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Unitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's Podcast8/8 Starting All Over Again- Rev. Diana HultgrenFor the next few Sundays Rev. Brian Chenowith will be out of town. For this week we have one of our wonderful community ministers, Rev. Diana Hultgren. Today's reading is "Begin" by Brendan Kennelly. In this week's sermon, Rev. Diana Hultgren covers a difficult topic on everyone's mind. Adapting to the changing world and renewing after over a year of unprecedented difficulties. There may also be a break in podcast availability in the coming weeks as someone new takes this role in our community. If you would like to learn more about us, please vi...
2021-08-0826 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's Podcast7/25 A Radically Progressive TheologyToday's reading is "Covenant" by Rev. Alice Blair Wesley. For today's service, Rev. Brian Chenowith looks deeply into this statement often uttered simply at the start of Unitarian Universalists services across the world- Ours Is A Radically Progressive Theology. If you would like to learn more about us, please visit https://www.uucl.org/ where you can find information about our grounds, staff, and upcoming events. You can also subscribe to our eNews there and learn about our virtual service offerings. Support the show
2021-07-2517 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's Podcast7/18 Right in PlaceApologies for the lack of episodes, our entire tech team took a greatly needed break for the first two weeks of July and our congregation paid visits to other churches in that time. The reading for today was What Kind of Times Are These? by Adrienne Rich. This week, Rev. Brian Chenowith remarks on the meaning of Place- where we happen to be at any moment but also particularly our church building. If you would like to learn more about us, please visit https://www.uucl.org/ where you can find inform...
2021-07-1816 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's Podcast6/27 Ordinary & ExtraordinaryFor the end of June we have a service dedicated to the history of the celebration of Pride. This is also a landmark week for our socially distanced services as our Music Director and Minister were in the sanctuary together today for the first time in so many months. The reading for this week is Ordinary Time by Tim Dlugos. Rev. Brian Chenowith recounts the history of Pride celebrations and the reasons why we celebrate this month. History that is sometimes forgotten in the tide of face level support from entities like corporations. If you would l...
2021-06-2724 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's Podcast6/20 Justice Isn't Just About What's WrongFor this week we spent time recognizing and lifting up celebrations of Juneteenth.Our reading was taken from this video which I encourage you to watch (or listen to) as I will not be including it within the podcast. Free At Last, as written and narrated by Sojourner Kincaid Rolle. Rev. Brian Chenowith teaches us of the history of this holiday which marks the end of slavery- but emphasizes that this tradition did not begin with the recent acknowledgement as a federal holiday. If you would like to learn more about us, please vi...
2021-06-2019 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's Podcast6/13 Remembering DelightFor this Sunday it is the time of year once again for the Flower Communion service. Our Reading is “The Delight Song of Tsoai-talee” by N. Scott Momaday. This week Rev. Brian Chenowith was elated to be bringing us the sermon from within the church building. We return to remember the story of the Flower Communion service and why it is that we celebrate this unique service each year. If you are joining us on this audio only journey, you might feel greater connection in having or observing some flowers as some were presented as visual aids in this serv...
2021-06-1322 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's Podcast6/6 What Good is a Church? (part. II)This podcast begins with a reading from Rev. Joanna Fontaine Crawford entitled Every Third Thursday. For this week's podcast Rev. Brian Chenowith returns to the topic of two weeks prior, What Good is a Church? It's a big enough question to think about for a few weeks. This installment focuses on aspirations and goals of what our church could be. If you would like to learn more about us, please visit https://www.uucl.org/ where you can find information about our grounds, staff, and upcoming events. You can also subscribe to our eNews there and learn abo...
