UU Society of Cleveland http://uucleveland.podbean.com The podcast of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland: Sunday sermons and more! Join us Sunday 11:00 a.m. for worship at 2728 Lancashire Rd. in Cleveland Heights Wed, 10 Jan 2018 19:57:46 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=3.2 en Copyright © 2011 Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland. All rights reserved. Religion & Spirituality 1440 Inspiring podcasts from the Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland. The podcast of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland: Sunday sermons and more! Join us Sunday 11:00 a.m. for worship at 2728 Lancashire Rd. in Cleveland Heights Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland minister@uucleveland.org No No http://uucleveland.podbean.com/feed/ http://deow9bq0xqvbj.cloudfront.net/image-logo/362954/uuscdoor.jpg UU Society of Cleveland http://uucleveland.podbean.com 144 144 What Happened Next? http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/what-happened-next-1515628155/ http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/what-happened-next-1515628155/#comments Wed, 10 Jan 2018 19:49:15 -0400 uucleveland Uncategorized Unitarian Universalist spirituality spiritual practice magi gifts uucleveland.podbean.com/what-happened-next-1515628155-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 As the story goes, the Three Wise Men met the Baby Jesus on January 6, the Day of Epiphany. What happened after?  Why did the scholars from the East visit this baby, and what was an infant supposed to do with frankincense and myrrh? And what lessons can these three people teach us today about our responsibilities to the vulnerable? Join Rev. Joe Cherry as he looks for the answers.

Sermon from 1/7/18

]]> As the story goes, the Three Wise Men met the Baby Jesus on January 6, the Day of Epiphany. What happened after?  Why did the scholars from the East visit this baby, and what was an infant supposed to do with frankincense and myrrh? And what lessons can these three people teach us today about our responsibilities to the vulnerable? Join Rev. Joe Cherry as he looks for the answers.

Sermon from 1/7/18

]]> As the story goes, the Three Wise Men met the Baby Jesus on January 6, the Day of Epiphany. What happened after?  Why did the ... As the story goes, the Three Wise Men met the Baby Jesus on January 6, the Day of Epiphany. What happened after?  Why did the scholars from the East visit this baby, and what was an infant supposed to do with frankincense and myrrh? And what lessons can these three people teach us today about our responsibilities to the vulnerable? Join Rev. Joe Cherry as he looks for the answers.
Sermon from 1/7/18
]]> Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland No No 00:18:46 78 full What Happened Next? Fire Communion http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/fire-communion/ http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/fire-communion/#comments Wed, 10 Jan 2018 19:46:03 -0400 uucleveland Uncategorized Unitarian Universalist spirituality change spiritual practice communion fire uucleveland.podbean.com/fire-communion-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 The UU tradition celebrates four communions through the year…Flower, Water, Bread and Fire.  Join Peggy Lagodny and the congregation of the Society as we celebrate the Fire Communion…a time to help us to put in perspective the joys and sorrows, the changes and transitions, the ups and downs of the past year.  A celebration to separate the end of the past year from the beginning and promise of the new.  Please take some time before coming to service to think about the things you would like to leave behind with the passing of the old year, and an intention to set for the new.

You may want to have a small piece of paper, a pencil, and a candle to fully participate in this service.

Special thanks to the UUA Worship pages of their website for the inspiration for this serv [...]

]]> The UU tradition celebrates four communions through the year...Flower, Water, Bread and Fire.  Join Peggy Lagodny and the congregation of the Society as we celebrate the Fire Communion...a time to help us to put in perspective the joys and sorrows, the changes and transitions, the ups and downs of the past year.  A celebration to separate the end of the past year from the beginning and promise of the new.  Please take some time before coming to service to think about the things you would like to leave behind with the passing of the old year, and an intention to set for the new.

You may want to have a small piece of paper, a pencil, and a candle to fully participate in this service.

Special thanks to the UUA Worship pages of their website for the inspiration for this service.

