http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specificationFirst Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego - Sermons 2013en-uswww.firstuusandiego.orgRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Ministernohttp://www.firstuusandiego.orgThu, 30 Jan 2020 04:27:08 GMTFirst Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego - Sermons 2013First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego - Sermons 2013Wed, 08 Jan 2014 05:12:52 GMT"Ring Out the False, Ring In the True"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/ring-out-the-falseSun, 29 Dec 2013 06:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead MinisterRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister “We cannot enter the New Year smooth as babes, but we do enter as survivors, often enriched, tougher, wiser, and, seasoned by life’s struggles, readier for the time to come. Our scars signal more than lamentation; not injury but renewal, not grief but reconciliation, not ruin but restoration, not the old year’s accumulation of woe, but the new year’s reality of healing, strength, and hope.” - Clark Dewey Wells
Today's Service does not feature a Traditional Sermon. Instead, Arvid lead the Congregation in a Meditation and then allowed each in attendance to write down and aspiration or resolution for the New Year.

]]>Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister “We cannot enter the New Year smooth as babes, but we do enter as survivors, often enriched, tougher, wiser, and, seasoned by life’s struggles, readier for the time to come. Our scars signal more than lamentation; not injury but renewal, not grief but reconciliation, not ruin but restoration, not the old year’s accumulation of woe, but the new year’s reality of healing, strength, and hope.” - Clark Dewey Wells Today's Service does not feature a Traditional Sermon. Instead, Arvid lead the Congregation in a Meditation and then allowed each in attendance to write down and aspiration or resolution for the New Year. 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister “We cannot enter the New Year smooth as babes, but we do enter as survivors, often enriched, tougher, wiser, and, seasoned by life’s struggles, readier for the time to come. Our scars signal more than lamentation; not injury but renewal, not grief but reconciliation, not ruin but restoration, not the old year’s accumulation of woe, but the new year’s reality of healing, strength, and hope.” - Clark Dewey Wells
Today's Service does not feature a Traditional Sermon. Instead, Arvid lead the Congregation in a Meditation and then allowed each in attendance to write down and aspiration or resolution for the New Year.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/ring-out-the-false"The Weaving of Shadow and Light" A Solstice Servicehttp://www.firstuusandiego.org/the-weaving-of-shadow-and-light-a-solstice-serviceSun, 22 Dec 2013 06:00:00 GMTRev. Kathleen OwensRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister and the Core Team of the Earth Centered Spirituality Circle
“A sensitive plant in a garden grew, and the young winds fed it with silver dew, and it opened its fan-like leaves to the light, and closed them beneath the kisses of night.” — Percy Bysshe Shelley from The Sensitive Plant 1820
Question for Reflection — What is waiting to open within you?

]]>Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister and the Core Team of the Earth Centered Spirituality Circle “A sensitive plant in a garden grew, and the young winds fed it with silver dew, and it opened its fan-like leaves to the light, and closed them beneath the kisses of night.” — Percy Bysshe Shelley from The Sensitive Plant 1820 Question for Reflection — What is waiting to open within you? 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister and the Core Team of the Earth Centered Spirituality Circle
“A sensitive plant in a garden grew, and the young winds fed it with silver dew, and it opened its fan-like leaves to the light, and closed them beneath the kisses of night.” — Percy Bysshe Shelley from The Sensitive Plant 1820
Question for Reflection — What is waiting to open within you?

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/the-weaving-of-shadow-and-light-a-solstice-service"A Ceremony of Carols"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/a-ceremony-of-carolsSun, 15 Dec 2013 06:00:00 GMTAnnual Winter Service of MusicAnnual Winter Service of Music Due to copyright infringement laws, we are not able to post a recording of this Service. This Service will also not be available in our Book Room for purchase for the same reason.  