2021-06-0618 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's Podcast5/30 One Hundred YearsThis episode begins with a reading from Frank X. Walker entitled "Stormy Forecast". This week Rev. Brian Chenowith closely examins a horrible event in American History that is often overlooked. On May 31st in 1919 the Tulsa Race Massacre, also known as the Black Wall Street Massacre, or as the Greenwood Massacre began. The eyewitness accounts and many of the references used in this podcast come from the book: The Nation Must Awake by Mary E. Jones-Parrish. Support the show
2021-05-3018 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastWhat Good Is a Church? 5/23This week our Rev. Brian Chenowith tells us a story of a unique aspect of Ministry. That it isn't something that ends at the pulpit. Which begs the question of what a church actually is. Support the show
2021-05-2319 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastThe Unsurpassed Way 5/16This week we honored our high schoolers who will be graduating in the following week. The reading is from Hakuin Ekaku, titled "Praise Song for Meditation". This week Rev. Brian Chenowith shines a light on a unique connection between Unitarian Universalism and a specific sect of Buddhism- RRK Buddhism. There was a slight technical error in the middle of the homily, but nothing was lost. I left in the point when Rev. Chenowith rejoined our zoom call because it is so thematically on brand for the message of today's service. Support the show
2021-05-1619 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastSo It Is WrittenFor this week's service Rev. Brian Chenowith brings us an area of content that is contentious material for Unitarian Universalist sermons- the reading of the entire bible. But you don't have to take my word for it. The podcast opens with a reading from Brother Richard Rohr.Support the show
2021-05-0926 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's Podcast4/25 Love Yourself, Love the WorldFor the last Sunday in April we have a special treat. A frequent Worship Associate and longtime member of our church Liz Caras volunteered to carry the brunt of delivering a homily so that our Rev. Brian Chenowith could take a day off. She shares with us a message of loving one's self and the hardships about taking that journey. The opening is a reading titled Love Yourself by Mark Nepo. Support the show
2021-04-2521 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's Podcast4/18 Rite in NatureContinuing in our monthly theme of Nature, our service opens with a reading from Dr. Ursula Goodenough's book "The Sacred Depths of Nature". This reading, performed by Steve Conger, was "Credo of Continuation". Rev. Brian Chenowith's sermon reflects on this kind of nature focused appreciation and where it firts into the religious calendar of UUs. Support the show
2021-04-1822 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's Podcast4/11 Better Than a Thousand MonthsIn recognition of Ramadan, Rev. Brian Chenowith regales us with a story of young theology students attempting to fast in solidarity with Muslim classmates. This tale then unfurls into a broader consideration of the value of fasting and the difficulty of similar religious practices. The beginning of this episode is a reading, Ramadan by Kazim Ali. Support the show
2021-04-1121 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's Podcast4/4/21- Emerging TransformedFor this Easter Sunday, Rev. Brian Chenowith laments the content of Easter sermons and the sudden approach of this important holiday. The beginning of the podcast is Mary Oliver's Journey, read by Mya Wade-Harper. Support the show
2021-04-0418 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's Podcast3/28 Why It Matters- Rev. Brian ChenowithThis week was a special kind of service, since Transgender Visibility day is on March 31st, where one of our members came out as Trans. Speaking to that, Rev. Brian Chenowith remarks on personal experiences in Seminary while also taking a moment to consider uncommon topics such as grammar and syntax. Trans Rights. In Unitarian Universalism, you are radically welcome. Support the show
2021-03-2818 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's Podcast3/21 Tulip in the DesertAt the beginning of this homily Rev. Brian Chenowith repeats a few lines from the poem "The Beauty and the Love" by Allama Iqbal, which was the reading for this service. I highly encourage reading of the entire work. For the first day of spring, Rev. Chenowith points our attention to the celebration of Nowruz, the Iranian (Or Persian) New Year which begins on the spring equinox. Support the show
2021-03-2120 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastHearts on Fire 2/21For our third service in February Rev. Brian Chenowith brings the attention to familiar territory for UUs, Transcendentalists. Support the show
2021-02-2220 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastThe Taste of RainContinuing in a February theme, Rev. Brian Chenowith brings us a sermon on haiku, and a variety of haiku authors. Poets to visit and read are Santoka Taneda, Hosai Ozaki, Jack Kerouac, Den Sute-jo, and Madoka Mayuzumi (Listed in order of appearance). Support the show
2021-02-1420 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastBehind the ScenesIt's the first Sunday of Black History Month, a topic that is brought up often in February, but where people erroneously only speak to some of the larger and most notable names. In this week Rev. Brian Chenowith speaks to the impact of some less well known people who also deserve recognition for their tireless efforts and struggles. Related readings from this service include Pauli Murray's Dark Testament. And I would encourage research of the topic of today's Black History Moment: Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Support the show
