Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Church
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Northwoods is a religious community where each person is encouraged to pursue his/her own spiritual journey. Some of our members refer to Northwoods as a "refuge of reason", and yet it is much more. It is the place where we develop heartfelt connections with others in our religious community. It is a touchstone that empowers us to go out into the greater community to serve those in need. We are an institution of free religious thought in our community. We provide space in our church for people from diverse backgrounds who wish to share our religious vision.
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Transcendence:Beyond,Hope | Unitarians were well known for their optimistic outlook on the future evolution and progress of humanity. Our faith's historic optimism might seem misplaced in these challenging times. How do we find an authentic hope for the world that does not ignore suffering, but rises up to meet it with compassion and courage? | 4/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Walk, Run, Fly:Second Service | Pledge campaigns aren't just about the bottom line, they're about being stewards of the vision and potential of a faith community. On this Sunday, we celebrate how real lives are really enriched and changed by Northwoods, and envision what it could be like if we took it even further. Results were fed to Twitter in real time. | 4/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Walk, Run, Fly: First Service | Pledge campaigns aren't just about the bottom line, they're about being stewards of the vision and potential of a faith community. On this Sunday, we celebrate how real lives are really enriched and changed by Northwoods, and envision what it could be like if we took it even further. Results were fed to Twitter in real time. | 3/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Grace:The Thin Places | Religious scholar Michael Borg describes the places in our lives where we recognize the illumination of Grace as "thin places." In this sermon, Rev. Ellen shares some of her own encounters with thin places, and explores Grace from a liberal religious perspective. | 3/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Whose are we? Being Faithfulness | What does it mean to be a faithful, committed Unitarian Universalist? In living out our commitments, we become faithful people, and good stewards of our living tradition. To whom or what must we be faithful? Part three of a three-part sermon series | 3/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Whose are we? In Covenant | Covenant and being in relationship defines our Unitarian Universalist faith. Examining our covenants can also help us begin to approach the question of the larger purpose and obligations of Unitarian Universalism. Part two of a three-part sermon series. | 3/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Whose are we? The Call | Unitarian Universalism came into being fifty years ago this year. Now that we're growing up, can we say with certainty what the role and promise of this faith is in our contemporary context? What are the ways in which we are called, as a community and as individuals, to respond to the challenges and hopes of our times? Part one of a three-sermon series. | 3/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Outside the Box | Guest speaker Kevin Taylor talks about religious dogmatism and how labels work against unity. | 2/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Gorilla Sunday | The men of Northwoods UU Church celebrate this annual event by talking about the lifespan of men. | 2/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Grace and Works | Guest minister Paul Beedle talks about Grace in Healthcare. | 2/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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We Shall Overcome: MLK Jr., Tuscon and Standing on the Side of Love | The violence that shattered a beautiful morning in Tuscon disturbed and saddened us. In this sermon, we reflect on that tragedy through the tireless but non-violent legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and through our own Unitarian Universalist pledge to Stand on the Side of Love. | 2/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Emptying The Well of Self-Esteem | Our culture spends a lot of time fixated in the concept of self-esteem--whether we feel good or bad about ourselves. But what if the whole framework is different? Explore the illusion of self-esteem, and what the deepest truths about ourselves might be. | 1/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Burning Bowl Sunday:Letting The Light In | This Sunday is our annual Burning Bowl Service, where you will have a chance to write down, and then burn, something that you no longer need, which no longer serves you, or of which you would like to let go. Paper will be provided. | 1/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jesus, Mary, and Joseph | An exploration of the relationship between the historical Jesus and his parents, and how the parent/child relationship hasn't changed through the centuries. | 1/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Joy of X | On this third Sunday of Advent, we consider joy. Is it possible to discover joy in our lives, even when it isn't Christmas time? Joy can be discovered anytime...even during difficult times. | 12/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Advent of Peace | On this second Sunday in Advent, consider peace. How can we nurture this from within our hectic, busy lives? | 12/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Thanks, Giving Spilling Over | We often think of gratitude