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 2009-2013 Tue, 14 May 2013 09:30:00 -0500 Tue, 14 May 2013 09:30:00 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss office@salemuu.org (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 2012 through May 2013. First Universalist Church of Salem office@salemuu.org No http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_051213.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_051213.mp3 Rev. Marjorie Matty in the pulpit. This Sunday is Mother's day and Rev. Marjorie will be addressing the idiom "Motherhood and Apple Pie" as a means to speak about how motherhood - parenthood has changed over the last sixty years. Bring your funny mother and parenting stories! Religion & Spirituality Tue, 14 May 2013 09:30 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No May 12, 2013: Motherhood and Apple Pie Rev. Marjorie Matty in the pulpit. This Sunday is Mother's day and Rev. Marjorie will be addressing the idiom "Motherhood and Apple Pie" as a means to speak about how motherhood - parenthood has changed over the last sixty years. Bring your funny mother and parenting stories! 00:18:11 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_050513.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_050513.mp3 Rev. Marjorie Matty in the pulpit. What does it take to be an Intentional Interfaith Community? How can we better share our journeys, what inspires us, and how can a UU community honor the theological differences of its members. Rev. Marjorie will look to history for guidance. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 07 May 2013 11:30 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No May 5, 2013: Intentional Interfaith Community Rev. Marjorie Matty in the pulpit. What does it take to be an Intentional Interfaith Community? How can we better share our journeys, what inspires us, and how can a UU community honor the theological differences of its members. Rev. Marjorie will look to history for guidance. 00:14:13 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_042113.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_042113.mp3 Beth Toolan, head deacon, is our facilitator for today's service which is about finding home where we will share readings about what home means to us. Everyone is invited to bring readings or stories. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No April 21, 2013: Readings from Home Beth Toolan, head deacon, is our facilitator for today's service which is about finding home where we will share readings about what home means to us. Everyone is invited to bring readings or stories. 00:09:07 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Readings, Home http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_041413.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_041413.mp3 Rev. Marjorie Matty is in the pulpit. This week let us think about history and the inevitability of change. How such events as the UUA moving might affect our movement in letting go of the old to embracing the new. We will also look at First Universalist's history and our evolution. Why does history matter to us on an individual basis? Religion & Spirituality Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No April 14, 2013: The History of Change Rev. Marjorie Matty is in the pulpit. This week let us think about history and the inevitability of change. How such events as the UUA moving might affect our movement in letting go of the old to embracing the new. We will also look at First Universalist's history and our evolution. Why does history matter to us on an individual basis? 00:17:45 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Finding Our Song http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_040713.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_040713.mp3 Rev. Marjorie Matty is in the pulpit. We each have our own song within us that melds with the much larger universal symphony. Where and how can we uncover that place within us that contains our own unique rhythm. Let’s hum a few bars together... Religion & Spirituality Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No April 7, 2013: Finding Our Song Rev. Marjorie Matty is in the pulpit. We each have our own song within us that melds with the much larger universal symphony. Where and how can we uncover that place within us that contains our own unique rhythm. Let’s hum a few bars together... 00:20:13 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Finding Our Song http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_033113.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_033113.mp3 Rev. Marjorie Matty is in the pulpit. A traditional time for the celebration of rebirth and spring. The essence of Easter from a Unitarian Universalist perspective with music, merriment, and hope. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:30 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No March 31, 2013: Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy Rev. Marjorie Matty is in the pulpit. A traditional time for the celebration of rebirth and spring. The essence of Easter from a Unitarian Universalist perspective with music, merriment, and hope. 00:03:58 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Easter http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_032413.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_032413.mp3 Rev. Marjorie Matty is in the pulpit. Palm Sunday is the beginning of the Christian holy week and we will engage in sharing palms as a way to celebrate our commitment to transformation and renewal. Canvass will also be a time to reflect on our commitment to the First Universalist community. Please join us for this important time of celebration. