Unfolding Faith: Sermons from Foothills Unitarian

Homily Part 2: Tiny Acts of Riots and Revolutions | Rev. Sean Neil-Barron | January 10, 2021

Rev. Sean grounds us in the core tenant of our Unitarian Universalist faith that “we are not isolated individuals but rather an interdependent ecosystem of beings.” He discusses the role of ‘the crowd’ in the context of the Capitol Hill riots last week and within the framework of social psychology research.

Homily Part 1: The Tiny Ways Revolutions Begin | Rev. Gretchen Haley | January 10, 2021

Rev. Gretchen discusses the attack on the Capitol and explores how the roots of revolution lie in the accumulation of tiny shifts.
 

Homily: Why You Should Lose the Suffering Olympics | Rev. Sean Neil-Barron | January 3, 2021

Rev. Sean untangles the question: “Am I worthy of suffering?” He discusses the ways in which we bury our own struggles because we tell ourselves others have it worse. Drawing from the work of Brené Brown, Rev. Sean explores how to overcome comparative suffering and view compassion as a renewable resource.

Meditation | Rev. Elaine Aron-Tenbrink | January 3, 2021

Rev. Elaine Aron-Tenbrink offers a metta meditation to cultivate compassion and loving-kindness in the wake of a difficult year.

Homily: The Battle for Christmas | Rev. Sean Neil-Barron | December 20, 2020

Rev. Sean discusses the contentious origins of Christmas in America and explores how cultural context affects the changing role of Christmas.

Cereal: From this American Rice | Rev. Sean Neil-Barron | December 20, 2020

Rev. Sean shares an unexpected place he’s been finding holiday magic this year.

Winter Solstice Audio Guide

Many of us find meaning in marking the winter solstice - the longest, darkest night of the year that also marks the beginning of the return of light.
Since we can't all gather for a big ceremony or bonfire this year, we've instead put together an audio guide and video to help you celebrate the solstice on your own or with members of your household.
Made possible by the Foothills Unitarian Earth Based Path Ministry, the Family Ministry team, and the Music team.

Reading | The Miraculous Everlasting Hanukkah Buffet by Jason Cook | December 13, 2020

Rev. Sean Neil-Barron reads The Miraculous Everlasting Hanukkah Buffet by Rev. Jason Cook.