]]>Annual Winter Service of Music Due to copyright infringement laws, we are not able to post a recording of this Service. This Service will also not be available in our Book Room for purchase for the same reason.   Annual Winter Service of Music

Due to copyright infringement laws, we are not able to post a recording of this Service. This Service will also not be available in our Book Room for purchase for the same reason.

 

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/a-ceremony-of-carols"The Mother of Us All"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/the-mother-of-us-allSun, 08 Dec 2013 06:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead MinisterRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister "Joy, thou goddess, fair immortal, offspring of Elysium,
Mad with rapture, to the portal of thy holy fane we come!
Fashion’s laws, indeed, may sever, but thy magic joins again;
Humankind is one forever, ‘neath thy mild and gentle reign.” - Friedrich Schiller 1759-1827

]]>Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister "Joy, thou goddess, fair immortal, offspring of Elysium, Mad with rapture, to the portal of thy holy fane we come! Fashion’s laws, indeed, may sever, but thy magic joins again; Humankind is one forever, ‘neath thy mild and gentle reign.” - Friedrich Schiller 1759-1827 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister "Joy, thou goddess, fair immortal, offspring of Elysium,
Mad with rapture, to the portal of thy holy fane we come!
Fashion’s laws, indeed, may sever, but thy magic joins again;
Humankind is one forever, ‘neath thy mild and gentle reign.” - Friedrich Schiller 1759-1827

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/the-mother-of-us-all"The God We Don't Believe In"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/the-god-we-dont-believe-inSun, 01 Dec 2013 06:00:00 GMTElizabeth Bukey, Intern MinisterElizabeth Bukey, Intern Minister
“If you believe in God, the best thing you can do for yourself is to suspend your belief for a while, because undoubtedly your God is too small and you must grow beyond that God. On the other hand, if you don’t believe in God, your very disbelief is a stumbling block.” — Rev. Dr. Forrest Church
Reflection Question – How would you describe a “God” you might believe in?

]]>Elizabeth Bukey, Intern Minister “If you believe in God, the best thing you can do for yourself is to suspend your belief for a while, because undoubtedly your God is too small and you must grow beyond that God. On the other hand, if you don’t believe in God, your very disbelief is a stumbling block.” — Rev. Dr. Forrest Church Reflection Question – How would you describe a “God” you might believe in? 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoElizabeth Bukey, Intern Minister
“If you believe in God, the best thing you can do for yourself is to suspend your belief for a while, because undoubtedly your God is too small and you must grow beyond that God. On the other hand, if you don’t believe in God, your very disbelief is a stumbling block.” — Rev. Dr. Forrest Church
Reflection Question – How would you describe a “God” you might believe in?

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/the-god-we-dont-believe-in"If Your Only Prayer is 'Thank You' . . ."http://www.firstuusandiego.org/if-your-only-prayer-is-thank-youSun, 24 Nov 2013 06:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid StraubeRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
“If the only prayer you ever say is ‘Thank you,’ that will suffice.” — Meister Eckhart

]]>Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister “If the only prayer you ever say is ‘Thank you,’ that will suffice.” — Meister Eckhart 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
“If the only prayer you ever say is ‘Thank you,’ that will suffice.” — Meister Eckhart

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/if-your-only-prayer-is-thank-you"Kindness In the Age of Meannesshttp://www.firstuusandiego.org/kindness-in-the-age-of-meannessSun, 17 Nov 2013 06:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead MinisterRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister “This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.” - 14th Dalai Lama
Reflection Question – What is a random act of kindness you can do this afternoon?

]]>Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister “This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.” - 14th Dalai Lama Reflection Question – What is a random act of kindness you can do this afternoon? 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister “This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.” - 14th Dalai Lama
Reflection Question – What is a random act of kindness you can do this afternoon?