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No March 24, 2013: Celebration Sunday Rev. Marjorie Matty is in the pulpit. Palm Sunday is the beginning of the Christian holy week and we will engage in sharing palms as a way to celebrate our commitment to transformation and renewal. Canvass will also be a time to reflect on our commitment to the First Universalist community. Please join us for this important time of celebration. 00:11:55 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Palm Sunday, Canvass http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_031713.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_031713.mp3 Please welcome our guest in the pulpit, Marji Zintz. Religion & Spirituality Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No March 17, 2013: The Universal Language of Music Please welcome our guest in the pulpit, Marji Zintz. 00:11:55 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Marji Zintz http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_031013.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_031013.mp3 Rev. Marjorie Matty is in the pulpit this week. Wrangling with reality and all of the emotions that come along with it... developing a strategy for transformation... Religion & Spirituality Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No March 10, 2013: Hello?! Are We There Yet?! Rev. Marjorie Matty is in the pulpit this week. Wrangling with reality and all of the emotions that come along with it... developing a strategy for transformation... 00:21:12 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_030313.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_030313.mp3 Rev. Marjorie Matty is in the pulpit this week. How do we stay cool while sitting in the fire of change and transformation? We remember what is most important and refuse to allow our fears to get the best of us. Out of the frying pan and into the fire learning to uncover and embrace our best selves. Please note - before the sermon, a video with the song "Blessed" by Tom Hangs was played and is spoken about in the sermon. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No March 3, 2013: The Fire Rev. Marjorie Matty is in the pulpit this week. How do we stay cool while sitting in the fire of change and transformation? We remember what is most important and refuse to allow our fears to get the best of us. Out of the frying pan and into the fire learning to uncover and embrace our best selves. Please note - before the sermon, a video with the song "Blessed" by Tom Hangs was played and is spoken about in the sermon. 00:15:25 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_021713.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_021713.mp3 Rev. Marjorie Matty is in the pulpit this week. Today’s sermon is about finding a place of peace in a storm. We will also have a Chocolate Communion! Religion & Spirituality Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No February 17, 2013: Finding a Place of Peace Rev. Marjorie Matty is in the pulpit this week. Today’s sermon is about finding a place of peace in a storm. We will also have a Chocolate Communion! 00:14:31 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_020313.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_020313.mp3 Our guest, Claire Donaldson, is in the pulpit this week. Claire Donaldson is a long time member of First Church in Salem. She attended Boston University School of Theology and received a Masters of Divinity in 2009. Claire completed a chaplain internship with Hospice of the North Shore in Danvers and at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No February 3, 2013: Confucianism, Integrity, and the Seven Principles Our guest, Claire Donaldson, is in the pulpit this week. Claire Donaldson is a long time member of First Church in Salem. She attended Boston University School of Theology and received a Masters of Divinity in 2009. Claire completed a chaplain internship with Hospice of the North Shore in Danvers and at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston. 00:20:08 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_012713.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_012713.mp3 Rev. Marjorie Matty will be preaching about hyper-modern times, the paradigm shift that society is facing, and the opportunities that change affords us. What will religions role be in this new hyper-connected world. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:30 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No January 27, 2013: Paradigm Shift Rev. Marjorie Matty will be preaching about hyper-modern times, the paradigm shift that society is facing, and the opportunities that change affords us. What will religions role be in this new hyper-connected world. 00:19:28 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_012013.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_012013.mp3 Rev. Marjorie Matty will be preaching about our life's journey and what she has learned in working on her doctorate. Of course this will all tie into what the congregation has been discussing, OUR FUTURE. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No January 20, 2013: Managing Our Lives Rev. Marjorie Matty will be preaching about our life's journey and what she has learned in working on her doctorate. Of course this will all tie into what the congregation has been discussing, OUR FUTURE. 00:16:21 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_011313.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_011313.mp3 Tracy Keller in the pulpit. Unitarian Universalism is "a complicatedly simple religion," according to author Tom Owen-Towle. How do you describe your faith to non-members and how do you describe your own personal beliefs to other UU's? Religion & Spirituality Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No January 13, 2013: Talking About Our Beliefs Tracy Keller in the pulpit. Unitarian Universalism is "a complicatedly simple religion," according to author Tom Owen-Towle. How do you describe your faith to non-members and how do you describe your own personal beliefs to other UU's? 00:10:20 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_123012.