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The Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading is a regional church serving the communities north of Boston and, through this podcast, the wider world. We are an intentionally inclusive congregation, welcoming people of all ages, beliefs, religious backgrounds, cultural origins, differing abilities, and sexual orientations. Visit us at www.uureading.org for the text of recent sermons as well as information about Unitarian Universalism, our church, and our wide range of church activities. When you are in the Boston area, join us for services, which are held every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at 239 Woburn St, Reading, MA 01867. en-us ℗ & © 2007 Reverend Tim Kutzmark - All Rights Reserved. UU Church of Reading webmaster@uureading.org http://www.uureading.org/images/uucrhead.gif http://www.uureading.org/sermons/sermonlist.htm Spirituality Unitarian, Universalist, religion, spirituality, progressive, liberal, Kutzmark, Massachusetts no Rev. Tim Kutzmark There are people who touch our lives for but a moment. There are moments when someone appears, and their presence, fleeting as it may be, makes an impact. Kate Braestrup captures these moments of grace quite beautifully in her touching memoir, "Here If You Need Me," which has been selected the Fellowship Committee for this year's all church read. This sermon explores the spiritual wisdom of presence when lives intersect for a brief but necessary moment of time. Sermon delivered on Sunday, April 6, 2008 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark Exploring the spiritual wisdom of presence when lives intersect There are people who touch our lives for but a moment. There are moments when someone appears, and their presence, fleeting as it may be, makes an impact. Kate Braestrup captures these moments of grace quite beautifully in her touching memoir, "Here If You Need Me," which has been selected the Fellowship Committee for this year's all church read. This sermon explores the spiritual wisdom of presence when lives intersect for a brief but necessary moment of time. Sermon delivered on Sunday, April 6, 2008 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark http://www.uureading.org/audio/20080406-UUCR-Sermon.mp3 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 10:30:00 EST Spirituality no 0:15:23 Unitarian, Universalist, spirituality, religion, liberal, Braestrup, connection, presence Rev. Tim Kutzmark This sermon celebrates the renewing power of resurrection in many forms. Claim the promise of this new day. Sermon delivered on Sunday, March 23, 2008 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark Celebrating the renewing power of resurrection in many forms This sermon celebrates the renewing power of resurrection in many forms. Claim the promise of this new day. Sermon delivered on Sunday, March 23, 2008 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark http://www.uureading.org/audio/20080323-UUCR-Sermon.mp3 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:30:00 EST Spirituality no 0:11:29 Unitarian, Universalist, spirituality, religion, liberal, Easter, resurrection, death, life Rev. Tim Kutzmark Two months ago, Rev. Tim was eating at a restaurant in New York City. He looked out the window to see TV reporters, broadcast vans, lights, and cameras clogging the sidewalk. Next door, something had happened, something not very nice. How far will we go to get what we want? Who and what will we sacrifice to make ends meet? Sermon delivered on Sunday, March 16, 2008 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark Asking, "How far will we go to get what we want?" Two months ago, Rev. Tim was eating at a restaurant in New York City. He looked out the window to see TV reporters, broadcast vans, lights, and cameras clogging the sidewalk. Next door, something had happened, something not very nice. How far will we go to get what we want? Who and what will we sacrifice to make ends meet? Sermon delivered on Sunday, March 16, 2008 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark http://www.uureading.org/audio/20080316-UUCR-Sermon.mp3 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:30:00 EST Spirituality no 0:17:50 Unitarian, Universalist, spirituality, religion, liberal, contribution, charity, money, sacrifice Rev. Tim Kutzmark Who killed Jesus of Nazareth? For most of its history, the Christian religion falsely placed the blame for Jesus' murder on the Jews, a blame that fanned the flames of anti-Semitism the world over. But the true answer to this question is complex, insidious, and pervades and perverts modern religion and culture. This sermon explores fact and fiction, and exposes the truth behind this most famous of executions. Sermon delivered on Sunday, March 9, 2008 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark Exposing the truth behind Jesus' execution Who killed Jesus of Nazareth? For most of its history, the Christian religion falsely placed the blame for Jesus' murder on the Jews, a blame that fanned the flames of anti-Semitism