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All Souls Unitarian Church

All Souls Unitarian Church, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Sermons delivered at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, OK.

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'LOWDOWN: THE SERMON' - Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar

All Souls Unitarian Church ·

2025/11/17

The message was delivered on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. Description: Inspired by @sterlinharjo's hit Tulsa-based series The Lowdown, this Sunday's message wrestles with the same timeless questions: When do you try to be the hero in your relationships and sometimes make things worse? When do you make assumptions about others thinking that you know best? When have your good intentions led you to hurt

27:11

'THE FINE PRINT' - Rev. Randy Lewis

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2025/11/10

The message was delivered on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Randy Lewis, Assistant Minister. Description: We live in an age of quick clicks and easy exits—where "I agree" means "I didn't read it." But what if the same carelessness that seeps into our choices begins to hollow out our character? What if the promises we keep—or fail to keep—are the hidden fine print of who we really are? Dare to slow down, read what we've signed with our lives, and

10:28

"ALTARS OF REMEMBRANCE' - Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar

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2025/11/03

The message was delivered on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. Description: What happens to love when someone dies? Through the lens of Día de los Muertos traditions and the poignant story of Kafka's lost doll, discover how connection transcends physical absence. When a butterfly lands unexpectedly, when a soul grieves for the body it once inhabited, when we speak the names of those we've lost—love finds its way

27:11

'SEEKING ELIXIR' - Rev. Jacqueline Brett

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2025/10/27

The message was delivered on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Jacqueline Brett, Guest Minister. DESCRIPTION: What does it mean to truly rest in a world that equates busyness with worth? Explore the ancient wisdom of sabbatical—not as escape, but as radical preservation—and discover why even God needed to exhale after creation. Through the lens of a "sheroe's journey" rather than a hero's quest, this exploration reveals how vulnerability, presence,

26:26

'BAD MOON RISING' - Rev. Randy Lewis

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2025/10/20

The message was delivered on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Randy Lewis, Assistant Minister. DESCRIPTION: What if evil doesn’t come with fangs or fire—but with charm? What if the real danger isn’t in what terrifies us, but in what starts to feel normal? When the world tells us to harden our hearts, what happens to the light we carry? Maybe the bad moon isn’t something in the sky at all—but something we’ve allowed to rise within us. SUBSCRIBE TO

24:46

"THE GOD WHO DIDN'T STOP IT"- Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar

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2025/10/13

The message was delivered on Sunday, October 13, 2025, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. When suffering strikes the innocent, where is divine justice? Throughout history, religions have offered comforting explanations—karma, God's plan, divine purpose—yet reality tells a different story. A mother loses her son to war, a child is taken by a drunk driver, families lose everything to circumstance beyond their control. If goodness cannot

21:38

"BUILDERS OF THE DREAM' Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar

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2025/10/06

The message was delivered on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. DESCRIPTION: What does it truly mean to build a dream? Not just to chase what we want, but to create something that lifts others as we rise? Discover why the pursuit of personal goals leaves us empty when we seek only for ourselves—and how everything changes when we shift from "getting" to "giving." Explore the profound difference between achieving

27:20

'CAN YOU SEE IT?' - Rev. Randy Lewis

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2025/09/29

The message was delivered on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Randy Lewis, Assistant Minister. DESCRIPTION: What if your vision could reshape the world around you? In a landscape where justice often feels far away and truth is obscured, imagine the power of collective hope and unwavering determination. Picture a future where dignity prevails, and every voice matters—where the stories of those who came before us inspire us to act. Can you see it

29:01

'A TURNING POINT' - Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar

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2025/09/21

The message was delivered on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. DESCRIPTION: What if the true test of freedom is not how fiercely we defend our own views, but how deeply we honor the dignity of those we cannot accept? From Benjamin Franklin’s urgent warning to “hang together” to George W. Bush’s defense of pluralism after 9/11, history reminds us that unity has always been fragile—and essential. Could small acts

23:57

'UNFOLDING YOUR HEART' - Rev. Dr. Nicole Kirk

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2025/09/15

The message was delivered on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Nicole Kirk, Program Minister. DESCRIPTION: What happens when midnight falls across a nation's soul, and darkness seems so deep we can barely see which way to turn? An ancient parable about a friend's desperate knock at midnight becomes a powerful lens for understanding our current moment—where fear builds, divisions widen, and people push one another away. Yet in this darkness

