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UUSM ConnectionsWelcome Liz VasquezLiz Vasquez is UUSM's new congregational administrator. Meet her in this quick UUSM Connections Podcast episode. Find out what college class has been her favorite so far, what noise stresses her out, and what ingredients ruin a dish for her.
2025-12-1915 minUUSM ConnectionsPia WalawalkarOur guest is Pia Walawalkar, a new UUSM member. Pia shares stories from her childhood in India, how her year in Germany changed her life, and how she ended up in the Bay Area. She also talks about what UUSM means to her and the worst advice she ever got.
2025-09-1637 minUUSM ConnectionsWelcome, Rev. Laura!It's our 100th podcast episode! Jac's guest is Rev. Laura Thompson, UUSM's new minister. Hear about her childhood, her ties to the Bay Area, her family, how she became a UU and a UU Minister, and how she ended up at UUSM. She'll take the Quick Hitter challenge so you'll know her position on the question of whether a hot dog is a sandwich, the worst movie she ever saw, and her first concert. She also "builds" her dream chain store strip mall. This is your chance to get to know Rev. Laura better.
2025-08-0138 minUUSM ConnectionsThe 314 Process Jac's guest is David Kramer, our President of the Board of Trustees. He talks about "The 314 Process," which is the democratic process UUSM engaged in as the congregation made a big decision about the property we own at 314 E. Santa Inez -- and what happens next.
2025-07-1121 minUUSM ConnectionsMareva's Project for CubaMy guest is Mareva Godfrey. In this episode, she talks about a dire need in Cuba and how UUSM congregants can help by opening their hearts and their medicine cabinets.
2025-07-0418 minUUSM ConnectionsLooking Back with Rev. Tovis and Rev TerriJac Brennan talks with Rev. Terri and Rev. Tovis about their two years as co-ministers at UUSM.
2025-06-1335 minUUSM ConnectionsMeet Elisabeth HendricksonElisabeth Hendrickson is one of our newest members. In this episode, Elisabeth tells how a childhood experience at a UU church in New Hampshire ended up leading her to UUSM. You'll also hear about the worst advice she ever received and whaich stores would be in her dream strip mall!
2025-04-1535 minUUSM ConnectionsJoin the Auction PartyThe All Together Now Auction is coming to a close on Saturday, April 12. at 10:00PM. But before that happens, we have an Auction Party from 2-4 at UUSM!!! Don't miss it!
2025-04-0814 minUUSM ConnectionsSecret Auction Listings PreviewBIDDING for UUSM's All Together Now Auction starts on Sunday. That's when you can see the online catalog of all the items being offered! But, in this super secret episode exclusively for our listeners, you can get a preview of what's being offered! It's a quick 12 minute overview. Take a listen!
2025-03-2412 minUUSM ConnectionsUUSM needs Welcomers!In our 92nd podcast episode, we discuss UUSM's welcomers -- our greeters and ushers -- with Carol Cook and several of our best welcomers.
2025-02-2712 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod 2025 Auction Part OneOur All Together Now Auction for 2025 is in its first stage. It's time to decide what service, item, or experience you plan to offer. UUSM is fortunate to have Hildur Carlen and Karen Senffner in charge of the auction this year, after their smashing success last year. In today's episode, Karen and Hildur talk about YOUR first step of the auction -- deciding what you will offer. There is no limit so get creative. We need your donations!
2025-02-1916 minUUSM ConnectionsSaturday Soup GroupFor our 90th episode, we are doing our first "UUSM Groups" pod to let people know more about different groups with which members can connect at UUSM.
Saturday Soup Group is a new group for the new year. Listen to find out more.
2025-01-0514 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Evie PlattMy guest is Evie Platt, a new UUSM member and UUSM's newest RE Assistant. Hear why Evie was drawn to UUSM and what her favorite place on Earth is. She also shares her definitive answer to the question, "Is a hotdog a sandwich?"
2024-12-1518 minUUSM ConnectionsAudrey Blair, our new RE AssistantMy guest today is our new RE Assistant, Audrey Blair. Find out how she found her way to this job at UUSM and what kind of music gives her energy.