the world over. But the true answer to this question is complex, insidious, and pervades and perverts modern religion and culture. This sermon explores fact and fiction, and exposes the truth behind this most famous of executions. Sermon delivered on Sunday, March 9, 2008 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark http://www.uureading.org/audio/20080309-UUCR-Sermon.mp3 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 10:30:00 EST Spirituality no 0:25:43 Unitarian, Universalist, spirituality, religion, liberal, Jesus, Easter, crucifix, crucifixion Senior High Youth Program This sermon provides a candid exploration of the issues and questions that are at the forefront among our Unitarian Universalist Youth, including homelessness and the devastation in New Orleans. How and why do our youth step into leadership on the key issues of the day? Our high school age youth share reflections on their recent homeless weekend (two days spent living outdoors in below freezing temperatures) and their hopes and fears for their upcoming New Orleans service trip. Sermon delivered on Sunday, March 2, 2008 by Senior High Youth Program Exploring issues at the forefront among our Unitarian Universalist Youth This sermon provides a candid exploration of the issues and questions that are at the forefront among our Unitarian Universalist Youth, including homelessness and the devastation in New Orleans. How and why do our youth step into leadership on the key issues of the day? Our high school age youth share reflections on their recent homeless weekend (two days spent living outdoors in below freezing temperatures) and their hopes and fears for their upcoming New Orleans service trip. Sermon delivered on Sunday, March 2, 2008 by Senior High Youth Program http://www.uureading.org/audio/20080302-UUCR-Sermon.mp3 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 10:30:00 EST Spirituality no 0:11:52 Unitarian, Universalist, spirituality, religion, liberal, youth, homelessness, New Orleans Rev. Tim Kutzmark In this annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday service, we celebrate the songs and story of jazz legend Nina Simone. Ms. Simone was called the "High Priestess of Soul" by her fans and was regarded by them as an almost religious figure. Considered one of the greatest singers of her generation, Nina Simone changed the face of both music and race relations in America. She struck a chord with powerful protest songs such as "Mississippi Goddam" and "To Be Young, Gifted, and Black," the anthem of the American Civil Rights movement. The New York Times said of Ms. Simone: "Her attitudes and passions make her a culture unto herself." Nina Simone died on April 21, 2003 at age 70. Sermon delivered on Sunday, January 20, 2008 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark Celebrating the songs and story of jazz legend Nina Simone In this annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday service, we celebrate the songs and story of jazz legend Nina Simone. Ms. Simone was called the "High Priestess of Soul" by her fans and was regarded by them as an almost religious figure. Considered one of the greatest singers of her generation, Nina Simone changed the face of both music and race relations in America. She struck a chord with powerful protest songs such as "Mississippi Goddam" and "To Be Young, Gifted, and Black," the anthem of the American Civil Rights movement. The New York Times said of Ms. Simone: "Her attitudes and passions make her a culture unto herself." Nina Simone died on April 21, 2003 at age 70. Sermon delivered on Sunday, January 20, 2008 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark http://www.uureading.org/audio/20080120-UUCR-Sermon.mp3 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 10:30:00 EST Spirituality no 0:31:51 Unitarian, Universalist, spirituality, religion, liberal, jazz, civil right, Nina Simone Maureen Walker, Ph.D. This sermon explores the ground breaking psychological work of Dr. Jean Baker Miller and her theory of Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT). RCT suggests that growth-fostering relationships are a central human necessity and disconnections are the source of psychological problems. In a male dominant world, we will ask what purpose and whose interests do more common psychological theories serve?' This service will be an invitation to think about complicity and competition, especially among women, and also a guide to envisioning how connection can follow disconnection in families and at work as well as in therapy. Dr. Maureen Walker is a psychologist with a practice in psychotherapy and antiracism consultation. Her clinical practice and research projects involve developing links between racial identity development and relational theories to support the growth potential of persons who experience disconnections stemming from marginalization and devaluation within the dominant society. She works at Harvard Business School and is on the faculty of the Jean Baker Miller Training Institute. Sermon delivered on Sunday, January 13, 2008 by Maureen