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SpeakerTalks for Speakers & Authors Might your voice be holding you back? w Sharon MarrellSharon Marrell and Steve Sapato talk about how to be more successful. Part of doing that is learning how to speak, how to use your voice, and how your voice might be holding you back from even more success.

2021-03-0834 min

Mike Armstrong Welsh Dragon Podcast - You Can Do It - Entrepreneurship Podcast by #MikeArmstrong #Networker2018 #MikeArmstrong chatting with Ohio Based Speaker & Speaking Coach Sharon Marrell from the USA#Networker2018 #MikeArmstrong chatting with Ohio Based Speaker & Speaking Coach Sharon Marrell from the USA 🇺🇸 🎙💪😎🙌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧🎙- Another Networker 2018 Episode #Networker2018 where global award-winning networker Mike Armstrong chats with USA Entrepreneur, Speaker and Speaking Coach Sharon Marrell about Lockdown, Business and Life etc. 🇺🇸🎙 #MikeArmstrong #YouCanDoIt #PositivityPodcast #Motivation #MotivationalPodcast #Entrepreneurship #PersonalDevelopmentPodcast #SalesPodcast #MarketingPodcast 😎 #Sales #Marketing #PersonalDevelopment #WOLFofWALES #WOW 🐺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 #WOWPodcast #SalesTraining #LifeCoaching #BusinessTraining from #MikeArmstrong Teaching people how to achieve their goals and dreams via various motivation, education and personal development teachings! #MikeArmstrongSalesTraining #MikeArmstrongMarketingTraining #MikeArmstrongBusinessTraining #MikeArmstrongEntrepreneurTraining #MikeArmstrongTraining #MATraining on his #YouCanDoItPodcast - #MikeArmstrongPodcast / #MikeArmstrongPodcasts - Rapid Business Growth, Personal Development and Sales & Marketing Training & Advice From #MikeArmstrong on the #YouCanDoItPodcast #YCDI #YCDIPodcast featuring th...

2020-07-2156 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective COP21 - Climate Justice, What the Countries Agreed On In ParisCOP21 Paris - Will Unitarian Universalist Congregations Become Organized to Ensure Earth's Future for Our Descendants? Hear what the results of the Paris COP21 UN talks were from our UU representatives William McPhearson and Jan Dash. Aly Tharp, Program Mangager for Commit2Respond is co-hosting and asking the improtant questions that we want to know the answers to. Are we organized as UU Congregations to make a difference when it comes to Climate Justice? Can UUs have an influence over Climate Justice locally? Emissions - what does the trajectory look like between now and 2100? Co-Host, Aly Tharp - is the Prog...

2016-08-0100 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective COP21 - Climate Justice, What the Countries Agreed On In Paris COP21 Paris – Will Unitarian Universalist Congregations Become Organized to Ensure Earth’s Future for Our Descendants? Hear what the results of the Paris COP21 UN talks were from our UU representatives William McPhearson and Jan Dash. Aly Tharp, Program Mangager for Commit2Respond is co-hosting and asking the improtant questions that we want to know the answers to. Are we organized as UU Congregations to make a difference when it comes to Climate Justice? Can UUs have an influence over Climate Justice locally? Emissions – what does the trajectory look like between now and 2100? Co-Host, Aly Tharp – is the Program Manager for Commit2Re...

2016-08-0146 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective COP21 - Climate Justice, What the Countries Agreed On In ParisCOP21 Paris – Will Unitarian Universalist Congregations Become Organized to Ensure Earth’s Future for Our Descendants? Hear what the results of the Paris COP21 UN talks were from our UU representatives William McPhearson and Jan Dash. Aly Tharp, Program Mangager for Commit2Respond is co-hosting and asking the improtant questions that we want to know the answers to. Are we organized as UU Congregations to make a difference when it comes to Climate Justice? Can UUs have an influence over Climate Justice locally? Emissions – what does the trajectory look like between now and 2100? Co-Host, Aly Tharp – is the Program Man...

2016-08-0146 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective Will Summer Seminary and Luminary Leadership Programs Create Our UU Future?Youth have a great opportunity to find out if becoming a minister is what they want to do. The Summer Seminary Program provided through the UUA is a way to experience what it would be like to attend a seminary program. The attend workshops that introduce them to a variety of areas within the ministry and experience the preparation it takes to speak in front of their peers inside of the "Preach-Off". They discover if it's their calling or it can create more engagement in their own congregations worship committees. Luminary Leaders is an invitation that sprouts from attending the S...