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/kindness-in-the-age-of-meanness"The Beginning of Love"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/the-beginning-of-loveSun, 10 Nov 2013 06:00:00 GMTRev. Jan Christian, Guest MinisterRev. Jan Christian, Guest Minister from the UU Church of Ventura
“Out beyond ideas of wrong doing and right doing there is a field I’ll meet you there; where the soul lies down in the grass, the world is too full to talk about.” — Rumi
Reflection Question – Richard Rohr has written, “If you don’t transform your pain, you will always transmit your pain.” How is this true?

]]>Rev. Jan Christian, Guest Minister from the UU Church of Ventura “Out beyond ideas of wrong doing and right doing there is a field I’ll meet you there; where the soul lies down in the grass, the world is too full to talk about.” — Rumi Reflection Question – Richard Rohr has written, “If you don’t transform your pain, you will always transmit your pain.” How is this true? 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Jan Christian, Guest Minister from the UU Church of Ventura
“Out beyond ideas of wrong doing and right doing there is a field I’ll meet you there; where the soul lies down in the grass, the world is too full to talk about.” — Rumi
Reflection Question – Richard Rohr has written, “If you don’t transform your pain, you will always transmit your pain.” How is this true?

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/the-beginning-of-love"Power to the People"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/power-to-the-peopleSun, 03 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMTRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate MinisterRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
“Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt
Question for Reflection — What is one thing you can do to advance your education and our democracy?

]]>Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister “Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt Question for Reflection — What is one thing you can do to advance your education and our democracy? 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
“Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt
Question for Reflection — What is one thing you can do to advance your education and our democracy?

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/power-to-the-people"The Dead Come to Life"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/the-dead-come-to-lifeSun, 27 Oct 2013 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead MinisterRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister “Let children walk with Nature, let them see the beautiful blendings and communions of death and life, their joyous inseparable unity, as taught in woods and meadows, plains and mountains and streams of our blessed star, and they will learn that death is stingless indeed, and as beautiful as life.” — John Muir
Reflection Question – In what ways does your relationship with beloved people who have died continue?

]]>Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister “Let children walk with Nature, let them see the beautiful blendings and communions of death and life, their joyous inseparable unity, as taught in woods and meadows, plains and mountains and streams of our blessed star, and they will learn that death is stingless indeed, and as beautiful as life.” — John Muir Reflection Question – In what ways does your relationship with beloved people who have died continue? 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister “Let children walk with Nature, let them see the beautiful blendings and communions of death and life, their joyous inseparable unity, as taught in woods and meadows, plains and mountains and streams of our blessed star, and they will learn that death is stingless indeed, and as beautiful as life.” — John Muir
Reflection Question – In what ways does your relationship with beloved people who have died continue?

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/the-dead-come-to-life"How Not to Be a Zombie: Being Alive in a Deadening World"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/how-not-to-be-a-zombie-being-alive-in-a-deadening-worldSun, 20 Oct 2013 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead MinisterRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister “The greatest danger of our times is the deadening of our response.” — Joanna Macy
Reflection Question – What parts of yourself are asleep?

]]>Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister “The greatest danger of our times is the deadening of our response.” — Joanna Macy Reflection Question – What parts of yourself are asleep? 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister “The greatest danger of our times is the deadening of our response.” — Joanna Macy
Reflection Question – What parts of yourself are asleep?

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/how-not-to-be-a-zombie-being-alive-in-a-deadening-world"The Messiness of Creation"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/the-messiness-of-creationSun, 13 Oct 2013 05:00:00 GMTRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate MinisterRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
“No chaos, no creation. Evidence: the kitchen at mealtime.” — Mason Cooley
Question for Reflection — What mess are you making?

]]>Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister “No chaos, no creation. Evidence: the kitchen at mealtime.” — Mason Cooley Question for Reflection — What mess are you making? 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
“No chaos, no creation. Evidence: the kitchen at mealtime.” — Mason Cooley
Question for Reflection — What mess are you making?

