http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specificationFirst Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego - Sermons 2012en-uswww.firstuusandiego.orgRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Ministernohttp://www.firstuusandiego.orgThu, 30 Jan 2020 04:36:55 GMTFirst Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego - Sermons 2012First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego - Sermons 2012Sun, 10 Jan 2016 02:38:19 GMT"Out With the Old?"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/out-with-the-oldSun, 30 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMTRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
Kathleen talks about resolutions and the mind-set behind the ability to maintain one's resolutions. She illustrates her point by referencing the Greek God, Janus and “looking toward the past and looking toward the future” likeness.

]]> Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister Kathleen talks about resolutions and the mind-set behind the ability to maintain one's resolutions. She illustrates her point by referencing the Greek God, Janus and “looking toward the past and looking toward the future” likeness. 2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
Kathleen talks about resolutions and the mind-set behind the ability to maintain one's resolutions. She illustrates her point by referencing the Greek God, Janus and “looking toward the past and looking toward the future” likeness.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/out-with-the-old"Mastering Life"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/mastering-lifeSat, 01 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arivid talks about Life and the underlying meaning of life for each and every one of us.

]]> Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister Arivid talks about Life and the underlying meaning of life for each and every one of us. 2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arivid talks about Life and the underlying meaning of life for each and every one of us.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/mastering-life"Pilgrims and Indians: The Real Story"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/pilgrims-and-indians-the-real-storySun, 25 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister

Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid talks about the history of Thanksgiving and offers two “stories” of what really happened.

]]> Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister Arvid talks about the history of Thanksgiving and offers two “stories” of what really happened. 2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego

Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid talks about the history of Thanksgiving and offers two “stories” of what really happened.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/pilgrims-and-indians-the-real-story"Why Giving Is Good"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/why-giving-is-goodSun, 04 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid touches on the Transformational theme for the month of November, Gratitude and Generosity

]]> Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister Arvid touches on the Transformational theme for the month of November, Gratitude and Generosity 2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid touches on the Transformational theme for the month of November, Gratitude and Generosity

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/why-giving-is-good"To Know the Dark"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/to-know-the-darkSun, 28 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMTEmily Webb, Intern Minister Emily Webb, Intern Minister
Emily talks about death and how as humans we live and must die. She draws some thought-provoking questions about one’s death.

]]> Emily Webb, Intern Minister Emily talks about death and how as humans we live and must die. She draws some thought-provoking questions about one’s death. 2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Emily Webb, Intern Minister
Emily talks about death and how as humans we live and must die. She draws some thought-provoking questions about one’s death.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/to-know-the-dark"Dealing with Difficult Emotions"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/dealing-with-difficult-emotionsSun, 21 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid continues a new series this week focusing on the Essential SpiritualityReadings from which he is also offering Adult education classes.

]]> Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister Arvid continues a new series this week focusing on the Essential SpiritualityReadings from which he is also offering Adult education classes. 2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid continues a new series this week focusing on the Essential SpiritualityReadings from which he is also offering Adult education classes.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/dealing-with-difficult-emotions"You're More Enlightened Than You Think"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/youre-more-enlightened-than-you-thinkSun, 07 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid begins a new series this week focusing on the Essential Spirituality Readings, from which he is also offering Adult Education classes.

]]> Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister Arvid begins a new series this week focusing on the Essential Spirituality Readings, from which he is also offering Adult Education classes. 2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid begins a new series this week focusing on the Essential Spirituality Readings, from which he is also offering Adult Education classes.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/youre-more-enlightened-than-you-think"All Together Now"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/all-together-nowSun, 30 Sep 2012 05:00:00 GMTEmily Webb, Intern Minister Emily Webb, Intern Minister
Emily refers back to the story from this Sunday's service "Anansi the Spider" to show how people with differences are all part of the bigger community.