2021-02-0716 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastKeep on ImaginingFor the final service in January, Rev. Brian Chenowith delivers a message on something which is often underappreciated and under utilized by adults: Imagination. When was the last time you checked in on your imagination?Support the show
2021-01-3115 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastFaith With AccountabilityThis Week's sermon was recorded live during our Zoom service. We had visitors from several congregations around Kentucky. Rev. Brian Chenowith reminds all of us that our faith is not one that is beholdent to any fixed dogma. This is both a strength and a weakness of Unitarian Universalism. It only remains a strength when we work to adapt and accept change. Support the show
2021-01-2420 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastDid We Expect Times Such As These?It has been a strange week, like so many of those before it. For this week our minister Rev. Brian Chenowith delivers a sermon live to Zoom, rather than a more rehearsed and more streamlined video message. Support the show
2021-01-1024 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastInto the WellFor the first service of 2021, Rev. Brian Chenowith brings a story that might be familiar. But the message it carries bears repeating. Support the show
2021-01-0314 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastWonder & ResilienceThis weeks beginning of December service brings us to a strange and under celebrated creature in our local climate, the humble American opossum. Rev. Brian Chenowith shares a story of an encounter with one of these marsupials and what lessons we can take from them. Support the show
2020-12-0617 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastAnd So Begins the SeasonFor the final week of November, Rev. Brian Chenowith brings us a message of gratitude. In line with a widely recognized American holiday tradition, we turn to the wisdom of indigenous peoples, this time listening to Australian voices. Support the show
2020-11-2917 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastKeeping Company With Eight Wise TeachersThis week's sermon addresses a misconception about Unitarian Universalism as a whole. Rev. Brian Chenowith speaks to what the principles mean to us, and how they are fundamentally different from dogmatic or creed based traditions. Support the show
2020-11-2219 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastDifficult Yoke, Heavy BurdenFor this week's sermon, Rev. Brian Chenowith celebrates his fifth year of ordination by sharing with us more information about how the process is traditionally handled, and how the Unitarian Universalist take on this faith tradition diverges from our larger Christian heritage. Support the show
2020-11-1517 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastHold Fast That Which is GoodFor our service this week, our minister Rev. Brian Chenowith speaks on allowing ourselves to celebrate. The news of the president elect is a good thing, but over-indulging in that celebration is itself a folly. There is still much work to be done. Support the show
2020-11-0816 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastOnly a HorizonThis week is the first week that our Rev. Brian Chenowith has returned from his small but much needed break. For this service he discusses what it was that he did with his time off, and also speaks to the work we will have to do looking at the election and beyond. Please, vote if you have not already. Support the show
2020-11-0119 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastGood Grief- Lisa JensenFor the month of October, our minister Rev. Brian Chenowith has been on a mini-sabbatical. This week we are joined by Lisa Jensen, who is a writer from Nicholasville KY. She shares with us her experiences of her long road with Corona Virus (COVID-19). Support the show
2020-10-2514 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastThank You, Mister Rogers. - Rev. Dr. Leah SchadeFor the month of October, our minister Rev. Brian Chenowith is on a short break. Joining us this week is a guest minister, the Rev. Dr. Leah Schade. She has visited with us once before during this time of quarantine, and for this service she offered a subject matter near and dear to many people's hearts- Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Other readings by Rachel Wade-Harper. Support the show
2020-10-1823 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastHoneycomb from Our Failures- Rev. Diana HultgrenFor the month of October, our minister Rev. Brian Chenowith is taking a mini-sabbatical. This week we are joined by Rev. Diana Hultgren, one of our community ministers. She brings us stories from her tribulations of keeping bees, and shows us what we can learn from these colonies. Also featured are Erika Emrick, Mya Wade-Harper, and Nathaniel Hocker who provide us with readings. Support the show
2020-10-1122 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastBlessing of the AnimalsStarting off our October we have another special and favorite service for many UUs: the blessing of the animals. Our beloved Rev. Brian Chenowith is taking a mini-sabbatical for the month of October, and we will have a rotating cast of lovely guest speakers to fill in that space. This week we have a number of featured voices from our worship community, [in order of appearance] Stacey Stone (Director of Religious Exploration), Steve Conger(worship associate), Erin Stratton, Linda Combes, Rev. Diana Hultgren (One of our two community ministers who is available for pastoral care as noted in the...