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/the-messiness-of-creation"A Mixing Guesture"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/a-mixing-guestureSun, 06 Oct 2013 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Susan RitchieRev. Dr. Susan Ritchie, Guest Minister “Being itself is given to us as meaning. Being does not have meaning. Being itself, the phenomenon of Being, is meaning that is, in turn, its own circulation—and we are this circulation. There is no meaning if meaning is not shared…because meaning is itself the sharing of Being.” — Jean Luc Nancy
Question for Reflection— What hybrid identities have enriched your life?

]]>Rev. Dr. Susan Ritchie, Guest Minister “Being itself is given to us as meaning. Being does not have meaning. Being itself, the phenomenon of Being, is meaning that is, in turn, its own circulation—and we are this circulation. There is no meaning if meaning is not shared…because meaning is itself the sharing of Being.” — Jean Luc Nancy Question for Reflection— What hybrid identities have enriched your life? 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Dr. Susan Ritchie, Guest Minister “Being itself is given to us as meaning. Being does not have meaning. Being itself, the phenomenon of Being, is meaning that is, in turn, its own circulation—and we are this circulation. There is no meaning if meaning is not shared…because meaning is itself the sharing of Being.” — Jean Luc Nancy
Question for Reflection— What hybrid identities have enriched your life?

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/a-mixing-guesture"In the Midst of a Supreme and Noble Effort"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/in-the-midst-of-a-supreme-and-noble-effortSun, 29 Sep 2013 05:00:00 GMTRev. Kathleen Owens, Candidate for Lead MinisterRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
Rev. Kathleen concludes Candidating Week for the Lead Minister position with this powerful sermon.

]]>Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister Rev. Kathleen concludes Candidating Week for the Lead Minister position with this powerful sermon. 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
Rev. Kathleen concludes Candidating Week for the Lead Minister position with this powerful sermon.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/in-the-midst-of-a-supreme-and-noble-effort"Living on the Side of Love"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/living-on-the-side-of-loveSun, 22 Sep 2013 05:00:00 GMTElizabeth Bukey, Intern MinisterElizabeth Bukey, Intern Minister
“Love isn’t how you feel. It’s what you do.” — Madeleine L’Engle, A Wind in the Door

Reflection Question – How do you put love into practice?

]]>Elizabeth Bukey, Intern Minister “Love isn’t how you feel. It’s what you do.” — Madeleine L’Engle, A Wind in the Door Reflection Question – How do you put love into practice? 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoElizabeth Bukey, Intern Minister
“Love isn’t how you feel. It’s what you do.” — Madeleine L’Engle, A Wind in the Door

Reflection Question – How do you put love into practice?

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/living-on-the-side-of-love"Foolish Things Smart People Do"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/foolish-things-smart-people-doSun, 15 Sep 2013 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid StraubeRev. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister “Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn’t.” — Erica Jong
Reflection Question – What are the foolish things that I do that I could change now that I am aware of them?

]]>Rev. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister “Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn’t.” — Erica Jong Reflection Question – What are the foolish things that I do that I could change now that I am aware of them? 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister “Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn’t.” — Erica Jong
Reflection Question – What are the foolish things that I do that I could change now that I am aware of them?

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/foolish-things-smart-people-do"Go Ahead and Forgive Them, You Deserve It"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/go-ahead-and-forgiveSun, 08 Sep 2013 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead MinisterRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister “Experience is how life catches up with us and teaches us to love and forgive each other.” — Judy Collins
Reflection Question – Who do you need to forgive?

]]>Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister “Experience is how life catches up with us and teaches us to love and forgive each other.” — Judy Collins Reflection Question – Who do you need to forgive? 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister “Experience is how life catches up with us and teaches us to love and forgive each other.” — Judy Collins
Reflection Question – Who do you need to forgive?