as a kind of fullness in our lives. But what happens when we empty ourselves to make space for more blessings? How can our gratitude spill over to nourish the world? | 12/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Out Of The Closet | Out of the Closet is a sermon about coming clean and facing our individual imperfections. Our imperfections can manifest into internal conflict and it is the individuals choice on how to proceed in life. | 12/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Bully Pulpit | Bullying has been in the national news, lately. This past week, we also marked National Coming Out Day. Kids are deeply hurt, some to the point of death, because of the meanness of other kids. How can Unitarian Universalism respond to bullying, and how do we avoid covering our eyes? | 10/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Spirit of Sustainability | This Sunday, people around the world are putting sustainability into action for 350.org's Global Work Day. Unitarian Universalists support sustainability, but how do we keep our spirits grounded and renewed when change seems to come so slowly? | 10/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Atonement:I Love you, You’re Perfect, Now Change | Atonement is a process of going beyond saying, "Sorry." What does this practice require of us? | 10/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Liberal Religion III: Progressive Christianity is Not an Oxymoron | We often mistakenly think of all of Christianity as overbearing, conservative and confining. In this sermon, requested by Susan Hammond who had the winning bid on the Sermon Topic at last year's Service Auction, we'll explore Progressive Christianity as a form of Liberal Religion, and a close cousin of Unitarian Universalism. | 9/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Liberal Religion II: Giant-Slaying with Five Smooth Stones | In this second sermon in our Liberal Religion series, we explore the heart of Unitarian Universalism. The Five Smooth Stones give us concrete language and concepts that we can use to help other people understand what we, as Unitarian Universalists, believe. | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Of Mosques and Men | Unitarian Universalists claim tolerance as a fundamental values. But are we too tolerant of intolerance? Ellen examines the ongoing controversy around the Cordova Initiative's Muslim community center project. | 9/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Liberal Religion: Covenant | This Sunday is the first in a three part series on Liberal Religion. We welcome our Southwest Conference’s District Executive Susan Smith to Northwoods this Sunday! | 9/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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More Room | What does a deep, true hospitality look like, and how do we find our way into both giving and receiving the selfless love and welcome of agape? Sometimes we get in our own way. | 9/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Here There Be Dragons | Please join us for our annual Water Communion and Ingathering service. Bring a small amount of water from your home or travels, which you can contribute to our collective water along with a phrase, word, impression, place name or other short acknowledgment. Children will participate in the service along with their families. | 8/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Covenant and Community | In a growing congregation, it can be difficult to find ways to get to know people better, to feel connected, and to build community. Covenant groups are one way in which we can build meaningful ties to one another, while also listening and sharing deeply as we encourage one another to spiritual growth. Come prepared to sign up for a group! | 8/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Faith in Place | In a divisive political climate, it's easy to get caught up in what's not going right in our country, and thoughtful critique can be a useful tool. But sometimes we need to step back and acknowledge what's beautiful, what's lifegiving, what's worthy of our awe and reverence. | 7/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Cherish the Circle -- But Leave it Open | Sermon by guest speaker Hildra Tague about the diversity of people and how we need to live in a society that welcomes the uniqueness of people in that society | 7/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Why I am a Unitarian Universalist | Rev. Ellen recounts her journey into liberal religion, but more importantly, relates the foundational elements of the faith that are worthy of continued commitment to Unitarian Universalism. | 7/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Soul of Citizenship | The meaning of citizenship is shifting as our global culture is more connected and more interdependent every day. How, in this changing landscape, can we understand and try to live into what it means to be a "good" citizen? Let's return to our foundations, for a start. | 7/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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How To Be Idle and Blessed | In our modern, fast-pased culture, we are sometimes too busy to even hear our own deepest truths. This sermon explores the spiritual tools of discernment and sabbath-taking as a means to reconnection and renewal. | 7/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Trinity and Time-in the Beginning, the Eternal Now, and the Vista of the End | Guest Speaker and church member Jerry Hensel speaks of his own interpretation of the events in the Bible and how they can be reconciled with his knowledge of science. | 7/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Language of Love | Sermon by guest speaker Ida Stewart about the presence of Love in Spirituality and God | 7/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Happy Father's Day | Sermon on the fluidity of parenting roles in a family | 6/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Sublime and the Terrible | Sermon on the Gulf Oil Spill and human capability | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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All Hands On Deck | Sermon on unity and working together | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mother's Day Service | Sermon about Mothers' fights for peace and justice | 5/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Life, The Universe, and Everything in Between II | The congregation asks questions of the minister | 5/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YRUU Youth Service | Young Religious Unitarian Universalist's perform the service | 5/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Freedom | Sermon on freedom and responsibility in the religious UU community | 5/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Prophet with a Punch Line | Sermon by visiting minister Jeremy Rutledge on Luke in the Bible and putting the world in perspective | 4/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Telling Your Religious Story: A Primer | Sermon by guest speaker Rob Wiley on self discovery of your religious journey | 4/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Spirit For The Journey | Sermon by visiting minister Rev. Susan Smith about exploring the values of the church and how we bring it into the world | 4/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Love, the ultimate Savior! An Intergenerational Easter Service Followed by the Flower Communion | Easter Service given by Guest Speaker Ryan Hoffland Followed by the Flower Communion | 4/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Coexist | Sermon by visiting minister Rev. Mark Edmiston-Lang on being able to live amongst people who are different than you | 4/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Together We Share, by This We Live | Sermon by Guest Speaker Kristin Leigh Grassel on sharing with others and meeting their needs | 4/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What's it going to take...this time?? | Guest speaker and member Paul Klein speaks about the Civil Rights Movement and Equality | 4/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Getting Lost Along the Way | Sermon by visiting Intern Minister John Pepper about finding your way and following your principles | 4/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Soul Man: A Scientist's Thoughts about the Spirit | Guest speaker and member Larry Loomis-Price speaks about the soul | 4/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Turn and Face the Strange | Explorations on the theme of Time. | 1/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The UU Brand Name | Northwoods UU Church sermon on what binds us together. | 1/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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God - The Unspeakable Name | Northwoods UU Church sermon on the theme of God | 12/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Us Vs. Them: We're All Us | Susan Powers's sermon going beyond tolerance. | 12/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Body and Soul | On respecting both the body and the soul | 11/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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In The Time Alotted | Further explorations on the theme of Death from Northwoods UU Church | 11/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Outside, Over There | Northwoods UU Church's annual Day of the Dead service. | 11/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Wheel of the Year | Living and learning in harmony with nature and the seasons. | 10/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Creation: Necessary Mythologies, Reverent Truths | Discussing Liberal Theological perspectives of Creation. | 10/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Close to the Bone | Discussing Liberal Theological perspectives of Simple Living. | 10/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Healthcare: A Failure of Nerve | Discussing Liberal Theological perspectives of Healthcare. | 9/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Human Nature: Bound and Free | Discussing Liberal Theological perspectives of human nature. | 9/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Miracle Sunday; Sermon on the Amount | Our closing the gap fundraiser | 9/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Journey Begins by Returning Home | Annual Water Communion | 8/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Down to the River to Pray | Down to the River to Pray | 8/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Though it Will Not Be the Fortune You Seek | Your Fortunes Will Not Be Those You Seek | 8/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Generation to Generation: We All Want to Save the World | How the youth in the 60s (and beyond) tried to change the world. | 7/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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We Are The Flame | We Are The Flame | 7/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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You Are What You Eat | You Are What You Eat | 7/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Summer Soldier and The Sunshine Patriot | The Summer Soldier and The Sunshine Patriot | 7/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 71 Episodes |
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