Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship http://www.vistauu.org/ A podcast of Sunday sermons delivered by the Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson, Fellowship members and guests at the Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Vista, California. Founded in 1959 by primarily religious humanists who sought to create a place where each individual could explore and grow in freedom. Unitarian Universalism is a values-based liberal faith that emerged out of liberal Christianity, but has grown to be broadly inclusive theologically. If you value a caring and dynamic community that welcomes all people regardless of sexual orientation, gender, or race; embodies diversity of belief; as well as the unity that comes from shared values and working for a compassionate society, then you may find in us a place where you will be encouraged, challenged, and sustained in your journey. 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Unitarian Universalism is a values-based liberal faith that emerged out of liberal Christianity, but has grown to be broadly inclusive theologically. If you value a caring and dynamic community that welcomes all people regardless of sexual orientation, gender, or race; embodies diversity of belief; as well as the unity that comes from shared values and working for a compassionate society, then you may find in us a place where you will be encouraged, challenged, and sustained in your journey. PUUF, Palomar, Unitarian, Beth Johnson, Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson, Fellowship, Universalist, Unitarian Universalist no Christopher Miller webmaster@vistauu.org no The Tao of Politics http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:05:06 -0700 B898E35C-C5DD-4CFD-AB86-19C1C5D4AF8C Eileen Maurer You may have heard Eileen Maurer’s sermon on Liberals and Conservatives in November 2010, or her sermon on The Myth of Duality in February 2011. Now join her as she builds on both of these sermons to further explore a Taoist view of politics. You may have heard Eileen Maurer’s sermon on Liberals and Conservatives in November 2010, or her sermon on The Myth of Duality in February 2011. Now join her as she builds on both of these sermons to further explore a Taoist view of politics in America today. no 33:46 A Grand Adventure http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:52:10 -0700 8693D583-0FC3-4873-ACA1-2EB355384DD5 Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson Join us as we explore the adventure of using our imagination to create possibilities for ourselves, our congregation and world. Join us as we explore the adventure of using our imagination to create possibilities for ourselves, our congregation and world. no 22:49 Dear John and Jane Public, From God http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:31:57 -0800 F373C847-5EAC-4CFB-856F-FA569DE7D498 Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson Can you imagine what kind of letter a God of love would write at this moment in time? Mark Sandin, a Presbyterian minister and founding board member of the Christian Left, tried his hand at such a letter. Can you imagine what kind of letter a God of love would write at this moment in time? Mark Sandin, a Presbyterian minister and founding board member of the Christian Left, tried his hand at such a letter. Rev. Beth reflects on his letter and how we might answer it with our lives. no 23:43 Season for Peace and Nonviolence http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:25:22 -0800 338E8E9A-0792-48D4-A132-C10CD5DE8615 Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson & Kelley Grimes For our 2011 Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday service, we explore what it means to build the Beloved Community and live from that vision. This Service introduces our Season for Nonviolence activities. For our 2011 Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday service, we explore what it means to build the Beloved Community and live from that vision. This Service introduces our Season for Nonviolence activities. Spanning 64 days from January 30 - April 4, 2011, inspired by the 50th and 30th memorial anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this international event honors their vision for an empowered, nonviolent world. no 30:48 Worship as a Social Practice http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:54:58 -0800 9A40226F-3233-47D0-8528-F43FC6781B55 Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson This service explores worship from a distinctly Unitarian Universalist perspective. This service explores worship from a distinctly Unitarian Universalist perspective. no 26:46 UU Theology is Ablaze http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:25:13 -0800 A508F9A6-34C1-4402-93E6-F51C89ED86CE Tom Owen-Towle In the past 50 years since our merger in 1961, Unitarian Universalism has awakened spiritually and grown unashamedly theological. What does our liberating, life-affirming, loving faith have to offer today’s world? In the past 50 years since our merger in 1961, Unitarian Universalism has awakened spiritually and grown unashamedly theological. What does our liberating, life-affirming, loving faith have to offer today’s world? no 34:54 The Secret of Happiness http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:53:46 -0800 CB78CEA5-F81C-4AEB-B8E4-8D35DC9612DA Kelley Grimes, Kathleen Moscato, & Bruce Thompson This service is a philosophical, spiritual and practical exploration of our theme for November 2011: Simplicity. This service is a philosophical, spiritual and practical exploration of our theme for November 2011: Simplicity. no 24:09 A Place at the Table http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 03 Dec 2011 11:55:50 -0800 C81A5FA0-AC4F-4FE8-B1F6-1656B7AF0430 UU Christian Fellowship Palomar Fellowship’s Christian group members will share their journeys and insights into being UU Christians. Palomar Fellowship’s Christian group