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_123012.mp3 Laura Randall in the pulpit.Home and the holidays have long been linked whether you are hosting, traveling, or seeking a warm, safe place. We'll explore what home means and how we might be at home wherever we are. Religion & Spirituality Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No December 30, 2012: Being Home Laura Randall in the pulpit.Home and the holidays have long been linked whether you are hosting, traveling, or seeking a warm, safe place. We'll explore what home means and how we might be at home wherever we are. 00:12:44 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_122312.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_122312.mp3 Rev. Marjorie Matty in the pulpit. Religion & Spirituality Wed, 26 Dec 2012 10:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No December 23, 2012: Christmas Past, Present, and Future Rev. Marjorie Matty in the pulpit. 00:09:59 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_121612.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_121612.mp3 How are we called to be our best selves, what are we yearning for in our lives, how can we find peace in a hyper-connected world? Rev. Marjorie will be sharing her thoughts about the journey of life and how one can find his or her place. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:30 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No December 16, 2012: WWJD How are we called to be our best selves, what are we yearning for in our lives, how can we find peace in a hyper-connected world? Rev. Marjorie will be sharing her thoughts about the journey of life and how one can find his or her place. 00:12:33 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_120912.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_120912.mp3 First Universalist member, Carole McCauley, will share her experience, strength, and hope as they relate to our Blue Boat Home. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:01 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No December 9, 2012: Found at Sea First Universalist member, Carole McCauley, will share her experience, strength, and hope as they relate to our Blue Boat Home. 00:14:43 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_120212.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_120212.mp3 Rev. Marjorie Matty in the pulpit. Today we will observe the First Week of Advent. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No December 2, 2012: Advent Rev. Marjorie Matty in the pulpit. Today we will observe the First Week of Advent. 00:18:09 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_111812.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_111812.mp3 Rev. Marjorie Matty in the pulpit. I will be speaking about being "Open" and what that really means; what it really takes to manifest a sense of abundance and openness. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No November 18, 2012: Open - An Intergenerational Service Rev. Marjorie Matty in the pulpit. I will be speaking about being "Open" and what that really means; what it really takes to manifest a sense of abundance and openness. 00:17:35 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_111112.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_111112.mp3 with Kathryn Baptista. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No November 11, 2012: Work is Love Made Visible with Kathryn Baptista. 00:12:45 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_110412.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_110412.mp3 with Rev. Marjorie Matty. We will be celebrating All Souls with a Presente and an altar to the ancestors. My talk will center around the concept of wanting to be somewhere other than where we are and how that can have one missing the best of life and the journey. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 6 Nov 2012 10:30 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No November 4, 2012: Are We There Yet with Rev. Marjorie Matty. We will be celebrating All Souls with a Presente and an altar to the ancestors. My talk will center around the concept of wanting to be somewhere other than where we are and how that can have one missing the best of life and the journey. 00:21:45 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_102112.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_102112.mp3 Beth Toolan is our guest in the pulpit. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:30 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No October 21, 2012: God Doesn't Care Who Wins the Super Bowl Beth Toolan is our guest in the pulpit. 00:16:32 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_101412.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_101412.mp3 This Sunday we will be celebrating indigenous people's day by honoring our personal roots - or, really, the impetus to immigrate and ultimately the motivation to colonize. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:30 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No October 14, 2012: What, Where, and Why This Sunday we will be celebrating indigenous people's day by honoring our personal roots - or, really, the impetus to immigrate and ultimately the motivation to colonize. 00:24:52 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty, Roots, Indigenous People's Day http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_092312.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_092312.mp3 Today, Rev. Matty will be speaking about letting go of things that no longer help us to move forward. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:30 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No September 23, 2012: Emptying the Glass Today, Rev. Matty will be speaking about letting go of things that no longer help us to move forward. 00:16:43 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev Marjorie Matty http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_072912.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_072912.mp3 A service presented by Brendan O'Brine Summer by the Sea:Faith and Community Reflections from the Mystic Seaport Music Festival Religion & Spirituality Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:10 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No July 29, 2012: Summer by the Sea A service presented by Brendan O'Brine Summer by the Sea:Faith and Community Reflections from the Mystic Seaport Music Festival 00:18:30 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Summer http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_072212.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_072212.mp3 A service presented by Liz Duff Religion & Spirituality Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:10 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No July 22, 2012: A service presented by Liz Duff A service presented by Liz Duff 00:20:22 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Summer http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_071512.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_071512.mp3 A service presented by Tracy Keller Deacon: Brenda Briana There are times when life hands us beauty and joy and we experience reverence. There are times when life throws us trouble and sorrow and many of us turn to our god or goddess then. What do we do during the in-between times when it's the same old thing day to day? Religion & Spirituality Mon, 16 Jul 2012 08:30 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No July 15, 2012: Being Spiritual During Unspiritual Moments A service presented by Tracy Keller Deacon: Brenda Briana There are times when life hands us beauty and joy and we experience reverence. There are times when life throws us trouble and sorrow and many of us turn to our god or goddess then. What do we do during the in-between times when it's the same old thing day to day? 00:09:14 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Summer http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_070812.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_070812.mp3 A service presented by Rev. Laura Randall Deacon: Beth Toolan Is it possible to find genuine personal connection on the internet? As more of our social interactions go online, what does it mean to be part of a supportive, challenging, and growing digital community? Religion & Spirituality Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:30 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No July 8, 2012: Finding Community in a Digital Age A service presented by Rev. Laura Randall Deacon: Beth Toolan Is it possible to find genuine personal connection on the internet? As more of our social interactions go online, what does it mean to be part of a supportive, challenging, and growing digital community? 00:15:36 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Summer http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_062412.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_062412.mp3 A service presented by Kara McGarigal Deacon: Elizabeth Black It seems like the hardest thing for people to do is to be fully present in the moment. Why is this such a struggle and what does it look like and feel like when you are present? These are some of the questions the sermon will focus on and my own personal journey and struggles with being in the moment. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No June 24, 2012: The Tao of UU and Me A service presented by Kara McGarigal Deacon: Elizabeth Black It seems like the hardest thing for people to do is to be fully present in the moment. Why is this such a struggle and what does it look like and feel like when you are present? These are some of the questions the sermon will focus on and my own personal journey and struggles with being in the moment. 00:13:51 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Summer http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_061012.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_061012.mp3 Intergenerational Flower Communion with First Church. Today’s Sermon: “Where Do We Go” with Rev. Marjorie Matty and Rev. Jeffrey Barz-Snell. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No June 10, 2012: Where Do We Go Intergenerational Flower Communion with First Church. Today's Sermon: "Where Do We Go" with Rev. Marjorie Matty and Rev. Jeffrey Barz-Snell. 00:29:39 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Flowers http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_060312.mp3 http://www.salemuu.org/sound/12_to_13/fuss_060312.mp3 We will be welcoming new members and thanking all of the members who have worked so hard this year doing the work of the church. Rev. Matty will be preaching on the importance of love as a spiritual tenant. She will discuss her thoughts on the special campaign called "Love Wins." Religion & Spirituality Tue, 05 Jun 2012 11:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No June 3, 2012: Love Wins We will be welcoming new members and thanking all of the members who have worked so hard this year doing the work of the church. Rev. Matty will be preaching on the importance of love as a spiritual tenant. She will discuss her thoughts on the special campaign called "Love Wins." 00:18:14 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Love Wins