]]> Emily Webb, Intern Minister Emily refers back to the story from this Sunday's service "Anansi the Spider" to show how people with differences are all part of the bigger community. <a href="http://firstuusandiego.bandcamp.com/album/2012-sermon-messages">2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego</a> Emily Webb, Intern Minister
Emily refers back to the story from this Sunday's service "Anansi the Spider" to show how people with differences are all part of the bigger community.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/all-together-now"UU and the Modern Family"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/uu-and-the-modern-familySun, 23 Sep 2012 05:00:00 GMTZach Wahls, Author and Pulpit Guest Zach Wahls, Author and Pulpit Guest
Pulpit Guest, Zach Wahls talks about what a modern family looks like. He says that the sexual orientation of his parents has nothing to do with his quality of character. More importantly, “family,” he says, “comes from the love that binds us."

]]> Zach Wahls, Author and Pulpit Guest Pulpit Guest, Zach Wahls talks about what a modern family looks like. He says that the sexual orientation of his parents has nothing to do with his quality of character. More importantly, “family,” he says, “comes from the love that binds us." <a href="http://firstuusandiego.bandcamp.com/album/2012-sermon-messages">2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego</a> Zach Wahls, Author and Pulpit Guest
Pulpit Guest, Zach Wahls talks about what a modern family looks like. He says that the sexual orientation of his parents has nothing to do with his quality of character. More importantly, “family,” he says, “comes from the love that binds us."

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/uu-and-the-modern-family"Margaret Fuller: The Most Important Woman You've Never Heard of"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/margaret-fullerSun, 16 Sep 2012 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid focuses this Sunday’s Service on the life and ideals of Transcendentalist, Margaret Fuller.

]]> Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister Arvid focuses this Sunday’s Service on the life and ideals of Transcendentalist, Margaret Fuller. <a href="http://firstuusandiego.bandcamp.com/album/2012-sermon-messages">2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego</a> Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid focuses this Sunday’s Service on the life and ideals of Transcendentalist, Margaret Fuller.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/margaret-fuller"Graying Gracefully"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/graying-gracefullySun, 02 Sep 2012 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Tom Owen-Towle Rev. Dr. Tom Owen-Towle, Minister Emeritus
Tom spoke to the congregation today about getting older and because it is a fact of life that we will all get older, he makes a point to put aging into perspective and talks about it with a comedic nature.

]]> Rev. Dr. Tom Owen-Towle, Minister Emeritus Tom spoke to the congregation today about getting older and because it is a fact of life that we will all get older, he makes a point to put aging into perspective and talks about it with a comedic nature. <a href="http://firstuusandiego.bandcamp.com/album/2012-sermon-messages">2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego</a> Rev. Dr. Tom Owen-Towle, Minister Emeritus
Tom spoke to the congregation today about getting older and because it is a fact of life that we will all get older, he makes a point to put aging into perspective and talks about it with a comedic nature.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/graying-gracefully"Sabbatical As Pilgrimage"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/sabbatical-as-pilgrimageSun, 26 Aug 2012 05:00:00 GMTRev. Kathleen Owens Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
Kathleen shared with the congregation her plans for her upcoming Sabbatical. Rev. Kathleen spoke about her pilgrimage to see of the locations that have been the catalyst for religious foundations. She shared her desire to see the places that she learned about in Seminary and speaks about in sermons and references in readings. She is looking forward to her Sabbatical as a Pilgrimage towards her own deeper spiritual journey.

]]> Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister Kathleen shared with the congregation her plans for her upcoming Sabbatical. Rev. Kathleen spoke about her pilgrimage to see of the locations that have been the catalyst for religious foundations. She shared her desire to see the places that she learned about in Seminary and speaks about in sermons and references in readings. She is looking forward to her Sabbatical as a Pilgrimage towards her own deeper spiritual journey. <a href="http://firstuusandiego.bandcamp.com/album/2012-sermon-messages">2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego</a> Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
Kathleen shared with the congregation her plans for her upcoming Sabbatical. Rev. Kathleen spoke about her pilgrimage to see of the locations that have been the catalyst for religious foundations. She shared her desire to see the places that she learned about in Seminary and speaks about in sermons and references in readings. She is looking forward to her Sabbatical as a Pilgrimage towards her own deeper spiritual journey.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/sabbatical-as-pilgrimage"New Beginnings"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/new-beginningsSun, 19 Aug 2012 05:00:00 GMTEmily Webb, Intern Minister Emily Webb, Intern Minister
Emily makes her First Church pulpit debut with her sermon entitled, “New Beginnings.” She talks about what led her to ministry and shows how each of us are theologians.