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Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective Will Summer Seminary and Luminary Leadership Programs Create Our UU Future?Youth have a great opportunity to find out if becoming a minister is what they want to do. The Summer Seminary Program provided through the UUA is a way to experience what it would be like to attend a seminary program. The attend workshops that introduce them to a variety of areas within the ministry and experience the preparation it takes to speak in front of their peers inside of the “Preach-Off”. They discover if it’s their calling or it can create more engagement in their own congregations worship committees. Luminary Leaders is an invitation that sprouts from attending the Sum...

2016-01-0145 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective Will Summer Seminary and Luminary Leadership Programs Create Our UU Future?Youth have a great opportunity to find out if becoming a minister is what they want to do. The Summer Seminary Program provided through the UUA is a way to experience what it would be like to attend a seminary program. The attend workshops that introduce them to a variety of areas within the ministry and experience the preparation it takes to speak in front of their peers inside of the “Preach-Off”. They discover if it’s their calling or it can create more engagement in their own congregations worship committees. Luminary Leaders is an invitation that sprouts from attending t...

2016-01-0145 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective Baker’s Dozen #3 Quotes & Questions of Former Guests – UUPP 044Answers to the question "How is Unitarian Universalism as a religious denomination uniquley positioned to serve and impact society," along with some favorite quotes from former UU Perspective guests: Bart Frost, Kenny Wiley, Brian Tideman, Elizabeth Mount, Gleb Tsipursky, Fred Small, Anita Mills, Kathy Smith, Patty MacAfee, Domonic Giafagleone, Cyllis Dreamer, and Micaela Corcoran. Check out more about them and hear complete episodes by clicking on their names! Favorite Quotes: Lisa Presley: – Surprised people behave badly – Transparency, transparency, transparency – Feed health, starve dysfunction – Diversity: where you count the people; Inclusion: where the people count. – Whether you think you can, or think you ca...

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Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective Baker’s Dozen #3 Quotes & Questions of Former Guests – UUPP 044Answers to the question “How is Unitarian Universalism as a religious denomination uniquley positioned to serve and impact society,” along with some favorite quotes from former UU Perspective guests: Bart Frost, Kenny Wiley, Brian Tideman, Elizabeth Mount, Gleb Tsipursky, Fred Small, Anita Mills, Kathy Smith, Patty MacAfee, Domonic Giafagleone, Cyllis Dreamer, and Micaela Corcoran. Check out more about them and hear complete episodes by clicking on their names! Favorite Quotes: Lisa Presley: – Surprised people behave badly – Transparency, transparency, transparency – Feed health, starve dysfunction – Diversity: where you count the people; Inclusion: where the people count. – Whether you think you can, or think you can’t...

2015-12-2534 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective Secular Sobriety When Your Beliefs Don't Align With AADid you realize that 7/12 of the AA 12 steps have a religious reference and can be a put-off to those non-believers. Even though Alcoholics Anonymous says a Higher Power can be anything you want...a door knob....yeah right! Higher power itself doesn't align with great number of Athiests, UUs and such. So what's the alternative where you can get support if you want to live a sober life? Secular Organizations for Sobriety is available for that purpose. Valerie White (episode 42) give us insight into her journey of becoming sober when she hit bottom in 1985. 28 years sober and the experiences of c...

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Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective Curious about Polyamory? Do You Think We Are Born Polyamory?Polyamory: It is the idea that you can love more than one person as long as you’re doing it openly, honestly and with the full consent and participation of all involved. Valerie White will tell you all different aspects of Polyamory. Where do people find each other who are poly amorous? Why would you get involved in Polyamory? Is it a choice or orientation? Does the 3rd person live with the first couple? How does that work? Anyways, it’s a fascinating subject no matter if your are a part of it or not. Bio: Valerie White has been...

2015-12-1131 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective Curious about Polyamory? Do You Think We Are Born Polyamory?Polyamory: It is the idea that you can love more than one person as long as you're doing it openly, honestly and with the full consent and participation of all involved. Valerie White will tell you all different aspects of Polyamory. Where do people find each other who are poly amorous? Why would you get involved in Polyamory? Is it a choice or orientation? Does the 3rd person live with the first couple? How does that work? Anyways, it's a fascinating subject no matter if your are a part of it or not. Bio: Valerie White has been a Unitarian...