members will share their journeys and insights into being UU Christians. no 26:29 Standing on the Side of Love http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 26 Nov 2011 22:35:29 -0800 01A7D78C-73AC-4486-9F2E-54176C6422FE Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson “We stand on the side of love, engaged in the world through acts of witness, service, justice, and peacemaking.” “We stand on the side of love, engaged in the world through acts of witness, service, justice, and peacemaking.” no 22:24 9/11 Remembrance http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sun, 13 Nov 2011 11:12:37 -0800 837EF4CD-30D3-4168-A85B-AB637F43A804 Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson We remember the tragedy of September 11, 2001. We reflect on the past ten years – what have we learned and what are our deepest aspirations and hopes. We remember the tragedy of September 11, 2001. We reflect on the past ten years – what have we learned and what are our deepest aspirations and hopes. no 24:30 The Fruits of Our Labor http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sun, 06 Nov 2011 17:24:08 -0800 4219F428-8334-4565-9606-578322C85F3F Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson This is our annual Service honoring labor; we’ll look at how we relate to the way we labor and all those who labor. This is our annual Service honoring labor; we’ll look at how we relate to the way we labor and all those who labor. no 33:39 Our Whole Lives http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 15 Oct 2011 13:24:15 -0700 AE1E26BB-0E50-478B-A782-041BA932B693 Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson We’ll explore human sexuality and faith. As growing, striving human beings, we seek to integrate all aspects of ourselves to create whole and balanced lives. Human sexuality is a part of that. How are sexuality and spirituality linked? We’ll explore human sexuality and faith. As growing, striving human beings, we seek to integrate all aspects of ourselves to create whole and balanced lives. Human sexuality is a part of that. How are sexuality and spirituality linked? How about self worth and responsibility? The title of this Service is taken from the comprehensive sexuality curricula for children, teenagers, young adults, and adults, developed jointly by the UUA and the United Church of Christ. We will be offering some OWL levels at our congregation this year. no 29:30 I Don't Have a Suit http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 08 Oct 2011 09:21:39 -0700 61E1753E-7608-4A1B-8FE5-21A77D28E491 Michael Eselun Michael Eselun explores the experience of insiders and outsiders – our yearning to belong and the comfort we take in belonging versus our inner experience of being on the outside, often at the same time. Michael Eselun, a member of the Santa Monica UU Congregation and a hospital chaplain, explores the experience of insiders and outsiders – our yearning to belong and the comfort we take in belonging versus our inner experience of being on the outside, often at the same time. no 28:29 What is Your Sacred Text?-Reprised http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:06:25 -0700 F253B472-079B-4F4A-B5DD-A14EA921FA87 Bruce Thompson & Fellowship Members This is a follow up to our reader's theatre service "What is Your Sacred Text?" that explores which sacred texts are important to Fellowship members. This is a follow up to our reader's theatre service "What is Your Sacred Text?" that explores which sacred texts are important to Fellowship members. no 29:10 What is Your Sacred Place? http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sun, 18 Sep 2011 21:35:10 -0700 55B6A165-0279-4C4D-BBE5-3B445D66788E Sunday Services Committee In keeping with our summer theme of exploring our inner and inter connections, we explore what makes a space sacred, what such a space inspires in us, and how, when, and why we take time to be in that space. In keeping with our summer theme of exploring our inner and inter connections, we explore what makes a space sacred, what such a space inspires in us, and how, when, and why we take time to be in that space. no 27:19 Inner-Connections/Interconnections http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 10 Sep 2011 12:16:14 -0700 6A9CDAA1-7260-414B-97EA-6CB446CC5F3E Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson The 2011 summer theme, Inner-Connections/Interconnections, provides opportunities for us to explore the flow between our inner life and interconnected world. The 2011 summer theme, Inner-Connections/Interconnections, provides opportunities for us to explore the flow between our inner life and interconnected world. We'll explore our theme and the implications for our spiritual lives and relationships in and with the world. no 19:38 What is Your Sacred Text? http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 20 Aug 2011 16:47:19 -0700 F2BB443B-1540-4126-A8DD-6AFEB0FCF282 Kelley Grimes, Kathleen Moscato, & Fellowship Members Join us as we begin our summer’s journey of exploring our inner-connections and inter-connections. This Service will use a Reader’s Theatre style to highlight the diverse sacred texts of individuals in our Fellowship. Join us as we begin our summer’s journey of exploring our inner-connections and inter-connections. This Service will use a Reader’s Theatre style to highlight the diverse sacred texts of individuals in our Fellowship. no 27:25 Food, Peace, and the Deep Structure of our Culture Are there connections between our culture’s routine food choices and the broad range of problems we face? Dr. Will Tuttle, author of the best-selling book, The World Peace Diet, explores this provocative question and how it relates to conscious and ethical eating. He will attempt to elucidate how our problems—psychological, social, and spiritual, as well as health and environmental - may be connected to a hidden cultural mentality, and a way to positive individual and social transformation.