30:31

'A PLACE TO BELONG' - Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar

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2025/09/08

The message was delivered on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. DESCRIPTION What does it truly mean to find a place where you belong? In a world filled with diverse experiences and perspectives, the quest for connection and understanding is more vital than ever. Explore the depths of vision and community as we delve into the essence of shared humanity. Are you ready to discover the transformative power of

25:10

'THE MARRIAGE OF CHURCH AND STATE' - Rev. Randy Lewis

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2025/09/02

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Randy Lewis, Assistant Minister. DESCRIPTION What happens when sacred trust is traded for political gain? History shows us that whenever the pulpit bends to empire, the church loses more than its conscience—it loses its witness. From Constantine to segregation, the temptation to exchange integrity for influence has left scars on faith communities and society alike. Now, with the IRS

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'WHY PEOPLE COME HERE' - Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar

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2025/08/25

The message was delivered on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. DESCRIPTION What if your doubts weren’t silenced but embraced as part of the journey? Picture a community where people gather not to conform, but to wrestle honestly with questions of purpose, faith, and truth. Here, stories unfold—a mother finding healing after loss, an artist discovering belonging for his free-thinking spirit—reminding us that no

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'A MOUSE'S STORY' - Rev. Dr. Nicole Kirk

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2025/08/18

The message was delivered on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Nicole Kirk, Program Minister. DESCRIPTION In a world filled with noise, how do we recognize the first time we truly hear? When fear, hunger, and uncertainty cloud our senses, what does it take to discover something as unexpected as music—and where do we turn when that source seems lost forever? Through a whimsical tale of cheddar and change, we’re reminded that beauty can emerge in

25:05

WHAT'S A UNITARIAN?

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2025/08/11

The message was delivered on Sunday, August 10th, 2025, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. What if unity didn't require uniformity? While fundamentalist religions across the globe insist that harmony comes through conformity to one doctrine, a different path emerges—one where Muslims, Jews, Buddhists, and Christians can pray under the same roof without abandoning their distinct traditions. Can an 80-year-old woman stumble into the wrong

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GRIEVE GLOBAL, THRIVE LOCAL

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2025/08/04

The message was delivered on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Molly Housh Gordon, Visiting Minister. What happens when grief becomes the catalyst for transformation? In a world where brutality seems to overshadow beauty, where mothers count ribs instead of blessings, a powerful truth emerges: our broken hearts hold the very power needed to resist cruelty. Can communities built on shared sorrow become crucibles for change? When the walls around

26:30

THE LOVE THAT WILL NOT FAIL

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2025/07/28

The message was delivered on Sunday, July 27th, 2025, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. DESCRIPTION: What if the greatest wisdom about love came from children? When 4 to 8-year-olds were asked "What does love mean?" their answers revealed profound truths that adults often miss. From a grandfather painting his arthritic wife's toenails to a little boy who simply sat and helped his grieving neighbor cry, these stories illuminate love's true

24:51

FAITH AND DOUBT

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2025/07/21

The message was delivered on Sunday, July 2Oth, 2025, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. DESCRIPTION: When you're struggling upside down like a fly on a windowsill, what force might come along to help you right yourself? Ancient stories like David and Goliath reveal timeless truths about facing seemingly impossible challenges with nothing but smooth stones and unwavering resolve. A single photograph of two girls in green dresses becomes a

31:06

'BACK TO THE FUTURE' - Rev. Randy Lewis

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2025/07/14

The message was delivered on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Randy Lewis, Assistant Minister. DESCRIPTION If you could whisper one truth to your younger self, what would it be? Would you tell them how to avoid heartbreak, or remind them they were always enough? In a world rewriting reality faster than we can keep up, how do we stay grounded without giving in to fear? History shows us that even unfinished work matters. Maybe the real time machine we

31:03

GOODNIGHT AND GOOD LUCK

All Souls Unitarian Church ·

2025/06/30

After five decades of ministry, what compels a leader to share one final, unfiltered truth? In the high desert of Ghost Ranch, New Mexico, a young graduate heard a voice that would redirect his entire life's trajectory—but what did that voice demand of him? Now, as Rev. Gerald Davis prepares to step away from the pulpit, he delivers a raw, uncompromising message about justice, truth, and the courage required to speak out when silence would be easier. Can we truly claim to live with purpose if we

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