Gifts Ungiven – Rev. Dr. Kate Walker
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This time of year we are reminded of generosity in the form of both giving and receiving of gifts. A lot of money is spent in this endeavor, yet all too often the best gifts given and received are as cheap as words.
Good Guys and Bad Guys
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Sermon for January 15 by Rev. Kate R. Walker.
How do we mature as a people beyond the over simplistic perspective of us vs. them, into more murky adult relationships when it comes to reducing gun violence? This morning we prepare to bear witness, advocate and protest lax gun laws in our Commonwealth.
Gratitude for the Negative
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We often tell ourselves when something horrible happens that it happened for a reason. We sometimes seek meaning in disasters. We often take criticism too seriously and discount praise. How we process negative events in life comes from how we view the world and whether we can use gratitude as a way to cope.
The sermon introduction notes the music was specially selected for the sermon. The music titles are provided to assist with context.
Introit (11:15 service only): We Got All the Love by Helen Yeomans (MVUC Choir)
Hymn No 1022 Open the Window
Offertory Music: Hush, Hush, Somebody’s Callin’ My Name spiritual, arrangement by Clif Hardin
Meditation, Prayer & Silence Musical Response: No 1055 How Sweet the Darkness
Hymn No 368 Now Let Us Sing
A Sermon for Sunday, November 1, 2015 by Rev. Kate Walker
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Helping Needy Neighbors in Winter – Social Justice Taskforce
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For the homeless and needy along the route 1 corridor, winter is not a time of cheer but of struggling to stay warm and dry and fed. We’ll hear from those in need, those working to help, and consider how we can join the effort to help
How Do We Honor the Dead While Celebrating Life?
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Sermon for May 29, 2016, by Rev. Kate R. Walker.
On this Memorial Day, we honor those who have died in combat, yet they died so that others can live. How we honor them deeply matters for us and the generations to come.
How Shall We Live?
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Sermon for September 10, 2017, by Rev. Dr. Kate R. Walker.
As we explore the Theme of the Month, Hospitality, we ask what does it mean for Unitarian Universalists to be called to hospitality? We begin our return to two services with this annual multigenerational Water Gathering ritual with participants invited to bring water from home, or from adventures over the summer.
I Hear America Singing!
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Sermon for June 4, 2017 by Rev. Dr. Kate Walker.
I Hear America Singing! will stir your mind and heart. American composers, guest musicians, as well as our adult and children’s choirs. Come be a part of this exciting service! Rev. Kate will be offering the homily as well. See you in church!
I Hear America Singing! – Rev. Dr. Kate Walker
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I Hear America Singing! will stir your mind and heart. American composers, guest musicians, as well as our adult and children’s choirs. Come be a part of this exciting service! Rev. Kate will be offering the homily as well. See you in church!
Sunday Services at Mount Vernon Unitarian Church are 9:15 and 11:15. Nursery and child care available for both services. Religious education programs for youth are during 11:15 service hours.
If I Am Always Right, You Must Always Be Wrong
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Sermon for August 13, 2017, by MVUC member Mike Walker.
Our covenant and weekly pulpit welcome is for all seeking the “truth” regardless of whom you voted for … and yet we still have conflict, angst and discomfort over certain political parties or figures or “groups” that are different from us. How can we reconcile our “faith” and willingness to be compassionate with those who have different views?
In Search of SJWs
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Sermon for October 15, 2017 by Reverend Rosemary Bray McNatt
At this highly charged political moment, there are lots of insults being tossed about, but none so confusing as “SJW.” What does it mean, why is it meant as an insult, and why should we, as progressive religious people, welcome it with open arms?
In the Balance of Life – Rev. Dr. Kate Walker
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A sermon for November 13th, 2016 by the Rev. Dr. Kate R. Walker
As we look at Faith for our Theme of the Month, we ask what guides our decisions in life and how we react to strong triggers.
Into Darkness and the Return of Light
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A special contemplative reflection on the power of darkness and light in our lives.