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Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective COP21 UN Climate Change Conference, UU Young Adults On The Inside! – UUPP 041The COP 21 UN Climate Talks in Paris are where decisions are made...or not among 200 Nations. How do they get everyone to agree. How will fossil fuels be dealt with. There is so much happening between Nov30- Dec 12 and Aly Tharp and Ethan Bodnaruk are two Young Adult UUs who dig deep into what's happening as they attend the 2015 COP 21. Ethan's Cohert will be inside attending workshops and being directly involved, while Aly will be at the 2nd half attending activist events outside the building in solidarity with others from around the world. Once they are back I'll bring...

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Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective Quotes & Questions Answered - a Baker's Dozen #2Favorite quotes from former guests, Margalie Belizaire, Cal Frye, Phillis Smith, Connie Goodbread, LoraKim Joyner, Hal Walker, Kathleen McTigue, Darlene Pagano, Jyarleen Daniels, Peter Morales, Rachel Gore Freed, Janet Mason, Ariel Hunt-Brondwin, and Susan Katz Miller. Plus answers to the question, How is Unitarian Universalism as a religious denominiation uniquely positioned ot serve and impact society? Want to find out more about one of the guests? Click on the name to go to their episode! How would you answer this question? Leave your answer in the comment section below or use speakpipe (the tab on the right) and I’ll p...

2015-11-2830 min

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Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective 5000 Texans Involved in the Texas UU Justice Ministry!Guided by Unitarian Universalist principles, TXUUJM educates and organizes member congregations, and partners with sympathetic organizations in order to advocate effectively for public policies that: Uphold the worth and dignity of every person; Further justice, equity, and compassion in human relations; Ensure the use of the democratic process; Protect religious freedom; and, Promote respect for the interdependent web of all existence. The areas of focus in the future are economic justice, reproductive justice, and immigration and refugee rights. Are you in one of the 23 States that has a Justice Ministry? Rev. Chuck Freeman Bio: Rev. Chuck Freeman has been in...

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Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective Alzheimer’s, They Receive Weekly Engagement and Connectedness Through the Candle Lighters Program – UUPP 038Peggy Gill of Horizon UU Church of Carrolton, TX created the Candle Lighters, a 4 hour weekly gathereing for those in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. It may be respite for spouses and caregivers but it enriches and gives diginity to those suffering from Alzheimer’s. As they sing in their own special way, “We are the Champions” as friends pass on, they champion each other as they continue to gather. Description of the Candle Lighters Program: Candle Lighters, an outreach ministry of Horizon UU Church, is a meeting place for adults with memory issues. Open to persons of all faiths...

2015-11-1329 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective Alzheimer’s, They Receive Weekly Engagement and Connectedness Through the Candle Lighters Program – UUPP 038Peggy Gill of Horizon UU Church of Carrolton, TX created the Candle Lighters, a 4 hour weekly gathereing for those in the early stages of Alzheimer's. It may be respite for spouses and caregivers but it enriches and gives diginity to those suffering from Alzheimer's. As they sing in their own special way, "We are the Champions" as friends pass on, they champion each other as they continue to gather. Description of the Candle Lighters Program: Candle Lighters, an outreach ministry of Horizon UU Church, is a meeting place for adults with memory issues. Open to persons of all faiths, races...

2015-11-1300 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective UU World’s Kenny Wiley – Creating Change, Disrupting the Thought Process – UUPP 037Kenny Wiley, Senior Editor of the UU World and avid activist. He has explored faith and identity as a youth and it helped him develop the core of who he is. His struggles as a Black UU when he was young had him avoid what later would be a significant friendship. He found his friendship with Raziq to be powerful and healing. Bio: Kenny Wiley, a UU World senior editor, lives in Denver and works at Prairie Unitarian Universalist Church as its director of faith formation. A 2011 graduate of the University of Missouri, Kenny loves college football, women’s and me...

2015-11-0630 min

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Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective Common Ground Street Choir, Activism Through Song – UUPP 036Peaceful, Non-violent Protest through song from the Common Ground Street Choir of Dallas, Texas. Kathy Smith, Anita Mills and Pat McAfee lead this activist singing group around the Dallas/Fort Worth area. They hope to expand with new chapters of the Common Ground Street Choir in other counties in the near future. From civil rights to job rights all songs have various verses to fit the moment. In February of 2015 they went to Austin to lobby legislators on inequallity in pay and reproductive rights, singing in the rotunda. Pat will tell you, "The Common Ground Street Choir has been a j...

