First Unitarian Society of Denver Podcast

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Sunday sermon audio from First Unitarian Church in Denver, Colorado. We also may post special music and other content. Our mission: Joining hands and voices for justice and peace, we inspire lives of joy and spiritual integrity, growing an inclusive community of courage and caring. Community is inspired. Justice is realized. Diversity is celebrated. Souls are grown in love and service. Visit us at fusden.org. First Unitarian Society of Denver (FUSD) is a member congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Association.

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No Exception

Jan 11 2021 14 mins

In this new year, Mike Morran will kick off an eight part series on the Principles of Unitarian Universalism. The first principle is The Inherent Worth and Dignity of Every Person.Support the show

Hacking the Human

Dec 29 2020 27 mins

First Unitarian welcomes speaker Theo E. J. Wilson to share his thoughts on "hacking the human", inspired by the year that has passed.Support the show

Body of Denial

Dec 15 2020 14 mins

Words like racism and classism are euphemistic abstractions. What happens in real life, on the street, in schools, in prisons, in the workplace, etc., happens to bodies of living flesh, bone, and blood. These abstractions are bad politics and bad theology.Support the show

Victimism

Dec 07 2020 18 mins

The dictionary defines victimism as: “A tendency to play the victim; the adoption of a victimized persona.” Whether it’s the president, a white woman in Central Park, or the imaginary war on Christmas, victimism is a surprisingly effective social strategy! Rev. Mike Morran takes a close look at some common, and some uncommon examples.Support the show

My Journey of Learning

Dec 01 2020 27 mins

Three of our members share their experience of learning about white supremacy culture. Kathryn Wiley, Julie Meyers, and David Alley have been involved in racial justice work both within and without First Unitarian Denver, and each brings a unique and valuable perspective to this work.Support the show

Solid and Strong

Nov 23 2020 28 mins

First Unitarian Music Director Lia Davis helps us to connect with and draw strength from the ever strong and solid Mother Earth. Together, we will listen deeply, sing together, and honor our home, one of our most tangible sources of wisdom, love, and beauty.Support the show

More Than Enough

Nov 18 2020 26 mins

What makes a person greedy beyond all reason? What does having wealth do to a person's psychology? How do you tell if you're already wealthy? Featuring Rev. Mike Morran and Erin KenworthySupport the show

Picking Up the Pieces

Nov 09 2020 30 mins

No matter what the outcome of the election, there will be deep wounds in our country. There is much that needs mourning and there are reason for hope. Rev. Mike Morran with Rev. Tawana Davis.Support the show

Representation

Nov 02 2020 32 mins

Both sides of the political spectrum are making a lot of noise about the threats to democracy itself if the other side is elected. So, let's take a deeper look at democracy itself. Where did it come from? What does it really mean? Is it true that democracy is the worst form of government ever invented, except for all the others? Featuring Rev. Mike Morran, Lia Davis, and Erin

Autumn Remembrance

Oct 26 2020 29 mins

Day of remembrance. Our ancestors brought us here, and someday we'll join them. How shall we remember them and what they taught us? How do we hope to be remembered? Life is a cycle. We'll build an altar, and remember our place in the cycle. Led by Erin Kenworthy, and featuring members of the First Unitarian community: Ingrid Porter, Bonnie-Jean Jenkins, Keri Hobert, Erica