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/go-ahead-and-forgive"You Could Be Next: Why Labor Justice Matters"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/you-could-be-next-why-labor-justice-mattersSun, 01 Sep 2013 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead MinisterRev. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
“[The Lord] has shown strength with his arm, he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts, he has put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted those of low degree; he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent empty away.” — Luke 1: 51-53 RSV

]]>Rev. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister “[The Lord] has shown strength with his arm, he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts, he has put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted those of low degree; he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent empty away.” — Luke 1: 51-53 RSV 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
“[The Lord] has shown strength with his arm, he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts, he has put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted those of low degree; he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent empty away.” — Luke 1: 51-53 RSV

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/you-could-be-next-why-labor-justice-matters"Wrestling with Tradition"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/wrestling-with-traditionSun, 25 Aug 2013 05:00:00 GMTElizabeth Bukey, Intern MinisterElizabeth Bukey, Intern Minister
“Most people are bothered by those passages of Scripture they do not understand, but the passages that bother me are those I do understand.” — Attributed to Mark Twain
Reflection Question – What tradition(s) do you wrestle with?

]]>Elizabeth Bukey, Intern Minister “Most people are bothered by those passages of Scripture they do not understand, but the passages that bother me are those I do understand.” — Attributed to Mark Twain Reflection Question – What tradition(s) do you wrestle with? 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoElizabeth Bukey, Intern Minister
“Most people are bothered by those passages of Scripture they do not understand, but the passages that bother me are those I do understand.” — Attributed to Mark Twain
Reflection Question – What tradition(s) do you wrestle with?

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/wrestling-with-tradition"The Business of Your Life"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/the-business-of-your-lifeSun, 18 Aug 2013 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead MinisterRev. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
“I totally believe in a Capitalist System. I only wish someone would try it.” — Frank Lloyd Wright

Reflection Question – What’s the main business of your life?

]]>Rev. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister “I totally believe in a Capitalist System. I only wish someone would try it.” — Frank Lloyd Wright Reflection Question – What’s the main business of your life? 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
“I totally believe in a Capitalist System. I only wish someone would try it.” — Frank Lloyd Wright

Reflection Question – What’s the main business of your life?

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/the-business-of-your-life"Happiness 101"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/happiness-101Sun, 11 Aug 2013 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead MinisterRev. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
“I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be truly happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.” — Albert Schweitzer
Reflection Question – Where do you find your deepest happiness?

]]>Rev. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister “I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be truly happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.” — Albert Schweitzer Reflection Question – Where do you find your deepest happiness? 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
“I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be truly happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.” — Albert Schweitzer
Reflection Question – Where do you find your deepest happiness?

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/happiness-101"Martin's Dream, Trayvon's Nightmare"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/martins-dream-trayvons-nightmareSun, 04 Aug 2013 05:00:00 GMTRev. Kathleen OwensRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
“With humility and courage born of our history, we are called as Unitarian Universalists to build the Beloved Community, where all souls are welcome as blessings, and the human family lives whole and reconciled.” — UUA Leadership Council
Reflection Question – Where shall we be 50 years from now?

]]>Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister “With humility and courage born of our history, we are called as Unitarian Universalists to build the Beloved Community, where all souls are welcome as blessings, and the human family lives whole and reconciled.” — UUA Leadership Council Reflection Question – Where shall we be 50 years from now? 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
“With humility and courage born of our history, we are called as Unitarian Universalists to build the Beloved Community, where all souls are welcome as blessings, and the human family lives whole and reconciled.” — UUA Leadership Council
Reflection Question – Where shall we be 50 years from now?

