We Are First Universalist Society of Salem in Salem, Massachusetts. We are a welcoming congregation, encouraging and celebrating the participation of all people including straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning. We welcome people of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds and especially blended families (ethnic or religious). We welcome people who are on varied spiritual paths and pride ourselves in a diverse theological community finding unity in our liberal religious values. We are democratically organized and self- governing. Members contribute their time, talents and money to support the church and its varied programs. This is our sermon audio. http://www.salemuu.org en-us Copyright 2009-2011 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:30:00 -0500 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:30:00 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss firstunivsalem@verizon.net (Rosa at First Universalist) First Universalist Church of Salem Audio Content from worship services We Are First Universalist Society of Salem in Salem, Massachusetts. We are a welcoming congregation, encouraging and celebrating the participation of all people including straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning. We welcome people of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds and especially blended families (ethnic or religious). We welcome people who are on varied spiritual paths and pride ourselves in a diverse theological community finding unity in our liberal religious values. We are democratically organized and self- governing. Members contribute their time, talents and money to support the church and its varied programs. This is our sermon audio for June 2011 through May 2012. First Universalist Church of Salem firstunivsalem@verizon.net No http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_060511.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_060511.mp3 A service presented by the Religious Education Committee and Marlyn Miller, Our Director of Religious Education. The sermon was done by Natalie Johnsen. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No June 5th: How You've Grown A service presented by the Religious Education Committee and Marlyn Miller, Our Director of Religious Education. The sermon was done by Natalie Johnsen. 00:08:27 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, Children's Sunday http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_061211.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_061211.mp3 Rev. Marjorie Matty in the pulpit. Flower Communion and Volunteer Appreciation Sunday: This Sunday we will mark the end of the official Church year and the beginning of the summer season. We will begin the morning at 9:00 am with a pancake breakfast to show our appreciation for all of your hard work this year!!! Religion & Spirituality Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No June 12th: Beyond Recognition Rev. Marjorie Matty in the pulpit. Flower Communion and Volunteer Appreciation Sunday: This Sunday we will mark the end of the official Church year and the beginning of the summer season. We will begin the morning at 9:00 am with a pancake breakfast to show our appreciation for all of your hard work this year!!! 00:11:02 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, Beyond Recognition, Flower Communion, Volunteer Appreciation Sunday, Fellowship, Spiritual Energy, Karmic Balance, Social Justice is love with legs http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_061911.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_061911.mp3 Summer Guest in the pulpit, Kara McGarigal. What are we afraid of? I will be sharing my thoughts and personal experiences on fear, courage and how to walk through and get past our fears. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:30:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No June 19th: Fear Summer Guest in the pulpit, Kara McGarigal. What are we afraid of? I will be sharing my thoughts and personal experiences on fear, courage and how to walk through and get past our fears. 00:12:48 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, Fear http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_062611.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_062611.mp3 Summer Guest in the pulpit, Gavin and Max McAuliffe. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:30:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No June 26th: The ABC's of Humanism for Children Summer Guest in the pulpit, Gavin and Max McAuliffe. 00:18:25 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, Humanism http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_070311.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_070311.mp3 Presented by Jennifer Channin. Do you have different emotions on rainy days and on sunny days? Is there a place - a particular landscape - where you feel more you than anywhere else? The Enlightenment produced the radical idea that nature is something outside of us, and that we are whole and independent within our own skin, or even within our minds. However, we know from experience that the boundary between our selves and our environment is not so distinct. How can the knowledge of our interdependence - or rather, interexistence - with nature lead us to create healthier lives and environments? Jennifer recently graduated with a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School. In the fall she will begin a year-long ministerial internship at the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa and the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ottawa. Her work and studies during seminar focused on urban youth work, New Religious Movements, and restorative justice work. Prior to seminary, Jennifer lived in Brooklyn, NY, for three years as a fundraising consultant to nonprofits. Her passions include UU youth empowerment and worshipful music. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:30:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No July 3rd: Nature Outside Nature Inside Presented by Jennifer Channin. Do you have different emotions on rainy days and on sunny days? Is there a place - a particular landscape - where you feel more you than anywhere else? The Enlightenment produced the radical idea that nature is something outside of us, and that we are whole and independent within our own skin, or even within our minds. However, we know from experience that the boundary between our selves and our environment is not so distinct. How can the knowledge of our interdependence - or rather, interexistence - with nature lead us to create healthier lives and environments? Jennifer recently graduated with a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School. In the fall she will begin a year-long ministerial internship at the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa and the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ottawa. Her work and studies during seminar focused on urban youth work, New Religious Movements, and restorative justice work. Prior to seminary, Jennifer lived in Brooklyn, NY, for three years as a fundraising consultant to nonprofits. Her passions include UU youth empowerment and worshipful music. 00:14:16 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, Nature http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_071011.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_071011.mp3 A service presented by Beth Toolan. Trust is a word that most of us hear and use many times each week. But what does it really mean to trust? How do we learn to trust ourselves, each other, and the universe in the face of perpetual uncertainty? How do we build relationships based on trust? I don't have all of the answers, but I hope that we will explore together ways to develop trust, to rebuild it when it has been broken, and to celebrate the interdependence and community that helps to make us strong. And I think that if we are really honest and not too hungry, we will discover that trustiness is better than sushi. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No July 10th: Trustiness - It's Better than Sushi A service presented by Beth Toolan. Trust is a word that most of us hear and use many times each week. But what does it really mean to trust? How do we learn to trust ourselves, each other, and the universe in the face of perpetual uncertainty? How do we build relationships based on trust? I don't have all of the answers, but I hope that we will explore together ways to develop trust, to rebuild it when it has been broken, and to celebrate the interdependence and community that helps to make us strong. And I think that if we are really honest and not too hungry, we will discover that trustiness is better than sushi. 00:21:48 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, Nature http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_071711.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_071711.mp3 A service presented by Christine DiSaia. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No July 17th: Communication in Adoption and Other Complicated Families A service presented by Christine DiSaia. 00:14:27 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, Adoption http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_072411.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_072411.mp3 A service presented by by Rev. Annika Kleschinsky. Do you hold back love? Or maybe give half heartedly to yourself and others at times? As the Summer Sun enter the sign of Leo, aka the "Lion-Hearted", we will explore together how to put our whole heart in everything we do and everyone we love. Our hearts are the portal to love. Therefore keeping our spiritual hearts open, gives us unlimited access to love. Please join us in a heart opening Sunday in giving and receiving more unconditional love in our daily lives. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No July 24th: Put Your Whole Heart In Everything You Do A service presented by by Rev. Annika Kleschinsky. Do you hold back love? Or maybe give half heartedly to yourself and others at times? As the Summer Sun enter the sign of Leo, aka the "Lion-Hearted", we will explore together how to put our whole heart in everything we do and everyone we love. Our hearts are the portal to love. Therefore keeping our spiritual hearts open, gives us unlimited access to love. Please join us in a heart opening Sunday in giving and receiving more unconditional love in our daily lives. 00:18:46 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, Heart, Rev. Annika Kleschinsky http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_073111.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_073111.mp3 A service presented by Joy Remy. Have you ever said, "I wish I could paint," "I wish I had the energy to sew those curtains, paint the doghouse, go cave-diving, raise llamas, or learn how to belly dance," or "I wish I could write, and I know I'd have something to say if only I had the time, energy, and self-confidence?" Joy Remy will discuss making creativity a spiritual practice. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No July 31st: Creativity as a Spiritual Path A service presented by Joy Remy. Have you ever said, "I wish I could paint," "I wish I had the energy to sew those curtains, paint the doghouse, go cave-diving, raise llamas, or learn how to belly dance," or "I wish I could write, and I know I'd have something to say if only I had the time, energy, and self-confidence?" Joy Remy will discuss making creativity a spiritual practice. 