]]> Emily Webb, Intern Minister Emily makes her First Church pulpit debut with her sermon entitled, “New Beginnings.” She talks about what led her to ministry and shows how each of us are theologians. <a href="http://firstuusandiego.bandcamp.com/album/2012-sermon-messages">2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego</a> Emily Webb, Intern Minister
Emily makes her First Church pulpit debut with her sermon entitled, “New Beginnings.” She talks about what led her to ministry and shows how each of us are theologians.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/new-beginnings"Morality" Keys to Spiritual Fulfillment Serieshttp://www.firstuusandiego.org/morality-keys-to-spiritual-fulfillment-seriesSun, 12 Aug 2012 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid StaubeRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid continues his sermon series on Keys to Spiritual Fulfillment today with a talk about Morality.
Part A

Part B

]]>Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister Arvid continues his sermon series on Keys to Spiritual Fulfillment today with a talk about Morality. Part A <a href="http://firstuusandiego.bandcamp.com/album/2012-sermon-messages">2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego</a> Part B <a href="http://firstuusandiego.bandcamp.com/album/2012-sermon-messages">2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego</a> Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid continues his sermon series on Keys to Spiritual Fulfillment today with a talk about Morality.
Part A

Part B

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/morality-keys-to-spiritual-fulfillment-series"A Home For Your Soul" Pride Sunday Servicehttp://www.firstuusandiego.org/a-home-for-your-soul-pride-sunday-serviceSun, 22 Jul 2012 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube and FriendsLGBT Pride ServiceRev. Dr. Arvid Straube invited some long-time Church Members who have experienced first-hand the love and acceptance of this beloved community of All Souls to tell their stories of their pursuit of this LGBTQ friendly Church.

]]>Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube invited some long-time Church Members who have experienced first-hand the love and acceptance of this beloved community of All Souls to tell their stories of their pursuit of this LGBTQ friendly Church. Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube invited some long-time Church Members who have experienced first-hand the love and acceptance of this beloved community of All Souls to tell their stories of their pursuit of this LGBTQ friendly Church.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/a-home-for-your-soul-pride-sunday-service"Ecology and Poetry"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/ecology-and-poetrySun, 15 Jul 2012 05:00:00 GMTRev. Kathleen OwensRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
Kathleen speaks to this Summer’s Transformational Worship Theme of “Ecology and the Interdependent Web” with a series of poems discussing the world around us. From Summer, to trees, and fields, and the Grand Canyon; Kathleen offers reflections following these poems to further engage the congregation in this Transformational Theme.

]]>Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister Kathleen speaks to this Summer’s Transformational Worship Theme of “Ecology and the Interdependent Web” with a series of poems discussing the world around us. From Summer, to trees, and fields, and the Grand Canyon; Kathleen offers reflections following these poems to further engage the congregation in this Transformational Theme. <a href="http://firstuusandiego.bandcamp.com/album/2012-sermon-messages">2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego</a> Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
Kathleen speaks to this Summer’s Transformational Worship Theme of “Ecology and the Interdependent Web” with a series of poems discussing the world around us. From Summer, to trees, and fields, and the Grand Canyon; Kathleen offers reflections following these poems to further engage the congregation in this Transformational Theme.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/ecology-and-poetry"Time" Keys to Spiritual Fulfillment Serieshttp://www.firstuusandiego.org/timeSun, 08 Jul 2012 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid StraubeRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid continues his Sermon Series of Keys to Spiritual Fulfillment with “Time.” Arvid talks about time management and discusses how some use being busy as a positive complaint.

]]>Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister Arvid continues his Sermon Series of Keys to Spiritual Fulfillment with “Time.” Arvid talks about time management and discusses how some use being busy as a positive complaint. <a href="http://firstuusandiego.bandcamp.com/album/2012-sermon-messages">2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego</a>Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid continues his Sermon Series of Keys to Spiritual Fulfillment with “Time.” Arvid talks about time management and discusses how some use being busy as a positive complaint.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/time"Loving Your Enemies: Is It Possible?"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/loving-your-enemies-is-it-possibleSun, 01 Jul 2012 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead MinisterRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid talks about Step 12 in the Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life, Loving Your Enemies. Arvid uses his first-hand experiences to bring this concept to light with his experiences at Justice General Assembly (June 18 through June 24) in Phoenix, Arizona.

