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 the 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. Feeder 2.1.2(1338); Mac OS X Version 10.6.4 (Build 10F569) http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en © 2009 Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship webmaster@vistuu.org webmaster@vistuu.org Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:14:32 -0700 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:14:32 -0700 http://www.vistauu.org/assets/rss/PUUF-Logo-iTunes144x278.jpg http://www.vistauu.org/ 144 278 Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Logo Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson and Guests 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. 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 the 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 no Christopher Miller webmaster@vistauu.org no http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:14:24 -0700 danceoflife Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson The sixth source from which Unitarian Universalism draws is: Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature. The sixth source from which Unitarian Universalism draws is: Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature. This Service will explore the introduction of this source to our Principles and Purposes, engage the joy and wisdom gained from living from this source, and will introduce a new group, Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPS) that is just forming in our congregation. no 37:24 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:19:24 -0700 circle-of-life Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson In this multigenerational Service, we will celebrate the 40th Anniversary Earth Day. In this multigenerational Service, we will celebrate the 40th Anniversary Earth Day. no 38:13 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:00:24 -0700 puufgoingviral Elka Cartmell-Ladd As the internet and social media continue to change the landscape of how we interact with one another, the concept of “going viral” has moved beyond marketing. How are we to use this power to build the beloved community? As the internet and social media continue to change the landscape of how we interact with one another, the concept of “going viral” has moved beyond marketing. Each one of us now has the power to create a message and spread it throughout the world incredibly quickly. What messages will we contribute? Which messages are worth spreading? How are we to use this power to build the beloved community? Elka is the ministerial intern at First Unitarian Universalist Church in San Diego. no 26:03 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 12 Jun 2010 17:29:46 -0700 puuf-stories-of-hope-and-transforamtion Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson This service explores our Judeo-Christian roots at the time of Passover and Easter. This service explores our Judeo-Christian roots at the time of Passover and Easter. no 17:37 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Mon, 31 May 2010 08:58:07 -0700 puuf-the-language-of-yes Rev. Erica Hewitt The theme for this spring’s stewardship season is “Answering Our Call”...but how shall we answer that call? What does it mean to live and give from the place of Yes? Rev. Erika Hewitt invites us to consider hearing and living the language of YES. The theme for this spring’s stewardship season is “Answering Our Call”... but how shall we answer that call? What does it mean to live – and give – from the place of “yes”? Join us as the Rev. Erika Hewitt invites us to consider hearing and living the language of YES. no 40:42 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 15 May 2010 12:26:06 -0700 puuf-the-ultimate-reality Barbara McLaughlin & the Sunday Services Committee Irrational, imaginary? Mystical? The ultimate nature of reality? Join us as we celebrate Pi Day and Albert Einstein’s birthday with a lighthearted look at some philosophical thought, both ancient and fresh. Irrational, imaginary? Mystical? The ultimate nature of reality? Join us as we celebrate Pi Day and Albert Einstein’s birthday with a lighthearted look at some philosophical thought, both ancient and fresh. no 45:57 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 08 May 2010 11:19:48 -0700 puufarcosrevisited Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson & Rev. Carol Hilton “Revisited” because we haven’t updated ourselves on our amazing little walled church town in Transylvania for a year or so. “Revisited” because we haven’t updated ourselves on our amazing little walled church town in Transylvania for a year or so. Revisited because, maybe, just maybe, some members of the Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will visit Arcos, in Transylvania, Romania, in the summer of 2011. Jeanne Mielcarek made a solo visit in the Autumn of 2006, a life-transforming experience, she says. This Sunday, we’ll hear briefly how the Partner Church Program was started, how we came to be part of the Program, and celebrate the Program’s first 20 years of enabling congregations throughout Canada and the United States to reach out to the valiant Unitarian congregations of Romania and Hungary, many of them over 400 years old, long and strong. no 28:53 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 24 Apr 2010 11:31:26 -0700 puuf-still-standing-on-the-side-of-love Adam Gerhardstein Rev. Beth and Palomar Fellowship are pleased to welcome as our special guest speaker, Adam Gerhardstein, the manager of the Unitarian Universalist Association's Standing on the Side of Love campaign. Rev. Beth and Palomar Fellowship are pleased to welcome as our special guest speaker, Adam Gerhardstein, the manager of the Unitarian Universalist Association's Standing on the Side of Love campaign. This service was the culmination of a month of activities and services focusing on social justice. no 30:02 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:49:01 -0700 puuf-the-5-languages-of-love Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson We will explore “the 5 love languages” articulated by Gary Chapman. The five love languages are: Works