2024-10-2714 minUUSM ConnectionsMareva Godfrey's Story: Ovarian CancerMy guest is UUSM member Mareva Godfrey. She shares her own story about surviving ovarian cancer and invites everyone to Women to Women, an opportunity to learn more about the symptoms of ovarian cancer and hear the individual stories of ovarian cancer survivors.
2024-10-2021 minUUSM ConnectionsClimate Justice RevivalThe UU Climate Justice Revival will take place at UUSM on September 28 and 29. My guests are Rev. Brian Ferguson and Rev. Tovis Page. They discuss what to know before, what to do during, and how to continue the energy, after this worldwide UU Climate Justice Revival.
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2024-09-0120 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Atheism with Mark BergerMy guest is UUSM newcomer Mark Berger in this Respect the Connect episode about being an atheist.
2024-07-2814 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Shakespeare Live with Rev PamIn this Respect the Connect episode, Rev. Pam Gehrke talks about her love of Shakespeare, especially when experienced in live performances.
2024-07-1421 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Jeremy Raven is AnnoyedOn the Soapbox episode, UUSM's Music Director extraordinaire, Jeremy Raven shares seven things that annoy him. See how many annoyances you share.
2024-07-0723 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod David Kramer UUSM POBOTUUSM's new President of the Board of Trustees, David Kramer, talks about Second Friday Open Mic, UUSM, and his new gig as Board President.
2024-06-3018 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Shaun on GardeningIn this Respect the Connect episode, Jac's guest is Shaun Collins who discusses one of his passions: gardening, for both the soil and the soul.
2024-06-1625 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Soccer Karyn CollinsIn this Respect the Connect episode, Karen Collins talks about how soccer helped to shape her and how she helped to shape soccer.
2024-06-0919 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Bill WelchMy guest is Bill Welch, who is a new member to UUSM. Hear Bill's take on his childhood, his love of music, especially choral singing, and his favorite place on Earth.
2024-05-2624 minUUSM ConnectionsCondPod Camps Amanda PayneMy guest today is Amanda Payne. In this Respect the Connect episode, Amanda talks about NCUUCC, Northern California Unitarian Universalist Camps & Conferences. For more info, or to donate, check out the links below.
www.ncuucc.org
www.yruup.org
https://gofund.me/d04e6edd
2024-05-1923 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Soapbox Kate 10This is the inaugural episode of a new format for the UUSM Connections Podcast. It's called our Soapbox Series. Our first guest is Kate Wasserman who has a thing or ten to say about the rights of trans women in sports, the Oxford comma, good television shows that get canceled, dog breed discrimination, and much MUCH more (I'm lookin' at you, TikTok).
2024-05-0523 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod HERI Kenya Desiree LaBeaudThe premiere episode of a new format we're calling Respect the Connect. Our guest is UUSM member Desiree LaBeaud, a pediatric infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist, and the co-founder of HERI Kenya. She shares how HERI Kenya came to be and her passion for the work in which she is engaged. Listen and learn.
For more information about HERI Kenya, visit heri-kenya.org.
2024-04-2126 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Gabby HartmanMy guest is Gabby Hartman in this "get to know a member" podcast. UUSM is so lucky to have Gabby!
2024-04-1422 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Fran LoweMy guest is Fran Lowe. Fran shares stories of her career at IBM, her UU congregation in Maryland, how she met Phil, and lots more.
2024-04-0738 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Heritage Series: Tom & Johannah NewmanOur third season of the UUSM Connections Podcast is the Heritage Series. If you’re a regular listener, then you know that the Connections Podcast usually focuses on the individual people who are part of the UUSM Community. The Heritage Series is different in that the focus is on the history of UUSM through the lens of the individual people who have the most history at UUSM. Our Transition Team wrote the questions that I will be asking and the questions will be the same for every person who is interviewed as part of the Heritage Series. My guests to...
2024-03-2428 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Heritage Series: Wade and Debby LeschynOur third season of the UUSM Connections Podcast is the Heritage Series. If you’re a regular listener, then you know that the Connections Podcast usually focuses on the individual people who are part of the UUSM Community. The Heritage Series is different in that the focus is on the history of UUSM through the lens of the individual people who have the most history at UUSM. Our Transition Team wrote the questions that I will be asking and the questions will be the same for every person who is interviewed as part of the Heritage Series. My guests to...