Join author Will Tuttle, a former Zen monk and Buddhist practitioner for over 30 years, in an exploration into the connections between Eastern spiritual practices and our daily lives here. Dr. Tuttle also weaves uplifting piano music into the service.

]]> Sat, 13 Aug 2011 11:00:24 -0700 E87D84DD-2880-43CC-9E61-7CEBD24303E4 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Are there connections between our culture’s routine food choices and the broad range of problems we face? Dr. Will Tuttle, explores this provocative question and how it relates to conscious and ethical eating. Are there connections between our culture’s routine food choices and the broad range of problems we face? Dr. Will Tuttle, author of the best-selling book, The World Peace Diet, explores this provocative question and how it relates to conscious and ethical eating. He will attempt to elucidate how our problems—psychological, social, and spiritual, as well as health and environmental - may be connected to a hidden cultural mentality, and a way to positive individual and social transformation. Join author Will Tuttle, a former Zen monk and Buddhist practitioner for over 30 years, in an exploration into the connections between Eastern spiritual practices and our daily lives here. Dr. Tuttle also weaves uplifting piano music into the service. no 36:53 Thus Do We Covenant... http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 06 Aug 2011 12:17:20 -0700 1E0D6D47-D4E2-40EB-BE39-8E10B42360B5 Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson As the Fellowship year comes to a close, we will revisit our theme – A Tapestry of Faith. We will reflect on what has been woven into our community thus far. We share with you the making of our congregational covenant as part of the tapestry of faith. As the Fellowship year comes to a close, we will revisit our theme – A Tapestry of Faith. We will reflect on what has been woven into our community thus far. Rev. Beth will be joined by the Congregational Covenant Task Force as we share with you the making of our congregational covenant as part of the tapestry of faith. no 32:01 The First Fifty! Happy Birthday UUA! http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sun, 24 Jul 2011 09:49:20 -0700 CABFBEF3-705A-431D-A3EC-88C70CD0668C Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson We will celebrate the birthday of the Unitarian Universalist Association. (The actual day was May 1, but I wanted to do the Services in order!) We look at how the UUA came into being, where we’re at now, and will begin to explore where we might go next. We will celebrate the birthday of the Unitarian Universalist Association. (The actual day was May 1, but I wanted to do the Services in order!) We look at how the UUA came into being, where we’re at now, and will begin to explore where we might go next. no 28:54 How Did That Happen? http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 16 Jul 2011 10:57:56 -0700 7C0BD310-A16F-4D51-8598-19E4E6AABF3C Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson This Service features the auction sermon purchased by Seamus O’Connor. Seamus wanted to think about how Unitarianism emerged from Congregationalism. What better time to explore our early history than this month? This Service features the auction sermon purchased by Seamus O’Connor. Seamus wanted to think about how Unitarianism emerged from Congregationalism. What better time to explore our early history than this month? no 29:19 Imagine http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 09 Jul 2011 09:29:59 -0700 00927A8E-E20B-40A8-8DC2-1F9E86B9D521 Eileen Maurer On this Music Appreciation Sunday, join Eileen Maurer as she explores the goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all through the words of John Lennon’s song. On this Music Appreciation Sunday (the Service we’ve set aside to show our appreciation for the music program and the musicians at our Fellowship) join Eileen Maurer as she explores the goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all through the words of John Lennon’s song. no 37:09 Milestones 2011 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 11 Jun 2011 12:39:34 -0700 7095FB2E-C67D-4957-A020-16FC8C4EBBC4 Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson This very special multigenerational Service will feature recognition of the milestones that our children and youth experience in the course of their religious education process, and we will honor the teachers who support our children and youth. This very special multigenerational Service will feature recognition of the milestones that our children and youth experience in the course of their religious education process, and we will honor the teachers who support our children and youth. This service features our Intermediate through Tweens, and a special Bridging Ceremony for our youth who will move from Youth Group to Young Adults! Oh my, how did that happen! Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate our multigenerational community. no 37:32 Reconsidering the "G" Word http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 04 Jun 2011 16:34:10 -0700 C2F57439-1A23-437B-91D7-13807AAE703E Sue Magidson What if the “G” word doesn’t mean what you think it means? This Service will challenge traditional interpretations of the “G” word, and propose some alternatives. What if the “G” word doesn’t mean what you think it means? What if you dared to ask others what the word means to them, and then shared your own reflections? This Service will challenge traditional interpretations of the “G” word, and propose some alternatives. no 24:21 Let There Be Love http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 28 May 2011 11:37:23 -0700 1F6B1984-4D68-47DF-8EB3-E483AA563D95 Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson This Service begins a three part sermon series celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations (UUA). We will explore Universalism – what was so special about it, and how it informs our faith today. This Service begins a three part sermon series celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations (UUA). We will explore Universalism – what was so special about it, and how it informs our faith today. no 35:46 Easter for Earth/Flower Communion http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 21 May 2011 12:30:00 -0700 D367DC47-D570-4580-A250-1B799FAF6828 Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson Our special Easter Earth Day Service. This year we explore the Easter story in relation to how we might bring “easter” for earth. This service includes our Flower Communion, where we bring and exchange flowers. Our special Easter Earth Day Service. This year we explore the Easter story in relation to how we might bring “easter” for earth. This service includes our Flower Communion, where we bring and exchange flowers. no 21:56 Weaving the Dream http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 14 May 2011 12:13:13 -0700 795019B7-1596-4312-BECB-A083244A12A2 Gini Courter This service celebrates our Promise Pledge with our special guest Gini Courter, the UUA Moderator. Gini speaks to us about how we might flourish through our generosity as we weave the dreams we have for our community’s vision and mission. This service celebrates our Promise Pledge with our special guest Gini Courter, the UUA Moderator, who inspired us with her wisdom and passion. The Moderator of the UUA is an elected position – the highest, volunteer position in the UUA. As one who understands our religious communities, Gini is uniquely positioned to speak to us about how we might flourish through our generosity as we weave the dreams we have for our community’s vision and mission. no 30:38 Trouble http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 07 May 2011 10:09:23 -0700 737924E6-3E41-4363-89FA-9618FF2A1C89 Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson My sabbatical was rich and rewarding. It was also challenging and produced new insights for me as I work on my animal ministry. In this sermon I will share where my sabbatical experiences have taken me. My sabbatical was rich and rewarding. It was also challenging and produced new insights for me as I work on my animal ministry. In this sermon I will share where my sabbatical experiences have taken me. no 31:00 Sawubona! Ngikhona! http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:51:57 -0700 E951B8C1-965B-4CE1-94C9-79389D213A10 Inherent in these greetings we find a stunning concept of the power of being seen to affirm our existence. This Service will explore how we might humbly attempt to understand the depth and transformative power of these concepts. Inherent in these greetings we find a stunning concept of the power of being seen to affirm our existence. This Service will explore how we might humbly attempt to understand the depth and transformative power of these concepts. no 18:35 The Journey is Home http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:23:32 -0700 A49EDF94-3625-4007-B5A3-CF0F9101262E Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson "Home" is an evocative word. Each of us has memories - good, bad, or indifferent - of our first homes. This service explores how we find home in ourselves and in the world. "Home" is an evocative word. Each of us has memories - good, bad, or indifferent - of our first homes. This service explores how we find home in ourselves and in the world. no 26:45