Sermon for December 20, 2015, by Rev. Kate R. Walker.
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Jazz, Joy, & Justice – Alice King
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Sermon for October 9, 2016 by Intern Minister Alice King.
At the intersection of art and activism, we find the sacred in social justice. Life as improv–incorporating new rhythms and mistakes.
Sunday Services are open to all and are Sunday at 9:15 AM and 11:15 AM.
Jobs, Joy, and Justice – Linda Doyle, Ger FitzGerald, and friends
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A service of songs and stories about work. We look at employment both as a source of joy and as a focal point of racism and injustice. The music is drawn from songs based on rhythmic rhymes, hard times, and industrial crimes.
Journey of Spirit and Recovery
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Service for July 9, 2017, by Brooksie Wells.
Brooksie Wells returns to her MVUC home where she grew up and speaks about addiction and redemption in story and song.
Justice in a Complex World – Part Three
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In a three-part sermon on Justice (our Theme of the Month), we’ll take a look at how to balance equality with compassion, how laws and values conflict, and how to resist cynicism and despair. Through the lens of important issues — reducing gun violence, climate change, and racism and immigration — we’ll ask how we can act in solidarity, advocate for change in policies and laws, and educate the public?
Sermon for January 17, 2016, by Rev. Kate R. Walker.
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Justice in a Complex World Part One The Rev. Kate R. Walker
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Sermon for January 3, 2016, by Rev. Kate R. Walker.
In a three-part sermon on Justice (our Theme of the Month), we’ll take a look at how to balance equality with compassion, how laws and values conflict, and how to resist cynicism and despair. Through the lens of important issues — reducing gun violence, climate change, and racism and immigration — we’ll ask how we can act in solidarity, advocate for change in policies and laws, and educate the public?
Justice in a Complex World Part Two – The Rev. Kate R. Walker
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In a three-part sermon on Justice (our Theme of the Month), we’ll take a look at how to balance equality with compassion, how laws and values conflict, and how to resist cynicism and despair. Through the lens of important issues — reducing gun violence, climate change, and racism and immigration — we’ll ask how we can act in solidarity, advocate for change in policies and laws, and educate the public?
Sermon for January 10, 2016, by Rev. Kate R. Walker.
Let Them Hear You
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Sermon for June 5, 2016 by Rev. Kate R. Walker.
This is all music Sunday, join the choir in celebrating the art of listening
Life According to Charlie Brown and Friends
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A sermon for November 20th, 2016 by the Rev. Dr. Kate R. Walker
This is a multigenerational worship service helped by Charles Schultz’ beloved characters.
May all your bye-byes be good byes! – Alice King
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Sermon for April 9, 2017, by MVUC Intern Minister Alice King.
My love letter to MVUC.
Money, Power, and Democracy: Part One
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Sermon for November 5, 2017 by the Reverend Kate R. Walker.
How power effects people in a democracy is an imporant question. As we ask ourselves about our relationship with our own power, and how we use our money, we’ll explore the Theme of the Month: Democracy
Nature and Spirituality
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Service for April 17, 2016 – service led by Carl Lohmann and Ken Pilkenton
What is the significance of the natural world for Unitarian Universalists? We will explore answers to this question through words, images and sounds. Personal reflections from members of the congregation and readings from the history of religion and from American naturalists will guide us. We will focus on the role of nature in our lives and in our spiritual quests. Of equal importance, we will also address the ethical role of humans in the natural world.
New Year’s Day Ritual
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Welcome 2017!
Sermon for January 1, 2017, by Rev. Kate R. Walker.
What are you ready to release? What awaits you in the coming year? A new beginnings ritual marks a new Gregorian year! Welcome 2017!
New Year’s Day Ritual
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Sermon for January 1, 2017, by Rev. Kate R. Walker.
What are you ready to release? What awaits you in the coming year? A new beginnings ritual marks a new Gregorian year! Welcome 2017!
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