2024-03-1733 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Heritage Series: Joanne RovnoOur third season of the UUSM Connections Podcast is the Heritage Series. If you’re a regular listener, then you know that the Connections Podcast usually focuses on the individual people who are part of the UUSM Community. The Heritage Series is different in that the focus is on the history of UUSM through the lens of the individual people who have the most history at UUSM. Our Transition Team wrote the questions that I will be asking and the questions will be the same for every person who is interviewed as part of the Heritage Series. My guest to...
2024-03-1043 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Heritage Series: Roger JacobsOur third season of the UUSM Connections Podcast is the Heritage Series. If you’re a regular listener, then you know that the Connections Podcast usually focuses on the individual people who are part of the UUSM Community. The Heritage Series is different in that the focus is on the history of UUSM through the lens of the individual people who have the most history at UUSM. Our Transition Team wrote the questions that I will be asking and the questions will be the same for every person who is interviewed as part of the Heritage Series. My guest to...
2024-03-0338 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Heritage Series: Pam GehrkeOur third season of the UUSM Connections Podcast is the Heritage Series. If you’re a regular listener, then you know that the Connections Podcast usually focuses on the individual people who are part of the UUSM Community. The Heritage Series is different in that the focus is on the history of UUSM through the lens of the individual people who have the most history at UUSM. Our Transition Team wrote the questions that I will be asking and the questions will be the same for every person who is interviewed as part of the Heritage Series. My guest to...
2024-02-2522 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Heritage Series: Barb and Charles Du MondOur third season of the UUSM Connections Podcast is the Heritage Series. If you’re a regular listener, then you know that the Connections Podcast usually focuses on the individual people who are part of the UUSM Community. The Heritage Series is different in that the focus is on the history of UUSM through the lens of the individual people who have the most history at UUSM. Our Transition Team wrote the questions that I will be asking and the questions will be the same for every person who is interviewed as part of the Heritage Series. My guests to...
2024-02-1831 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Heritage Series: Carol Cook and Susan GriegerOur third season of the UUSM Connections Podcast is the Heritage Series. If you’re a regular listener, then you know that the Connections Podcast usually focuses on the individual people who are part of the UUSM Community. The Heritage Series is different in that the focus is on the history of UUSM through the lens of the individual people who have the most history at UUSM. Our Transition Team wrote the questions that I will be asking and the questions will be the same for every person who is interviewed as part of the Heritage Series. My guests to...
2024-02-1138 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Heritage Series: Kathy Kinner and Matt FeuerOur third season of the UUSM Connections Podcast is the Heritage Series. If you’re a regular listener, then you know that the Connections Podcast usually focuses on the individual people who are part of the UUSM Community. The Heritage Series is different in that the focus is on the history of UUSM through the lens of the individual people who have the most history at UUSM. Our Transition Team wrote the questions that I will be asking and the questions will be the same for every person who is interviewed as part of the Heritage Series. My guests to...
2024-02-0436 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Heritage Series: Marty HoffmanOur third season of the UUSM Connections Podcast is the Heritage Series. If you’re a regular listener, then you know that the Connections Podcast usually focuses on the individual people who are part of the UUSM Community. The Heritage Series is different in that the focus is on the history of UUSM through the lens of the individual people who have the most history at UUSM. Our Transition Team wrote the questions that I will be asking and the questions will be the same for every person who is interviewed as part of the Heritage Series. My guest to...
2024-01-2815 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Heritage Series: Richard DavisOur third season of the UUSM Connections Podcast is the Heritage Series. If you’re a regular listener, then you know that the Connections Podcast usually focuses on the individual people who are part of the UUSM Community. The Heritage Series is different in that the focus is on the history of UUSM through the lens of the individual people who have the most history at UUSM. Our Transition Team wrote the questions that I will be asking and the questions will be the same for every person who is interviewed as part of the Heritage Series. My guest to...