2020-10-0418 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastViewers (and Listeners) Like YouThis week marks the beginning of our Stewardship season, where our church asks members to contribute in ways that they feel comfortable. Rev. Brian Chenowith discusses what that sentiment means in these uncertain times, and explores how this shift in our church format has affected this and all other aspects of our church community. Support the show
2020-09-2015 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastMarvelous Error!This week is a special service that Unitarian Universalists celebrate all over the country, the Water Communion. Rev. Brian Chenowith brings us an anecdote about a spider, and relates that experience to how we are all feeling about the strangeness of the world right now. The reading this week was "Last Night As I Was Sleeping" by Antonio Machado, which is referenced in the sermon as well as inspiring this evocative title. Support the show
2020-09-1312 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastQuestion Sunday, 9-6-20Question Sunday is a popular semi-annual appearance in many UU churches, where the Minister freely accepts questions from the congregation and answers them. This week Rev. Brian Chenowith provides answers for several such questions, selected randomly with the help of everyone's favorite Icosahedron (a twenty sided dice). Support the show
2020-09-0628 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's Podcast8/30 Listen. Open. Serve. Connect.In this week's episode of the sermon podcast, Rev. Brian Chenowith brings us a call to action, to expand the scope of our virtual service body and the work that we do for each other. Support the show
2020-08-3015 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastMostly Fine. And Then the World. 8/24In this sermon podcast, from our Sunday service on August 24th, Rev. Brian Chenowith asks how we are coping with all of the complications of life at this point in the year. In times like these, the value of developing and improving coping mechanisms cannot be overlooked. Support the show
2020-08-2618 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastHow Shall We Gather?For this week's podcast, as we near a time of year traditionally associated with the beginning of earnest semesters of normal church service, Rev. Brian Chenowith takes an introspective look at how the forced distance of this new format of online services has created change for those who work or volunteer their time for the church. One of the many questions we must ask ourselves as we face down the further complications of the world since encountering this pandemic. Support the show
2020-08-0918 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastA Responsibility to AweFor our final Sunday service of the month of July, Rev. Brian Chenowith calls for us to find awe in small moments, especially in the hard times we find ourselves in this year. Support the show
2020-07-2615 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastDown Into the MarrowThis week, Rev. Brian Chenowith shares with us a story from his time on study leave, a particular depth of Zen practice that may be helpful for these strange times which persist. Support the show
2020-07-1214 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastTalkin' About a RevolutionThis week's sermon is a reflection over the Independence Day holiday, as Rev. Brian Chenowith dismantles the typical or traditional attitude towards this weekend. As Americans we forget how many people do not yet have the freedom that we proclaim in our famous writings and inscribe in our monuments. Support the show
2020-07-0516 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastWhat is a Prophet's Reward?This week as our minister Rev. Brian Chenowith remains on study leave, we are very happy to have been joined by Rev. Dr. Leah Schade. Dr. Schade among many other things is a member of Kentucky Interfaith Power And Light, alongside Rev. Brian Chenowith. From this background she brings us a story of fellow people of faith, and the hardships they endured earlier this month in DC. From the steps of St. John's Episcopal Church, where faithful served to assist Black Lives Matter and Pride protesters and celebrants. Also featured is a reading from the Gospel of Matthew, 10:40-42.