Sermon from 12/31/17

 

]]> The UU tradition celebrates four communions through the year...Flower, Water, Bread and Fire.  Join Peggy Lagodny and the congregation of the Society as we celebrate the Fire ... The UU tradition celebrates four communions through the year...Flower, Water, Bread and Fire.  Join Peggy Lagodny and the congregation of the Society as we celebrate the Fire Communion...a time to help us to put in perspective the joys and sorrows, the changes and transitions, the ups and downs of the past year.  A celebration to separate the end of the past year from the beginning and promise of the new.  Please take some time before coming to service to think about the things you would like to leave behind with the passing of the old year, and an intention to set for the new.
You may want to have a small piece of paper, a pencil, and a candle to fully participate in this service.
Special thanks to the UUA Worship pages of their website for the inspiration for this service.
Sermon from 12/31/17
 
]]> Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland No No 00:27:10 77 full Fire Communion Are We All In This Together? http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/are-we-all-in-this-together/ http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/are-we-all-in-this-together/#comments Wed, 10 Jan 2018 19:40:10 -0400 uucleveland Uncategorized Social Justice Unitarian Universalist spirituality community spiritual practice ministry connection relationships uucleveland.podbean.com/are-we-all-in-this-together-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 We Unitarian Universalists are facing some tough questions right now.  Do we make a difference? Can we really change lives?  Sometimes we feel like we are all alone in trying to do the right thing in the midst of all the social and political turmoil we face. We sometimes feel like a drop in the bottom of a very large and very empty bucket. But there is good news - it doesn’t have to be like that.

Rev. Joan Van Becelaere is a congregational life consultant in the Central East Region and the Executive Director of UU Justice Ohio. She is the former vice-president for Student Services at the Iliff School of Theology, Denver CO, where she also taught Unitarian Universalist polity.  

Sermon from 12/17/17

]]> We Unitarian Universalists are facing some tough questions right now.  Do we make a difference? Can we really change lives?  Sometimes we feel like we are all alone in trying to do the right thing in the midst of all the social and political turmoil we face. We sometimes feel like a drop in the bottom of a very large and very empty bucket. But there is good news - it doesn't have to be like that.

Rev. Joan Van Becelaere is a congregational life consultant in the Central East Region and the Executive Director of UU Justice Ohio. She is the former vice-president for Student Services at the Iliff School of Theology, Denver CO, where she also taught Unitarian Universalist polity.  

Sermon from 12/17/17

]]> We Unitarian Universalists are facing some tough questions right now.  Do we make a difference? Can we really change lives?  Sometimes we feel like we ... We Unitarian Universalists are facing some tough questions right now.  Do we make a difference? Can we really change lives?  Sometimes we feel like we are all alone in trying to do the right thing in the midst of all the social and political turmoil we face. We sometimes feel like a drop in the bottom of a very large and very empty bucket. But there is good news - it doesn't have to be like that.
Rev. Joan Van Becelaere is a congregational life consultant in the Central East Region and the Executive Director of UU Justice Ohio. She is the former vice-president for Student Services at the Iliff School of Theology, Denver CO, where she also taught Unitarian Universalist polity.  
Sermon from 12/17/17
]]> Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland No No 00:31:03 76 full Are We All In This Together? #metoo http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/metoo-1515626891/ http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/metoo-1515626891/#comments Wed, 10 Jan 2018 19:28:11 -0400 uucleveland Uncategorized Sermons Unitarian Universalist spirituality spiritual practice courage #metoo sexual harassment safety uucleveland.podbean.com/metoo-1515626891-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 #metoo.  This Sunday Rev. Joe Cherry and Rev. Dr. Rina Shere talk about it, carefully.  It’s complicated and messy, and there’s a lot of hurt.  But part of what being in beloved community is is about tackling hard things.

During the early part of the service, Rev. Joe asked the men and the women of the congregation what they did on a day to day basis to feel safe.  The first picture is the list from the men of the congregation.  The rest of the pictures are from the women of the congregation.

Sermon from 12/10/17

 

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]]> #metoo.  This Sunday Rev. Joe Cherry and Rev. Dr. Rina Shere talk about it, carefully.  It's complicated and messy, and there's a lot of hurt.  But part of what being in beloved community is is about tackling hard things.

During the early part of the service, Rev. Joe asked the men and the women of the congregation what they did on a day to day basis to feel safe.  The first picture is the list from the men of the congregation.  The rest of the pictures are from the women of the congregation.

