"More Impossible Things"
One hundred years ago, lasers, TVs, nuclear-bombs--all were thought impossible. And yet, now we know better.
Some scientists are now speculating on which impossible things could be achieved in the next century, millenia, or never.
How should religious liberals think about shaping the future of discovery?
The sermon is delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.
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Sunday, December 21, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
Dec 14, 2008
"Christmas Pageant"
Today our children reenact the ancient story of the first Christmas.
The homily is delivered by the Reverend Bonnie Vegiard.
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Today our children reenact the ancient story of the first Christmas.
The homily is delivered by the Reverend Bonnie Vegiard.
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Dec 7, 2008
"The Continuing Evolution of Human Nature"
It is easy to forget we humans are animals. Or that the evolution that has shaped us as hunter-gatherers and farmers for the last 10,000 years is more deeply embedded in our psyche than the last 500 years of technology. Part of us is hard-wired to carry out an evolutionary mission that determines much of what we do. What is a reasonable liberal religious response?
Today's sermon is delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.
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It is easy to forget we humans are animals. Or that the evolution that has shaped us as hunter-gatherers and farmers for the last 10,000 years is more deeply embedded in our psyche than the last 500 years of technology. Part of us is hard-wired to carry out an evolutionary mission that determines much of what we do. What is a reasonable liberal religious response?
Today's sermon is delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.
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Friday, December 5, 2008
Nov 30, 2008
"Unitarian Values and Religious Practice"
The sermon is delivered by one of our community ministers, the Reverend Richard Haynes.
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The sermon is delivered by one of our community ministers, the Reverend Richard Haynes.
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Nov 23, 2008
"Bread Communion"
This is Eliot Chapel's annual Bread service in which we honor and gie thanks for our family traditions. The sermon is delivered by the Reverend Bonnie Vegiard.
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This is Eliot Chapel's annual Bread service in which we honor and gie thanks for our family traditions. The sermon is delivered by the Reverend Bonnie Vegiard.
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Nov 16, 2008
"Six Theological Mistakes"
Describe the God you don't believe in and I probably don't believe in that God either. Omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent are characteristics of God that major 20th century theologians rejected.
So what kind of God does that leave?
The sermon is delivered by the Reverend Bonnie Vegiard.
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Describe the God you don't believe in and I probably don't believe in that God either. Omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent are characteristics of God that major 20th century theologians rejected.
So what kind of God does that leave?
The sermon is delivered by the Reverend Bonnie Vegiard.
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Nov 9, 2008
"Religious but not Spiritual"
Kate Braestrup is one of the first chaplains appointed to the Game Warden service for the state of Maine. She is a UU minister and has a remarkable story to tell.
Reflections on her writings are delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.
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Kate Braestrup is one of the first chaplains appointed to the Game Warden service for the state of Maine. She is a UU minister and has a remarkable story to tell.
Reflections on her writings are delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.
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Nov 9, 2008
Town Hall Meeting
Town hall meetings are held three ties a year to be sure communication flows between the Eliot community and its leaders.
The leadership shared what was heard in all the building conversations held this fall. Other topics of general interest to the Chapel include the Gaus property line.
The meeting was called to order by Eliot Board President, Matt Koch.
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Town hall meetings are held three ties a year to be sure communication flows between the Eliot community and its leaders.
The leadership shared what was heard in all the building conversations held this fall. Other topics of general interest to the Chapel include the Gaus property line.
The meeting was called to order by Eliot Board President, Matt Koch.
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Monday, November 3, 2008
Nov 2, 2008
"Pursuit of Happiness"
When an unhappy American wrote his government that it was failing to make him happy, Benjamin Franklin is reported having written back, "The constitution only gives you the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself." What is a reasonable expectation of government when it comes to making us happy? Or protecting us from others? Or from ourselves?
This Tuesday, we get to exercise our sacred democratic process.
Today's sermon is delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.
