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Sermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MassachusettsSermon Institutional Embodiment, by Erica Federspiel Richmond, Parish Minister, worship service Sunday, November 9, 2025Rev. Erica Federspiel Richmond, Parish Minister, preaching Worship service given November 9, 2025 Prayer by Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong, Interim Lead Minister https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 As we examine our Unitarian Universalist values, what does it mean to live out our congregational commitment to reckoning and repair? As a congregation, how are we uniquely positioned to make a difference? Come join us for worship and then stay for a special presentation about the work for UU Urban Ministry. Offering...
2025-11-1728 minSermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MassachusettsFinding Comfort in a State of Perpetual Perishing, by Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong, Interim Lead Minister, worship service Sunday, November 2, 2025Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong, Interim Lead Minister, preaching Worship service given November 2, 2025 Prayer by Rev. Erica Federspiel Richmond, Parish Minister https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 We all have to reckon with mortality--other's and our own. If we zoom back from that finality, we recognize that every moment is already a mini death and rebirth. How do we cope with so many changes? What do we continue and what inevitably has to change? Where do we find comfort in the midst...
2025-11-1724 minSermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MassachusettsSermon Engagement As A Spiritual Practice, by Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong, Interim Lead Minister, worship service Sunday, October 19, 2025Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong, Interim Lead Minister, preaching Worship service given October 19, 2025 Prayer by Lillian Povey, Worship Associate https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 One of our core values as UUs is generosity. What does it mean to share our time and talent with one another? How can we view volunteerism as a spiritual practice? Join us as we formally launch Project ENGAGE! Offering and Giving First The Giving First program donates 50% of the non-pledge offering each m...
2025-10-2120 minSermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MassachusettsSermon Picking Berries, by Rev. Erica Federspiel Richmond, Parish Minister, worship service Sunday, October 12, 2025Rev. Erica Federspiel Richmond, Parish Minister, preaching Worship service given October 12, 2025 Prayer by Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong, Interim Lead Minister https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 Join us for worship on Indigenous People's Weekend. As we sink into autumn, we can learn from Indigenous teachings and consider how can the wisdom of the natural world guide us? Rev. Erica Richmond is preaching. Offering and Giving First The Giving First program donates 50% of the non-pledge offering each month...
2025-10-1325 minSermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MassachusettsRepent! The Beginning is Near, by Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong, Interim Lead Minister, worship service Sunday, October 5, 2025Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong, Interim Lead Minister, preaching Worship service given October 5, 2025 Prayer by Mary Breen, Worship Associate https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 The UUA's common read a couple of years ago was Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg's On Repentance and Repair. Repentance is part of the beginning, not the end, much like starting a clean slate during the new year is an important component of Yom Kippur. Let's go through the five-part reparation process suggested in the book. Offering...
2025-10-0629 minSermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MassachusettsTo Be Woke in a World that Prefers to Sleep In, by Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong, Interim Lead Minister, worship service Sunday, September 21, 2025Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong, Interim Lead Minister, preaching Worship service given September 21, 2025 Prayer by Rev. Erica Federspiel Richmond, Parish Minister https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 Rosh Hashanah is the beginning of ten days of repentance in Judaism. It's meant to be a time for self-reflection and to wake up to the places we've fallen short. The word "woke," however, has been weaponized by some and perceived as an undesirable trait. How can we become more aware and compassionate in a...
2025-09-2325 minSermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MassachusettsSermon Show Me Your Birds, by Rev. Erica Federspiel Richmond, Parish Minister, worship service Sunday, September 14, 2025Rev. Erica Federspiel Richmond, Parish Minister, preaching Worship service given September 14, 2025 Prayer by Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong, Interim Lead Minister https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 In a time of cacophonous news and digital distractions, how do we live with intention? Rev. Erica Richmond will be preaching on the importance of connection and presence. Come join us for worship and learn what birds have to do with it! Offering and Giving First The Giving First program donates 50...
2025-09-2325 minSermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MassachusettsSermon Welcome Aboard, by Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong, Interim Lead Minister, worship service Sunday, September 7, 2025Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong, Interim Lead Minister, preaching Worship service given September 7, 2025 Prayer by Rev. Erica Federspiel Richmond, Parish Minister https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 Curious as to what the next two years will be like? Let's embark on this journey of unpacking the five interim tasks while also celebrating Ingathering Sunday and water communion. Water Ceremony: Please bring water from a place meaningful to you, whether you join us on Zoom or in the Sanctuary. During worship...
2025-09-1529 min
JUUst Breathe - A Unitarian Universalist PodcastTransformationThis episode, we are joined by Rev Jonipher Kwong and longtime UUA youth and emerging adult staffer Jennica Davis-Hockett to examine transformation in our faith. How are we formed in this faith by transforming ourselves and by being change agents our wider world? What are we willing to both embrace and let go of in pursuit of transcendence? Our panel will have answers. Instagram: instagram.com/juustbreathepodYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/juustbreatheliveFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/3355850741412013 Other pertinent links Joanna...
2024-12-1249 min
Many Windows: Conversations on Ministry with Rev. Jules TaylorBecoming a UU MinisterIn this episode Julie has a conversation with the Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong, Ministerial Credentialing Director for the Unitarian Universalist Association. They go over the beginning stages of how to become a Unitarian Universalist minister. Resources mentioned in the show.Preparatory Stages of Becoming a UU Minister (Requirements for Fellowship Booklet can be found here): https://www.uua.org/careers/ministers/becoming/prep-stagesWondering about becoming a UU minister? Check out this page on the Unitarian Universalist Association website with videos and more: https://www.uua.org/careers/ministers/becomingMany W...
2022-03-0527 min
Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Forum PodcastsCultural Conflicts as OpportunitiesSend us a textRev. Jonipher Kwong
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