Sermon from 12/10/17

 

 

 

 

]]> #metoo.  This Sunday Rev. Joe Cherry and Rev. Dr. Rina Shere talk about it, carefully.  It's complicated and messy, and there's a lot of hurt.  ... #metoo.  This Sunday Rev. Joe Cherry and Rev. Dr. Rina Shere talk about it, carefully.  It's complicated and messy, and there's a lot of hurt.  But part of what being in beloved community is is about tackling hard things.
During the early part of the service, Rev. Joe asked the men and the women of the congregation what they did on a day to day basis to feel safe.  The first picture is the list from the men of the congregation.  The rest of the pictures are from the women of the congregation.
Sermon from 12/10/17
 
 



 
 
]]> Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland No No 00:13:19 75 full Faith, Hope and Love Abide http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/faith-hope-and-love-abide/ http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/faith-hope-and-love-abide/#comments Mon, 04 Dec 2017 22:21:54 -0400 uucleveland Uncategorized Unitarian Universalist spirituality love spiritual practice faith hope uucleveland.podbean.com/faith-hope-and-love-abide-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Rev. Dr. Paula R. Cannon Gable writes:  Sometimes, it’s hard for me to listen to the news these days.  I feel discouraged by what’s coming out of D.C.  I do not want to live in ignorance, but I do not like the strong negative feelings these broadcasts elicit. I really DO aspire to love my neighbors as I love myself.  But, what if my neighbor promotes values that I find abhorrent?  I’ll share my theological struggle, and perhaps tips on how our faith can help Hope and Love abide.   

Sermon from 12/3/17.

]]> Rev. Dr. Paula R. Cannon Gable writes:  Sometimes, it's hard for me to listen to the news these days.  I feel discouraged by what's coming out of D.C.  I do not want to live in ignorance, but I do not like the strong negative feelings these broadcasts elicit. I really DO aspire to love my neighbors as I love myself.  But, what if my neighbor promotes values that I find abhorrent?  I'll share my theological struggle, and perhaps tips on how our faith can help Hope and Love abide.   

Sermon from 12/3/17.

]]> Rev. Dr. Paula R. Cannon Gable writes:  Sometimes, it's hard for me to listen to the news these days.  I feel discouraged by what's coming ... Rev. Dr. Paula R. Cannon Gable writes:  Sometimes, it's hard for me to listen to the news these days.  I feel discouraged by what's coming out of D.C.  I do not want to live in ignorance, but I do not like the strong negative feelings these broadcasts elicit. I really DO aspire to love my neighbors as I love myself.  But, what if my neighbor promotes values that I find abhorrent?  I'll share my theological struggle, and perhaps tips on how our faith can help Hope and Love abide.   
Sermon from 12/3/17.
]]> Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland No No 00:35:02 74 full Faith, Hope and Love Abide Henry and Waldo http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/henry-and-waldo/ http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/henry-and-waldo/#comments Mon, 04 Dec 2017 22:18:51 -0400 uucleveland Uncategorized Unitarian Universalist spirituality friendship spiritual practice Emerson Thoreau uucleveland.podbean.com/henry-and-waldo-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson had the kind of friendship that makes both parties rise up to be better people. Come this Sunday with Rev. Joe Cherry to learn more about friendships that enrich our lives. 

Sermon from 11/26/17.

]]> Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson had the kind of friendship that makes both parties rise up to be better people. Come this Sunday with Rev. Joe Cherry to learn more about friendships that enrich our lives. 

Sermon from 11/26/17.

]]> Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson had the kind of friendship that makes both parties rise up to be better people. Come this Sunday ... Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson had the kind of friendship that makes both parties rise up to be better people. Come this Sunday with Rev. Joe Cherry to learn more about friendships that enrich our lives. 
Sermon from 11/26/17.
]]> Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland No No 00:23:49 73 full Henry and Waldo Breads and Spreads http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/breads-and-spreads/ http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/breads-and-spreads/#comments Mon, 04 Dec 2017 22:15:25 -0400 uucleveland Uncategorized Unitarian Universalist spirituality diversity thanks Thanksgiving spiritual practice uucleveland.podbean.com/breads-and-spreads-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Join worship leaders Amy Collins CLM and Robyn Herr this Sunday for our Annual Breads & Spreads service, where we celebrate the bounty of the harvest together with different kinds of breads and things to spread upon them. Think of them as kind of the diversity we strive to achieve in our lives together.