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/martins-dream-trayvons-nightmare"The Spirituality of Aging"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/the-spirituality-of-agingSun, 28 Jul 2013 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid StraubeRev. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
“We ask for long life, but ‘tis deep life, or noble moments that signify.
Let the measure of time be spiritual not mechanical” — Ralph W. Emerson

]]>Rev. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister “We ask for long life, but ‘tis deep life, or noble moments that signify. Let the measure of time be spiritual not mechanical” — Ralph W. Emerson 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
“We ask for long life, but ‘tis deep life, or noble moments that signify.
Let the measure of time be spiritual not mechanical” — Ralph W. Emerson

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/the-spirituality-of-aging"The Spirituality of Pleasure"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/the-spirituality-of-pleasureSun, 21 Jul 2013 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead MinisterRev. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
“The exercise of an extraordinary gift is the supremest pleasure in life.” — Mark Twain

]]>Rev. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister “The exercise of an extraordinary gift is the supremest pleasure in life.” — Mark Twain 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
“The exercise of an extraordinary gift is the supremest pleasure in life.” — Mark Twain

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/the-spirituality-of-pleasure"Got Milk? Harvey Milk and Coalitions"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/got-milkSun, 14 Jul 2013 05:00:00 GMTRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate MinisterRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
“Respect your fellow human being, treat them fairly, disagree with them honestly, enjoy their friendship, explore your thoughts about one another candidly, work together for a common goal and help one another.” — Bill Bradley
Reflection Question – Who is missing from our table?

]]>Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister “Respect your fellow human being, treat them fairly, disagree with them honestly, enjoy their friendship, explore your thoughts about one another candidly, work together for a common goal and help one another.” — Bill Bradley Reflection Question – Who is missing from our table? 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
“Respect your fellow human being, treat them fairly, disagree with them honestly, enjoy their friendship, explore your thoughts about one another candidly, work together for a common goal and help one another.” — Bill Bradley
Reflection Question – Who is missing from our table?

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/got-milk"Reverent Agnostics and Rational Mystics"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/reverent-agnostics-and-rational-mysticsSun, 07 Jul 2013 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead MinisterRev. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister

]]>Rev. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/reverent-agnostics-and-rational-mystics"Bless Those Who Serve: A Peacenik Salutes The Military"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/a-peacenik-salutes-the-militarySun, 30 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead MinisterRev. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister

]]>Rev. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/a-peacenik-salutes-the-military"Wake Up!"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/wake-upSun, 23 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Tom Owen-Towle, Minister EmeritusRev. Dr. Tom Owen-Towle

]]>Rev. Dr. Tom Owen-Towle 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Dr. Tom Owen-Towle

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/wake-up"It Takes a Village to Grow a Soul"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/it-takes-a-village-to-grow-a-soulSun, 16 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMTRev. Kathleen OwensRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister

]]>Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/it-takes-a-village-to-grow-a-soul"Oh, The Places You'll Go"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/oh-the-places-youll-goSun, 09 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMTEmily Webb, Intern MinisterEmily Webb, Intern Minister

]]>Emily Webb, Intern Minister 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoEmily Webb, Intern Minister

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/oh-the-places-youll-go"The Real Stuff: Beyond Materialism"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/the-real-stuff-beyond-materialismSun, 02 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead MinisterRev. Arvid Straube, D.Min., D.Div., Lead Minister
Arvid offers his second sermon discussing materialism.

]]>Rev. Arvid Straube, D.Min., D.Div., Lead Minister Arvid offers his second sermon discussing materialism. 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Arvid Straube, D.Min., D.Div., Lead Minister
Arvid offers his second sermon discussing materialism.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/the-real-stuff-beyond-materialismAnnual Youth Service "Truth"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/annual-youth-service-truthSun, 26 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTSenior High YouthThis Sunday was our Annual Youth Service with the Bridging Ceremony. There is no audio of this Service, however, you can order a copy of this Service in our Book Room on Sunday mornings.

]]>This Sunday was our Annual Youth Service with the Bridging Ceremony. There is no audio of this Service, however, you can order a copy of this Service in our Book Room on Sunday mornings. This Sunday was our Annual Youth Service with the Bridging Ceremony. There is no audio of this Service, however, you can order a copy of this Service in our Book Room on Sunday mornings.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/annual-youth-service-truthAnnual Spring Service of Musichttp://www.firstuusandiego.org/annual-spring-service-of-musicSun, 19 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTFirst Church Music EnsemblesThis Sunday was our Annual Spring Service of Music. Due to copyright infringement laws, we are not able to post the recordings. This Service will not be available in our Book Room for purchase for the same reason.

