Selected Sermons
Blessed Are the Label-Makers, Blessed Are the Wordless (MP3) 18 MB
The Reverend Jennifer Innis
May 19, 2013
Ann Zoeller tells us: “The poet does not
write. Words spring from the fountain of
the spirit.” The power of language is one of
our great gifts. Yet it is easy to be bound
up in words. How shall we call each other
to greatness, words and all? Join us for this
reflection inspired by the monthly theme of
Transcendence.
When Good Things Happen to Bad People (MP3) 18 MB
The Reverend Jennifer Innis
April 28, 2013
Rev. Jennifer takes up your inquiries from
her September service on “When Bad
Things Happen to Good People.” What is
the place of love and justice in the world
when so much of this life can feel out of
balance?
On the Road to Sustainaville (MP3) 19 MB
The Reverend Jennifer Innis
April 21, 2013
Inspired by Earth Day and the Green
Sanctuary program, join us for a refl ection
on becoming a sustainable community.
What might the Beloved Community look
like when we both care for how we affect
others and become more resilient in facing
the world?
Nothing Less Than Saving the World (MP3) 25 MB
The Reverend Patrick Price
April 7, 2013
Ever feel at a loss for how to describe the
purpose of Unitarian Universalism? As part
of this month’s theme of Transformation,
Rev. Patrick offers his message on how we
speak to what the world ask of us.
Broken and Rising on Easter Morning (MP3) 20 MB
The Reverend Jennifer Innis
March 31, 2013
There are so many ways to explore the Christian
celebration of Easter: from the struggling humanity
of Jesus, or the failing of Judas, or the metaphor
of the most profound renewal of the world. Let us
consider what draws us to the story of Easter and
this account of how life triumphs over death.
Make Wide the Circle (MP3) 17 MB
The Reverend Jennifer Innis
March 17, 2013
Come hear the good news I see about the future of
this church and of the role of a vibrant, welcoming
faith. All are invited to be part of our Annual Budget
Drive beginning with today's Commitment Sunday.
Universalism: Past, Present and Powerful (MP3) 19 MB
Members and Friends of First Jefferson
March 10, 2013
Inspired by Rev. Erika Hewitt's recent worship
workshop this lay led worship for all ages offers a story
of the beginning of community and a reflection on how
we at First Jefferson serve the community. You and the
canned food drive play a part.
Acting on Agape (MP3) 12 MB
Tasha Morris
February 24, 2013
The Koine Greek word agape describes the love one
has for their neighbors and humanity. It is directly
related to the concepts of charity and compassion.
Can we learn to act on our own feelings of agape,
and in doing so, transform ourselves and our
relationship with the world?
Universalism: Past, Present and Powerful (MP3) 20 MB
The Reverend Kalen Fristad
February 10, 2013
Rev Fristad will speak on the long rich history of
universalism, relating that the teaching of eternal
damnation is not merely a harmless untruth that we
might appropriately ignore and allow to stand, but it
has serious consequences. It leads to the possibility,
perhaps even the inevitability, of wars, bigotry,
oppression and abuse. On the other hand, the teaching
of niversalism leads to equality, respect, love and
dignity for all.
Rev. Fristad is a United Methodist minister and
a member of the Unitarian Universalist Christian
Fellowship. After serving churches in Iowa for 27 years,
he began an independent ministry which consisted of
traveling around the country with his wife, countering
the teaching that many people will suffer for eternity in
hell and instead, proclaiming the hopeful message of
universalism.
I’m Hooked on a Feeling: The Place of Intuition in Liberal Religion (MP3) 20 MB
The Reverend Jennifer Innis
January 27, 2013
Strong logic and thoughtful argument are some of
our most profound human gifts. And then there is the
"gut" or when we have "a feeling", that has little to
do with our ability to reason. This service on intuition
is the request of the 2012 Service Auction sermon
winner. Come see what happens!
Embodied: The Challenge of Reproductive Justice in the 21st Century (MP3) 28 MB
The Reverend Jennifer Innis
January 20, 2013
Politics and religion have been staking out the
territory of women’s bodies for a very long time.
How shall a progressive faith be part of the work
for reproductive justice, including its far reaching
implications for our society? In honor of Martin
Luther King, Jr. Sunday, join us for the start of the
conversation around the Unitarian Universalist
Association study of reproductive justice.