Sermon from 11/19/17

]]> Join worship leaders Amy Collins CLM and Robyn Herr this Sunday for our Annual Breads & Spreads service, where we celebrate the bounty of the harvest together with different kinds of breads and things to spread upon them. Think of them as kind of the diversity we strive to achieve in our lives together.

Sermon from 11/19/17

]]> Join worship leaders Amy Collins CLM and Robyn Herr this Sunday for our Annual Breads Spreads service, where we celebrate the bounty of the harvest together ... Join worship leaders Amy Collins CLM and Robyn Herr this Sunday for our Annual Breads & Spreads service, where we celebrate the bounty of the harvest together with different kinds of breads and things to spread upon them. Think of them as kind of the diversity we strive to achieve in our lives together.
Sermon from 11/19/17
]]> Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland No No 00:31:11 72 full Breads and Spreads War and Peace - Our Complicated History http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/war-and-peace-our-complicated-history/ http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/war-and-peace-our-complicated-history/#comments Sun, 12 Nov 2017 18:16:22 -0400 uucleveland Uncategorized Sermons Social Justice Unitarian Universalist spirituality peace spiritual practice ministry veterans military Vietnam Iraq Afghanistan Korea uucleveland.podbean.com/war-and-peace-our-complicated-history-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Join us as we explore the many complex issues surrounding Unitarian Universalism and the military.  Rev. Rina Shere, a chaplain at the VA Medical Center in Wade Park, Cleveland, will speak about the history of our faith as it relates to the armed forces, offer a space for remembrance, and share stories about war and peace from the veterans she ministers to in times of sickness and crisis.  

Sermon from 11/12/17

]]> Join us as we explore the many complex issues surrounding Unitarian Universalism and the military.  Rev. Rina Shere, a chaplain at the VA Medical Center in Wade Park, Cleveland, will speak about the history of our faith as it relates to the armed forces, offer a space for remembrance, and share stories about war and peace from the veterans she ministers to in times of sickness and crisis.  

Sermon from 11/12/17

]]> Join us as we explore the many complex issues surrounding Unitarian Universalism and the military.  Rev. Rina Shere, a chaplain at the VA Medical Center in ... Join us as we explore the many complex issues surrounding Unitarian Universalism and the military.  Rev. Rina Shere, a chaplain at the VA Medical Center in Wade Park, Cleveland, will speak about the history of our faith as it relates to the armed forces, offer a space for remembrance, and share stories about war and peace from the veterans she ministers to in times of sickness and crisis.  
Sermon from 11/12/17
]]> Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland No No 00:25:02 71 full War and Peace - Our Complicated History The Fallacy of Scarcity http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/the-fallacy-of-scarcity/ http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/the-fallacy-of-scarcity/#comments Sun, 12 Nov 2017 18:11:19 -0400 uucleveland Uncategorized Sermons Social Justice Unitarian Universalist spirituality change common good scarcity abundance uucleveland.podbean.com/the-fallacy-of-scarcity-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 This Sunday Rev. Joe Cherry will explore the origins and spiritual response to the myth that what we have is never enough. 

Sermon from 11/5/17

]]> This Sunday Rev. Joe Cherry will explore the origins and spiritual response to the myth that what we have is never enough. 

Sermon from 11/5/17

]]> This Sunday Rev. Joe Cherry will explore the origins and spiritual response to the myth that what we have is never enough.  Sermon from 11/5/17 This Sunday Rev. Joe Cherry will explore the origins and spiritual response to the myth that what we have is never enough. 
Sermon from 11/5/17
]]> Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland No No 00:21:11 70 full The Fallacy of Scarcity Every 500 Years, Something Happens http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/every-500-years-something-happens/ http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/every-500-years-something-happens/#comments Sun, 12 Nov 2017 16:58:54 -0400 uucleveland Uncategorized Unitarian Universalist community change history salvation protestant religious authority Martin Luther uucleveland.podbean.com/every-500-years-something-happens-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Just about every 500 years something big happens in Christendom.  The first big shift (at 400 years) was the movement from outsider to official state religion for Christianity. In 1000 the Orthodox and Roman churches divided. In 1517 a Catholic monk, Martin Luther, hung 95 improvements on the door of his church, and the Protestant Reformation began.  It’s 500 years later…

Sermon from 10/29/17

]]> Just about every 500 years something big happens in Christendom.  The first big shift (at 400 years) was the movement from outsider to official state religion for Christianity. In 1000 the Orthodox and Roman churches divided. In 1517 a Catholic monk, Martin Luther, hung 95 improvements on the door of his church, and the Protestant Reformation began.  It's 500 years later...