2024-01-2131 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Heritage Series: Sheila SandowOur third season of the UUSM Connections Podcast is the Heritage Series. If you’re a regular listener, then you know that the Connections Podcast usually focuses on the individual people who are part of the UUSM Community. The Heritage Series is different in that the focus is on the history of UUSM through the lens of the individual people who have the most history at UUSM. Our Transition Team wrote the questions that I will be asking and the questions will be the same for every person who is interviewed as part of the Heritage Series. My guest to...
2024-01-1423 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Heritage Series: Betsy BlosserOur third season of the UUSM Connections Podcast is the Heritage Series. If you’re a regular listener, then you know that the Connections Podcast usually focuses on the individual people who are part of the UUSM Community. The Heritage Series is different in that the focus is on the history of UUSM through the lens of the individual people who have the most history at UUSM. Our Transition Team wrote the questions that I will be asking and the questions will be the same for every person who is interviewed as part of the Heritage Series. My guest to...
2024-01-0722 minUUSM ConnectionsConn Pod Heritage Series: Kathy van LeuwenOur third season of the UUSM Connections Podcast is the Heritage Series. If you’re a regular listener, then you know that the Connections Podcast usually focuses on the individual people who are part of the UUSM Community. The Heritage Series is different in that the focus is on the history of UUSM through the lens of the individual people who have the most history at UUSM. Our Transition Team wrote the questions that I will be asking and the questions will be the same for every person who is interviewed as part of the Heritage Series. My guest to...
2023-12-3129 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Heritage Series: Michael Duncheon & Joan CassmanOur third season of the UUSM Connections Podcast is the Heritage Series. If you’re a regular listener, then you know that the Connections Podcast usually focuses on the individual people who are part of the UUSM Community. The Heritage Series is different in that the focus is on the history of UUSM through the lens of the individual people who have the most history at UUSM. Our Transition Team wrote the questions that I will be asking and the questions will be the same for every person who is interviewed as part of the Heritage Series. My guests to...
2023-12-2423 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Heritage Series: Lori FoxOur third season of the UUSM Connections Podcast is the Heritage Series. If you’re a regular listener, then you know that the Connections Podcast usually focuses on the individual people who are part of the UUSM Community. The Heritage Series is different in that the focus is on the history of UUSM through the lens of the individual people who have the most history at UUSM. Our Transition Team wrote the questions that I will be asking and the questions will be the same for every person who is interviewed as part of the Heritage Series. My guest to...
2023-12-1716 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Heritage Series: Ami and Frank SeebodeOur third season of the UUSM Connections Podcast is the Heritage Series. If you’re a regular listener, then you know that the Connections Podcast usually focuses on the individual people who are part of the UUSM Community. The Heritage Series is different in that the focus is on the history of UUSM through the lens of the individual people who have the most history at UUSM. Our Transition Team wrote the questions that I will be asking and the questions will be the same for every person who is interviewed as part of the Heritage Series. My guests to...
2023-12-1054 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Heritage Series: Lillian BardenOur third season of the UUSM Connections Podcast is the Heritage Series. If you’re a regular listener, then you know that the Connections Podcast usually focuses on the individual people who are part of the UUSM Community. The Heritage Series is different in that the focus is on the history of UUSM through the lens of the individual people who have the most history at UUSM. Our Transition Team wrote the questions that I will be asking and the questions will be the same for every person who is interviewed as part of the Heritage Series. My guest to...
2023-12-0322 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Heritage Series: Gail EwingWe are starting a new season of the UUSM Connections Podcast with a Heritage Series. If you’re a regular listener, then you know that the Connections Podcast usually focuses on the individual people that are part of the UUSM Community. This Heritage Series is a little different in that the focus is on the history of UUSM through the lens of the individual people who have the most history at UUSM. Our Transition Team wrote the questions that I will be asking and the questions will be the same for every person who is interviewed as part of th...
2023-11-2610 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Diane RussellMy guest is Diane Russell. Hear her take on her favorite sound, how she ended up at UUSM, and which green food is overrated and which one is not.
2023-11-1938 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Christin MullenMy guest is Christin Mullen. Hear Christin's take on what sparked her interest in Latin American countries, her psychotherapy practice, and how a nice conservative Catholic girl ended up raising her sons in a Unitarian Universalist Community.