00:16:41 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, Heart, Rev. Annika Kleschinsky http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_080711_1.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_080711_1.mp3 The first of two sermons preached today. This sermon presented by Rev. Jeffrey Barz-Snell of First Church in Salem, Unitarian. This sermong is about the history of his church. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:29:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No August 7th: First Unitarian (Part 1) The first of two sermons preached today. This sermon presented by Rev. Jeffrey Barz-Snell of First Church in Salem, Unitarian. This sermong is about the history of his church. 00:14:42 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, First Unitarian, history http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_080711_2.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_080711_2.mp3 The second of two sermons preached today. This sermon presented by Rev. Marjorie Matty of First Universalist Society of Salem. This sermong is about the history of her church. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:30:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No August 7th: First Universalist (Part 2) The second of two sermons preached today. This sermon presented by Rev. Marjorie Matty of First Universalist Society of Salem. This sermong is about the history of her church. 00:12:53 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, First Unitarian, history http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_081411.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_081411.mp3 First Church member Claire Donaldson will preach. Claire is a longtime member of the First Church, a former Chair of the Standing Committee and a graduate of Boston University School of Theology. We welcome her back to the pulpit. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No August 14th: Claire Donaldson First Church member Claire Donaldson will preach. Claire is a longtime member of the First Church, a former Chair of the Standing Committee and a graduate of Boston University School of Theology. We welcome her back to the pulpit. 00:17:35 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, First Unitarian http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_082111.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_082111.mp3 The Rev. Dr. Tom Wintle will preach. Tom is the minister of the First Parish Church in Weston and a longtime leader of the UU Christian Fellowship. He has preached at the First Church many times. Title: "Why am I Unitarian" Religion & Spirituality Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No August 21st: Rev. Dr. Tom Wintle The Rev. Dr. Tom Wintle will preach. Tom is the minister of the First Parish Church in Weston and a longtime leader of the UU Christian Fellowship. He has preached at the First Church many times. Title: "Why am I Unitarian" 00:15:08 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, First Unitarian http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_091111_1.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_091111_1.mp3 This is the Homily of Rev. Jeff Barz-Snell. Rally Sunday And Annual Homecoming: Join us as we kick off our new season with our sister church in town, The First Church in Salem, Unitarian. Rev. Marjorie Matty and Rev. Jeff Barz-Snell will co-lead a Water Communion Service. The service will include a moment of silence and special music to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of 9-11. All those attending are invited to bring some water from your summer vacations and excursions for the Water Communion. Many Unitarian Universalist congregations hold a water communion at the end of the summer, in which participants of all ages bring "living waters" from wherever their travels led them and mingle them for later use by the congregation in ceremonies. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No September 11th: Rev. Jeff Barz-Snell This is the Homily of Rev. Jeff Barz-Snell. Rally Sunday And Annual Homecoming: Join us as we kick off our new season with our sister church in town, The First Church in Salem, Unitarian. Rev. Marjorie Matty and Rev. Jeff Barz-Snell will co-lead a Water Communion Service. The service will include a moment of silence and special music to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of 9-11. All those attending are invited to bring some water from your summer vacations and excursions for the Water Communion. Many Unitarian Universalist congregations hold a water communion at the end of the summer, in which participants of all ages bring "living waters" from wherever their travels led them and mingle them for later use by the congregation in ceremonies. 00:10:59 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, First Unitarian http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_091111_2.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_091111_2.mp3 This is the Homily of Rev. Marjorie Matty. Rally Sunday And Annual Homecoming: Join us as we kick off our new season with our sister church in town, The First Church in Salem, Unitarian. Rev. Marjorie Matty and Rev. Jeff Barz-Snell will co-lead a Water Communion Service. The service will include a moment of silence and special music to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of 9-11. All those attending are invited to bring some water from your summer vacations and excursions for the Water Communion. Many Unitarian Universalist congregations hold a water communion at the end of the summer, in which participants of all ages bring "living waters" from wherever their travels led them and mingle them for later use by the congregation in ceremonies. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:01:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No September 11th: Rev. Marjorie Matty This is the Homily of Rev. Marjorie Matty. Rally Sunday And Annual Homecoming: Join us as we kick off our new season with our sister church in town, The First Church in Salem, Unitarian. Rev. Marjorie Matty and Rev. Jeff Barz-Snell will co-lead a Water Communion Service. The service will include a moment of silence and special music to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of 9-11. All those attending are invited to bring some water from your summer vacations and excursions for the Water Communion. Many Unitarian Universalist congregations hold a water communion at the end of the summer, in which participants of all ages bring "living waters" from wherever their travels led them and mingle them for later use by the congregation in ceremonies. 00:09:45 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, First Unitarian http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_091811.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_091811.mp3 Rev. Sue Phillips, District Executive of the Clara Barton and the Massachusetts Bay Districts of the UUA, is in the pulpit this morning. Service Description: Entering into a covenant is not just a convenient way to get along. It's how we come into a new sense of who we might become. The sermon will reflect on the dynamic potential of what at first blush seems like a simple experiment in hospitality and welcome between First Universalist and First Church. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:01:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No September 18th: Named by Covenant Rev. Sue Phillips, District Executive of the Clara Barton and the Massachusetts Bay Districts of the UUA, is in the pulpit this morning. Service Description: Entering into a covenant is not just a convenient way to get along. It's how we come into a new sense of who we might become. The sermon will reflect on the dynamic potential of what at first blush seems like a simple experiment in hospitality and welcome between First Universalist and First Church. 00:22:11 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, First Unitarian http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_092511.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_092511.mp3 Rev. Jeff Barz-Snell in the pulpit. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No September 25th: Climate Change and Morality Rev. Jeff Barz-Snell in the pulpit. 00:21:27 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, First Unitarian http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_100211.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_100211.mp3 Rev. Jeff Barz-Snell in the pulpit. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No October 4th: World Communion Day Rev. Jeff Barz-Snell in the pulpit. 00:15:52 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, First Unitarian http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_100911.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_100911.mp3 Rev. Marjorie Matty in the pulpit. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No October 9th: Indigenous People's Day Rev. Marjorie Matty in the pulpit. 00:23:13 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, First Unitarian http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_101611.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_101611.mp3 Rev. Marjorie Matty in the pulpit. You are invited to bring your well-behaved pets to church or a photo if they are not so well behaved. Leashes, carrying cases and something to engage (think dog chew without the squeak) your familiar is highly recommended. Rev. Matty will be speaking about the importance of blessing these furry friends. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No October 16th: Blessing of the Animals Rev. Marjorie Matty in the pulpit. You are invited to bring your well-behaved pets to church or a photo if they are not so well behaved. Leashes, carrying cases and something to engage (think dog chew without the squeak) your familiar is highly recommended. Rev. Matty will be speaking about the importance of blessing these furry friends. 00:14:03 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, First Unitarian, Blessing, Animals http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_102311.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_102311.mp3 Rev. Jeff Barz-Snell in the pulpit. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No October 23th: Economic Justice Rev. Jeff Barz-Snell in the pulpit. 00:24:03 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, First Unitarian, Economic Justice http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_103011.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_103011.mp3 Mia Poppe Mountian in the pulpit.A Morning of Poetry and Music to Usher in the Dark Half of the Year. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No October 30th: Samhain Mia Poppe Mountian in the pulpit.A Morning of Poetry and Music to Usher in the Dark Half of the Year. 00:15:31 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, First Unitarian, Samhain, Halloween http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_110611.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_110611.mp3 Rev. Marjorie Matty in the pulpit. Let us remember those who have died in our All Souls Service. Please bring your items of remembrance for our altar on Sunday. Items that remind you of a loved one, photographs, poetry or prose - all are welcome - as we remember those who have gone on before us. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No November 6th: All Souls Service Rev. Marjorie Matty in the pulpit. Let us remember those who have died in our All Souls Service. Please bring your items of remembrance for our altar on Sunday. Items that remind you of a loved one, photographs, poetry or prose - all are welcome - as we remember those who have gone on before us. 00:22:42 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, First Unitarian, All Souls Service http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_111311.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_111311.mp3 Claire Donaldson in the pulpit. Veteran's Day Service. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No November 13th: Veterans Remember, Again and Again Claire Donaldson in the pulpit. Veteran's Day Service. 00:19:05 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, First Unitarian, Veteran's Day Service http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_112011.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_112011.mp3 Rev. Marjorie Matty in the pulpit. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No November 20th: Thanksgiving Rev. Marjorie Matty in the pulpit. 00:12:15 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, First Unitarian, Thanksgiving http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_112711.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_112711.mp3 Rev. Jeff Barz-Snell in the pulpit. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No November 27th: First Sunday of Advent Rev. Jeff Barz-Snell in the pulpit. 00:19:38 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, First Unitarian, Advent, Christmas http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_121811.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_121811.mp3 Rev. Jeff Barz-Snell in the pulpit. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No December 18: Children's Christmas Pageant Rev. Jeff Barz-Snell in the pulpit. 00:18:33 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, First Unitarian, Christmas, Children's Christmas Pageant http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_010112.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_010112.mp3 Readings for the New Year with Elizabeth Black. Please bring a reading to share. This is a great opportunity to share readings that inspire you with your church community. This podcast of the readings is over 33 minutes. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No January 3rd: Readings for the New Year Readings for the New Year with Elizabeth Black. Please bring a reading to share. This is a great opportunity to share readings that inspire you with your church community. This podcast of the readings is over 33 minutes. 00:33:46 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, First Unitarian, New Years, Readings http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_010812.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_010812.mp3 Rose Wolf (a member of First Church, Unitarian) on the life and thought of Nineteenth Century local poet, Jones Very, who was a member of First Church Unitarian. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No January 8th: Jones Very, Salem Poet Rose Wolf (a member of First Church, Unitarian) on the life and thought of Nineteenth Century local poet, Jones Very, who was a member of First Church Unitarian. 00:13:32 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, First Unitarian, Jones Very, poet, Rose Wolf http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_011512.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_011512.mp3 Rev. Jim Sherblom from First Parish in Brookline is our guest in the pulpit to kick-off our first big ENVISIONING THE FUTURE event. Jim holds a BA in history from Yale University, an MBA (with highest honors) from Harvard University, and an MDIV (with honors) from Andover Newton. Jim serves as the Chair of the UUA Common Endowment Fund. Prior to ordination he was a longtime biotechnology entrepreneur and investor. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No January 15th: What Makes Your Heart Sing Rev. Jim Sherblom from First Parish in Brookline is our guest in the pulpit to kick-off our first big ENVISIONING THE FUTURE event. Jim holds a BA in history from Yale University, an MBA (with highest honors) from Harvard University, and an MDIV (with honors) from Andover Newton. Jim serves as the Chair of the UUA Common Endowment Fund. Prior to ordination he was a longtime biotechnology entrepreneur and investor. 00:22:51 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, First Unitarian, Rev. Jim Sherblom, Heart, future http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_012212.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_012212.mp3 Rev. Marjorie Matty in the pulpit. Building upon Rev. Jim Sherblom's sermon from last week, we under stand that we need to find what makes us joyful. Rev. Marjorie Matty will endeavor to uncover some strategies about how this might be done. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No January 22nd: Finding Our Way to Joy Rev. Marjorie Matty in the pulpit. Building upon Rev. Jim Sherblom's sermon from last week, we under stand that we need to find what makes us joyful. Rev. Marjorie Matty will endeavor to uncover some strategies about how this might be done. 00:20:36 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, First Unitarian, future, joy, finding http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_012912.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/11_to_12/fuss_012912.mp3 Rev. Jeffrey Barz-Snell in the pulpit. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:30:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No January 29th: Finding Church Rev. Jeffrey Barz-Snell in the pulpit. 00:25:24 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Church, First Unitarian