Sermon from 10/29/17

]]> Just about every 500 years something big happens in Christendom.  The first big shift (at 400 years) was the movement from outsider to official state ... Just about every 500 years something big happens in Christendom.  The first big shift (at 400 years) was the movement from outsider to official state religion for Christianity. In 1000 the Orthodox and Roman churches divided. In 1517 a Catholic monk, Martin Luther, hung 95 improvements on the door of his church, and the Protestant Reformation began.  It's 500 years later...
Sermon from 10/29/17
]]> Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland No No 00:20:53 69 full Every 500 Years, Something Happens Reclaiming Dignity http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/reclaiming-dignity/ http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/reclaiming-dignity/#comments Wed, 25 Oct 2017 20:20:55 -0400 uucleveland Uncategorized Sermons Social Justice Unitarian Universalist spirituality food peace work spiritual practice forgiveness connection hope dignity courage Edwins uucleveland.podbean.com/reclaiming-dignity-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 This Sunday we continue to explore this month’s theme of courage.

It takes courage to make amends for what we’ve done wrong in this world. Last month our Jewish friends and neighbors celebrated Yom Kippur a day to seek and offer forgiveness for transgressions over the past year. This is hard and deep work.  Join Rev. Joe Cherry in a reflection on reclaiming dignity.

This Sunday we have four guest speakers from Edwins Restaurant to talk about their work there.  EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization that gives formerly incarcerated adults a foundation in the hospitality industry while providing a support network necessary for long-term success. Their mission is to teach a skilled trade in the culinary arts, empower willing minds through passion for the hospitality industry, and prepare students for a successful transit [...]

]]> This Sunday we continue to explore this month's theme of courage.

It takes courage to make amends for what we've done wrong in this world. Last month our Jewish friends and neighbors celebrated Yom Kippur a day to seek and offer forgiveness for transgressions over the past year. This is hard and deep work.  Join Rev. Joe Cherry in a reflection on reclaiming dignity.

This Sunday we have four guest speakers from Edwins Restaurant to talk about their work there.  EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization that gives formerly incarcerated adults a foundation in the hospitality industry while providing a support network necessary for long-term success. Their mission is to teach a skilled trade in the culinary arts, empower willing minds through passion for the hospitality industry, and prepare students for a successful transition home.  For more information on Edwins, go to www.edwinsrestaurant.org

Sermon from 10/22/17

]]> This Sunday we continue to explore this month's theme of courage. It takes courage to make amends for what we've done wrong in this world. Last ... This Sunday we continue to explore this month's theme of courage.
It takes courage to make amends for what we've done wrong in this world. Last month our Jewish friends and neighbors celebrated Yom Kippur a day to seek and offer forgiveness for transgressions over the past year. This is hard and deep work.  Join Rev. Joe Cherry in a reflection on reclaiming dignity.
This Sunday we have four guest speakers from Edwins Restaurant to talk about their work there.  EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization that gives formerly incarcerated adults a foundation in the hospitality industry while providing a support network necessary for long-term success. Their mission is to teach a skilled trade in the culinary arts, empower willing minds through passion for the hospitality industry, and prepare students for a successful transition home.  For more information on Edwins, go to www.edwinsrestaurant.org
Sermon from 10/22/17
]]> Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland No No 00:41:45 68 full Reclaiming Dignity Moving the Center http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/moving-the-center/ http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/moving-the-center/#comments Thu, 19 Oct 2017 20:06:47 -0400 uucleveland Uncategorized Sermons Social Justice Unitarian Universalist Race spirituality balance diversity community change spiritual practice responsibility common good racism connection uucleveland.podbean.com/moving-the-center-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 In our second service this year focusing on de-centering whiteness in our world, join Rev. Joe Cherry as we explore Dr. Robin Diangelo’s essay “11 Ways White America Avoids Taking Responsibility for its Racism,” and other contemporary thoughts about how we can help to build a world that truly embodies our First Principle. 

