First UU Church of Nashville Covenant Group Session Plan #143 Meghann Robern, Intern Minister February Worship Theme: Prayer/Meditation/Equanimity Opening Words: Bobby McFerrin, “The 23rd Psalm (Dedicated to my Mother)” The Lord is my Shepherd, I have all I need She makes me lie down in green meadows Beside the still waters, She will lead She … [Read more…]
First UU Church of Nashville Covenant Group Session Plan #142 Meghann Robern, Intern Minister February Worship Theme: Prayer/ Meditation/Equanimity Opening Words: Clarence Skinner, The Social Implications of Universalism p12-13 But the fight for freedom is never won. Inherited liberty is not liberty but tradition. Each generation must win for itself the right to emancipate itself … [Read more…]
This was originally posted to the Patheos blog Nature’s Path. I’m writing this from Nashville, TN, which is currently under a Level 3 State of Emergency due to Winter Storm Jonas. Mayor Barry opened emergency and overflow shelters four days ago in anticipation of the storm. Residents cleaned out the grocery stores and stocked up on firewood. … [Read more…]
Listen to the sermon: Bodies in Motion I’ve been blessed to spend time this week with Suzanne and Arnie Reed, who were lifted up in our Joys & Concerns this morning. Since I’m new to this congregation, Arnie’s been telling me wonderful stories about how they came to this community, and about why he loves … [Read more…]
So come, Christmas, most needed of seasons. Come with the reminder that love does not depend on Perfection but on willingness to risk connection. Come into the unready manger of our hearts That we may feel the warmth of new life And give flesh to the promise of hope That cries to bring healing into … [Read more…]
He was singing a melody he did not know, and yet the notes poured from his throat with all the assurance of long familiarity. They moved through the time-spinning reaches of a far galaxy, and he realized that the galaxy itself was part of a mighty orchestra, and each star and planet within the galaxy … [Read more…]
First UU Church of Nashville Covenant Group Session Plan #141 Meghann Robern, Intern Minister December Worship Theme: Gratitude Opening Words: Thomas Merton, adapted (Lifting Our Voices #43) We are living in the greatest revolution in history– a huge spontaneous upheaval of the entire human race: not a revolution planned and carried out by any particular … [Read more…]
Although the aim of Life at novelty, growth and richness of experience counters the forces of entropy, there are limits to the carrying capacity of the planet. […] However, reaching the limits of the planet’s carrying capacity does not necessarily entail an end to all growth, but is does require a change in the types … [Read more…]
As you may be aware from recent worship services and Rev. Gail’s weekly email, the Worship Committee has been retooling the welcome we give on Sunday mornings. As a newcomer to this congregation, and a member of the committee, I have watched this process unfold over the last four months, and seen in it a … [Read more…]
Sermon Meditation given at The Temple, Congregation Ohabai Sholom, on October 9th, 2015 as part of a multifaith service to celebrate this year’s Nashville Habitat for Humanity Unity Build. Out of wood and stone, out of dreams and sacrifice, the People build a home. Out of the work of their hands and hearts and minds, the People … [Read more…]