One of the world religions I’ve studied briefly is Sikhism. I keep a copy of Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh’s select translations of the Guru Granth, The Name of My Beloved, on my desk and occasionally flip through it to a random place to get my sacred reading for the day (as is done in Sikh practice). … [Read more…]
This is the text of a sermon given at First UU Nashville on May 8th, 2016. Listen to the sermon: Pay No Attention to That Man Behind the Curtain The Wizard of Oz started out as a harmless showman in our world, one who entertained people with tricks and illusions. Then he crashed, literally and … [Read more…]
First UU Church of Nashville Covenant Group Session Plan #144 Meghann Robern, Intern Minister April Worship Theme: Letting Go Opening Words: Lifting Our Voices #124, adapted from Derek Walcott The time will come When, with elation, You will greet yourself arriving At your own door, in your own mirror, And each will smile at the … [Read more…]
This is the Call to Worship I wrote for our Frozen-themed, multigenerational Flower Communion at First UU Nashville on April 10th, 2016. We gather this morning in worship, one congregation made from many lives, holding each other in joys and in sorrows. We gather to celebrate our differences, to learn from each other, to live … [Read more…]
This the text of a homily given at Riverbend Maximum Security Prison on March 25th, 2016. The supreme irony of the whole crucifixion scene is this: He who was everything had everything taken away from Him. He who was perfect was totally misjudged as “sin” itself (Romans 8:3-4). The crucified Jesus forever tells power and … [Read more…]
Listen to the sermon: Ask for the Stars
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…]