Listen to the sermon here: With a Lion at Her Feet or watch and listen to the sermon on Facebook. Thekla. A young woman, caught up in a culture wherein she is denied all control over her life. Her mother makes her decisions for her, and she is engaged to a man who believes he … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]