One Wild and Precious Life (MP3) 46 MB
Members Participatory Service
January 13, 2013
Join us for a participatory service as church
members from each decade of life look ahead to the
New Year and share their hopes and goals.
Beginnings (MP3) 21 MB
The Reverend Jennifer Innis
January 6, 2013
How shall we start the New Year? With joy at the
possibilities? With tears of relief for suffering that has
passed? With a heart unsure of what may come? For
the first Sunday of 2013 we will explore those initial
questions in the context of the monthly theological
theme of Justice.
Endings
Part1 (MP3) 4 MB
Part2 (MP3) 10 MB
December 30, 2012
On this last Sunday of the year, we will share
readings and music to help us understand
the nature of attachment and letting go. The
first worship of 2013 will take up the theme of
“Beginnings.”
The Hope For The Season (MP3) 18 MB
The Reverend Jennifer Innis
December 2, 2012
As we begin the headlong rush through this busiest
of seasons, join us for a reflection on this month’s
theological theme of Hope.
Apocalypse Not (MP3) 23 MB
John Beckett
November 25, 2012
Apocalyptic prophecies have a long track record of
being wrong, sometimes with disastrous results. Why
do they persist, what did the Maya really predict, and
what should we expect come December 21, 2012?
John Beckett is a member of the Denton UU
Fellowship. He serves as the Coordinating Officer for
the Denton Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans
and is a member of the Board of Trustees for CUUPS
Continental. John has twice been President of the
Denton UU Fellowship and currently serves on DUUFs
Worship Committee.
I’ve Got a New Gratitude (MP3) 19 MB
The Reverend Jennifer Innis
November 18, 2012
Is there faith in gratitude? In a time of rising need
among the poorest of our nation, and when many
of us still struggle to support ourselves and our
families, what does gratitude mean for us today?
Sophia Fahs and the Children of Faith and Science (MP3) 20 MB
The Reverend Jennifer Innis
November 4, 2012
Sophia Fahs is regarded as the founder of how
we understand religious education. How might
her approach to the intersection of religion and
psychology inform our own conversations about
science and faith today?
“Sweet Sorrow” for el Dia de los Muertos (MP3) 19 MB
The Reverend Jennifer Innis
October 28, 2012
Join us for a time to reflect on death and celebrate
the lives of the loved ones we have lost. This service is
in the style of el Dia de los Muertos and includes an
offrenda and a chance to share with the congregation.
All are welcome to bring a small token of remembrance
to add to the offrenda during the worship.
Down in My Soul (MP3) 22 MB
The Reverend Samuel Schaal
October 21, 2012
So often we wander through life on the surface and
in the shallows. But within us, perhaps, are the voices
from our depths, calling us to live from a deeper and
more sustaining place. What is in the depth of your
soul? What is at the heart of our soul of our free faith?
The Rev. Samuel Schaal has served UU churches
as a consulting Transition Minister in addition to
settled ministries at Westside in Fort Worth and First
Congregational Church in Wauwatosa, WI. He is on a
sabbatical year from the Accredited Interim Ministry
program and residing in Dallas. His sabbatical project
involves taking his skills in helping congregations
invigorate stewardship programs into the financial
community as he builds a financial chaplaincy
practice. He hopes to help individuals discover a
more spiritual approach to financial planning. He was
recently awarded the designation of Registered Life
Planner© from the Kinder Institute.
Beyond Borders (MP3) 23 MB
For Unitarian Universalist United Nations Sunday
The Reverend Jennifer Innis
October 14, 2012
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Unitarian
Universalist United Nations Office, we will celebrate
the successes and lift up the ongoing needs of human
rights around the world. There will be an additional
special collection today to benefit the United Nations
Office in their efforts to add a Unitarian Universalist
perspective to the human rights work of the UN.
On Such a Day as This (MP3) 22 MB
The Reverend Annie Foerster
October 7, 2012
The last time I was with you I presented to you my
theory that Unitarian Universalists need a stronger
grounding in theological concepts. I started with
the concept of “Grace,” because it’s so positive and
uplifting. Well, prepare yourself! This time my topic is
“Evil.” I may even introduce you to Satan. Be afraid.
Be very afraid.
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