]]>This Sunday was our Annual Spring Service of Music. Due to copyright infringement laws, we are not able to post the recordings. This Service will not be available in our Book Room for purchase for the same reason. This Sunday was our Annual Spring Service of Music. Due to copyright infringement laws, we are not able to post the recordings. This Service will not be available in our Book Room for purchase for the same reason.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/annual-spring-service-of-music"Holy Mothers"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/holy-mothersSun, 12 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTEmily Webb, Intern Minister Emily Webb, Intern Minister
Emily offers a touching Sermon on this Mother’s Day that talks about what makes one holy.

]]> Emily Webb, Intern Minister Emily offers a touching Sermon on this Mother’s Day that talks about what makes one holy. 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Emily Webb, Intern Minister
Emily offers a touching Sermon on this Mother’s Day that talks about what makes one holy.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/holy-mothers"Awakening from the American Nightmare: Consumerism and Hungry Ghosts"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/awakening-from-consumerismSun, 05 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid talks about how the "American Dream" become the American Nightmare with America's impulse to over-consume.

]]> Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister Arvid talks about how the "American Dream" become the American Nightmare with America's impulse to over-consume. 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid talks about how the "American Dream" become the American Nightmare with America's impulse to over-consume.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/awakening-from-consumerism"Leaning Into the Question"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/leaning-into-the-questionSun, 28 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMTRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate MinisterRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister

]]>Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/leaning-into-the-questionArvid Announces His Retirementhttp://www.firstuusandiego.org/arvid-announces-his-retirementSun, 21 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead MinisterRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid talks to the congregation about his plans for retirement in June 2014 and acknowledges the accomplishments this congregation has made since he was installed as settled Lead Minister.

]]>Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister Arvid talks to the congregation about his plans for retirement in June 2014 and acknowledges the accomplishments this congregation has made since he was installed as settled Lead Minister. 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San DiegoRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid talks to the congregation about his plans for retirement in June 2014 and acknowledges the accomplishments this congregation has made since he was installed as settled Lead Minister.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/arvid-announces-his-retirement"Not Your Grandmother's God: Beyond Misconceptions About the Ground of Being"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/not-your-grandmothers-godSun, 14 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid talks about people’s definitions, assumptions, and misconceptions about God.

]]> Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister Arvid talks about people’s definitions, assumptions, and misconceptions about God. 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid talks about people’s definitions, assumptions, and misconceptions about God.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/not-your-grandmothers-god"Celebrating the Miracle"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/celebrating-the-miracleSun, 31 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMTRev. Kathleen Owens Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
Kathleen offers a thought-provoking service this Easter that encourages and inspires one to think of his or her connection to greatness.

]]> Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister Kathleen offers a thought-provoking service this Easter that encourages and inspires one to think of his or her connection to greatness. 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Minister
Kathleen offers a thought-provoking service this Easter that encourages and inspires one to think of his or her connection to greatness.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/celebrating-the-miracle"The Wisdom of Imperfection"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/the-wisdom-of-imperfectionSun, 24 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister

]]> Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/the-wisdom-of-imperfection"To Everything A Season"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/to-everything-a-seasonSun, 17 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMTEmily Webb, Intern Minister Emily Webb, Intern Minister
Emily speaks to the transformation theme for the month of March, Letting Go.

]]> Emily Webb, Intern Minister Emily speaks to the transformation theme for the month of March, Letting Go. 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Emily Webb, Intern Minister
Emily speaks to the transformation theme for the month of March, Letting Go.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/to-everything-a-season"Ask and You Shall . . . "http://www.firstuusandiego.org/ask-and-you-shall-Sun, 10 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMTEmily Webb, Intern Minister Emily Webb, Intern Minister
Emily speaks to the transformation theme for the month of February, Prayer and Spiritual Practice, with a sermon offering different perceptions of prayer.