2015-10-3027 min

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Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective Rev. Fred Small's Creation Coalition - Be a Political Force for Climate and Environmental JusticeFrom Full Time Minister to Persuing his Passion for Climate and Enviornmental Justice. Founder of the Creation Coalition, Fred Small begins gathering the masses for the political force that will bring about change. As a singer/songwriter you'll hear his performance of an all-time favorite among many ensembles, Everything Possible. Bio: Honored by Bill McKibben as “one of the key figures in the religious environmental surge,” Rev. Fred Small is the founder of the Creation Coalition, a new organization to mobilize people of faith as an irresistible political force for climate and environmental justice. Senior Minister of First Parish in Cambridge...

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Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective OPUS #3 – Are Your Wishes Fulfilled? -UUPP 034The last installment from the attendees of OPUS. Micaela Corcoran and Brian Tideman share finding Unitarian Universalism, impressions sharing UUism with other, searching for community and connectedness in a foriegn country where UUs are at a minimum, and the experience bridging out. Opus wishes do come true! Learn what wishes are! Micaela Corcoran - Her first Opus and what she's experienced! She received support, love, fulfilling wishes and more! She discovered UUism at age 14 and for her to "do church in a way that's comfortable." Brian Tideman - Working overseas teaching English in China, Brian came back to the States to en...

2015-10-1626 min

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Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective Survey Says! Bart Frost Reveals What UU Youth WantBart Frost, UUA Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries tells what Youth are enjoying most inside of our church walls. Also what do they want in order to feel included? Do you offer a Junior Membership?Is the symbol of that relationship important to you? Do you include them in your governance, worship or other activities that move the church forward? Have you heard of the Summer Seminarian program for high school kids interested in the ministry? Young Adult programs are available through the UUA and feel free to call Bart and talk to him (he says he doesn't...

2015-10-0941 min

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Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective OPUS #2 The Rant! with Dominic Giafagleone – UUPP 032Opus is a spiritual retreat and summer camp for Unitarian Universalist Young Adults age 18-35. They worship, have workshops, touch groups, and social justice oriented activities. It runs 5 days and is held in one area for a 2 year period and then moves on to a new area. The past two years it has been located in the mid Ohio area and I had the opportunity to visit for a few hours and do some love interviews. I heard from YAs in their 20's to one aging out this year and enjoying his final year at Opus. By the way if y...

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Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective Gleb Tsipursky connecting Neuroscience, Humanism, and Unitarian UniversalismFinding Meaning and Purpose from a Science Based Perspective. Are you using the three broad area of activities to gain meaning and purpose? 1. self reflection 2. community bonds and community belonging 3. serving others UUs do a great job in these 3 areas but we could do more especially in interfaith activities. Bio Gleb Tsipursky, PhD, is the Co-Founder and President of Intentional Insights (www.intentionalinsights.org), a UU-friendly nonprofit that empowers people to refine and reach their goals through providing research-based content about improving thinking, feeling, and behavior patterns. He is also a tenure-track professor at Ohio State University and a member of...

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Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective UUPP 030: Lisa Presley, Congregational Conflict and ResolutionHow Do We DO BETTER as congregations? We are such a mix of individuals and yet we work together fantastically! So what happens when don't agree to disagree? Lisa Presley will give you insight into conflict resolution and what it takes to exist beyond knowing what we support as individuals and DO BETTER as a congregation. It's no longer about saving the day. It's how can we recognize conflict sooner rather than later? Younger generations aren't about the old way of socializing in the church which was inside of committees. People want to be out in the world doing something! T...

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Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective OPUS #1 UU Young Adult Elizabeth Mount - UUPP 029Opus is a spiritual retreat and summer camp for Unitarian Universalist Young Adults age 18-35. They worship, have workshops, touch groups, and social justice oriented activities. It runs 5 days and is held in one area for a 2 year period and then moves on to a new area. The past two years it has been located in the mid Ohio area and I had the opportunity to visit for a few hours and do some love interviews. I heard from YAs in their 20's to one aging out this year and enjoying his final year at Opus. By the way if...

2015-09-1127 min

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Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective UUPP 028: Susan Katz Miller - Being Both, embaracing two religions in one interfaith familySusan Katz Miller UU "fangirl" and ally presented at GA Portland to clergy about interfaith families and their roles and responsabilites to them. How is your congregation interacting with interfaith families? What are clergy doing to be more inclusive of interfaith families in the congregations? Children in interfaith families can be taught both religions. This allows youth to explore and experience a wealth of tradition and culture inside their families. Bio: Author and journalist Susan Katz Miller is both an interfaith child and an interfaith parent. Her father is Jewish, her mother is Protestant: she grew up in Reform Judaism. A...