2020-06-2817 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastDigging in the DirtThis week, as Rev. Brian Chenowith is on study leave, one of our community ministers Rev. Diana Hultgren gives us our homily. She speaks of digging, and the ongoing work that we need to do to change the world for the better. Even when it gets hard, or uncomfortable. Support the show
2020-06-2115 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastAs the Stars That ShineThis week would normally be an oft-celebrated departure from normal UU services as we celebrate the Flower Communion holiday. Considering our unusual circumstances this calendar year, Rev. Brian Chenowith lifts up the importance of that celebration, but also in accepting that things are different in current times. Support the show
2020-06-1412 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastSay Their NamesFor this weeks podcast, as a UU church that affirms the need for an eighth principle which speaks to the intentional dismantling of systemic racism, Rev. Brian Chenowith speaks about Black Lives Matter, and on the importance of saying the names of those we have lost. But not to let the meaning of those names become forgotten. Support the show
2020-06-0712 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastRemembering SunlightThis has been a tumultuous week, and this week's sermon reflects that. In a rumination that starts with a memorable Ray Bradbury short story, Rev. Brian Chenowith reminds us the importance of allowing ourselves to grieve. Support the show
2020-05-3113 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastOne Day at a TimeThis week's episode of the podcast gives us a glance into the personal struggles of Rev. Brian Chenowith and addresses many people's general concerns for the world we live in these days.Support the show
2020-05-1714 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastThe Great RestartRev. Brian Chenowith brings us a message of hope in uncertain times, in acknowledging the next part of the path that stands before us all. This "Great Restart" he refers to offers up a chance for things to be different, at the cost of them not being 'normal' again. Support the show
2020-05-1013 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastThe Great Pause- Liz CarasThis week's podcast is a special episode of our Zoom service meetings, this week Rev. Brian Chenowith took a well deserved week off. The reason he was able to do this was because one of our members, Liz Caras, won a service auction item from last year where she got to design and deliver the homily for a service. In her segment, she discusses how her life has been impacted by the pandemic, and how she is getting through it. Support the show
2020-05-0315 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastO Life That Maketh All Things NewThis week is a historic episode of our podcast, and of our Zoom services, where the subject matter was taken from the oldest possible order of service in our archives. Rev. Brian Chenowith capitalizes on this opportunity to discuss the fashion elements of our tradition at different times, and provokes thought on the historical meaning of our church, and how that has evolved over time. Support the show
2020-04-2614 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastHope in WaitingFor this Easter Sunday, Rev. Brian Chenowith brings to us a different story of Easter, focusing on our Unitarian historical roots. Support the show
2020-04-1216 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastSabbath in the Diaspora 4/3For this week's Zoom meeting, because our Jewish brothers and sisters will be recognizing Passover this Wednesday, Rev. Brian Chenowith offers a reflection on the Passover season and the similar themes that are bringing pestilence to our own doors and threatening those that we love. But on the other side of this suffering, liberation and freedom await. Support the show
2020-04-0511 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastIs There a Right Choice? 3/29For our Zoom service this week, Rev. Brian Chenowith focused on a particularly difficult topic. One of the lots at our (usually) annual service auction which would have been held last weekend is that you get to request a sermon topic for Brian to present. The topic our winner from last year chose was concerning how to align politics with UU values. Support the show
2020-03-3009 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastTo Live in Ceremony 3/22This is the first episode of the our podcast since we have switched to a Zoom format for our services. Rev. Brian Chenowith reflects on the guiding principles UUs observe, and shows what strength we can draw from them in this trying time. From our Zoom service on 3/22Support the show
2020-03-3008 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastInto the Wilderness- Rev. Brian ChenowithFollowing a reading from J. Harjo, Rev. Brian Chenowith opens our monthly theme of Wisdom with an exploration of Wilderness, and why humans need it. Support the show
2020-03-0121 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastA Wondrous Echo, Rev. Brian ChenowithFollowing a reading from David Whyte, Rev. Brian Chenowith explores the story of a woman from Finland and her journey through staying faithful to her own values and how she showed resilience. Support the show