of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, and physical touch. We will explore “the 5 love languages” articulated by Gary Chapman. The five love languages are: Works of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, and physical touch. no 27:41 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:37:29 -0700 puuf-evolve-or-else Michael Mufson In honor of Darwin's Birthday, we look at the struggles of evolution in many contexts and points of view. What does it mean to evolve? In honor of Darwin's Birthday, we look at the struggles of evolution in many contexts and points of view. What does it mean to evolve? no 37:36 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 03 Apr 2010 11:01:00 -0700 puuf-our-faith-is-but-a-single-gem Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson In this service we explore how the Unitarian Universalists became so diverse, and what it is that binds us together. In this service we explore how the Unitarian Universalists became so diverse, and what it is that binds us together. no 36:11 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:24:00 -0700 puuf-sin Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson This sermon topic was purchased at the auction by John Bissell. We will explore various conceptions of sin and look at the relevance of this concept for Unitarian Universalists. This sermon topic was purchased at the auction by John Bissell. We will explore various conceptions of sin and look at the relevance of this concept for Unitarian Universalists. no 27:24 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:23:52 -0700 puuf-let-our-light-shine Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson The mission of the Social Justice Committee of Palomar UU Fellowship is to provide the structure and support for spiritually-grounded, transformative, congregation-based social justice work. The mission of the Social Justice Committee of Palomar UU Fellowship is to provide the structure and support for spiritually-grounded, transformative, congregation-based social justice work. This Service honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by exploring how this type of social justice work will allow us to live our call to bring about peace, justice and compassion. no 33:26 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:08:47 -0800 puuf-the-death-penalty-unpatriotic Jean Rabenold Jean will share with us her belief that the death penalty works against the best interests of our country, and modern neuroscience can be helpful in achieving understanding and compassion for those who commit murders. Jean will share with us her belief that the death penalty works against the best interests of our country, and modern neuroscience can be helpful in achieving understanding and compassion for those who commit murders. Jean Rabenold is the founder and president of Unitarian Universalists for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (UUADP). She has worked on this issue since 1996, and served on the Board of the National Coalition against the Death Penalty for four years. She has given workshops and sermons in many parts of the country, and is grateful for the encouragement and support of Palomar Fellowship members, who have helped to make all this happen. no 25:42 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:52:06 -0800 puuf-the-gift-of-poetry Fellowship Poets There is no greater gift than telling others that they are appreciated and loved, but sometimes finding the words is difficult. A poet is anyone who struggles to find the right words. There is no greater gift than telling others that they are appreciated and loved, but sometimes finding the words is difficult. A poet is anyone who struggles to find the right words. Our Fellowship has many poets, and this Service will be your chance to hear them. The poems will be on many subjects, but they are all offered as a gift to you. no 10:58 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:15:18 -0800 puuf-charter-for-compassion Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson Author Karen Armstrong, after winning the TED (Technology, Education and Design) Award, wished to create a Charter for Compassion that would put compassionate action at the center of religious, moral and political life. Author Karen Armstrong, after winning the TED (Technology, Education and Design) Award, wished to create a Charter for Compassion that would put compassionate action at the center of religious, moral and political life. At this time of the year when we aspire to peace on earth, we will explore how we might apply the principles of the Charter in our lives. no 30:30 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:45:43 -0800 puuf-miracles-mystery Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson From ancient time we humans have had to live with the unknown, even as we moderns have explained so much about our world and our lives, we are still left with mystery. We will pause in this Service and explore “mystery”. We are in the darkest time of the year, when we anticipate the return of light. From ancient time we humans have had to live with the unknown, even as we moderns have explained so much about our world and our lives, we are still left with mystery. We will pause in this Service and explore “mystery”. no 30:18 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:23:32 -0800 puuf-the-meaning-of-ritual Bruce Thompson Rituals can seem pointlessly repetitive and annoyingly "churchy". However, Confucian philosophy (one of the most humanistic of religious philosophies) shows us that rituals provide a framework for good manners, justice, science, mathematics and logic. Some people - especially those of a humanist stripe - are uncomfortable with rituals. Rituals can seem pointlessly repetitive and annoyingly "churchy". However, Confucian philosophy (one of the most humanistic of religious philosophies) shows us that rituals provide a framework for good manners, justice, science, and even mathematics and logic. Perhaps the rituals we practice with eachoterh on Sunday morning aren't so bad after all. no 41:15 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:06:28 -0800 puuf-the-long-struggle Rev. Kathleen Green