Walker, Ph.D. Exploring growth-fostering relationships as a central human necessity This sermon explores the ground breaking psychological work of Dr. Jean Baker Miller and her theory of Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT). RCT suggests that growth-fostering relationships are a central human necessity and disconnections are the source of psychological problems. In a male dominant world, we will ask what purpose and whose interests do more common psychological theories serve?' This service will be an invitation to think about complicity and competition, especially among women, and also a guide to envisioning how connection can follow disconnection in families and at work as well as in therapy. Dr. Maureen Walker is a psychologist with a practice in psychotherapy and antiracism consultation. Her clinical practice and research projects involve developing links between racial identity development and relational theories to support the growth potential of persons who experience disconnections stemming from marginalization and devaluation within the dominant society. She works at Harvard Business School and is on the faculty of the Jean Baker Miller Training Institute. Sermon delivered on Sunday, January 13, 2008 by Maureen Walker, Ph.D. http://www.uureading.org/audio/20080113-UUCR-Sermon.mp3 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 10:30:00 EST Spirituality no 0:22:12 Unitarian, Universalist, spirituality, religion, liberal, psychology, women, feminism, relationships, racism Al Murray The Bumper sticker says "Question Authority." This sermon asks "What is your authority to tell me that? Why should I believe you?" How do you balance a healthy skepticism against the beliefs you were taught to be 'True'. What is the difference between a skeptic and a cynic? How do you become a skeptic? The sermon explores (note explores, not answers) these questions and leads us to a host of other questions. Sermon delivered on Sunday, November 25, 2007 by Al Murray Investigating faith from the point of view of a humanist and skeptic The Bumper sticker says "Question Authority." This sermon asks "What is your authority to tell me that? Why should I believe you?" How do you balance a healthy skepticism against the beliefs you were taught to be 'True'. What is the difference between a skeptic and a cynic? How do you become a skeptic? The sermon explores (note explores, not answers) these questions and leads us to a host of other questions. Sermon delivered on Sunday, November 25, 2007 by Al Murray http://www.uureading.org/audio/20071125-UUCR-Sermon.mp3 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 10:30:00 EST Spirituality no 0:15:41 Unitarian, Universalist, spirituality, religion, liberal, humanism, skepticism, authority, atheism, atheist, agnostic Rev. Tim Kutzmark How do we face life when hope is hard to find? How to we keep going when we -- or someone we love -- suffer from an illness or a condition that won't get better over time? How can we be better friends and companions to those will struggle with the reality of chronic illness, suffering, or disappointment? Sermon delivered on Sunday, October 21, 2007 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark Living with chronic illness, mental illness, pain, depression, or suffering How do we face life when hope is hard to find? How to we keep going when we -- or someone we love -- suffer from an illness or a condition that won't get better over time? How can we be better friends and companions to those will struggle with the reality of chronic illness, suffering, or disappointment? Sermon delivered on Sunday, October 21, 2007 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark http://www.uureading.org/audio/20071021-UUCR-Sermon.mp3 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 10:30:00 EST Spirituality no 0:23:07 Unitarian, Universalist, spirituality, religion, liberal, illness, mental illness, depression, suffering Rev. Tim Kutzmark The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, more commonly known as The Mormon Church, is a purely homegrown faith, springing forth from the pioneering spirit of America in the early 1800s. Joseph Smith, the founder, first prophet and seer of the faith, was a country boy from upstate New York. How did this barely educated teenager create a mass religious movement? How did this persecuted church of six people become the fastest growing religion in the world? This sermon will explore the origins and early story of Mormonism. Sermon delivered on Sunday, October 7, 2007 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark Exploring the origins and early story of Mormonism The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, more commonly known as The Mormon Church, is a purely homegrown faith, springing forth from the pioneering spirit of America in the early 1800s. Joseph Smith, the founder, first prophet and seer of the faith, was a country boy from upstate New York. How did this barely educated teenager create a mass religious movement? How did this persecuted church of six people become the fastest growing