi-adjacent information about volunteer efforts, all intended to focus on the work of this institution and where we position ourselves in the quest to live up to "striving for justice." Original music and piano accompaniment by Alex Pietsch. "Healing Rest" composed by Alex Pietsch, copyright 2022. Intro and outro background music by Tim Moor

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00:33:38

Transformation Is What We Do

UUMAN Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North Church ·

2022/10/10

Shelley Nagrani wound up making a last-minute replacement for our scheduled "Pride Sunday" speaker yesterday morning, and gifted us with a sermon about how we present and transform ourselves. "What is behind the 'mask of UUMAN'? Nothing, and everything." Worship Associate David Kroeber shares his reflection about liminal space, and about "allowing things to be." Piano accompaniment by Alex Pietsch. "Healing for the World" composed by Alex Pietsch. Copyright 2022. Intro and outro background music by

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00:52:51

Healing And Care

UUMAN Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North Church ·

2022/10/03

The focus this week is on how we heal and care for ourselves and others, with liberal dollops of joyful choral support and guided meditation. Piano accompaniment and UUMAN Choir direction by Alex Pietsch. "Spirit Medicine" and "Healing in the Key of C" composed by Alex Pietsch. Copyright 2022. Intro and outro background music by Tim Moor at Pixabay. UUMAN is a welcoming congregation and we thank you for taking the time to get to know us a bit better. You can learn more about us by visiting our

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00:42:55

Forgiveness As A Path to Liberation

UUMAN Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North Church ·

2022/09/29

Our lay speaker this week, Lylah Lockridge, explains how "to forgive, is to cease to feel resentment" and that this is accomplished by "the act of looking past the act of one who has done us harm", and by "identifying with love, peace, innocence, and divinity." Our worship associate cracks wise and admits nervousness. Also, lots of music. And singing. From the congregation. Actual hymns. "Wildflowers", "The Calming Stream", and "The River's Gentle Flow" composed by Alex Pietsch. Copyright 2022

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