Sermon from 10/15/17

]]> In our second service this year focusing on de-centering whiteness in our world, join Rev. Joe Cherry as we explore Dr. Robin Diangelo's essay "11 Ways White America Avoids Taking Responsibility for its Racism," and other contemporary thoughts about how we can help to build a world that truly embodies our First Principle. 

Sermon from 10/15/17

]]> In our second service this year focusing on de-centering whiteness in our world, join Rev. Joe Cherry as we explore Dr. Robin Diangelo's essay "11 ... In our second service this year focusing on de-centering whiteness in our world, join Rev. Joe Cherry as we explore Dr. Robin Diangelo's essay "11 Ways White America Avoids Taking Responsibility for its Racism," and other contemporary thoughts about how we can help to build a world that truly embodies our First Principle. 
Sermon from 10/15/17
]]> Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland No No 00:29:25 67 full Moving the Center Courage To Make A Choice http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/courage-to-make-a-choice/ http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/courage-to-make-a-choice/#comments Thu, 19 Oct 2017 20:01:49 -0400 uucleveland Uncategorized Sermons Unitarian Universalist community covenant creation ministry interaction connection uucleveland.podbean.com/courage-to-make-a-choice-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 This Sunday our elected Board of Trustees will lead our service and explore the future options of our congregation.  Come and be a part of the conversation.

Sermon from 10/8/17

]]> This Sunday our elected Board of Trustees will lead our service and explore the future options of our congregation.  Come and be a part of the conversation.

Sermon from 10/8/17

]]> This Sunday our elected Board of Trustees will lead our service and explore the future options of our congregation.  Come and be a part of ... This Sunday our elected Board of Trustees will lead our service and explore the future options of our congregation.  Come and be a part of the conversation.
Sermon from 10/8/17
]]> Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland No No 00:28:59 66 full Courage To Make A Choice Claiming a Voice http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/claiming-a-voice/ http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/claiming-a-voice/#comments Thu, 19 Oct 2017 19:57:43 -0400 uucleveland Uncategorized Sermons Social Justice Unitarian Universalist Race spirituality diversity community change spiritual practice resistance responsibility choice racism struggle uucleveland.podbean.com/claiming-a-voice-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 What can Francis Scott Key, Rod Serling and Cassandra of Greek Legend have in common? These three figures will feature prominently in Sunday’s sermon about the power of speaking against the status quo. If you want to know how you should, join Rev. Joe Cherry for this service.

Sermon from 10/1/17

]]> What can Francis Scott Key, Rod Serling and Cassandra of Greek Legend have in common? These three figures will feature prominently in Sunday's sermon about the power of speaking against the status quo. If you want to know how you should, join Rev. Joe Cherry for this service.

Sermon from 10/1/17

]]> What can Francis Scott Key, Rod Serling and Cassandra of Greek Legend have in common? These three figures will feature prominently in Sunday's sermon about ... What can Francis Scott Key, Rod Serling and Cassandra of Greek Legend have in common? These three figures will feature prominently in Sunday's sermon about the power of speaking against the status quo. If you want to know how you should, join Rev. Joe Cherry for this service.
Sermon from 10/1/17
]]> Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland No No 00:19:30 65 full Claiming a Voice The Shoes of Others http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/the-shoes-of-others/ http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/the-shoes-of-others/#comments Sun, 24 Sep 2017 17:16:10 -0400 uucleveland Uncategorized Social Justice Unitarian Universalist Race spirituality truth spiritual practice racism uucleveland.podbean.com/the-shoes-of-others-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Social Justice work is complicated by the expectations and fears of all involved, and yet it’s work that we are called to do. Journey with us down the path of imperfectly navigating the work of Social Justice as Rev. Joe Cherry asks the question “What’s it like to walk in your shoes?”.

Sermon from 9/24/17

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]]> Social Justice work is complicated by the expectations and fears of all involved, and yet it's work that we are called to do. Journey with us down the path of imperfectly navigating the work of Social Justice as Rev. Joe Cherry asks the question "What's it like to walk in your shoes?".

