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A Report From Afghanistan
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A sermon offered by Rev. Tim Kutzmark, Minister
Sunday, June 10, 2012 • Unitarian Universalist Church Of Reading
Rev. Tim recently traveled to Afghanistan as part of a delegation assessing the state of Women’s Rights in the country, and relations between the U.S. and Afghanistan. Tim was deeply moved and transformed by the people he met, and situations he faced. Today, Tim will share some of his experiences in this war-torn and hope-filled land. We will also celebrate New Member Sunday, and welcome the newest members of our church community.
Gold Stars and Empty Places
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A sermon offered by Rev. Tim Kutzmark, Minister
Sunday, May 27, 2012 • Unitarian Universalist Church Of Reading
Once known as ‘Decoration Day,’ Memorial Day is more than the unofficial start of summer. Join Tim for a service that lifts up the true meaning of this solemn and spiritual holiday.
God and Gay Marriage: What the Bible Really Says About Marriage Equality
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Sunday, May 20, 2012 • Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading
In light of President Obama’s historic statement affirming marriage equality, Rev. Tim revisits and revises a sermon he preached several years ago. As the religious right prepares to use religion and biblical passages as proof that samesex marriage is immoral, let’s remind ourselves what the bible really says about gay marriage.
Nature and Nurture
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A sermon offered by Rev. Tim Kutzmark, Minister
Sunday, May 13, 2012 • Unitarian Universalist Church Of Reading
Fresh from his sabbatical, Rev. Tim returns to the pulpit! From the mothers of Afghanistan to the African elephant and her calf in South Africa, Tim will invite us to reflect on the power and importance of being nurtured by women. Come reflect on the various ways you’ve been nurtured through the years
A Time Apart
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A Sermon On the Occasion of a Minister’s Sabbatical by Rev. Tim Kutzmark
Sunday, January 8, 2012 • Unitarian Universalist Church Of Reading
Our holiday season concludes with our annual opportunity to light candles for those who died during the past year. We’ll also look ahead at the possibilities of a fresh New Year. Tim will preaches on the gifts found in being together, and in being apart
Faith In Nights - A Short Sermon For Solstice
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A Short Sermon Offered by Rev. Tim Kutzmark
Sunday, December 18, 2011 • Unitarian Universalist Church Of Reading
Celebrate the Winter Solstice and explore the ongoing dance between light and dark. What will nature and the cycle of the seasons tell us about our light and shadow-filled lives?
I'm Calling You
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A Two-Part Sermon Offered by Rev. Tim Kutzmark and Iris Hardin
Sunday, December 4, 2011 • Unitarian Universalist Church Of Reading
The Christmas season is filled with stories of ‘callings.’ Sometimes ‘callings’ come from outside yourself, and some come from those internal gut feelings or promptings that tell you what to do or not do. Perhaps the most famous of the season is the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus. She heard a calling and her life was never the same again. Today, we’ll explore the ways the universe calls to us to let it bless our lives.
Earth Cries
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Sunday, November 13, 2011 • Unitarian Universalist Church Of Reading
Have you heard about the idea of “Gaia”—that the earth is one living organism, of which human beings are just one small part? What does it mean if human beings are not the center of their universe, but just one part of a larger living and breathing organism?
How to Thrive When Everything Is Changing
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Sunday, November 6, 2011 • Unitarian Universalist Church Of Reading
Face it. Life is constant change. And that is hard. Today we think about how we find our balance and perspective when everything is changing around us.
Food Matters
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Sunday, October 30, 2011 • Unitarian Universalist Church Of Reading
Today we explore the spirituality, sensuality, and emotionality of food. As we officially kick-off our two-year all church Community Engagement Project around food, food distribution, and ethical eating, we’re going to stop and simply savor the wonderful reasons we all love food.