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When an unhappy American wrote his government that it was failing to make him happy, Benjamin Franklin is reported having written back, "The constitution only gives you the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself." What is a reasonable expectation of government when it comes to making us happy? Or protecting us from others? Or from ourselves?
This Tuesday, we get to exercise our sacred democratic process.
Today's sermon is delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.
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Friday, October 31, 2008
Oct 26, 2008
"The Power of Forgiveness"
How, when and who do we forgive? Are some things simply unforgivable? How do we treat wounds not healed by time?
Today's sermon is delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.
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How, when and who do we forgive? Are some things simply unforgivable? How do we treat wounds not healed by time?
Today's sermon is delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.
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Sunday, October 26, 2008
Oct 19, 2008
We do not practice Unitarian Universalism in a vacuum. All over the USA today and last week, UU congregations celebrated our commonality. For Association Sunday, we had a pulpit exchange. The Reverend Daniel O'Connell preached at the Emerson Unitarian Chapel in Ellisville, MO, while Emerson's minister, the Reverend Krista Taves, delivered the sermon at Eliot, "Growing Our Spirit".
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Oct 12, 2008
"The Paradox of Choice"
Over the next couple of weeks we will be choosing a future for our building. Basically, we have four choices. If only the rest of our lives were so easy. It turns out much of modern production from food to cars to 401(k) plans is designed to give us more choice, which leads to less satisfaction. We'll look at ways to deal with this.
The sermon is delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.
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Over the next couple of weeks we will be choosing a future for our building. Basically, we have four choices. If only the rest of our lives were so easy. It turns out much of modern production from food to cars to 401(k) plans is designed to give us more choice, which leads to less satisfaction. We'll look at ways to deal with this.
The sermon is delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Sep 21, 2008
"Nature's Deranged Scheme"
Many people find profound spiritual insights in nature, but none quite like Annie Dillard. Her essays explore the heights of spiritual ecstasy as well as the depths of nature's cruelty. We'll look at natural theology through her extraordinary perceptions.
Sermon delivered by the Reverend Bonnie Vegiard.
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Many people find profound spiritual insights in nature, but none quite like Annie Dillard. Her essays explore the heights of spiritual ecstasy as well as the depths of nature's cruelty. We'll look at natural theology through her extraordinary perceptions.
Sermon delivered by the Reverend Bonnie Vegiard.
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Monday, September 15, 2008
Sep 14, 2008
"Learning to be White"
Somehow, most of us grew up thinking that being "white" or being Caucasian was normal and everything else was exotic. How did we learn this? If we don't unlearn it, will racism ever end? The sermon is delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.
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Somehow, most of us grew up thinking that being "white" or being Caucasian was normal and everything else was exotic. How did we learn this? If we don't unlearn it, will racism ever end? The sermon is delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.
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Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Sep 7, 2008
"Sim Spirituality"
In an online role playing game with seven million subscribers (called Second Life), there is the "First Unitarian Universalist Church of Second Life." Is the term "virtual church" an oxymoron? Our annual Ingathering Service, led by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell, Lead Minister.
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In an online role playing game with seven million subscribers (called Second Life), there is the "First Unitarian Universalist Church of Second Life." Is the term "virtual church" an oxymoron? Our annual Ingathering Service, led by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell, Lead Minister.
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008
August 24, 2008
"Politics and Social Action At Eliot Chapel"
Some people say politics ought to be kept out of church; others say that social action is inherently political and that we must choose. Unitarians tend to trust democratic decision-making in ordinary church work, but not so much when it comes to politics because we want to encourage diversity. How to unstick this wicket?
The sermon is delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.
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Some people say politics ought to be kept out of church; others say that social action is inherently political and that we must choose. Unitarians tend to trust democratic decision-making in ordinary church work, but not so much when it comes to politics because we want to encourage diversity. How to unstick this wicket?
The sermon is delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
August 17, 2008
"Five Smooth Stones"
If Unitarian Universalists don't have a single creed, a single scripture, or a SINGULAR prophet, what do we have? Five smooth stones. It is a concept from James Luther Adams, for whom our Adams Hall is named.