2020-02-0919 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastThey had to Amaze- Rev. Brian ChenowithFebruary's monthly theme is Resilience, and today's service focused on the resilience of the natural world. The podcast opens with a popular legend of unknown Native American legend, followed by a reading taken from Wendell Berry's Peace of Wild Things. Rev. Brian Chenowith's homily this week follows in the themes of these two selections, and speaks on his own experiences in Glacier National Park. Support the show
2020-02-0223 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastFinding Integrity in Joy, Rev. Brian ChenowithTo begin this week, we have the all ages time from the service, concerning rain. The reading comes from Rev. Richard Gilbert, entitled "To Savor the World or Save It". This week's homily discusses rituals, and locating solace or wholeness in Integrity, or in those things which bring us joy. Support the show
2020-01-2627 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastOh Freedom!, Rev. Brian ChenowithThis week, on the eve of our celebrations surrounding Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. , we begin with a reflection on the origins of We Shall Overcome. Then following a reading from Martin Luther King Jr. , Rev. Brian Chenowith recounts the Civil Rights tragedy of a Unitarian Universalist martyr, Viola Liuzzo. Also featuring Alana Ghent as the singing voice of Viola. Support the show
2020-01-1927 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastGetting Here from There, Rev. Brian ChenowithFollowing a reading from A. Lamott, Rev. Brian Chenowith speaks on the importance of Being, in spite of obstacles to the journey or the nature of the journey itself. Support the show
2020-01-1218 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastInto the Depths, Rev. Brian ChenowithFollowing a reading by Mary Oliver, Rev. Brian Chenowith addresses the complicated feelings of reaching a new year, and the struggles of taking chances to grow. Support the show
2020-01-0512 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastJourney Unexpected- from Sparks of Wonder, ed. Brooks & Hewitt- Rachel Wade-HarperRev. Brian Chenowith is on leave this week to visit with family. Rachel Wade-Harper delivers a homily about the unifying threads of journeys taken in myths and legends, and speaks about taking steps towards a personal heroic journey. Support the show
2019-12-2923 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastAll Creation Waits- Rev. Brian ChenowithAfter some selected readings from the Gayle Boss book "All Creation Waits", which explores how various animals survive the wintry months- Rev. Brian Chenowith links the lessons we can learn from nature to how we should handle the darkest and coldest times of year. Support the show
2019-12-2222 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastSelected Readings and Reflections from the Blue Christmas service- Rev. Brian ChenowithThe Blue Christmas service, a service regarding the Christmas and other winter holiday seasons which is mindful that this time of year can be harder on many of us.Support the show
2019-12-1620 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastReflection on UU involvement in Carols and Christmas traditions- Rev. Brian ChenowithIn a short reflection from a carol laden service, Rev. Brian Chenowith reflects on the influence of Unitarian Universalists in the creation and spread of Christmas traditions we celebrate today.Support the show
2019-12-1510 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastWhen God Is Gone, Everything Is Holy, Rev. Brian ChenowithAfter a poem from M. Oliver, Rev. Brian Chenowith shares a story of self affirmation within Glacier National Park, and speaks about paying attention to our surroundings. Support the show
2019-11-2418 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastWith Attention and Intention, Rev. Brain ChenowithFollowing a reading of some poems from various Harlem Renaissance poets, Rev. Brian Chenowith explores the tumultuous path of Ethelred Brown, a Unitarian who was born in Jamaica in 1875 but would eventually move to America to become an ordained Unitarian Minister in Harlem. Support the show
2019-11-1719 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastFor This We LiveFor this Stewardship Sunday and the opening of the stewardship season, Rev. Brian Chenowith speaks on the supporting environment we can provide within our church, and what it means to give monetarily and otherwise. There is also a reference to a new work of art in our Sanctuary, which features two large banners decorated with trees (and soon to be leaves). Support the show
2019-10-1316 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastThe 8th Principle, Rev. Brian ChenowithRev. Brian Chenowith discusses the legacy of Richard Allen, whose farmhouse still stands on the grounds of the Church. This legacy unfortunately also includes slavery, a topic which leads into the ideas of the still being formed 8th principle of Unitarian Universalism. Support the show
2019-09-2920 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's Podcast"Praying without Apology"- Rev. Esther HurlburtRev. Brian Chenowith was absent this week as he went to the memorial service of his mentor. Rev. Esther Hurlburt filled in with a reflection on a personal journey through understanding prayer.Support the show
2019-09-2229 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastTo Risk- Rev. Brian ChenowithWhat risks do we take by identifying as Unitarian Universalists? How are those risks more important today than ever before? Can we foster an ethic of courage to take more risks in claiming our principles and purposes?Support the show
