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 the church year 2008-2009. http://www.salemuu.org en-us Copyright 2009 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:05:00 -0500 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:05:00 -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 for June 2008- May 2009 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. First Universalist Church of Salem firstunivsalem@verizon.net No http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_090708.mp3 Rev. Marjorie Matty, Minister. Homily: "Hands that Hold History". Our homecoming service will begin outside which is the tradition at First Universalist on Rally Sunday. Please remember to bring a small amount of water from a place that holds special meaning for you, as we will be participating in water communion. There will be a picnic after worship in place of coffee hour, weather permitting. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 9 Sep 2008 11:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No September 7th: Hands that Hold History Rev. Marjorie Matty, Minister. Homily: "Hands that Hold History". Our homecoming service will begin outside which is the tradition at First Universalist on Rally Sunday. Please remember to bring a small amount of water from a place that holds special meaning for you, as we will be participating in water communion. There will be a picnic after worship in place of coffee hour, weather permitting. 00:14:36 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_091408.mp3 Rev. Marjorie Matty, Minister. Sermon: "The Good News". This Sunday we will engage the history of Universalism and Unitarianism and try to retrospectively make sense of how it has evolved and how it helps us to better understand our spiritual/religious UU identity in the world today. Religion & Spirituality Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No September 14th: The Good News Rev. Marjorie Matty, Minister. Sermon: "The Good News". This Sunday we will engage the history of Universalism and Unitarianism and try to retrospectively make sense of how it has evolved and how it helps us to better understand our spiritual/religious UU identity in the world today. 00:16:46 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_092108.mp3 Rev. Marjorie Matty, Minister. Sermon: "Visioning the Future". This weekend we will continue the Strategic Planning Process, focusing on who we are and want to be as a community, our goals and envisioning the steps it will take to achieve them. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No September 21st: The Good News Rev. Marjorie Matty, Minister. Sermon: "Visioning the Future". This weekend we will continue the Strategic Planning Process, focusing on who we are and want to be as a community, our goals and envisioning the steps it will take to achieve them. 00:19:10 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_092808.mp3 Christine DiSaia will be preaching this Sunday and plans to speak about membership, leadership, and the vision of the Board of Trustees this coming year at First Universalist. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No September 28th: Vision of the Board of Trustees Christine DiSaia will be preaching this Sunday and plans to speak about membership, leadership, and the vision of the Board of Trustees this coming year at First Universalist. 00:19:03 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty, Christine DiSaia http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_100508.mp3 Rev. Marjorie Matty, Minister. Sermon: "World Communion". What makes a community and how do we find and make meaning for our lives within community. This Sunday we will be celebrating World Communion, which provides us with an opportunity to remember that we are all one regardless of our differences. Religion & Spirituality Thu, 9 Oct 2008 09:45:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No October 12th: World Communion Rev. Marjorie Matty, Minister. Sermon: "World Communion". What makes a community and how do we find and make meaning for our lives within community. This Sunday we will be celebrating World Communion, which provides us with an opportunity to remember that we are all one regardless of our differences. 00:14:19 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty, World Communion http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_101208.mp3 Rev. Marjorie Matty, Minister. Homily: "Animal Blessing". Parents and friends of animals are encouraged to bring their "well behaved" familiars to church. This invitation extends to the hairy, furry, fluffy, feathery and yes those scaly ones that we adore as well. Please bring your non-human friends and family members in carriers, containers and on leash. This will be a true test of the old adage of the lion coexisting with the lamb. If you wish you could bring that "not so well behaved" familiar we recommend bringing a picture instead and we will send loving energy to them from afar. Lastly, if you lost an animal familiar this year bring a picture and they will be acknowledged and blessed during the service as well. Oh and invite your human friends and family as well! Religion & Spirituality Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:45:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No October 12th: Animal Blessing Rev. Marjorie Matty, Minister. Homily: "Animal Blessing". Parents and friends of animals are encouraged to bring their "well behaved" familiars to church. This invitation extends to the hairy, furry, fluffy, feathery and yes those scaly ones that we adore as well. Please bring your non-human friends and family members in carriers, containers and on leash. This will be a true test of the old adage of the lion coexisting with the lamb. If you wish you could bring that "not so well behaved" familiar we recommend bringing a picture instead and we will send loving energy to them from afar. Lastly, if you lost an animal familiar this year bring a picture and they will be acknowledged and blessed during the service as well. Oh and invite your human friends and family as well! 00:11:58 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty, Animal Blessing http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_101908.mp3 Our Guest in the pulpit is Rev. Carol Karlson. I have three communities that enrich and enliven my life. One of them is part of Salem's extended community: Salem State College. As the Chaplain there, I have discovered some fascinating characters and wonderful insights. I'll share them with you. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:29:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No October 19th:My Community Our Guest in the pulpit is Rev. Carol Karlson. I have three communities that enrich and enliven my life. One of them is part of Salem's extended community: Salem State College. As the Chaplain there, I have discovered some fascinating characters and wonderful insights. I'll share them with you. 00:16:51 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Carol Karlson, My Community http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_110208.mp3 Rev. Marjorie Matty, Minister. Sermon: Radical Hospitality (Bring A Friend Sunday). This Sunday we will be engaging in a discussion of Radical Hospitality and what it means to engage one another in a deeper way. This topic will look at the challenges and fears that may stop us from being open to people who are unlike us. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 4 Nov 2008 09:45:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No November 2nd:Radical Hospitality Rev. Marjorie Matty, Minister. Sermon: Radical Hospitality (Bring A Friend Sunday). This Sunday we will be engaging in a discussion of Radical Hospitality and what it means to engage one another in a deeper way. This topic will look at the challenges and fears that may stop us from being open to people who are unlike us. 00:16:49 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty, Radical Hospitality http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_110908.mp3 A member of the congregation, Helen Jacoby, will share her thoughts about Veterans Day. Her title: "Hey Ma I want to be in the movies or not". Religion & Spirituality Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:30:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No November 9th: Veterans Day A member of the congregation, Helen Jacoby, will share her thoughts about Veterans Day. Her title: "Hey Ma I want to be in the movies or not". 00:15:09 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty, Helen Jacoby, Veterans Day http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_111608.mp3 Sermons by Rev. Marjorie Matty, and Deacons Joyce Prior and Elizabeth Black. Care Corps, a sharing of hospitality during times of Joy and Grief. Members of the Deacons share stories of how we care for one another on a day-to-day basis. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:30:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No November 16th: Care Corps Sermons by Rev. Marjorie Matty, and Deacons Joyce Prior and Elizabeth Black. Care Corps, a sharing of hospitality during times of Joy and Grief. Members of the Deacons share stories of how we care for one another on a day-to-day basis 00:24:36 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty, Joyce Prior and Elizabeth Black, Care Core, Care Corps http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_112308.mp3 Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. This morning will be an intergenerational worship service where the children will serve Thanksgiving cornbread communion. The sermon will focus on the importance of sharing our gifts with one another and being thankful for what we receive and give throughout the holiday season. Guest at Your Table Materials will also be handed out. Religion & Spirituality Thu, 4 Dec 2008 10:58:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No November 23rd: Thanks-Giving Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. This morning will be an intergenerational worship service where the children will serve Thanksgiving cornbread communion. The sermon will focus on the importance of sharing our gifts with one another and being thankful for what we receive and give throughout the holiday season. Guest at Your Table Materials will also be handed out. 00:16:23 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty, Thanksgiving, Communion http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_113008.mp3 Sermon by Rev. Annika (Anne Kleschinsky). Is Thanksgiving a holy event or just a big feast? Most of us sit down to a big meal with family and friends and remember what we are thankful for -- maybe it is both. This year, there is a lot of uncertainty with our spiraling downward economy and a crucial presidential election on the horizon, so being grateful for what is happening to us or around us may be a bit of a challenge right now. My sermon will focus on how we can shine light into darkness to find the peace and grace of God no matter what is happening in our daily lives -- to me this is the essence of Thanksgiving. Religion & Spirituality Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No November 30th: Beholding the Sacredness of Thanksgiving in Our Daily Lives Sermon by Rev. Annika (Anne Kleschinsky). Is Thanksgiving a holy event or just a big feast? Most of us sit down to a big meal with family and friends and remember what we are thankful for -- maybe it is both. This year, there is a lot of uncertainty with our spiraling downward economy and a crucial presidential election on the horizon, so being grateful for what is happening to us or around us may be a bit of a challenge right now. My sermon will focus on how we can shine light into darkness to find the peace and grace of God no matter what is happening in our daily lives -- to me this is the essence of Thanksgiving. 00:14:51 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Annika, Rev. Anne Kleschinsky, Thanksgiving http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_121408.mp3 Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. Change can be difficult to understand and accept but may be just what one needs. Can traditions hold us back and constrain us, how do we know and what can we do about it? Religion & Spirituality Wed, 7 Jan 2009 09:50:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No December 14th: Embracing Change Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. Change can be difficult to understand and accept but may be just what one needs. Can traditions hold us back and constrain us, how do we know and what can we do about it? 00:13:36 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty, Embracing Change http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_122108.mp3 Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. How has tradition marked the passage "from" dark to light and what are the spiritual lessons of moving into the light. Religion & Spirituality Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:51:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No December 21st: Into the Light Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. How has tradition marked the passage "from" dark to light and what are the spiritual lessons of moving into the light. 00:10:12 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty, Light http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_010409.mp3 Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. What is hope? How and where do we find hope in what feels like hopeless times. Religion & Spirituality Wed, 7 Jan 2009 09:51:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No January 4th: Hope? Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. What is hope? How and where do we find hope in what feels like hopeless times. 00:15:42 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty, Hope http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_011109.mp3 Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. This Sunday will be comprised of three small sermons of 5 minutes or less which will be filmed and uploaded on YouTube. The topics will revolve around Faith, Hope and Love in the 21st century in a secular society. Wikipedia describes YouTube as "a video sharing website where users can upload, view and share video clips." The links to our youtube files will be added when they are available. Religion & Spirituality Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:50:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No January 11th: Youtube Sunday Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. This Sunday will be comprised of three small sermons of 5 minutes or less which will be filmed and uploaded on YouTube. The topics will revolve around Faith, Hope and Love in the 21st century in a secular society. Wikipedia describes YouTube as "a video sharing website where users can upload, view and share video clips." The links to our youtube files will be added when they are available. 00:18:57 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty, Youtube http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_011809.mp3 Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. What is it, how is it foisted upon us and how can we communicate who we are to others. Religion & Spirituality Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:52:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No January 18th: Who Am I? Thoughts on Identity Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. What is it, how is it foisted upon us and how can we communicate who we are to others. 00:17:23 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty, Identity http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_012509.mp3 Sermon by Rev. Megan Lynes. Reverend Megan Lynes is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist, ordained just this past December in Canton, MA, where she completed her student ministry in 2006. She currently works as a hospital chaplain at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, and volunteers at The Children's Room in Arlington, MA. Megan is an artist and animal lover, and enjoys spending time with young people. She's thrilled to be back again guest preaching in Salem because last year everyone was so welcoming and kind! Religion & Spirituality Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:54:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No January 25th: A Promise Impossible to Break Sermon by Rev. Megan Lynes. Reverend Megan Lynes is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist, ordained just this past December in Canton, MA, where she completed her student ministry in 2006. She currently works as a hospital chaplain at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, and volunteers at The Children's Room in Arlington, MA. Megan is an artist and animal lover, and enjoys spending time with young people. She's thrilled to be back again guest preaching in Salem because last year everyone was so welcoming and kind! 00:12:11 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Megan Lynes, Promise http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_020809.mp3 Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. How do we love, who do we love... Members are invited to share their thoughts and stories of love, which will be grounded in a discussion of the different kinds of love we have in life and how we choose to express them. Strategic Thoughts about Worship and Music will be shared during the service. Religion & Spirituality Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:55:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No February 8th: All Kinds of Love Sunday Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. How do we love, who do we love... Members are invited to share their thoughts and stories of love, which will be grounded in a discussion of the different kinds of love we have in life and how we choose to express them. Strategic Thoughts about Worship and Music will be shared during the service. 00:15:42 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty, Love http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_021509.mp3 Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. We will be talking and sharing about agape, specifically how it is the basis of many of the world's religions and how one can embrace a theology centered on Love in our daily lives. Strategic Thoughts about Religious Education will be shared during the service. Religion & Spirituality Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No February 15th: Agape Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. We will be talking and sharing about agape, specifically how it is the basis of many of the world's religions and how one can embrace a theology centered on Love in our daily lives. Strategic Thoughts about Religious Education will be shared during the service. 00:13:39 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty, Agape http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_022209.mp3 Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. What do we need to build a community that values one another and engages deeply in an understanding of our interconnectedness and valuing a community ethic of loving our neighbor as our self? Strategic Thoughts about our Financial Future will be shared during the service. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 7 Apr 2009 10:59:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No February 22nd: The Beloved Community Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. What do we need to build a community that values one another and engages deeply in an understanding of our interconnectedness and valuing a community ethic of loving our neighbor as our self? Strategic Thoughts about our Financial Future will be shared during the service. 00:13:40 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty, Beloved Community http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_030109.mp3 Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. What is the difference between covenanting and canvass, and how much is enough? Some members of the congregation will share their stories of commitment and we will all engage in re-covenanting for the coming church year. Please read the canvass package that you received in the mail and think about what and how you would like to commit to the church financially and voluntarily in the coming year. Lunch will be served after worship. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 7 Apr 2009 11:01:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No March 1st: Canvass/Covenant Sunday Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. What is the difference between covenanting and canvass, and how much is enough? Some members of the congregation will share their stories of commitment and we will all engage in re-covenanting for the coming church year. Please read the canvass package that you received in the mail and think about what and how you would like to commit to the church financially and voluntarily in the coming year. Lunch will be served after worship. 00:11:20 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty, Canvass, Covenant http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_030809.mp3 Sermon by Matt Meyer. Matt's worships provide a dynamic and varied experience of rhythm's enduring power to teach us about ourselves and each other. Matt's worships allow the participants to feel the congregation as a community of music makers, tapping into something that truly brings a feeling of wholeness to those gathered in this spirit of profound worship. Matt Meyer is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music and has studied abroad in Cuba, Ghana, and Central America. Matt has lead worships for dozens of UU congregations including several General Assemblies. He plays percussion for several bands around Boston, as well as teaching private lessons and leading workshops for schools and churches. Matt is active with the UU Young Adult movement and is always seeking new and better ways to combine music, spirituality and social justice work. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 7 Apr 2009 11:02:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No March 8th: What Can Music Do? Sermon by Matt Meyer. Matt's worships provide a dynamic and varied experience of rhythm's enduring power to teach us about ourselves and each other. Matt's worships allow the participants to feel the congregation as a community of music makers, tapping into something that truly brings a feeling of wholeness to those gathered in this spirit of profound worship. Matt Meyer is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music and has studied abroad in Cuba, Ghana, and Central America. Matt has lead worships for dozens of UU congregations including several General Assemblies. He plays percussion for several bands around Boston, as well as teaching private lessons and leading workshops for schools and churches. Matt is active with the UU Young Adult movement and is always seeking new and better ways to combine music, spirituality and social justice work. 00:08:28 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Matt Meyer, Music http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_031509.mp3 Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. Our identities are constantly changing. This morning's sermon will be about how, as individuals, we blend in community. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 7 Apr 2009 11:03:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No March 15th: Identity - Melting Pot or Salad Bowl Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. Our identities are constantly changing. This morning's sermon will be about how, as individuals, we blend in community. 00:18:21 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty, Identity http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_032909.mp3 Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. What does it mean to be a new member and how do we continue to grow a healthy and happy church. How does our collective identity evolve as we grow and how does the church look in a different light? Religion & Spirituality Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No March 29th: New Member Sunday Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. What does it mean to be a new member and how do we continue to grow a healthy and happy church. How does our collective identity evolve as we grow and how does the church look in a different light? 00:15:16 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty, New Members http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_040509.mp3 Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. We will be looking at the rituals of the spirit and what it means to engage as Unitarian Universalists in a time of year that is all about resurrection and rebirth. What an amazing time of year to watch the ritual of transformation. Religion & Spirituality Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:01:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No April 5th: Palm Sunday Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. We will be looking at the rituals of the spirit and what it means to engage as Unitarian Universalists in a time of year that is all about resurrection and rebirth. What an amazing time of year to watch the ritual of transformation. 00:17:08 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty, New Members http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_051009.mp3 Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. This Sunday we will be talking about all the bliss and challenges of parenthood. This Sunday, we will also be hosting four child dedications. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 12 May 2009 12:00:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No May 10th: Mother's Day Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. This Sunday we will be talking about all the bliss and challenges of parenthood. This Sunday, we will also be hosting four child dedications. 00:11:12 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty, Mother's Day http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_041909.mp3 Sermon by Mandy Neff, Director of Religious Education. Mandy Neff will be leading the congregation in an intergenerational worship service. Our interdependent web principle reminds us that the whole planet is a living system. We will spend this Sunday remembering the parts of the earth beyond people - animals, plants, and rocks - that are also an important part of our lives on the Big Blue Marble. Religion & Spirituality Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:04:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No April 19th: Earth Day Sermon by Mandy Neff, Director of Religious Education. Mandy Neff will be leading the congregation in an intergenerational worship service. Our interdependent web principle reminds us that the whole planet is a living system. We will spend this Sunday remembering the parts of the earth beyond people - animals, plants, and rocks - that are also an important part of our lives on the Big Blue Marble. 