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'THE ILLUSIONS THAT DIVIDE US' - A sermon by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar (Traditional Service)

Release Date: 12/08/2019

'THE TRUE ORIGIN STORY' - Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar

All Souls Unitarian Church, Tulsa, OK

The message was delivered on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. Description: What if the story of our existence transcends ancient texts, uniting diverse cultures and beliefs? Imagine a narrative where the very atoms in your body trace back to the stars, revealing a connection that binds us all. With thousands of creation stories across the globe, how can we find common ground in a universe so vast? Explore the profound implications of our shared heritage and the responsibility we hold as co-creators of our...

'INESCAPABLE MUTUALITY' - Rev. Dr. Nicole Kirk

All Souls Unitarian Church, Tulsa, OK

The message was delivered on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Nicole Kirk, Program Minister. Description: In a world where crises unfold and humanity grapples with injustice, how do we find our bearings? Explore the powerful connections that weave us together in an inescapable network of mutuality, echoing the wisdom of figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Thich Nhat Hanh. What does it mean to love and act in a time of uncertainty? As stories of resilience and community emerge, consider how listening, showing up, and embracing creative...

"THE OTHER DOUBLE HELIX OF CREATION:GRIEF AND GRATITUDE - Rev. Justin Schroeder

All Souls Unitarian Church, Tulsa, OK

The message was delivered on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Justin Schroeder, Guest Minister. Description: What if the very forces that break us open are the same ones that reveal what we're willing to fight for? Like a double helix winding through our lives, grief and gratitude spiral together—each one revealing the other, stretching us wider than we thought possible. From a photo spanning four generations to the losses that mark our collective moment, we're invited to stop outrunning what we feel and instead give it a corner, a name, a...

'LIFE IN THE MIDDLE' - Rev. Randy Lewis

All Souls Unitarian Church, Tulsa, OK

The message was delivered on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Randy Lewis, Assistant Minister. Description: In a world where certainty often drowns out understanding, what happens when we embrace the complexities of belief and connection? Imagine a space that invites curiosity over judgment, where the journey of growth is celebrated rather than scrutinized. As we navigate the tension between who we are and who we're becoming, can we learn to honor our shared humanity and the marks left by our struggles? Explore the profound possibilities that...

'GOD IN THE MIDDLE' - Rev. Randy Lewis

All Souls Unitarian Church, Tulsa, OK

The message was delivered on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Randy Lewis, Assistant Minister. Description: Step into a space where faith and uncertainty intertwine, where the silence of profound moments gives way to the richness of human connection. Explore the complexities of belief as you journey through the heart of what it means to live in the middle—where questions and doubt coexist with love and growth. This thought-provoking exploration invites you to embrace the nuances of your spiritual path, celebrating the beauty of being...

"THE NATION'S SOUL - REV. DR. MARLIN LAVANHAR

All Souls Unitarian Church, Tulsa, OK

The message was delivered on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. DESCRIPTION: What happens when a nation founded on self-evident truths begins to lose sight of its founding principles? As America stands at a crossroads 250 years after its founding, the fundamental question emerges: are we guided by justice and liberty, or by naked self-interest and the pursuit of power? From Lincoln's consecration of Gettysburg to Kennedy's call for sacrifice, the echoes of our past challenge us to confront what we are...

'SOLSTICE CELEBRATION' - Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar

All Souls Unitarian Church, Tulsa, OK

The message was delivered on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. Description: What happens when you've been walking through the valley of shadow for so long that you can only see far enough to place one foot in front of the other? On the darkest day of the year, discover why ancient peoples understood darkness not as emptiness, but as the fertile dark—a womb leading to new life, where all beginnings take root before emerging into light. When an 85-year-old widower faced an agonizing medical decision,...

'THE MIRACLES WE ALMOST MISS' - Rev. Dr. Nicole Kirk

All Souls Unitarian Church, Tulsa, OK

The message was delivered on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Nicole Kirk, Program Minister. Description: What if the most profound miracles are the ones we almost overlook? As the holiday season unfolds, discover the extraordinary hidden within the ordinary—a gentle reminder that life’s true wonders may not always come with fanfare. Will you be the one to recognize the sacred in everyday moments? Join a journey that invites you to shift your perspective and embrace the whispers of hope and love that surround us. This season, open...

'WHEN GOD LEARNS' - Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar

All Souls Unitarian Church, Tulsa, OK

The message was delivered on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. Description: What if the Divine made mistakes? From Eden's miscalculation to Noah's devastating flood, journey through a startling reimagining of ancient stories where an all-powerful creator grapples with the messy consequences of wielding absolute authority. Watch as cosmic power confronts its own limitations through Job's unanswerable questions and Abraham's bold negotiations, leading to a revelation that challenges everything: some truths...

'SOMETHING TO BELIEVE IN' - Chaplain Devin Moss

All Souls Unitarian Church, Tulsa, OK

The message was delivered on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Chaplain Devin Moss, Guest Speaker. Description: What does it mean when a Humanist chaplain becomes the last person a death-row inmate chooses to face the end with? What kind of connection forms when belief isn’t shared, but mortality is? In that charged space, compassion stops being gentle. It turns into something unmistakably real. About the Speaker: Devin Moss is a Humanist Chaplain and Webby Award-winning storyteller unwavering in his pursuit to relate stories that connect us to...

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The sermon was delivered on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister.

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“The Christians and the Pagans sat together at the table, Finding faith and common ground the best that they were able, Lighting trees in darkness, learning new ways from the old, and Making sense of history and drawing warmth out of the cold.” —lyric from Dar Williams' "The Christians and the Pagans," Mortal City album, 1996

This lyric reminds me of the underlying unity that is the spirit of All Souls. We can we find common ground across our religious differences in ways that make the holidays a time of connection and love rather than separation and judgement. Rick Fortner will accompany my message with his version of Dar Williams song, The Christians and the Pagans.

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