]]>Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister Arvid talks about Step 12 in the Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life, Loving Your Enemies. Arvid uses his first-hand experiences to bring this concept to light with his experiences at Justice General Assembly (June 18 through June 24) in Phoenix, Arizona. <a href="http://firstuusandiego.bandcamp.com/album/2012-sermon-messages">2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego</a> Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid talks about Step 12 in the Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life, Loving Your Enemies. Arvid uses his first-hand experiences to bring this concept to light with his experiences at Justice General Assembly (June 18 through June 24) in Phoenix, Arizona.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/loving-your-enemies-is-it-possible"Ringing the Living Tradition"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/ringing-the-living-traditionSun, 24 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMTKen Herman, Director of MusicKen Herman, Director of Music
concluding a service of Handbell music from First Church’s handbell ensembles and guest ensemble, Timbre, Ken offers a homily encompassing the music of our hymnal "Singing the Living Tradition."
Part A

Part B

]]>Ken Herman, Director of Music concluding a service of Handbell music from First Church’s handbell ensembles and guest ensemble, Timbre, Ken offers a homily encompassing the music of our hymnal "Singing the Living Tradition." Part A <a href="http://firstuusandiego.bandcamp.com/album/2012-sermon-messages">2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego</a> Part B <a href="http://firstuusandiego.bandcamp.com/album/2012-sermon-messages">2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego</a> Ken Herman, Director of Music
concluding a service of Handbell music from First Church’s handbell ensembles and guest ensemble, Timbre, Ken offers a homily encompassing the music of our hymnal "Singing the Living Tradition."
Part A

Part B

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/ringing-the-living-tradition"Time in Nature" Keys to Spiritual Filfillment Serieshttp://www.firstuusandiego.org/time-in-nature-keys-to-spiritual-filfillment-seriesSun, 17 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid StraubeRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid continues his sermon series, Keys to Spiritual Fulfillment with today’s sermon, "Time in Nature."

]]>Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister Arvid continues his sermon series, Keys to Spiritual Fulfillment with today’s sermon, "Time in Nature." 2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid continues his sermon series, Keys to Spiritual Fulfillment with today’s sermon, "Time in Nature."

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/time-in-nature-keys-to-spiritual-filfillment-series"A Heart Big Enough for the World"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/a-heart-big-enough-for-the-worldSun, 10 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead MinisterRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid talks about Step 11 in Karen Armstrong’s Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life.

]]>Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister Arvid talks about Step 11 in Karen Armstrong’s Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life. 2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid talks about Step 11 in Karen Armstrong’s Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/a-heart-big-enough-for-the-world"P.C.D. - Reflections of the Dalai Lama's San Diego Visit"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/pcd-reflections-of-the-dalai-lamas-san-diego-visitSun, 03 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMTRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate MinisterRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
Kathleen talks about her experiences meeting the Dalai Lama when he came to San Diego in May.

]]>Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister Kathleen talks about her experiences meeting the Dalai Lama when he came to San Diego in May. 2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
Kathleen talks about her experiences meeting the Dalai Lama when he came to San Diego in May.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/pcd-reflections-of-the-dalai-lamas-san-diego-visit"Transcending Stereotypes" Annual Youth Servicehttp://www.firstuusandiego.org/transcending-stereotypes-annual-youth-serviceSun, 27 May 2012 05:00:00 GMTFirst Church YouthToday's service featured Homilies from some of our Youth on the theme of Transcending Stereoptypes. In addition to a fully Youth led Service we also have our traditional Bridging Ceremony where the sixth grade move on to the Youth Program and the graduating High School Senior move on to the Young Adult Program. For the protection of our Youth, we are not able to post their Homilies.