00:14:46 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Mandy Neff, Earth Day http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_050309.mp3 Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. Religion & Spirituality Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:05:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No May 3rd: Service is our Prayer Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. 00:13:25 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_051709.mp3 Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. This Sunday's service we will be looking at our plans for the future while taking it day-by-day and step-by-step. Religion & Spirituality Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:01:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No May 17th: Annual Meeting Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. This Sunday's service we will be looking at our plans for the future while taking it day-by-day and step-by-step. 00:15:50 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty, Annual Meeting 2009 http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_052409.mp3 Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. This Sunday's service will be honoring those who we have lost in our lives. We will also be honoring the men and women who have died in service to their community and country. Please bring something that reminds you of those whom you have lost and that you would be willing to share on our Memorial Altar - all items will be returned directly after the worship service. Religion & Spirituality Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:02:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No May 24th: Memorial Day Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. This Sunday's service will be honoring those who we have lost in our lives. We will also be honoring the men and women who have died in service to their community and country. Please bring something that reminds you of those whom you have lost and that you would be willing to share on our Memorial Altar - all items will be returned directly after the worship service. 00:21:04 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_053109.mp3 Voices of Change: The Colors of Us with Rev. Megan Lynes How have recent changes in our government changed your relationships, your vision of justice and peace, your dreams for a better world? Is it all happening so fast? Or not fast enough? Come, and sit watch, Come and be the change. Reverend Megan Lynes is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist, ordained just this past December in Canton, MA, where she completed her student ministry in 2006. She currently works as a hospital chaplain at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, and volunteers at The Children's Room, a bereavement center for children and families, in Arlington, MA. Megan is an artist and animal lover, and enjoys spending time with young people. She's thrilled to be back again guest preaching in Salem where everyone is always so welcoming and kind! Religion & Spirituality Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:03:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No May 31st: Voices of Change - The Colors of Us Voices of Change: The Colors of Us with Rev. Megan Lynes How have recent changes in our government changed your relationships, your vision of justice and peace, your dreams for a better world? Is it all happening so fast? Or not fast enough? Come, and sit watch, Come and be the change. Reverend Megan Lynes is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist, ordained just this past December in Canton, MA, where she completed her student ministry in 2006. She currently works as a hospital chaplain at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, and volunteers at The Children's Room, a bereavement center for children and families, in Arlington, MA. Megan is an artist and animal lover, and enjoys spending time with young people. She's thrilled to be back again guest preaching in Salem where everyone is always so welcoming and kind! 00:25:06 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Megan Lynes http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_061409.mp3 Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. An intergenerational service with Rev. Marjorie Matty and the Smiths will lead our choir in song as well as welcoming in the summer. Please bring a flower with you. Religion & Spirituality Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:04:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No June 14th: Flower Communion Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. An intergenerational service with Rev. Marjorie Matty and the Smiths will lead our choir in song as well as welcoming in the summer. Please bring a flower with you. 00:10:51 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty, Flower Communion http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_062109.mp3 Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. This is usually the Sunday when we begin our first lay-led service, however as a community we will be celebrating the addition of a new member of our community, Alec Keck Stevens. Please join us as we appreciate our fathers and dedicate ourselves to the care and commitment to Alec and his dads. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:01:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No June 21st: Father's Day Sermon by Rev. Marjorie Matty. This is usually the Sunday when we begin our first lay-led service, however as a community we will be celebrating the addition of a new member of our community, Alec Keck Stevens. Please join us as we appreciate our fathers and dedicate ourselves to the care and commitment to Alec and his dads. 00:12:04 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Rev. Marjorie Matty, Father's Day http://www.salemuu.org/html/upcoming.html#audio http://www.salemuu.org/sound/08_09/fuss_070509.mp3 Today's Service is presented by Laura Randall. Laura Randall will be sharing a sermon called "Tied Together" which explores the meaning of our connections to one another using examples from Humanism, Buddhism, and one of her personal heroes, Joss Whedon. Religion & Spirituality Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:02:00 -0500 First Universalist Society of Salem No July 5th:Tied Together Today's Service is presented by Laura Randall. Laura Randall will be sharing a sermon called "Tied Together" which explores the meaning of our connections to one another using examples from Humanism, Buddhism, and one of her personal heroes, Joss Whedon. 00:16:41 Salem, Universalist, First Universalist, Laura Randall, Tied Together, Humanism, Buddhism, Joss Whedon