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Sorgatron Media Master Feed Basic Sorganomics: Tweet JukeboxIn reviewing videos from Podcamp Pittsburgh, I was introduced to Tweet Jukebox. How am I using it to automate my Twitter, and what are the dangers of doing this? Find an extended look at Tweet Jukebox from Sharon Marrell at Podcamp Pittsburgh X! http://www.podcamppittsburgh.com/2015/08/tweet-jukebox-play-your-tweets-in-a-more-efficient-way/

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Basic Sorganomics Basic Sorganomics: Tweet JukeboxIn reviewing videos from Podcamp Pittsburgh, I was introduced to Tweet Jukebox. How am I using it to automate my Twitter, and what are the dangers of doing this? Find an extended look at Tweet Jukebox from Sharon Marrell at Podcamp Pittsburgh X! http://www.podcamppittsburgh.com/2015/08/tweet-jukebox-play-your-tweets-in-a-more-efficient-way/

2015-09-0200 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective UUPP 027: Ariel Hunt-Brondwin of the Canadian Unitarian Council – Youth and Young Adult ProgramsAriel Hunt-Brondwin of the CUC gives insight into the Youth program that crosses borders - GoldMine. UU Young Adults are expressing there needs and are involved in the creation of the Faith Architects Program to fulfill what they're up to. What's the story about how UUs in Canada and the U.S. went seperate ways and were no longer under one umbrella of the UUA? Bio: Ariel Hunt-Brondwin is a life long UU who grew around Vancouver's lower mainland on un-ceaded Coast Salish territories. She currently makes her home in Toronto, Ontario, traditional territory of the Anishnabe, where she serves as t...

2015-08-2830 min

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Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective UUPP 026: UUSC – Stand Up For Refugee Women Detained in the U.S.Rachel Gore Freed is Senior Program Leader for Rights at Risk with the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC). She is giving you a personal account of what is happening at the 3 Detention Centers in Texas at Dilley and Karnes; and Berks, Pennsylvania. Rachel will share what you can do to help. Background: It’s not a crime to seek asylum in the United States. Yet, at least 1,500 refugee women, many of whom are mothers, are currently detained in jail-like conditions in Texas and Pennsylvania. Many of these women have passed reasonable fear interviews and have been denied parole. Although bonds are...

2015-08-2100 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective UUPP 025: UUA President Peter MoralesPeter Morales - The visible spokesperson for Unitarian Universalism Rising quickly from member to Seminarian, to religious leader and becoming UUA President, Peter Morales shares his passion for the future of Unitarian Universalism. Here are some of the quotables taken from this episode: -The largest religious group of people 35 and under is nothing (the nones.) This is a change from 12%-35% in the last century. -Our religious cousins in nearly 8 yrs have lost up to 1/4 of there members. -We are about where we were 10 yrs ago, less the past 3 yrs a 1% decline/yr. Although it's a bit misleading because 35%-40% of c...

2015-08-1400 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective UUPP 024: Author, Janet Mason – Finding Inspiration for Work and Life in the UU FaithJanet Mason - Author, Lay Leader -Incorporating Writings into Services Janet shares about her experience as a newbie to Unitarian Universalism, her involvement as a lay leader and how she incorporates her writings into the UUCR services. Hear how her book Tea Leaves came about and shares a personal story about her mother and her past. What is her advice for aspiring writers? "Take yourself seriously." Bio: Janet Mason is an author and lay minister at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration in Philadelphia. Her book Tea Leaves, a memoir of mothers and daughters was published in 2012 by Bella...

2015-08-0700 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective UUPP 023: Race Forward - Taking Effective Action Towards Racial Justice!Race Forward - Center for Racial Justice Innovation! Darlene Pagano and Jyarland Daniels speak about the organization Race Forward. It advances racial justice through media, research and practice. Gain the tools and knowledge to be effective inside of racial justice when speak with others or if you write about racial justice. It's not just Black and White, it's about all types of people including Hispanic, Native Americans, South Asians and Immigrants. Talked about in this episode: don't allow racial fatigue Supreme Court activiy implicit bias minority/majority doesn't exist anymore move away from individual acts of racism and help people i...