religion in the world? This sermon will explore the origins and early story of Mormonism. Sermon delivered on Sunday, October 7, 2007 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark http://www.uureading.org/audio/20071007-UUCR-Sermon.mp3 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 10:30:00 EST Spirituality no 0:24:46 Unitarian, Universalist, spirituality, religion, liberal, Mormon, Mormonism, Latter-Day Saints, Joseph Smith Rev. Tim Kutzmark As Unitarian Universalists, we believe that revelation and the wisdom of the universe can speak to us in many ways and forms. This summer, Rev. Tim spent countless hours outside working in the garden and fixing up his newly purchased house. In the process, he was reminded of some practical and profound spiritual truths. Come discover how a living scripture awaits just outside your back door. Sermon delivered on Sunday, September 23, 2007 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark Discovering how a living scripture awaits just outside our back doors As Unitarian Universalists, we believe that revelation and the wisdom of the universe can speak to us in many ways and forms. This summer, Rev. Tim spent countless hours outside working in the garden and fixing up his newly purchased house. In the process, he was reminded of some practical and profound spiritual truths. Come discover how a living scripture awaits just outside your back door. Sermon delivered on Sunday, September 23, 2007 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark http://www.uureading.org/audio/20070923-UUCR-Sermon.mp3 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 10:30:00 EST Spirituality no Unitarian, Universalist, spirituality, religion, liberal, nature, gardening Rev. Tim Kutzmark Rev. Tim received an unexpected email on July 5th that brought tears to his eyes and inspired this sermon. Come hear a story that might touch your heart and perhaps change the way you look at your dreams and the dreams of others. Sermon delivered on Sunday, September 16, 2007 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark Expanding the way we look at our dreams and the dreams of others Rev. Tim received an unexpected email on July 5th that brought tears to his eyes and inspired this sermon. Come hear a story that might touch your heart and perhaps change the way you look at your dreams and the dreams of others. Sermon delivered on Sunday, September 16, 2007 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark http://www.uureading.org/audio/20070916-UUCR-Sermon.mp3 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 10:30:00 EST Spirituality no 0:15:39 Unitarian, Universalist, spirituality, religion, liberal, dreams, wishes Susanne Sullivan This service by the Worship Arts Committee guides us in an exploration of the spiritual nature of quilts, quilting and quilters. Sermon delivered on Sunday, April 29, 2007 by Susanne Sullivan Explore the spiritual nature of quilts, quilting and quilters This service by the Worship Arts Committee guides us in an exploration of the spiritual nature of quilts, quilting and quilters. Sermon delivered on Sunday, April 29, 2007 by Susanne Sullivan http://www.uureading.org/audio/20070429-UUCR-Sermon.mp3 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 10:30:00 EST Spirituality no 0:17:05 Unitarian, Universalist, spirituality, religion, liberal, quilts, quilting, quilters Rev. Tim Kutzmark In a society that has become increasingly more wired to the internet and other electronic media, we must ask: Is a relationship to nature essential for the emotional, physical, and spiritual health of children and adults? Join us as we explore the staggering divide that has grown between children/adults and the outdoors. Sermon delivered on Sunday, April 15, 2007 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark Unearth the staggering divide between children/adults and the outdoors In a society that has become increasingly more wired to the internet and other electronic media, we must ask: Is a relationship to nature essential for the emotional, physical, and spiritual health of children and adults? Join us as we explore the staggering divide that has grown between children/adults and the outdoors. Sermon delivered on Sunday, April 15, 2007 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark http://www.uureading.org/audio/20070415-UUCR-Sermon.