]]> Emily Webb, Intern Minister Emily speaks to the transformation theme for the month of February, Prayer and Spiritual Practice, with a sermon offering different perceptions of prayer. 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Emily Webb, Intern Minister
Emily speaks to the transformation theme for the month of February, Prayer and Spiritual Practice, with a sermon offering different perceptions of prayer.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/ask-and-you-shall-"Dealing with Difficult People"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/dealing-with-difficult-peopleSun, 03 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid offers a satirical view on Dealing with Difficult People.

]]> Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister Arvid offers a satirical view on Dealing with Difficult People. 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid offers a satirical view on Dealing with Difficult People.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/dealing-with-difficult-people"Finding Inner Peace"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/finding-inner-peaceSun, 27 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid talks about meditation and breath control to illustrate his sermon for today, "Finding Inner Peace." We invite you to download the accompanying pdf handout Finding Inner Peace.pdf

Audio Part One

Audio Part Two

]]> Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister Arvid talks about meditation and breath control to illustrate his sermon for today, "Finding Inner Peace." We invite you to download the accompanying pdf handout Finding Inner Peace.pdf Audio Part One 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Audio Part Two 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid talks about meditation and breath control to illustrate his sermon for today, "Finding Inner Peace." We invite you to download the accompanying pdf handout Finding Inner Peace.pdf

Audio Part One

Audio Part Two

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/finding-inner-peace"Risk Love"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/risk-loveSun, 20 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMTEmily Webb, Intern Minister Emily Webb, Intern Minister
Emily talks about great figures throughout history, especially in the Civil Rights movement on the Sunday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday weekend.

]]> Emily Webb, Intern Minister Emily talks about great figures throughout history, especially in the Civil Rights movement on the Sunday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday weekend. 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Emily Webb, Intern Minister
Emily talks about great figures throughout history, especially in the Civil Rights movement on the Sunday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday weekend.

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/risk-love"Will First UU Survive the End of Church?"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/will-first-uu-survive-the-end-of-churchSun, 13 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Arvid Straube Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid talks about how there is a decline across the Nation, in those who consider themselves a part of any organized religion. He talks about this growing pattern and how First UU has already begun to increase the potential for diversity with the three different styles of Services we offer on Sunday mornings. Arvid poses this question for reflection from his sermon; “What are your thoughts about how First Church can create new expressions of religious community?”

]]> Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister Arvid talks about how there is a decline across the Nation, in those who consider themselves a part of any organized religion. He talks about this growing pattern and how First UU has already begun to increase the potential for diversity with the three different styles of Services we offer on Sunday mornings. Arvid poses this question for reflection from his sermon; “What are your thoughts about how First Church can create new expressions of religious community?” 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube, Lead Minister
Arvid talks about how there is a decline across the Nation, in those who consider themselves a part of any organized religion. He talks about this growing pattern and how First UU has already begun to increase the potential for diversity with the three different styles of Services we offer on Sunday mornings. Arvid poses this question for reflection from his sermon; “What are your thoughts about how First Church can create new expressions of religious community?”

]]>http://www.firstuusandiego.org/will-first-uu-survive-the-end-of-church"The Grace of Laughter"http://www.firstuusandiego.org/the-grace-of-laughterSun, 06 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMTRev. Jim Grant, Affiliate Minister Rev. Jim Grant, Affiliate Minister
Jim talks about the transformational theme for January, Grace, with a twist of humor.

]]> Rev. Jim Grant, Affiliate Minister Jim talks about the transformational theme for January, Grace, with a twist of humor. 2013 Sermon Messages by First UU Church of San Diego Rev. Jim Grant, Affiliate Minister
Jim talks about the transformational theme for January, Grace, with a twist of humor.

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