2015-07-3100 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective UUPP 022: UU College of Social Justice - Director Kathleen McTigueThe UU College of Social Justice is a joint project of the UUA and UUSC and is based in Cambridge, MA. The mission of the College is to inspire and sustain faith-based justice work on issues of local, national and global importance. This mission is served through a variety of short-term experiential learning journey for adults of all ages, intensive justice programs for high school youth, and global summer internships for college-age young adults. All programs are grounded in faith-based study and reflection. Bio: The Rev. Kathleen McTigue is the Director of the UU College of Social Justice. Prior to...

2015-07-2400 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective UUPP 021: Get the Skinny on the SI FairyThe SI Fairy is a tradition at Ohio Meadville District Summer Institute. From teaching the kids to ride bikes, paying double for lost teeth during the week - which creates a rival between her and the tooth fairy, to explosive (real fire) entrances, the Si Fairy entertains young and old alike! An exclusive interview was given during Winter Institute 2015 and she made a special trip from her Florida winter hideaway to ask the most important questions that campers of both SI and WI have been dying to ask...as she "hydrates" through the whole thing! The truth about the flaming p...

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Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective UUPP 020: Hal Walker – Makes Unique Musical Contributions inside the UU CommunityEnjoy the musical insprirations of Hal Walker! From guitar to Banakulas he is a wealth of talent. You'll hear how his music has transformed over time. The freedom he has to use unique intruments at the UU Church of Kent has creates a rich musical community at the church. Also you'll hear a life changing moment that a near death experience had him realize he could no longer do the "one-man show" and had to reach out to other congregants to support the music that needed to be expressed. Musical Performances: You'll hear him perform his song Everywhere, and an i...

2015-07-1000 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective UUPP 019: Connie Goodbread - Passionate Unitarian Universalist Looking Towards the FutureConnie Goodbread - UU Uniquness Comes from the Three Pillars of UUism - Covenant, Pluralism and the Living Tradition What's the future of the UU congregations (the people) and the church (the building)? Can we reach out beyond the walls of the church and begin to share Unitarian Universalism to those who may not be interested in attending churches but yet identify with spirituality? It can't be just us inside our walls of the church. How are we reaching out. Bio: Connie Goodbread is UUA Staff serving the Southern Region on the Congregational Life Staff Team. Connie has studied Healthy C...

2015-07-0300 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective UUPP 018: Why I Do The UU Perspective PodcastWhat Made Me Do It? OK, here it is in a nutshell of 4 minutes! After I was done interviewing LoraKim Joyner she began asking me about how this UU podcast came about. I have to say that several of the wonderful people I have interviewed in the past have asked the same question so I thought I would share it with you. I really enjoyed how LoraKim asked me in such a wondering and curious way. Thanks LoraKim for asking me. Next week we'll be back to the regular schedule. So thanks again for listening! Final Credits: music thanks to: "Caref...

2015-06-2600 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective UUPP 017: Listen to the Mockingbird - Laughing at Life is a Very Improtant Topic!Cal Frye and Phyllis Smith are the dynamic duo that create the Mockingbird a spoof on the events that take place at the Ohio Meadville district Summer Institute (and on occasion Winter Institute) What is the Mockingbird? " The Premier Pub-lication of the Ohio Meadville District's (Unitarian Universalist) Summer Institute, The Mockingbird reserves the right to report make fun of everything at SI that needs it, and then some. Proudly helping SI campers blow beverages through their noses since 2005! All resemblance to persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental -- honest, it's the beer talking." - Cal Frye Dont be a a...

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Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective UUPP 016: LoraKim Joyner - First Principle Project and Multi Species MinistryRev. LoraKim Joyner - Wildlife Veterinarian and UUA's Multi Species and Entreprenuerial Ministry member making an impact from the U.S to Central America. Multi Species Minisitry How to take care of the many and what does that mean. Seeking to change the First principle to include multi species inside the inherent worth and dignity of all. First Principle Project: It takes 15 congregations or 1 distict to have a vote come to the GA floor. It would become a by-law change in the UUA. The vote has it be referred to a study committee as a 2 year process for discussion, study and re...

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Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective Did You Want to Flip Down the Aisle When You Found Unitarian Universalism?New to Unitarian Universalism? Margalie made a 25 year journey from being shunned by her family, searching and unable to find a religious community she could be herself in, and then discovering Unitarian Universalism to say, "Where has it been all my life?" Margalie Belizaire was a Jahovah's Witness until at age 19 she found she couldn't defend her parent's religion anymore. Shunned by her family she began a 25 years journey questioning and searching, still wanted to find a religious connection. She "dragged" herself to services, but never felt quite right at any of the Christian churches... UNTIL she stepped inside her first...

