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This PodCast contains minister and lay sermons from the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Somerset Hills in Somerville, NJ.
We are a congregation where persons of various backgrounds and beliefs may share freely in fellowship, worship, and service. We seek to express religion in modern terms and to apply it to the human problems of today’s world, believing that the first concern of religion is human welfare, in body, mind, and spirit.
It is the conviction of religious liberals that men and women can give embodiment of the ideals of world unity, justice, and cooperative living here on earth, and the principle of free minds, welcoming diversity of opinion and new knowledge from whatever source, is the best means to religious and ethical progress.
All are welcome in this congregation, without the distinction of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, or creed. All activities are aimed toward the application of the best that all faiths and all knowledge have to offer toward a richer, fuller life for all persons everywhere here on earth.
We are a congregation where persons of various backgrounds and beliefs may share freely in fellowship, worship, and service. We seek to express religion in modern terms and to apply it to the human problems of today’s world, believing that the first concern of religion is human welfare, in body, mind, and spirit.
It is the conviction of religious liberals that men and women can give embodiment of the ideals of world unity, justice, and cooperative living here on earth, and the principle of free minds, welcoming diversity of opinion and new knowledge from whatever source, is the best means to religious and ethical progress.
All are welcome in this congregation, without the distinction of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, or creed. All activities are aimed toward the application of the best that all faiths and all knowledge have to offer toward a richer, fuller life for all persons everywhere here on earth.
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Linda Milkes This service lifted up the spirit of volunteerism at UUCSH.
Rev. Kim D. Wilson, UU Fellowship of the Poconos, Stroudsburg, PA This sermon is about making space in your life for things you prefer to do, as well as making space for the physical, emotional and spiritual.
Rev. Bill Neely, Beacon UU Congregation, Princeton, NJ The many ministries of UUCSH are created through Stewardship, or the shared financial commitments that members and friends make to one another and this congregation. On this Stewardship Sunday, let's celebrate those commitments as we lift up with joy and hope how our congregation transforms lives and changes the world.
Rev. Emilie Boggis, Beacon UU Congregation, Summit, NJ High Lonesome is the sound of a holler, hard and full of pain, described by Bill Monroe, the father of Kentucky bluegrass music. What high lonesome are we experiencing in our time? How do we transform our single-voiced hollers into harmony-filled grace?
Chris Buja, Director of Lifespan
Faith Development
As the Religious Education
classes “create” a new religious education experience through the
workshop rotation experiment this month, we can also explore our
power- and limits- to create and re-create our own identities and
the world at large. Whether it is a religious education
program, one’s vocation, or a congregation’s ministry – what is at
the core of those functions that remains constant while the forms
they take are re-created? DLFD Chris Buja offered some
answers — but mostly more questions — on the human capacity to
create and re-create.
Scott Kitchen
This sermon was delivered on April 10, 2016 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Somerset Hills in Somerville, New Jersey.
UUCSH Men's Group
These personal reflections were
shared at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Somerset Hills
in Somerville, New Jersey by members of the UUCSH Men's
Group.
Christopher D. Sims
This sermon was delivered on
August 9, 2015 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of
Somerset Hills in Somerville, New Jersey by guest speaker
Christopher Sims.
Rev. Kim D. Wilson
This sermon was delivered on August 2, 2015 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Somerset Hills in Somerville, New Jersey by guest minister Rev. Kim D. Wilson.
UUCSH Green Team
These words were delivered on July 12, 2015 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Somerset Hills in Somerville, New Jersey.
Mark Allison & Ann Perry
These words were delivered on June 28, 2015 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Somerset Hills in Somerville, New Jersey.
Sam Gugino
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said that “The only thing that is constant is change.” And for many of us, change often means loss—the death of a loved one, getting laid off from a job, the end of a relationship. However, while we may lose when change occurs, we may also gain, perhaps something even more significant to our lives. We can (and should) grieve when we experience loss. But we should also open our hearts and minds to what good things may lie ahead.
Chris Buja, Director of Lifespan Faith Development
Do you feel “called” to run a marathon? To run…period? No? Chris Buja, Director of Lifespan Faith Development, has felt that call–and continues to work toward answering the call–to qualify for and run the Boston Marathon. And while you may not feel the same call to run, the journey of faith is something all are called to–runner and non-runner alike. Mr. B’s sabbatical provided a unique opportunity for him to reflect on both his journey of running and his journey of faith- discovering how the two can be intertwined. This worship service explored how some lessons and wisdom from running can apply to our faith journeys- with encouragement to take the next step in your “spiritual marathon” training!
Rev. Bob Janis-Dillon
Whether or not there is something we are meant to do with our lives, the idea of calling: the mysterious ways in which the universe tugs at our lapels - is a fascinating one to explore. We'll take a look at one of the great stories about calling, the book of Jonah, and whether there is a "holy tug" in the universe towards our truest selves.
Rev. Charlie Dieterich
This sermon was delivered on February 22, 2015 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Somerset Hills in Somerville, New Jersey by Rev. Charlie Dieterich.
Rev. Carol Haag
Knowing what we know is a slippery business – words have varying meanings to different people and in different times. The fourth Principle of our Unitarian Universalist faith is A Free and Responsible Search for Truth and Meaning. But how can we know if what we know is true?
UUCSH Social Action Committee
This service highlighted the work of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) through its Guest at Your Table program. Guest at Your Table teaches us about real people engaged in struggles for justice in the United States and around the world. It also teaches us about our own power to change the world and inspires us to share our blessings to support the many amazing people the UUSC partners with. This service shared with the congregation the truth that the UUSC has discovered in its work throughout the world.
Louis Sapirman
A word can tell a thousand pictures. We explored the power of using only six words to capture the meaning and purpose in a person’s life.
Frank Holstein
For New Years, do you find that you are sometimes dismayed by persistent pressure to be happy and full of fun? So why not resolve instead to cast-out the New Years demon that demands we make merry even when we may have good reason to decline. So let us be compassionate about our non-conformity and instead welcome the New Year by confirmation of our free will to design our own religious and personal renewal.
Chris Buja
This story was delivered at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Somerset Hills in Somerville, New Jersey by Chris Buja, Director of Lifespan Faith Development.
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