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:30:00 EST Spirituality no 0:22:35 Unitarian, Universalist, spirituality, religion, liberal, nature, ecology, outdoors, health Rev. Tim Kutzmark Homily at Intergenerational Easter Service Join us as we celebrate the renewing power of resurrection in many forms. Claim the promise of this new day. Sermon delivered on Sunday, April 8, 2007 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark Experience the renewing power of resurrection in many forms Homily at Intergenerational Easter Service Join us as we celebrate the renewing power of resurrection in many forms. Claim the promise of this new day. Sermon delivered on Sunday, April 8, 2007 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark http://www.uureading.org/audio/20070408-UUCR-Sermon.mp3 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 10:30:00 EST Spirituality no 0:09:54 Unitarian, Universalist, spirituality, religion, liberal, resurrection, Easter Rev. Tim Kutzmark Past and present meet and merge to point us into the future. This sermon was shared on the occasion of our long-anticipated return to our newly renovated and expanded sanctuary. Whoever you are, where ever you are on your journey, we bid you welcome. Sermon delivered on Sunday, April 1, 2007 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark Join the excitement, trepidation, and discovery of returning to our sanctuary Past and present meet and merge to point us into the future. This sermon was shared on the occasion of our long-anticipated return to our newly renovated and expanded sanctuary. Whoever you are, where ever you are on your journey, we bid you welcome. Sermon delivered on Sunday, April 1, 2007 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark http://www.uureading.org/audio/20070401-UUCR-Sermon.mp3 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 10:30:00 EST Spirituality no 0:19:39 Unitarian, Universalist, spirituality, religion, liberal, home, sanctuary, return Rabbi Howard Berman Rabbi Howard Berman is Founding Rabbi of Boston Jewish Spirit, the Progressive Reform Synagogue serving central Boston. He previously served Arlington Street Church as "Rabbi in Residence," a position he now also holds with Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Newbury Street. He was a Founder of the Religious Coalition for the Freedom to Marry in 1997, and has been an active advocate for the progressive religious voice in support of Marriage Equality. Howard and his husband Steven were among the first 50 same sex couples to be legally married in the Commonwealth on May 17, 2004. Sermon delivered on Sunday, March 25, 2007 by Rabbi Howard Berman Rabbi Howard Berman is Founding Rabbi of Boston Jewish Spirit, the Progressive Reform Synagogue serving central Boston. He previously served Arlington Street Church as "Rabbi in Residence," a position he now also holds with Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Newbury Street. He was a Founder of the Religious Coalition for the Freedom to Marry in 1997, and has been an active advocate for the progressive religious voice in support of Marriage Equality. Howard and his husband Steven were among the first 50 same sex couples to be legally married in the Commonwealth on May 17, 2004. Sermon delivered on Sunday, March 25, 2007 by Rabbi Howard Berman http://www.uureading.org/audio/20070325-UUCR-Sermon.mp3 Sun, 25 Mar 2007 10:30:00 EST Spirituality no 0:25:42 Unitarian, Universalist, spirituality, religion, liberal, freedom, liberation, Passover Rev. Tim Kutzmark She survived the scarcity of The Great Depression, only to end up, years later, in the emergency room under the most painful of circumstances. And yet, she still found a way to touch the hearts of those who gathered around her hospital bed. Join us and hear the remarkable story of a woman's unwavering belief that we all have something to offer the world. Sermon delivered on Sunday, March 18, 2007 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark Discover how we all have something to offer the world She survived the scarcity of The Great Depression, only to end up, years later, in the emergency room under the most painful of circumstances. And yet, she still found a way to touch the hearts of those who gathered around her hospital bed. Join us and hear the remarkable story of a woman's unwavering belief that we all have something to offer the world. Sermon delivered on Sunday, March 18, 2007 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark http://www.uureading.org/audio/20070318-UUCR-Sermon.mp3 Sun, 18 Mar 2007 10:30:00 EST Spirituality no 0:22:59 Unitarian, Universalist, spirituality, religion, liberal, hope, faith, belief, scarcity, abundance, prosperity Rev. Tim Kutzmark "Letters from Iwo Jima," Clint Eastwood's recent Academy Award nominated film, illuminates the contradictory emotions that fuel a decision to enter into armed conflict. Join us as we reflect upon ourselves, the complex human animal that has within it the capacity to nurture life with selfless love or to destroy it with deadly force. With our nation at war, The Unitarian Universalist Association has asked each congregation to engage the complexities of survival and peacemaking, and today's service will begin that conversation. Sermon delivered on Sunday, March 11, 2007 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark Explore the complexities of survival and peacemaking "Letters from Iwo Jima," Clint Eastwood's recent Academy Award nominated film, illuminates the contradictory emotions that fuel a decision to enter into armed conflict. Join us as we reflect upon ourselves, the complex human animal that has within it the capacity to nurture life with selfless love or to destroy it with deadly force. With our nation at war, The Unitarian Universalist