The sermon is delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.
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If Unitarian Universalists don't have a single creed, a single scripture, or a SINGULAR prophet, what do we have? Five smooth stones. It is a concept from James Luther Adams, for whom our Adams Hall is named.
The sermon is delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.
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Sunday, July 20, 2008
July 13, 2008
"Becoming God for 1/3 Off"
Is being religious like playing a game? If so, how do we win? Is there a way we can make Eliot a best-seller? A few playful and hopefully provocative thoughts on where we are in the game of life.
The homily is delivered by Bob Coulter.
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Is being religious like playing a game? If so, how do we win? Is there a way we can make Eliot a best-seller? A few playful and hopefully provocative thoughts on where we are in the game of life.
The homily is delivered by Bob Coulter.
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Wednesday, July 2, 2008
June 8, 2008
"Unspeakable Visions"
The Beat artists of the mid-twentieth century worked toward a vision of do-it-yourself spirituality and art. Don't you think it's time to declare National Beatnik Day? Bring your drum. And remember, "You're a genius all the time."
Sermon delivered by Eliot Intern, David Breeden.
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The Beat artists of the mid-twentieth century worked toward a vision of do-it-yourself spirituality and art. Don't you think it's time to declare National Beatnik Day? Bring your drum. And remember, "You're a genius all the time."
Sermon delivered by Eliot Intern, David Breeden.
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Tuesday, May 6, 2008
May 4th, 2008
"Understanding and Healing"
Forty years after Civil Rights legislation changed our democracy dramatically, we find ourselves living with the subtler forms of racism. So much has changed; so much has not. The Community for Healing and Understanding, formed in Kirkwood after the shootings of February 7, is laying the groundwork to bring deep change into all of our lives.
Come find out more about the Bridges program, and area-wide, award-winning program for building understanding.
The Reverend Bonnie Vegiard delivers the sermon.
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Forty years after Civil Rights legislation changed our democracy dramatically, we find ourselves living with the subtler forms of racism. So much has changed; so much has not. The Community for Healing and Understanding, formed in Kirkwood after the shootings of February 7, is laying the groundwork to bring deep change into all of our lives.
Come find out more about the Bridges program, and area-wide, award-winning program for building understanding.
The Reverend Bonnie Vegiard delivers the sermon.
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Monday, May 5, 2008
Sunday, April 20, 2008
April 20, 2008
"Bankers to The Poor"
The collection today will be split with FINCA.
FINCA International provides financial services to the world's lowest-income entrepreneurs so they can create jobs, build assets and improve their standard of living.
Today's sermon is delivered by the Reverend Daniel O'Connel
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The collection today will be split with FINCA.
FINCA International provides financial services to the world's lowest-income entrepreneurs so they can create jobs, build assets and improve their standard of living.
Today's sermon is delivered by the Reverend Daniel O'Connel
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
April 13, 2008
"To Die Never Knowing"
Most people will die never knowing about a religion like ours. What can we do about it?
The Reverend Daniel O'Connell delivers the sermon.
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Most people will die never knowing about a religion like ours. What can we do about it?
The Reverend Daniel O'Connell delivers the sermon.
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Wednesday, April 9, 2008
April 6, 2008
"Trolly Problems"
Dealing with the psychological dilemma of who to save. Today we celebrate the Unitarian Universalist Service Commitee
Sermon delivered by intern minister David Breeden.
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Dealing with the psychological dilemma of who to save. Today we celebrate the Unitarian Universalist Service Commitee
Sermon delivered by intern minister David Breeden.
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Thursday, April 3, 2008
March 30, 2008 Town Hall Meeting
ELIOT CHAPEL TOWN HALL MEETING
Topics: Proposed by-law changes and consideration of building repairs or replacement.
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Topics: Proposed by-law changes and consideration of building repairs or replacement.
