Community, ingathering, is one of the most powerful forces in the world. Today we have gathered as a community to celebrate the contributions of the labor force, and how they have given strength and prosperity to the well-being of our country. We have also gathered to remember that our work as a community is not … [Read more…]
First UU Church of Nashville Covenant Group Session Plan #138 Meghann Robern, Intern Minister and CG Facilitator September Worship Theme: Vocation/Self-Awareness/Self-Reflection All the readings and quotes for this session plan are from Becoming: A Spiritual Guide for Navigating Adulthood, edited by Kayla Parker. Opening Words: “Labyrinth,” by Rev. Leslie Takahashi Walk the maze within your … [Read more…]
Lifted up at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashville on August 30th, 2015. In this sanctuary, and beyond its walls, are people who are trapped in a cycle of systemic racism, built on a legacy of slavery. They wonder, at the beginning of each day, how will they be disrespected, bullied, harmed, erased? How will … [Read more…]
This is the text of a homily given at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashville on August 30th, 2015. Alicia Garza, Patrice Cullors, Opal Tometi created #BlackLivesMatter as a call to action after the loss of Trayvon Martin, and after witnessing how he was put on trial instead of his attacker. They could clearly see that something new … [Read more…]
Commencement Speech, Claremont School of Theology, May 19th, 2015 A little over three years ago, I decided, with the support of my family and friends, to pursue my call to ministry. As a Unitarian Universalist living in southern California, I had three choices for my Master of Divinity studies — two UU-identity schools … [Read more…]
Precious Spirit of Life, of grace, of gathering. Loving Divinity of many names, many faces, many creeds, and of none at all. We seek the strength to defend and release those who are oppressed and marginalized. We seek the wisdom to foster healing and forgiveness. We seek the knowledge of how to use our gifts … [Read more…]
CST Chapel Service, May 5th, 2015 Call to Worship We gather today under the streams of the Maypole, signifying the arrival of spring, the bonds of friends and family, and the jubilation of harvests to come. To our altar, We offer cream to celebrate the richness of divine, creative love We offer cake to celebrate … [Read more…]
Written for the final assignment in Theology of the Body Be A Man: Gender and Identity in Mulan
Written for the midterm assignment in Theology of the Body The Sassenach, The Scot, and The Law: Judith Butler’s Gender Trouble in dialogue with Diana Galbadon’s Outlander
“Sirius Rising”, Aug 3, 2014 Listen to the sermon: Sirius Rising Read the Manuscript