Sermon from 9/24/17

 

 

 

]]> Social Justice work is complicated by the expectations and fears of all involved, and yet it's work that we are called to do. Journey with ... Social Justice work is complicated by the expectations and fears of all involved, and yet it's work that we are called to do. Journey with us down the path of imperfectly navigating the work of Social Justice as Rev. Joe Cherry asks the question "What's it like to walk in your shoes?".
Sermon from 9/24/17
 
 
 
]]> Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland No No 00:24:41 64 full The Shoes of Others Welcoming the Stranger http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/welcoming-the-stranger-1506283992/ http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/welcoming-the-stranger-1506283992/#comments Sun, 24 Sep 2017 16:13:12 -0400 uucleveland Uncategorized Sermons Social Justice Unitarian Universalist spirituality diversity truth ancestors spiritual practice welcome uucleveland.podbean.com/welcoming-the-stranger-1506283992-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 In meeting new people, and being in relationship with others, mistakes are made. Social faux pas, cultural misunderstandings and unintended slights sometimes get in the way of good people trying to live good, honest lives. Join Rev. Joe Cherry as he looks through the lens of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur at human relationships with both the stranger and the friend.

 Sermon from 9/17/17

]]> In meeting new people, and being in relationship with others, mistakes are made. Social faux pas, cultural misunderstandings and unintended slights sometimes get in the way of good people trying to live good, honest lives. Join Rev. Joe Cherry as he looks through the lens of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur at human relationships with both the stranger and the friend.

 Sermon from 9/17/17

]]> In meeting new people, and being in relationship with others, mistakes are made. Social faux pas, cultural misunderstandings and unintended slights sometimes get in the ... In meeting new people, and being in relationship with others, mistakes are made. Social faux pas, cultural misunderstandings and unintended slights sometimes get in the way of good people trying to live good, honest lives. Join Rev. Joe Cherry as he looks through the lens of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur at human relationships with both the stranger and the friend.
 Sermon from 9/17/17
]]> Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland No No 00:20:16 63 full Welcoming the Stranger Bringing Our Whole Selves to Church / Water Communion http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/bringing-our-whole-selves-to-church-water-communion/ http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/bringing-our-whole-selves-to-church-water-communion/#comments Sun, 24 Sep 2017 15:50:07 -0400 uucleveland Uncategorized Sermons Social Justice Unitarian Universalist spirituality life water spiritual practice self hope uucleveland.podbean.com/bringing-our-whole-selves-to-church-water-communion-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Join us for our Annual Water Communion, the ritual by which we traditionally open the church year. We bring water from where we’ve been to be combined with the water of long term members and visitors alike, as we use water to symbolize the spiritual journey that we are all on as individuals.

Sermon from 9/10/17

]]> Join us for our Annual Water Communion, the ritual by which we traditionally open the church year. We bring water from where we've been to be combined with the water of long term members and visitors alike, as we use water to symbolize the spiritual journey that we are all on as individuals.

Sermon from 9/10/17

]]> Join us for our Annual Water Communion, the ritual by which we traditionally open the church year. We bring water from where we've been to ... Join us for our Annual Water Communion, the ritual by which we traditionally open the church year. We bring water from where we've been to be combined with the water of long term members and visitors alike, as we use water to symbolize the spiritual journey that we are all on as individuals.
Sermon from 9/10/17
]]> Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland No No 00:19:48 62 full Bringing Our Whole Selves to Church / Water Communion Hope & Struggle http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/hope-struggle/ http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/hope-struggle/#comments Thu, 07 Sep 2017 20:28:01 -0400 uucleveland Uncategorized Unitarian Universalist love community truth hope struggle uucleveland.podbean.com/hope-struggle-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 The struggle against injustice is hard and weary-making work. One of the benefits of being in community is that you don’t have to struggle or re-charge on your own, there are others to help. Others with stories to hear, dry tears, and share laughter. Join Rev. Joe Cherry as he looks at ways to improve our lives while we work to improve the world.

Sermon from 9/3/17

 

]]> The struggle against injustice is hard and weary-making work. One of the benefits of being in community is that you don't have to struggle or re-charge on your own, there are others to help. Others with stories to hear, dry tears, and share laughter. Join Rev. Joe Cherry as he looks at ways to improve our lives while we work to improve the world.

