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"Creating Compassionate Community"

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Podcast

Release Date: 04/10/2025

A Brief Address From Beto O'Rourke show art A Brief Address From Beto O'Rourke

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Podcast

As Unitarian Universalists, practicing and protecting democracy is one of the ways we live our values and widen love's circle. Join us for a call to action from Texas Democrat Beto O'Rourke. Recorded on January 25, 2026.

info_outline "The Complete Education: Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Content of Character"

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Podcast

In his sermon in honor of Dr. King, Dr. Bossen reflects upon the evil that besets our city and our country. He calls for us to live lives guided by love. Recorded on January 18, 2026.

info_outline "The True Greatness of the Nation: Charles Sumner's Abolitionist Vision"

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Podcast

W.E.B. Du Bois considered the Unitarian and Massachusetts Senator Charles Sumner one of the country’s greatest heroes. Sumner developed a vision for the United States that Du Bois later renamed “abolition democracy.” How can we reclaim Sumner’s religious vision as a force today? Recorded on January 11, 2026

info_outline "Inspired, 2025"

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Podcast

“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you,” she often reminded her audiences. “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” These are the words of groundbreaking anthropologist and conservationist Jane Goodall, who died this year at the age of 91. Continuing his annual tradition, Rev. Scott reflects on some individuals who made a difference and had an impact on the world. Recorded on January 4, 2026.

info_outline “Naughty or Nice? “Naughty or Nice?"

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Podcast

Do you anticipate being on the Naughty or Nice List this year? In the musical “Into the Woods”, the Witch tells the others, “You're so nice, You're not good, You're not bad, You're just nice.” Perhaps this year, our New Year’s Resolution should be to be a little less self-stiflingly nice, and a bit more effectively naughty. John Lewis taught us, “Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble." Recorded on December 28, 2025.

info_outline "Christmas Eve"

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Podcast

This episode contains the homily from our Christmas Eve service. The finale of our Christmas Eve activities this year was the Candle-Lighting Service. Be sure to visit our YouTube page to watch this moving and beautiful service in its entirety. Recorded on December 24, 2025.

info_outline "Regaining Paradise: The Power of the Powerless"

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Podcast

Even in a totalitarian society the powerless retain some power to organize. In December, we look for inspiration to Vaclav Havel and other dissenters who maintained hope for the human spirit under the brutal grind of European totalitarian regimes. The month also marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth. We celebrate the beloved author with a special service and book group devoted to her! Recorded on December 7, 2025.

info_outline "The Storm is Passing Over"

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Podcast

This sermon will explore how the actions of the current MAGA Administration have seriously disturbed the American democratic consensus.  But Like A Storm passing Over in the Night, The Morning Light Will Appear.  Faith and Hope will guide UU's through this Storm because they 'have been preparing for a "New Democracy" for some time.  That is one of the many lessons that the 8th Principal discussion teaches. The Morning Light Will Appear, and the Old World Shall Pass Away   

info_outline "Proud of an Anniversary"

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Podcast

June is Pride Month. On Sunday, June 28, 2015, forty-six years to the day after the historic Stonewall Riots, Rev. Scott preached one of his first sermons at the First Unitarian Church of Dallas. Two days before that, US states were required by the Supreme Court to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. On how firm a foundation is this ten-year-old decision during today’s contentious and divisive times?

info_outline "New Ways of Being"

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Podcast

We close the year’s programs with reflections on the future of religion. What does it hold? How will it impact our community?

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