2015-06-0500 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective UUPP 014: Baker's Dozen of Quotes and the Big UU Question from the Last 13 EpisodesBaker's Dozen - Quotes and the Big UU Question People love quotes! So here are our first 13 episodes and all their quotes! Additionally you're going to hear everybody's answer to the BIG QUESTION: As a religious denomination how are Unitarian Universalists and Unitarians uniquely positioned to make a difference in the world? How many have similar ideas when it comes to how UUs can make a difference? I had thought about including why the quotes inspire them but realized the episode would end up being too long. Please refer back to the podcast episode so you can hear more about why th...

2015-05-2900 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective UUPP 013: Scott Tayler - Multisites: Interconnection, Innovation, and ImpactScott Tayler - Multisites: Interconnection, Innovation, and Impact to Create Congregational Networking With 2/3 of our congregations in the U.S. having memberships of 160 or less how can we work together with our existing resources to make us stronger as congregations and as Unitarian Universalists? Ministers coming out of seminary logically would want a full-time placement. Could that be provided with congregations who have part-time ministry, sharing a minister to create a full-time placement? It can start as an experiment to see if and what might work. Small steps to play with the idea of interconnection. Who can share staff (Religious...

2015-05-2200 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective UUPP 012: The Commisioned Lay Leader (CLL) ProgramAmy Collins and Deb Chaney - Commissioned Lay Leader Program Supports the Spiritual Activity of the Church Have you ever wondered what kind of training you can get as a lay leader? Do you want to be more deeply involved in worship, pastoral care, religious education or any area you're passionate about? Plus, use your creativity to enhance other congregates emotional and spiritual needs. Amy and Deb give you a clear idea of what is involved in participating in the CLL program that originated in the Ohio-Meadville District and has just recently come to the St. Lawrence District - one nwe...

2015-05-1500 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective UUPP 011: Steve Dick – International Council of Unitarians and UniversalistsSteve Dick from London, England Talks About Unitarians in Europe - how will congregations connect around the world? All the way across the pond Steve Dick from London, England talks About Unitarians in Europe - How will congregations connect around the world? Steve is going to fill you with interesting stories about UUs and Unitarians in Europe! What is the International Council of Unitarians and Universalists? What is the ICUU purpose and how can you benefit from the organization. Steve is with us from London, England and he gives us more history on the evolution of Unitarians to Universalists and th...

2015-05-0800 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective UUPP10: Rev. Dr. Susan Ritchie- UU Historian, Author, and Her Puppet Minstry run by UU Yew Diva Miss MerrilyRev. Dr. Susan Ritchie - Historian, Author, and Miss Merrily's Right Hand (or at least she guides Miss Merrily with her right hand) when puppet ministry is run by a UU Ewe. Ever curious about the history of Unitarian and Universalism? Susan takes you back to Transylvania where it began and tells you how it emerged. An update on her up and coming book “Unitarian Pirates of the Carribean: Issues in UU Polity” and the story of how it came to being. Where did Miss Merrily come from? And how did she become the Diva of puppet ministry? Plus a special...

2015-05-0100 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective UU Leadership Programs to Develop Awesome Lay LeadersRev. Renee Ruchotzke - Helping Lay Leaders To Become Awesome! Have you ever wondered where you could get leadership training to turn you into an awesome leader? Or assist in the forward motion of your UU congregation? Rev. Renee Ruchotzke provides resources from free videos to webinars. Along with training materials that you can study at home and then engage with groups from your congregation and other UU congregations. About Renee: Rev. Renee Ruchotzke has served as Congregational Life Staff in the Central East Region since September of 2010. As program manager for Leadership Development, she is responsible for providing consultation, progra...

2015-04-2400 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective UUPP 008: Rev. Joe Cherry – What Moment Brought Tears To Your Eyes?Rev. Joe Cherry - What Moment Brought Tears To Your Eyes? - Tell That Story! Rev. Cherry is minister at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland. Before moving to Cleveland he and his partner the Reverend Denis Paul lived in the Central Valley of California, where they both had ministries. Joe was the only minister serving three counties while there. Joe has been a UU for 19 years and his home church is the First Unitarian Society of Chicago. He graduated from the Meadeville Lombard Theological School. He also served at the UU church in Dukinfield, UK. (About 8 miles East of Manchester) fo...

