In 1990 Robin backpacked alone for eight months in Asia and the Middle East. The life lessons she learned gave her new insights on living with change that still guide her life; and might help yours too. (Rev. Dr. Robin Renteria has served as MRE of the Community Church of Chapel Hill and as Parish Minister of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Hillsborough. She came to ministry after sixteen years as a project manager and knows a lot about transition and change.)

On the Podcast:

0:00-1:30 Intro of Rev. Dr. Robin Renteria - Claudia Frost
1:31-25:03 Pulling Up the Stakes: Navigating Change in Our Lives - Rev. Dr. Robin Renteria

In 1841, Unitarian minister Theodore Parker delivered a sermon entitled “The Transient and Permanent in Christianity” in which he asks, “What of absolute value never changes?” I will explore Parker’s influence on liberal religious thought during his lifetime and its relevance to our lives in the 21st century. (Patty is a longtime member of ERUUF who will be co-ordained by the Community Church of Chapel Hill and ERUUF on August 3.)

On the Podcast:

0:00-2:00 Intro of Patty Hanneman - Nancy Handler
2:01-10:15 Story for All Ages - Patty Hanneman
10:16-34:29 The Transient and the Permanent in Religious Traditions - Patty Hanneman

Sometimes we can find ourselves caught between two different life views… the academic, rational, technology enhanced busy lives and the holy nature of our human connectedness. In the midst of these two, how can we be true to our mission’s desire to transform lives in a religious community of spirit, service, justice and love? How do we care for one another at ERUUF?

On the Podcast:

0:00-4:20 Reflection - Carmen Graffagnino
5:30-31:58 Blessing the Life Around and Within Us - Claudia Frost
Plus music from Helen Wolfson & Eric Thomas

Come hear stories of the spirit, stories of the hear, fromwomen who participate in Women in Spirit groups at ERUUF.

On the Podcast:

0:00-4:33 Story All Ages - Juanita Johnson
4:34-7:15 Introduction of Women of Spirit - Juanita Johnson
7:16-12:27 Reflection - Liz Raymer
12:28-16:49 Reflection - Jeanette Bennett
16:50-22:14 Reflection - Crystal Dreisbach
22:15-28:05 Reflection - Ceil Cleveland

Unitarian Universalists rarely speak about evil.  What does our UU theology have to say about evil?  What can happen if evil isn’t heard, seen or identified?

On the Podcast:

0:00-5:05 Reflection - Tom O’Dwyer
5:06-23:24 Sermon “Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil?” - Rev. Claudia Frost

For many people, Religion offers the answers to Life’s big questions, a guide to what is right and wrong.  Unitarians don’t generally have the luxuy of turning to a Bible verse, so how do we know what’s right?  When we take positions on ethical issues like the death penalty, on abortion, on assisted suicide, how do we know we’re right?

On the Podcast:

0:00-6:36 Story for All Ages - Ross McKinney
6:37-10:06 Readings “The Ten Commandments, Letter to the Ephesians” - Ric Shepherd
10:07-37:27 - Sermon - “The Unitarian Question: How Do I Know What’s Right?” -Ross McKinney

Once a year Don answers any and all questions from the question box.  This year, Don is joined by the worship associates Ric Sheppard and Juanita Johnson to answers questions from the children and adults of the congregation.   Both 9:15 and 11:15 services are included in this podcast.

On the Podcast:

0:00-6:33 Questions for All Ages  (9:15) - Rev. Don Southworth
6:34-31:19  Question Box (9:15) - Rev. Southworth, Ric Shepherd, & Juanita Johnson 31:20-39:12  Questions for All Ages  (11:15) - Rev. Don Southworth
39:13-62:25 Question Box (11:15) - Rev. Southworth, Ric Shepherd, & Juanita Johnson

On the Podcast:

0:00-1:14 Introduction of Guest Minister - Juanita Johnson
1:15-9:39 Story for All Ages - Rev. Morn
9:40-31:58 Sermon - “Life’s Calling” - Rev. Morn

Recently Barack Obama gave an historic speech about race in our country. Many of us say we want ERUUF to become more racially and culturally diverse. We’ll reflect on race and diversity in our country and in our congregation and how we can help create the beloved community.

On the Podcast:

0:00-5:39 Reflection - Ross McKinney
5:40-30:06 Sermon - “An Uncomfortable Conversation” - Rev. Southworth