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Jeanne D’Arc

September 25, 2016 by Meghann Robern

Listen to the sermon here: Jeanne D’Arc Or, watch and listen to the sermon on Facebook Joan of Arc. The name has passed into legend around the world, the Maid lifted up into sainthood. Her story has been re-imagined, retold, and adapted over and over again, from Mark Twain’s novelization of the historical records in … [Read more…]

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The Revelator

September 18, 2016 by Meghann Robern

Watch and listen to the sermon on Facebook The Book of Revelation. It’s a letter written by a person who called themselves John, meant for seven communities in Asia that had gathered around a belief in Jesus Christ. Unlike today, when Christian identity is linked with power and empire, Christian communities (even before they were … [Read more…]

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We Ask the Church

September 4, 2016 by Meghann Robern

Listen to the sermon here: We Ask the Church Or, watch and listen to the sermon on Facebook I used to be a screenwriter. Almost ten years ago, the Writers Guild of America went on strike, right when my career was about to take off. I’d sold a project to a big studio AND it … [Read more…]

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Water Communion Prayers

August 28, 2016 by Meghann Robern

These prayers were written to go with the verses of hymn #100 in Singing the Living Tradition, “I’ve Got Peace Like a River”. The choir sang each verse in response to the spoken prayer. In this sanctuary and beyond its walls are people working for peace in many different ways” peace within in themselves, their … [Read more…]

Posted in: Prayers, Worship Elements Tagged: care, fuun, music, prayer

The Light of the Moon

May 11, 2016 by Meghann Robern

This was originally posted on the Patheos blog Nature’s Path, May 11th, 2016. One of the many blessings I’ve experienced during my internship at First UU Nashville is participating in our CUUPS chapter events, especially our monthly full moon ritual and drum circle. Shared ministry is deeply embedded into the culture in this congregation, and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles & Reflections Tagged: article, care, cuups, fuun, moon

Pay No Attention to That Man Behind the Curtain

May 8, 2016 by Meghann Robern

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…]

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Small Group: The Self

April 22, 2016 by Meghann Robern

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…]

Posted in: Small Group Ministry Tagged: care, fuun, small group

Frozen Flower Communion: Call to Worship

April 10, 2016 by Meghann Robern

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…]

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Good Friday

March 25, 2016 by Meghann Robern

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…]

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This Life, Imperfect

March 20, 2016 by Meghann Robern

  Listen to the sermon: Ask for the Stars

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