Association has asked each congregation to engage the complexities of survival and peacemaking, and today's service will begin that conversation. Sermon delivered on Sunday, March 11, 2007 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark http://www.uureading.org/audio/20070311-UUCR-Sermon.mp3 Sun, 11 Mar 2007 10:30:00 EST Spirituality no 0:20:02 Unitarian, Universalist, spirituality, religion, liberal, war, peace, kill, violence, Clint Eastwood, Letters from Iwo Jima Rev. Theresa Cooley Join our special guest, the Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley, our multi-talented District Executive for the Massachusetts Bay District of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Explore the change and growth issues that we will face as our congregation continues to welcome new members and as we move back to our newly expanded church campus. This service will help us better understand the challenges and joys that await us as a church community. Sermon delivered on Sunday, February 18, 2007 by Rev. Theresa Cooley Understand the challenges and joys that await us as a growing church community Join our special guest, the Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley, our multi-talented District Executive for the Massachusetts Bay District of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Explore the change and growth issues that we will face as our congregation continues to welcome new members and as we move back to our newly expanded church campus. This service will help us better understand the challenges and joys that await us as a church community. Sermon delivered on Sunday, February 18, 2007 by Rev. Theresa Cooley http://www.uureading.org/audio/20070218-UUCR-Sermon.mp3 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 10:30:00 EST Spirituality no 0:22:35 Unitarian, Universalist, spirituality, religion, liberal, change, transition, growth, organizational change, organizational growth Rev. Tim Kutzmark Is religion only thoughts and ideas? Does spirituality lead us only to the transcendent? If we keep our spirit confined to the purely cerebral, do we miss the delights of touch, taste, sight, and sound? What place does the erotic, the sensual, and the sexual have in our religious life? Join us for a stimulating look at the Unitarian Universalist faith! Sermon delivered on Sunday, February 11, 2007 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark Look at the erotic, sensual, and sexual in our religious life Is religion only thoughts and ideas? Does spirituality lead us only to the transcendent? If we keep our spirit confined to the purely cerebral, do we miss the delights of touch, taste, sight, and sound? What place does the erotic, the sensual, and the sexual have in our religious life? Join us for a stimulating look at the Unitarian Universalist faith! Sermon delivered on Sunday, February 11, 2007 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark http://www.uureading.org/audio/20070211-UUCR-Sermon.mp3 Sun, 11 Feb 2007 10:30:00 EST Spirituality no 0:19:08 Unitarian, Universalist, spirituality, religion, liberal, erotic, sexual, sensual Rev. Tim Kutzmark The delegates at the last Unitarian Universalist General Assembly asked each congregation to set aside some time to explore the complex issue of class and economic justice. Join us to learn more about--and address--issues of economic inequality. Using Barbara Ehrenreich's acclaimed bestseller "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" as our launching point, we'll begin to explore the uncomfortable issues of economic privilege that permeate our land. What is the price we all pay when so many are left behind? Sermon delivered on Sunday, February 4, 2007 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark Examine issues of class, economic privilege, and economic justice The delegates at the last Unitarian Universalist General Assembly asked each congregation to set aside some time to explore the complex issue of class and economic justice. Join us to learn more about--and address--issues of economic inequality. Using Barbara Ehrenreich's acclaimed bestseller "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" as our launching point, we'll begin to explore the uncomfortable issues of economic privilege that permeate our land. What is the price we all pay when so many are left behind? Sermon delivered on Sunday, February 4, 2007 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark http://www.uureading.org/audio/20070204-UUCR-Sermon.mp3 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 10:30:00 EST Spirituality no 0:19:55 Unitarian, Universalist, spirituality, religion, liberal, class, economics, justice, Barbara Ehrenreich, Nickel and Dimed Rev. Tim Kutzmark The Buddha says that the nature of all things is impermanence. The world and everything can seem to be changing right before our eyes! In our own personal life, we also face many shifts and transitions, some anticipated and some that catch us by surprise. Changes bring hopes as well as fears. Today, we'll look to the wisdom of the ages-as well as some of