Emerson UUC

May 6, 2012

HEALTH HAZARDS

Spike Dolomite Ward

Imagine waking up with no insurance and a diagnosis of 3^rd stage breast cancer. Our friend, Spike Ward, will tell us how she went from anger to activism—and about how her life changed after her op/ed piece was published in the LA Times in Dec. 2011.

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April 29, 2012

PAINTING BY NUMBERS

Rev. Terry Sims

After practicing law for 23 years, Rev. Terry Sims was ordained to the Unitarian Universalist ministry in 2006.  He is still practicing law half time, and is currently in his seventh year serving the UU Church of Surprise, Arizona, where he is now the half-time co-minister.  About today’s service, Rev. Sims asks: Do you sometimes wish that life came with an instruction manual?  I have wished that.  I have also believed that it did, in a way, and tried to live by the book.  This sermon will explore two themes prominent in Unitarian Universalism: celebration of individuality and ambivalence toward authority.

Rev. Sims is also an accomplished cellist, and together with our own minister, will provide the Offertory music today.

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April 15, 2012

IT’S MAGIC

Michael Eselun

Our guest speaker for this Sunday is an oncology Chaplain at UCLA Medical Center, and is a frequent guest at Emerson. Michael will explore through personal reflections the tension between our rational self that yearns for answers and our spiritual self, which can be moved by wonder.

As always, we'll hear inspiring music and readings and will join together in singing some of our favorite hymns. Please join us.

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April 8, 2012

BENDING TOWARD HOPE

Rev. Anne Felton Hines

In this season of Spring, how do we remain hopeful in the face of loss or despair, in the world, as well as in our personal lives? How does our faith lift and sustain our spirits even in the darkest Winters of our souls?

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April 1, 2012

STAY HUNGRY. STAY FOOLISH.

Rev. Anne Felton Hines

Borrowing from the mantra of Steve Jobs (who “borrowed” from The Whole Earth Catalogue!), Rev. Hines will be reflecting on the risks required of us if we are to live our lives most fully and authentically.  If you have a personal story of risk-taking that you’d like included, please send it to Rev. Hines (revanne@emersonuuc.org, or the office) by Wednesday, March 28^th.

She will also provide the music for the Offertory: Lady Gaga Fugue, by Giovanni Dettori.

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March 25, 2012

THIS LITTLE LIGHT: THE SEQUEL –

MAKING IT SHINE EVEN BRIGHTER

Richard Felton

For over 40 years, Richard Felton has been helping non-profit organizations achieve marketing and fund-raising success for the good of the constituencies they serve.  Rick currently serves as the Chief Advancement Officer at Church Divinity School of the Pacific, the Episcopal Seminary in Berkeley, California.  However, perhaps the most notable achievement in Rick’s life is surviving being the younger brother of our minister, Reverend Anne Hines!

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March 18, 2012

THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE

The Reverend Anne Felton Hines

Here at Emerson, we have said that we want to make a difference in the wider community, and provide more opportunities for our own spiritual deepening.  What’s needed to make both happen?

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March 11, 2012

THE “OCCUPY” MOVEMENT AND US

The Reverend Anne Felton Hines

While on the East Coast for her sabbatical, Rev. Hines went into New York City one day to visit the “Occupy Wall Street” protesters, and was moved by their passion and tenacity.  But is there a place for religion leadership in it?

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March 4, 2012

SACRED SPACE:

THE VESSELS THAT HOLD US

The Reverend Anne Felton Hines

What’s meant by “Holy Ground?”  What makes a space “sacred?”  And what’s the implication for our homes, our classrooms, our “houses” of worship?

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FEBRUARY 19, 2012

AWESOME!

The Reverend Anne Felton Hines

What does it take to touch – and be touched – by the Holy?  How far do we need to travel to be overtaken by awe?

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