]]>Today's service featured Homilies from some of our Youth on the theme of Transcending Stereoptypes. In addition to a fully Youth led Service we also have our traditional Bridging Ceremony where the sixth grade move on to the Youth Program and the graduating High School Senior move on to the Young Adult Program. For the protection of our Youth, we are not able to post their Homilies. Today's service featured Homilies from some of our Youth on the theme of Transcending Stereoptypes. In addition to a fully Youth led Service we also have our traditional Bridging Ceremony where the sixth grade move on to the Youth Program and the graduating High School Senior move on to the Young Adult Program. For the protection of our Youth, we are not able to post their Homilies.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/transcending-stereotypes-annual-youth-service"Beam Me Up, Scotty"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/beam-me-up-scottySun, 20 May 2012 05:00:00 GMTRev. Kathleen OwensRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
Kathleen talks about this month’s Worship Theme, Transcendence through allusions to Star Trek.

]]>Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister Kathleen talks about this month’s Worship Theme, Transcendence through allusions to Star Trek. 2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
Kathleen talks about this month’s Worship Theme, Transcendence through allusions to Star Trek.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/beam-me-up-scottyAnnual Spring Service of Musichttp://www.firstuusandiego.org/annual-spring-service-of-music1Sun, 13 May 2012 05:00:00 GMTAll First Church ChoirsToday's Service was our annual Spring Service of Music where all of our vocal ensembles brought some of their music to our Service. Due to copyright  law, we will not be posting audio or video of this Service, nor will our BookRoom be able to sell CD's from today's Service.

]]>Today's Service was our annual Spring Service of Music where all of our vocal ensembles brought some of their music to our Service. Due to copyright  law, we will not be posting audio or video of this Service, nor will our BookRoom be able to sell CD's from today's Service. Today's Service was our annual Spring Service of Music where all of our vocal ensembles brought some of their music to our Service. Due to copyright  law, we will not be posting audio or video of this Service, nor will our BookRoom be able to sell CD's from today's Service.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/annual-spring-service-of-music1"The Times They Are A'Changin'"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/the-times-they-are-achanginSun, 06 May 2012 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid StraubeBecause so much of today's Service contained the music and poetry of Bob Dylan, we are not able to post audio or video for this Service. If you would like to experience this Service first-hand, Rev. Arvid will be live with a very similar Service experience at our South Bay Campus on Sunday, May 13, 2012.

]]>Because so much of today's Service contained the music and poetry of Bob Dylan, we are not able to post audio or video for this Service. If you would like to experience this Service first-hand, Rev. Arvid will be live with a very similar Service experience at our South Bay Campus on Sunday, May 13, 2012. Because so much of today's Service contained the music and poetry of Bob Dylan, we are not able to post audio or video for this Service. If you would like to experience this Service first-hand, Rev. Arvid will be live with a very similar Service experience at our South Bay Campus on Sunday, May 13, 2012.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/the-times-they-are-achangin"Resurrection Before It's Too Late"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/resurrection-before-its-too-lateSun, 29 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMTRev. Kathleen OwensRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
Kathleen talks about this month’s Worship Theme, Resurrection. She talks about the traditional perception of when this term is used and expands this definition to include all types of resurrection.

]]>Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister Kathleen talks about this month’s Worship Theme, Resurrection. She talks about the traditional perception of when this term is used and expands this definition to include all types of resurrection. 2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
Kathleen talks about this month’s Worship Theme, Resurrection. She talks about the traditional perception of when this term is used and expands this definition to include all types of resurrection.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/resurrection-before-its-too-late"Earth Risiing"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/earth-risiingSun, 22 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMTRev. Kathleen OwensRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
On Earth day Kathleen offers a thought-provoking and environmentally moving sermon talking about our connection to earth as people both chemically and spiritually.

]]>Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister On Earth day Kathleen offers a thought-provoking and environmentally moving sermon talking about our connection to earth as people both chemically and spiritually. 2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
On Earth day Kathleen offers a thought-provoking and environmentally moving sermon talking about our connection to earth as people both chemically and spiritually.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/earth-risiingIntergenerational Easter Servicehttp://www.firstuusandiego.org/intergenerational-easter-service2Sun, 08 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid StraubeRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid offers a homily for today’s Intergenerational Easter Service.