2019-08-2516 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastFive Times A Day - Rev. Brian ChenowithSupport the show
2019-07-1419 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastFlower Communion - Rev. Brian ChenowithSupport the show
2019-06-0910 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastThe Work of the World - Rev. Brian ChenowithSupport the show
2019-06-0227 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastThe Lone, Wild Bird - Rev. Brian ChenowithSupport the show
2019-05-2616 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastThe Church, My Church, Our Church - Rev. Brian ChenowithSupport the show
2019-05-1917 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastCome, dance of the Dawn - Rev. Brian ChenowithSupport the show
2019-05-0515 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastGood without God - Rev. Brian ChenowithSupport the show
2019-04-0720 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastFieldnotes from the Parking Lot - Rev. Brian ChenowithQualitative researchers use a method called ethnography to learn about communities they are studying. Exciting topic, right? Well, our high school youth have been putting together an ethnography ... based on the bumper stickers on your cars! What would people learn about us if their only exposure was to our bumper stickers?Support the show
2019-03-2425 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastThe Fulfillment of Prophecy - Rev. Brian ChenowithOur Unitarian and Universalist ancestors were among the first to ordain women and lift up the gifts they brought into our faith. We will hear stories of these women and the grit, passion, and change they brought to Unitarian Universalism. Sermon by Rev. Brian ChenowithSupport the show
2019-03-1017 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastMy Foolish Heart - Rev. Brian ChenowithSupport the show
2019-03-0317 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastTrust in the Dialogue: Conversations about Race - Rev. Brian ChenowithDiscussing race is difficult but necessary work for everyone, including Unitarian Universalists. Support the show
2019-02-2419 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastTeachings Ancient and Modern- Rev. Brian ChenowithSupport the show
2019-02-1718 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastA Direction, Not a Destination - Rev. Brian ChenowithSupport the show
2019-02-1017 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastAwaken! A Story of Four Elements - Rev. Brian ChenowithSupport the show
2019-02-0327 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastThe Answer to How Is Yes - Rev. Brian ChenowithSupport the show
2019-01-2717 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastThe Dream Continued - Rev. Brian ChenowithSupport the show
2019-01-2016 minUnitarian Universalist Church of Lexington's PodcastThe Well of Possibility - Rev. Brian ChenowithWhat possibilities are we looking forward to in the New Year: for ourselves? For our church? For the world? What do we bring to the well of our collective possibilities? This service will begin to ask all of us to consider the possibilities awaiting us at UUCL.Support the show
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Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation's PodcastWork in ProgressSermon delivered by Rev. Brian Chenowith on August 6, 2017. Brian is a lifelong Chicagoan with roots in the South Side. His spiritual upbringing was Catholic and Anglican though he came to Unitarian Universalism in middle school. It was there, in that UU church where he spent his formative years, that he heard the call to ministry most clearly. He earned his degree in Theology & Religion from Elmhurst College in 2008. From there he entered seminary in 2011 after a period of discernment and preparation for theological education and graduated from Meadville Lombard in Chicago in 2014. Brian served two congregations as a ministerial intern for...
2017-08-0618 min
That Thing You Like#192 - American Gods Finale + Season One ReviewAMERICAN GODS just wrapped it's strange, exciting first season. We've made a sacrifice to Ostara and Odin and been rewarded with another American Gods podcast! We give our final thoughts on season one long plot setup, character reveals, and the final three episodes. Spoilers: We love "A Prayer for Mad Sweeney", Laura as a second protagonist, and Kristin Chenowith's BEAMING performance as Ostara. Overall, we're excited for more American Gods, and to see Bryan Fuller make things even weirder. Let us know what you think on Twitter @TTYLshow!
2017-06-2655 min
Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation's PodcastPeeling Away OurselvesSermon delivered by Rev. Brian Chenowith on August 7, 2016. Brian is a lifelong Chicagoan with roots in the South Side. His spiritual upbringing was Catholic and Anglican though he came to Unitarian Universalism in middle school. It was there, in that UU church where he spent his formative years, that he heard the call to ministry most clearly. He earned his degree in Theology & Religion from Elmhurst College in 2008. From there he entered seminary in 2011 after a period of discernment and preparation for theological education and graduated from Meadville Lombard in Chicago in 2014. Brian served two congregations as a ministerial intern for...
2016-08-0719 min