2015-04-1700 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective UUPP 007: Dr. Melanie David - OWL - Sexuality EducationWere You Taught Sex Education like this? Dr. Melanie Davis at the UUA is the OWL Program Associate who drives the Sexuality Education cirriculum that is available for ages 5-95. Her expertise allows her to be innovative and create the revisions to keep the program up to date. Hear what the OWL cirriculum has to offer for each age group and you'll get the inside scoop on the new program for age 50+ that many are asking to be a part of the pilot program once it's complete. Who uses the OWL programs? You'll hear that the secular community along with t...

2015-04-1000 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective Meg Riley-Church of the Larger Fellowship (CLFUU)Meg Riley - Senior Minister for the Church of the Fellowship Meg gives you an inside look at the history of the church, its mission, and it's future. Learn about the prison outreach and the impact it has. Here about what's provided for the members who range from busy business people to people in remote areas and those that may not have the ability to come to a brick and mortar church. Meg shares her journey becoming a UU and what it was like being with people who were less than happy about her choice. Meg Riley Bio I am...

2015-04-0300 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective Peggy Lagodny - Sharing Paganism with Unitarian UniversalistsAs an eclectic pagan, Peggy Lagodny incorporates her practices into UU worship. Peggy has led monthly Earth-Centered Spirituality Groups and Pagan 101 Classes sharing ritual with a variety of people. She is a member of the UU Society of Cleveland and has participated on the worship team for several years. Peggy Lagodny describes herself as, "Gracefully aging (sort of), witchy, quicksilver sliding into wisdom (I hope). I'm a liturgy junkie and love creating ritual." Peggy's Favorite Quote: from the Charge of the Goddess by Doreen Valiente And you who seek to know Me, know that the seeking and yearning will avail...

2015-03-2700 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective UUPP 004: KC Slack - A Seminarian's MinistryKC Slack - A Seminarian's Ministry Ever wonder what it's like to choosing to attend seminary after being a UU for only three years? KC gives you a unique perspective about her journey becoming a seminarian. You will also hear how she unexpectedly came to engage with the homeless during her commute and the relationships she developed. Enjoy this candid interview with KC Slack. KC Slack is a second year seminarian at Starr King School for the Ministry, and the Student Minister for Religious Education at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Livermore. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, and a member of th...

2015-03-2000 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective UUPP 003: Carrie Stewart Discusses New Jim Crow Classes and Role As A Smart Church ConsultantCarrie Stewart - Facilitator of the New Jim Crow Classes and Smart Church Consultant New Jim Crow Classes (quick summary) Because of mass incarceration we have the New Jim Crow. Black Americans are imprisoned at a higher rate than whites. Drugs are used at the same rate for all races but blacks are incarcerated at the highest rate. The New Jim Crow Classes: Tracks can range from a weekend to a 6 week program. Based on six chapters of Michelle Alexander's, The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness, each chapter takes you through the different pieces that have b...

2015-03-1300 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective UUPP 002: Young Adults, Amber and Luke Scott – Paths To Our FutureAmber and Luke Scott Now young adults, Amber and Luke Scott whose home church is the UU Church of Kent, are as Luke says, "home-grown UUs." They have grown in their church being active in various youth groups, committees and conferences. They Experienced: Youth retreats that revealed intense issues that gave them a better perspective and motivation for justice through intellectual discussions. This helped them to deal with challenges Having beliefs challenged and being mindful of the inherent worth and dignity of others. Inspired by: their Grandfather and other peers, What's the vision for the future of the denomination? Amber: Div...

2015-03-0600 min

Unitarian Universalist: The UU Perspective Rina Shere - Beloved Conversations Making a DifferenceRina Shere - Beloved Conversations Making A Difference Rina Shere currently serves as the Director of Lifespan Faith Development for the Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland. She is in her last year of seminary at the Methodist Theological School of Ohio, and is working on ordination in the Unitarian Universalist religion. Prior to her church service Rina worked in arts education and social services for twenty years. She lives in Shaker Heights, OH with her husband, two teen age sons and two cats. Rina is a passionate gardener and arts enthusiast. Beloved Conversations Dr. Mark Hicks developed a curriculum to talk about pr...

2015-02-2700 min

The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast Episode 10: Profit and Sales Management with Sharon MarrellInstrumental Teacher and Business Owner Sharon Marrell joins the Profit First Podcast. Sharon shares how to improve inventory sales in your retail space.

2015-01-1233 min