The struggles for justice are long and often difficult. But we are called as religious people to the struggle – the long struggle. And we are not alone. We stand on the side of love. The struggles for justice are long and often difficult. But we are called as religious people to the struggle – the long struggle. And we are not alone. We stand on the side of love with our congregation, with other Unitarian Universalists, with other progressive religious people. We are in the long struggle together, ready to make a difference in the world. no 25:45 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:43:00 -0800 puuf-sharing-our-gifts Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson When we give to others, we rightly focus on the recipient of the gift. Yet we know that the giver receives as well. This Service will explore the effect of sharing our gifts in this beloved community. When we give to others, we rightly focus on the recipient of the gift. Yet we know that the giver receives as well. This Service will explore the effect of sharing our gifts in this beloved community. no 31:43 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:41:12 -0800 puuf-day-of-the-dead Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson, Blanca Arias & Ed Carillo Our annual Day of the Dead service when we honor our ancestors in story and song. Our annual Day of the Dead service when we honor our ancestors in story and song. no 33:33 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:42:19 -0800 puuf-just-cheaper-and-more-humane Pat McLaughlin On war, human incompetence and the need for peacemaking. On war, human incompetence and the need for peacemaking. no 33:35 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:58:28 -0700 puuf-blessing-of-the-animals Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson Join us for our annual multigenerational, interspecies Blessing of the Animals Service. All well-behaved companion animals are welcome to attend! You can also bring pictures of your beloved pets or a stuffed animal that you love. Join us for our annual multigenerational, interspecies Blessing of the Animals Service. All well-behaved companion animals are welcome to attend! You can also bring pictures of your beloved pets or a stuffed animal that you love. no 25:09 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:38:01 -0700 puuf-now-is-the-time-for-turning Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson As the Jewish High Holy Days conclude, we’ll explore the lessons that we can learn from this time. As the Jewish High Holy Days conclude, we’ll explore the lessons that we can learn from this time. no 28:07 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:26:48 -0700 puuf-living-our-call Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson Join us for Ingathering Sunday, when we celebrate our moving forward into the Fellowship year. What is our call as individual Unitarian Universalists and as a Fellowship? Join us for Ingathering Sunday, when we celebrate our moving forward into the Fellowship year. What is our call as individual Unitarian Universalists and as a Fellowship? no 27:54 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:19:02 -0700 puuf-uus-rise-to-welcome-the-stranger Daniel Stracka UU’s and Immigration: Are we lost or simply turned around? Daniel Stracka, President of UURise and former President of the Fellowship, talks about his experiences as Immigration Lawyer and the people he has met along the way. UU’s and Immigration: Are we lost or simply turned around? Daniel Stracka, President of UURise and former President of the Fellowship, talks about his experiences as Immigration Lawyer, the people he has met along the way, and what our religious community can do to work for justice in this area. no 30:45 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:36:10 -0700 puuf-alife-at-work Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson We all work. Whether we work in or outside of our homes, in jobs we have chosen or stumbled into, in careers we cherish or are challenged by, our work plays a large part in many aspects of our lives. We all work. Whether we work in or outside of our homes, in jobs we have chosen or stumbled into, in careers we cherish or are challenged by, our work plays a large part in many aspects of our lives. This Service will explore the sacredness of work. The topic was chosen by D’etta Aki and Beth Forbes, who purchased the sermon at the auction. no 24:22 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:53:13 -0700 puuf-someone-you-know Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson This service explores Addiction and Recovery to kick off “Recovery Month.” We will introduce the Addiction Recovery Ministry here at the fellowship and offer inspirational insights for those whose lives have been affected by addiction. This service explores Addiction and Recovery to kick off “Recovery Month.” We will introduce the Addiction Recovery Ministry here at the fellowship and offer inspirational insights for those whose lives have been affected by addiction. A story about how someone changes their life… no 25:39 http://www.vistauu.org/pages/sp_sermons.html Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:35:40 -0700 puuf-ibelieve Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson & Rev. Carol Hilton This service explores the imperative of health care reform from a liberal religious perspective. This service explores the imperative of health care reform from a liberal religious perspective. no 30:06 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:30:57 -0700 puuf-does-it-all-fit-together Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson This service explores metaphysics, a branch of philosophy that deals with explaining the nature of reality. What an order! Let¹s see what relevance may have for us as liberal religionists. The topic was chosen by Todd Dayton, one of the auction winners. This service explores metaphysics, a branch of philosophy that deals with explaining the nature of reality. What an order! Let¹s see what relevance may have for us as liberal religionists. This sermon topic was chosen by Todd Dayton, one of the auction sermon winners. no 33:51