The SUUF Podcast

Close to the Bone

October 9, 2022  

Rev. Joanna Gabriel

Standing in a space where there is no buffer between you and life…can be scary…terrifying…and it is also the space where there is the most opportunity for connection to the power and immense love of the Universe.

If something is said to be ‘close to the bone’, it is defined as something that makes one feel uncomfortable because it is very close to the truth or to the real nature of something. Rev. Joanna Gabriel will explore the importance of this stance as our unsettled world swirls around us.

A New Thought minister for over 25 years, Joanna Gabriel has been serving Unity congregations throughout the Northwest region.

Practical Applications in a Distracted World

October 2, 2022

Rev. Lynnea Jardine

From birth to death and everything in between, life relentlessly serves up opportunities to consciously choose or go unconscious. Lynnea weaves spiritual and psychological principles into practical applications to integrate, in the midst of challenge and crisis, wellness and wholeness, joy and resilience. Lynnea developed her unique style through her complementary health care, cross-cultural, spiritual, and religious studies.

As an ordained minister with the Centers for Spiritual Living, Rev. Lynnea Jardine specializes in Pastoral Care and Spiritual Counseling. This includes teaching classes, leading ceremonies, and producing conferences. She has been a speaking guest in the greater Puget Sound, throughout the United States, in Sydney & Melbourne, Australia, and Canada, Crete and Bali.

The Justice Work of the UUA

September 25, 2022

Rev. Sarah Movius Schurr

Reverend Sarah Schurr will be talking to us about the justice work the UUA does every day. There is a lot that many people don’t know about, from our UU the Vote, to our work with disability justice, to our intentional personnel practices. As a member congregation of the UUA, we are a part of this good work.

Fourth Principle: A Practical Approach

September 18, 2022

Rev. Barbara Gilday

Further reflections on the 4th principle:
A free and responsible search for truth and meaning.

Reflection on the Sixth Principle

September 4, 2022

Kathy Roche-Zujko

The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all.

Reality kinda sucks right now. If you’re like me, you’re probably really frustrated at the fact that topics such as racism and the war in Ukraine, and global warming, and the 2020 election are still topics of discussion as if there really are two valid opposing views instead of the one obvious loving and logical viewpoint. Who could possibly be against liberty and justice for all? Am I right? You’ve probably also been paying close attention to news headlines and posting a Facebook rant every once-in-a-while. These times are exhausting, but it always helps to have a good soundtrack to get you through the stressful days.

Searching for Free and Responsible

September 11, 2022

Joseph Bednarick

As Unitarian Universalists, our Fourth Principle calls us to “a free and responsible search for truth and meaning.” While this sounds noble and just, what does “free and responsible” look like when put into practice—especially within our current environment of partisan politics, so-called “culture wars,” media silos, and passionate calls for social justice. This Sunday we gather, in a place called “sanctuary,” to search together—freely and responsibly.

The 4th Unitarian Principle

August 21, 2022

Mike Murdock

On Sunday, let’s take a look at the Fourth Principle—a free and responsible search for truth and meaning. We will view it through the lens of film, The Wizard of Oz, as a journey down “The Yellow Brick Road.” Join us as Mike Murdock takes us on this trip toward new insights regarding this principle.

The 8th Unitarian Principle

August 7, 2022

Matt & Lily Bianconi

This week we’ll explore the 8th principle: We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote: journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our action that accountably dismantles racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.

The Fifth Unitarian Principle

July 24, 2022

Greg Sherman

Supporting Democracy: Refueling the Fire of Commitment
The 5th Principle of Unitarian Universalism is: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large. In our country there is evidence of the degradation of the access to, as well as the reliability of, the democratic process. Our faith asks us to fight for and use the democratic process. There are many ways we do this but...when will it end? How can we continue this work when there's bad news every day? One answer is making room for joy and expressing our anger in music.

The Third Unitarian Principle

July 17, 2022

Matt Bianconi

Our Third Principle: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations.