The Sound of One Hand Clapping in a Noisy World, Rev. KP Hong, April 27, 2025
Release Date: 04/27/2025
Prophets Speak Love, Rev. George Anastos, June 22, 2025
Sunday Sermon Podcast
It is no secret that mainline churches are rapidly losing members. In fact, research shows that, religiously speaking, the only category where there is growth is among the "Nones" — those who have no church affiliation and don't want one. Yet Unity Church–Unitarian is growing. What are we doing that is different? What are we offering that people want to join with us? This sermon podcast from Rev. George Anastos begins with a reflection offered by Worship Associate Chris Russert.
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Folklore Fatherhood, Ari Giles and Veronica Nordeng DeVillez, June 15, 2025
Sunday Sermon Podcast
This sermon podcast is a reflection on Father's Day through a series of stories by Worship Leader Ari Giles and Worship Associate Veronica Nordeng DeVillez. Find the whole service on our YouTube channel:
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This Joy That I Have, Rev. Lara Cowtan, June 8, 2025
Sunday Sermon Podcast
At Rev. Lara Cowtan’s final worship service as Unity Church’s Minister of Congregational Care, we gather to reflect on her ministry in Saint Paul, to celebrate community and care, and to practice opening to what comes next. View the whole service on Unity's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/Cf2KCcHW0qk?si=vDNdJG5fIHqX3IlY
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Improv as Spiritual Practice, Rev. Meg Riley, June 1, 2025
Sunday Sermon Podcast
Meg Riley serves as co-moderator of the Unitarian Universalist Association, the Chief Governance Officer of the Association. Come hear how the practice of improv has shaped her service, and become a spiritual practice. Watch the full service on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/_RmTQBA4-GE
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Decoration Day, Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair, May 25, 2025
Sunday Sermon Podcast
This sermon podcast begins with a reflection offered by Worship Associate Sarah Cledwyn. Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer, as school graduations start and Unity Church moves to a single service on Sunday mornings. This morning we’ll explore the holiday’s origins as Decoration Day, a ritual of remembrance created in the aftermath of the American Civil War. Complete Sunday services are on Unity's YouTube channel:
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All Our Fullness, Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair, May 18, 2025
Sunday Sermon Podcast
This podcast begins a reflection by Worship Associate Dick Buggs, continues with excertps from Unity's All Our Fullness project, and concludes with a homily from Rev. Oscar. Unity’s annual Flower Ceremony was developed over a century ago by Unitarians in Prague, who created a ritual to affirm the beauty and diversity of community in a time of rising authoritarianism and fear. At Unity Church, we aspire to know each other "in all our fullness," seeing the beauty and complexity of each individual and our community. Complete Sunday services are on Unity's YouTube channel:
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A Woman's Work, Rev. Lara Cowtan, May 11, 2025
Sunday Sermon Podcast
This podcast begins with a reflection offered by worship associate Veronica Nordeng DeVillez. The sermon is delivered by Rev. Lara Cowtan. The promotion of gender equality was woven into the fabric of the United Nations from its beginning in 1946 with the establishment of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The CSW is instrumental in promoting women’s and girls' rights, documenting the reality of their lives throughout the world, and shaping global standards on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. How are we doing, as a society, as a community, as individuals, as...
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Arthur Foote Music Sunday Reflection, Lorelee Wederstrom, May 4, 2025
Sunday Sermon Podcast
Arthur Foote Music Sunday will include selections by Francisco Guerrero, Osvaldo Golijov, Ernani Aguiar, Johann Sebastian Bach, Craig Hella Johnson, Abbie Betinis, and Alysia Lee. To hear the music please visit . This podcast is the reflection offered by worship associate Lorelee Wederstrom. Complete Sunday services are on Unity's YouTube channel:
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The Sound of One Hand Clapping in a Noisy World, Rev. KP Hong, April 27, 2025
Sunday Sermon Podcast
This sermon podcast begins with a reflection by Nelson Moroukian, Unity's Religious Education Program Assistant, and excerpts of the credos of Unity's Coming of Age class of 2025 read by Coming of Age Facilitators Claire Cooke, Stu Alger, and Kelley Loughrey. The sermon is delivered by Rev. KP Hong, Minister of Faith Formation. Coming of Age Sunday celebrates the signature yearlong journey of our ninth grade youth, transitioning from the inherited faith of childhood to the adult journey of faith, and marked by youth sharing their statement of faith or credo. Complete Sunday services are...
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Be Joyful, Though You Have Considered All the Facts, Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair, April 20, 2025
Sunday Sermon Podcast
This sermon podcast begins with A Story for All Ages by Rev. KP Hong, continues with a reflection offered by worship associate Ari Giles, and ends with a sermon by Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair. Wendell Berry writes: Expect the end of the world. Laugh. Laughter is immeasurable. Be joyful though you have considered all the facts… practice resurrection. On Easter Sunday, how do we practice joy, not despite but in the midst of heartbreak?
info_outlineThis sermon podcast begins with a reflection by Nelson Moroukian, Unity's Religious Education Program Assistant, and excerpts of the credos of Unity's Coming of Age class of 2025 read by Coming of Age Facilitators Claire Cooke, Stu Alger, and Kelley Loughrey. The sermon is delivered by Rev. KP Hong, Minister of Faith Formation.
Coming of Age Sunday celebrates the signature yearlong journey of our ninth grade youth, transitioning from the inherited faith of childhood to the adult journey of faith, and marked by youth sharing their statement of faith or credo.
Complete Sunday services are on Unity's YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@unitychurchunitarian