]]>Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister Arvid offers a homily for today’s Intergenerational Easter Service. 2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid offers a homily for today’s Intergenerational Easter Service.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/intergenerational-easter-service2"Monsters We Love"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/monsters-we-loveSun, 11 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid StraubeRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister We all have good and evil within us and with that knowledge, Arvid talks about how we need to consciusly choose the good.

]]>Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister We all have good and evil within us and with that knowledge, Arvid talks about how we need to consciusly choose the good. 2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister We all have good and evil within us and with that knowledge, Arvid talks about how we need to consciusly choose the good.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/monsters-we-love"The Necessity of Religion"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/the-necessity-of-religionSun, 04 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMTRev. Galen Guengerich, Pulpit GuestFor copyright reasons, we will not be able to post the sermon audio or video, or accomodate BookRoom CD purchases. If you missed this sermon, you are encouraged to attend the South Bay Campus Worship Service on Sunday, March 11, or visit the UUA Bookstore to find more of Rev. Guengerich's published materials.

]]>For copyright reasons, we will not be able to post the sermon audio or video, or accomodate BookRoom CD purchases. If you missed this sermon, you are encouraged to attend the South Bay Campus Worship Service on Sunday, March 11, or visit the UUA Bookstore to find more of Rev. Guengerich's published materials. For copyright reasons, we will not be able to post the sermon audio or video, or accomodate BookRoom CD purchases. If you missed this sermon, you are encouraged to attend the South Bay Campus Worship Service on Sunday, March 11, or visit the UUA Bookstore to find more of Rev. Guengerich's published materials.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/the-necessity-of-religion"Keys to Spiritual Fulfillment: Friendship"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/keys-to-spiritual-fulfillment-friendshipSun, 26 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid StraubeRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid talks today about the need for us as humans to belong to caring groups. He offers the opportunity for the congregation to take a moment to assess their friendships to see if they have people in their lives that they can connect with on a variety of levels. Arvid also references a study conducted recently to give the congregation evidence that people today are less connected with friendships than ever before. Arvid says that friendship one of the most important a keys to spiritual fulfillment.

]]>Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister Arvid talks today about the need for us as humans to belong to caring groups. He offers the opportunity for the congregation to take a moment to assess their friendships to see if they have people in their lives that they can connect with on a variety of levels. Arvid also references a study conducted recently to give the congregation evidence that people today are less connected with friendships than ever before. Arvid says that friendship one of the most important a keys to spiritual fulfillment. 2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid talks today about the need for us as humans to belong to caring groups. He offers the opportunity for the congregation to take a moment to assess their friendships to see if they have people in their lives that they can connect with on a variety of levels. Arvid also references a study conducted recently to give the congregation evidence that people today are less connected with friendships than ever before. Arvid says that friendship one of the most important a keys to spiritual fulfillment.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/keys-to-spiritual-fulfillment-friendship"Love in the Tangled Undergrowth of Our Lives"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/love-in-the-tangled-undergrowth-of-our-livesSun, 19 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMTRev. Jim Grant, Affiliate MinisterRev. Jim Grant, Affiliate Minister
Today's Service pulpit guest, Rev. Jim Grant talks about current social and political events drawing a parallel with our Standing on the Side of Love campaign.

]]>Rev. Jim Grant, Affiliate Minister Today's Service pulpit guest, Rev. Jim Grant talks about current social and political events drawing a parallel with our Standing on the Side of Love campaign. 2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Rev. Jim Grant, Affiliate Minister
Today's Service pulpit guest, Rev. Jim Grant talks about current social and political events drawing a parallel with our Standing on the Side of Love campaign.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/love-in-the-tangled-undergrowth-of-our-lives"Sex, Love, and Marriage"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/sex-love-and-marriageSun, 12 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid StraubeRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Today Arvid continues his sermon series on the Keys to Spiritual Fulfillment, with Sex, Love, and Marriage.