Sermon from 9/3/17

 

]]> The struggle against injustice is hard and weary-making work. One of the benefits of being in community is that you don't have to struggle or ... The struggle against injustice is hard and weary-making work. One of the benefits of being in community is that you don't have to struggle or re-charge on your own, there are others to help. Others with stories to hear, dry tears, and share laughter. Join Rev. Joe Cherry as he looks at ways to improve our lives while we work to improve the world.
Sermon from 9/3/17
 
]]> Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland No No 00:20:08 61 full Hope & Struggle Both Sides Now http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/both-sides-now-1504225054/ http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/both-sides-now-1504225054/#comments Thu, 31 Aug 2017 20:17:34 -0400 uucleveland Uncategorized Unitarian Universalist spirituality art spiritual practice https://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/both-sides-now-1504225054/ Art accompanies us our whole life long. From nursery rhymes, which are both poetry and song. Striking visual images in the form of photographs or paintings..we experience art every day, all day, in our lives.  Sometimes though one piece…a song, a painting, a dance…sticks with us our whole lives, and as we grow and mature we may find deeper meanings in these special pieces Join Rev. Joe Cherry to explore art and spirituality.

Reflection of an Artist by our very talented pianist, Karin Tooley.

Please take a few moments before you listen to the podcast to watch these two videos.

Both Sides Now 1969

]]> Art accompanies us our whole life long. From nursery rhymes, which are both poetry and song. Striking visual images in the form of photographs or paintings..we experience art every day, all day, in our lives.  Sometimes though one piece...a song, a painting, a dance...sticks with us our whole lives, and as we grow and mature we may find deeper meanings in these special pieces Join Rev. Joe Cherry to explore art and spirituality.

Reflection of an Artist by our very talented pianist, Karin Tooley.

Please take a few moments before you listen to the podcast to watch these two videos.

Both Sides Now 1969

Both Sides Now 2000

Sermon from 8/27/17

]]> Art accompanies us our whole life long. From nursery rhymes, which are both poetry and song. Striking visual images in the form of photographs or ... Art accompanies us our whole life long. From nursery rhymes, which are both poetry and song. Striking visual images in the form of photographs or paintings..we experience art every day, all day, in our lives.  Sometimes though one piece...a song, a painting, a dance...sticks with us our whole lives, and as we grow and mature we may find deeper meanings in these special pieces Join Rev. Joe Cherry to explore art and spirituality.
Reflection of an Artist by our very talented pianist, Karin Tooley.
Please take a few moments before you listen to the podcast to watch these two videos.
Both Sides Now 1969
Both Sides Now 2000
Sermon from 8/27/17
]]> Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland No No 00:19:24 60 full Both Sides Now Holy Curiosity http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/holy-curiosity-1503261585/ http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/holy-curiosity-1503261585/#comments Sun, 20 Aug 2017 16:39:45 -0400 uucleveland Uncategorized Sermons Social Justice Unitarian Universalist spirituality balance community transformation change covenant spiritual practice http://uucleveland.podbean.com/e/holy-curiosity-1503261585/ Join us this Sunday as we welcome the Rev. Renee Ruchotzke into our pulpit. Rev. Renee is part of the Central Region’s Congregational Staff and has been involved in discussions having to do with our future and the possibility of re-uniting our congregation with that of First Unitarian Church.  This Sunday she’ll be preaching on Holy Curiosity.  

Sermon from8/20/17

]]> Join us this Sunday as we welcome the Rev. Renee Ruchotzke into our pulpit. Rev. Renee is part of the Central Region's Congregational Staff and has been involved in discussions having to do with our future and the possibility of re-uniting our congregation with that of First Unitarian Church.  This Sunday she'll be preaching on Holy Curiosity.  

Sermon from8/20/17

]]> Join us this Sunday as we welcome the Rev. Renee Ruchotzke into our pulpit. Rev. Renee is part of the Central Region's Congregational Staff and ... Join us this Sunday as we welcome the Rev. Renee Ruchotzke into our pulpit. Rev. Renee is part of the Central Region's Congregational Staff and has been involved in discussions having to do with our future and the possibility of re-uniting our congregation with that of First Unitarian Church.  This Sunday she'll be preaching on Holy Curiosity.  
Sermon from8/20/17
]]> Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland No No 00:33:53 59 full Holy Curiosity