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Wednesday, April 2, 2008
March 30, 2008
"Visions of Eliot"
How do the diverse people who comprise Eliot Chapel form a compelling vision of the future?
Rev. Daniel O'Connell leads the service.
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How do the diverse people who comprise Eliot Chapel form a compelling vision of the future?
Rev. Daniel O'Connell leads the service.
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Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
March 16, 2008
"Mind The Mules"
Theology and Justice in the Food Chain
There's an old saying, "Don't mind the mules, just load the wagon." We have been doing just that on US farms for a long time now, and the consequences to animals, the environment and human health are staggering. It's time to give the mules some consideration and develop a healthy, sustainable agricultural economy. It's where we live and what we eat and it is an act of social justice.
Eliot Chapel's Intern Minister, David Breeden delivers the sermon.
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Theology and Justice in the Food Chain
There's an old saying, "Don't mind the mules, just load the wagon." We have been doing just that on US farms for a long time now, and the consequences to animals, the environment and human health are staggering. It's time to give the mules some consideration and develop a healthy, sustainable agricultural economy. It's where we live and what we eat and it is an act of social justice.
Eliot Chapel's Intern Minister, David Breeden delivers the sermon.
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Tuesday, March 11, 2008
March 9, 2008
"Evil."
Religious liberals generally don't talk about this much. But sometimes we have to. The Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell delivers the sermon.
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Religious liberals generally don't talk about this much. But sometimes we have to. The Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell delivers the sermon.
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Monday, March 10, 2008
February 24, 2008
"Self Made Man"
We Explore the construction of gender and reflect on what a woman learned after posing as a man for a year. Lead by the Rev. Dr. Daniel O'Connell.
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We Explore the construction of gender and reflect on what a woman learned after posing as a man for a year. Lead by the Rev. Dr. Daniel O'Connell.
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February 17, 2008
Eliot Chapel's Senior High Youth present the service with homilies by Margaret Gender and Victoria Mitchell.
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February 10, 2008 Celebration Sunday
From the Kirkwood community center, we celebrate "Everything Eliot" in the aftermath of the City Hall tragedy. We hear from Rev. Bonnie Vegiard, Rev. Daniel O'Connell, Cordell Jeffries, Luis Ortiz and Sue Stivers.
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Monday, February 4, 2008
February 3, 2008
"Our Common Beliefs"
UUs don't have beliefs in common...right?
Lead by the Rev. Dr. Daniel O'Connell.
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UUs don't have beliefs in common...right?
Lead by the Rev. Dr. Daniel O'Connell.
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Saturday, February 2, 2008
A Message From The Feedmaster
If anyone has been having trouble actually using the RSS feed to download the weekly sermons, it's fixed! You can now copy the feed address from the bottom of the blog into iTunes and automatically download the podcast every week! I'm working on a button to put at the top of the page which will make the process even easier. Stay tuned.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
January 27, 2008
"Blink And Miss"
It's easy to ignore what we don't want to see. But then we can miss what's most important. Lead by the Rev. Dr. Daniel O'Connell.
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It's easy to ignore what we don't want to see. But then we can miss what's most important. Lead by the Rev. Dr. Daniel O'Connell.
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January 20, 2008
"Credo."
NPR's popular radio show "This I Believe" gives people the chance to craft a statement that expresses the guiding principles of their lives.
Sometimes they use traditional religious language, sometimes not.
UUs have been using this idea of "credo," personal and individual yet shaped by community and world, for many years.
When did you last consider your credo?
Today's sermon is delivered by Eliot Chapel's Program Minister, the Rev. Bonnie Vegiard.
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NPR's popular radio show "This I Believe" gives people the chance to craft a statement that expresses the guiding principles of their lives.
Sometimes they use traditional religious language, sometimes not.
UUs have been using this idea of "credo," personal and individual yet shaped by community and world, for many years.
When did you last consider your credo?
Today's sermon is delivered by Eliot Chapel's Program Minister, the Rev. Bonnie Vegiard.
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