]]>Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister Today Arvid continues his sermon series on the Keys to Spiritual Fulfillment, with Sex, Love, and Marriage. 2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Today Arvid continues his sermon series on the Keys to Spiritual Fulfillment, with Sex, Love, and Marriage.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/sex-love-and-marriage"Concern for Everyone" Step 9 in the Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Lifehttp://www.firstuusandiego.org/concern-for-everyoneSun, 05 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid StraubeRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid continues his sermon series using Karen Armstrong's "Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life" and speaks to Step Nine, Concern for Everyone.

]]>Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister Arvid continues his sermon series using Karen Armstrong's "Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life" and speaks to Step Nine, Concern for Everyone. 2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid continues his sermon series using Karen Armstrong's "Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life" and speaks to Step Nine, Concern for Everyone.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/concern-for-everyoneComing of Age Servicehttp://www.firstuusandiego.org/comingofageSun, 29 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMTComing of Age Youth, Mentors and ParentsToday's Services were our Annual Coming of Ages Service, where our children transition from the Children's program to our Youth program, on their journey to Young Adulthood. There is no recording available for this service.

]]>Today's Services were our Annual Coming of Ages Service, where our children transition from the Children's program to our Youth program, on their journey to Young Adulthood. There is no recording available for this service. Today's Services were our Annual Coming of Ages Service, where our children transition from the Children's program to our Youth program, on their journey to Young Adulthood. There is no recording available for this service.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/comingofage"On Being the Change"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/on-being-the-changeSun, 22 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMTRev. Kathleen OwensRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
Today's Service Kathleen talks about the amazing work we have done as a congregation in the area of Social Justice. She references earlier inclusion from the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Lao-Tse that touch on Justice work, the need and inspirations behind them.

]]>Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister Today's Service Kathleen talks about the amazing work we have done as a congregation in the area of Social Justice. She references earlier inclusion from the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Lao-Tse that touch on Justice work, the need and inspirations behind them. 2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
Today's Service Kathleen talks about the amazing work we have done as a congregation in the area of Social Justice. She references earlier inclusion from the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Lao-Tse that touch on Justice work, the need and inspirations behind them.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/on-being-the-change"Every Journey Begins with a Single Step" Journey Toward Wholeness Sundayhttp://www.firstuusandiego.org/journey-toward-wholeness-sunday1Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMTRev. Kathleen OwensRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
On this Journey Toward Wholeness Sunday, Kathleen offers a three-part sermon inter-weaved within stories, music, and a "Pair Sharing" exercise. Kathleen discusses immigration and three different stages, "Every Journey Begins with a Single Step," "Comings and Goings," and "A Reason for Hope."

]]>Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister On this Journey Toward Wholeness Sunday, Kathleen offers a three-part sermon inter-weaved within stories, music, and a "Pair Sharing" exercise. Kathleen discusses immigration and three different stages, "Every Journey Begins with a Single Step," "Comings and Goings," and "A Reason for Hope." 2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
On this Journey Toward Wholeness Sunday, Kathleen offers a three-part sermon inter-weaved within stories, music, and a "Pair Sharing" exercise. Kathleen discusses immigration and three different stages, "Every Journey Begins with a Single Step," "Comings and Goings," and "A Reason for Hope."

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/journey-toward-wholeness-sunday1"Money and the Meaning of Life"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/money-and-the-meaning-of-lifeSun, 08 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid StraubeRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Today's Service Arvid talks about how society today has forced some to feel that the meaning of life is based on money and possessions.

]]>Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister Today's Service Arvid talks about how society today has forced some to feel that the meaning of life is based on money and possessions. 2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Today's Service Arvid talks about how society today has forced some to feel that the meaning of life is based on money and possessions.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/money-and-the-meaning-of-life"Setting Sacred Intentions"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/setting-sacred-intentionsSun, 01 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid StraubeRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Today's Service was a time for reflection and for setting sacred intentions for the year to come.

To view the Intentions shared during Services at both our Hillcrest and South Bay Campuses, click here.

]]>Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister Today's Service was a time for reflection and for setting sacred intentions for the year to come. To view the Intentions shared during Services at both our Hillcrest and South Bay Campuses, click here. 2012 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Today's Service was a time for reflection and for setting sacred intentions for the year to come.

To view the Intentions shared during Services at both our Hillcrest and South Bay Campuses, click here.

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