the latest discoveries from celebrated Change Theorist William Bridges-as we prepare to step into the excitement and challenges of our tomorrow. Sermon delivered on Sunday, January 21, 2007 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark Prepare to step into the excitement and challenges of our tomorrow The Buddha says that the nature of all things is impermanence. The world and everything can seem to be changing right before our eyes! In our own personal life, we also face many shifts and transitions, some anticipated and some that catch us by surprise. Changes bring hopes as well as fears. Today, we'll look to the wisdom of the ages-as well as some of the latest discoveries from celebrated Change Theorist William Bridges-as we prepare to step into the excitement and challenges of our tomorrow. Sermon delivered on Sunday, January 21, 2007 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark http://www.uureading.org/audio/20070121-UUCR-Sermon.mp3 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 10:30:00 EST Spirituality no 0:21:16 Unitarian, Universalist, spirituality, religion, liberal, change, transitions, future, fear Rev. Tim Kutzmark This is our annual celebration of Martin Luther King Sunday. Join us as we explore the history of discrimination that people of Asian descent have faced in our country. This is a little-talked-about part of our not too distant past. In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., recommit yourself to building a land where "justice shall roll down like water, and peace like an ever flowing stream." Sermon delivered on Sunday, January 14, 2007 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark Uncover discrimination people of Asian descent have faced in our country This is our annual celebration of Martin Luther King Sunday. Join us as we explore the history of discrimination that people of Asian descent have faced in our country. This is a little-talked-about part of our not too distant past. In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., recommit yourself to building a land where "justice shall roll down like water, and peace like an ever flowing stream." Sermon delivered on Sunday, January 14, 2007 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark http://www.uureading.org/audio/20070114-UUCR-Sermon.mp3 Sun, 14 Jan 2007 10:30:00 EST Spirituality no 0:23:19 Unitarian, Universalist, spirituality, religion, liberal, civil rights, Martin Luther King, Asians, Asian Rev. Tim Kutzmark Poet Lucille Clifton writes these haunting words:" I am running into a new year, and the old years blow back like a wind that I catch in my hair." Join us as we begin the New Year with a celebration of the year just ended, of those who have passed into the mysteries of death, and of the unfolding gift of life itself. Sermon delivered on Sunday, January 7, 2007 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark Celebrate the year just ended, those who have died, and the gift of live itself Poet Lucille Clifton writes these haunting words:" I am running into a new year, and the old years blow back like a wind that I catch in my hair." Join us as we begin the New Year with a celebration of the year just ended, of those who have passed into the mysteries of death, and of the unfolding gift of life itself. Sermon delivered on Sunday, January 7, 2007 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark http://www.uureading.org/audio/20070107-UUCR-Sermon.mp3 Sun, 07 Jan 2007 10:30:00 EST Spirituality no 0:12:35 Unitarian, Universalist, spirituality, religion, liberal, New Year, New Years, death, life, celebration Rev. Tim Kutzmark Sermon delivered on Sunday, December 24, 2006 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark Sermon delivered on Sunday, December 24, 2006 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark http://www.uureading.org/audio/20061224-UUCR-Sermon.mp3 Sun, 24 Dec 2006 10:30:00 EST Spirituality no 0:13:04 Unitarian, Universalist, spirituality, religion, liberal, Rev. Tim Kutzmark It can be so easy to dream. It is much harder to transform dreams into living reality. Will our future be built somewhere "over the rainbow" or right here on earth? This sermon invites us to reflect on the hopes we have for our life and those we love. Join us as together we dream beautiful dreams that are grounded in reality. Sermon delivered on Sunday, March 26, 2006 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark Reflect on the hopes we have for our life and those we love It can be so easy to dream. It is much harder to transform dreams into living reality. Will our future be built somewhere "over the rainbow" or right here on earth? This sermon invites us to reflect on the hopes we have for our life and those we love. Join us as together we dream beautiful dreams that are grounded in reality. Sermon delivered on Sunday, March 26, 2006 by Rev. Tim Kutzmark http://www.uureading.org/audio/20060326-UUCR-Sermon.mp3 Sun, 26 Mar 2006 10:30:00 EST Spirituality no 0:21:46 Unitarian, Universalist, spirituality, religion, liberal, dreams, hopes, reality, dreaming