2023-11-1231 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Jac Brennan Part TwoBecky Howland is the guest host for the second half of Jac being the podcast guest. Hear Jac's take on Parkinson's, what she misses about Houston, and why she never has a late night snack.
2023-11-0549 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Jac Brennan Part OneIn our 50th podcast episode, Becky Howland interviews Jac Brennan. In Part One of the interview, hear Jac's take on how she ended up with nine children, why she took shifts living in a tree, and what she thinks is the best idea she ever had.
2023-10-2942 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod GeorgeFinklangGeorge Finklang is my guest. Hear his take on how he ended up in the Bay Area, the role of music in his life, and his favorite place on Earth.
2023-10-2226 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Rev TerriMy guest is UUSM's new Transitional Executive Minister, Rev. Terri Echelbarger.
2023-10-0125 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Lori FoxLori Fox is my guest. Hear her take on Jabelor, the sacredness of a hot dog, and her favorite place on Earth.
2023-09-1738 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Tricia DellOur VOBOT, Tricia Dell, talks about her eye-opening first job after college, what brought her to the Bay Area , and her three wishes for UUSM.
2023-09-1045 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Diana CandeeMy guest is Diana Candee. Hear her take on supervising tree trimmers, attending Quaker Boarding Schools, and her long involvement with UUSM.
2023-09-0329 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Jeremy RavenJeremy Raven, UUSM's new Music Director, is this week's guest. Hear what he thought about UUSM when he was first invited by Joel to be in the choir, and his take on substitute teaching and the best flavor of ice cream.
2023-08-2737 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Caryl HughanCaryl Hughan is my guest for this episode. Hear her take on the best movie of all time, her passion for social justice, and her advice to newlyweds.
2023-08-2029 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Marjie RobinsonMarjie Robinson is our guest. Hear her take on the best nighttime snack, teaching French, and horses on a plane.
2023-08-1327 min2023-08-0622 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Karen SenffnerOur guest is Karen Senffner. Hear her take on Zero Balancing, her two very different weddings with Charles, and the best song ever.
2023-07-3036 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Stephanie LeeOur guest is Steph Lee, our Office Assistant who works in person in the UUSM cottage. Hear her take on the best flavor of ice cream, the best song ever, and the big step she's planning to take next month.
2023-07-2333 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Lillian BardenLongtime UUSM member Lillian Barden shares why she came to UUSM in the 1990s, what made her stay, and what keeps her up at night.
2023-07-1727 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Becky HowlandBecky Howland, president of the UUSM Board of Trustees, is our guest. Hear her take on the perfect breakfast, her first year as POBOT, and her big family.
2023-07-0248 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Matt FeuerLong time UUSM member, Matt Feuer, shares how he met his wife, Kathy Kinner, how he ended up at UUSM, and what keeps him up at night.
2023-06-2536 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Joel FarewellOn June 11, 2023, UUSM's Music Director, Joel Chapman, said his goodbyes to UUSM. He's leaving for new adventures and we could not be happier for him. This is the farewell homily he shared with the congregation, interspersed with music from Joel and the choir. The sound quality is not great since it's from a congregant's cell phone, but I hope you're more interested in the words than the noise.
2023-06-1826 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Pride TwoFor Pride Month, this episode discusses the through line between three US Supreme Court decisions in the last ten years and the huge push in state legislatures for anti-trans laws.
2023-06-1126 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Pride OneIn a departure from our usual podcast format, today we have the first of two episodes in celebration of Pride Month. In today's episode, Jac discusses the legal history of marriage equality in the United States.
2023-06-0427 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Hildur CarlenUUSM Board of Trustees member Hildur Carlen is our guest. Hear her take on how she met her husband, Conrad, the animals in her life, and what has been her most challenging role at UUSM.
2023-05-2830 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Dandelion HarrisOur guest is new UUSM Member Dandelion Harris -- a wannabe philosopher, a hippie, and a cave dweller. Hear her take on her role in eldercare, why she lived outdoors for eight years, and her favorite waffle toppings.
2023-05-2141 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Garrett HouseOur guest is our new Director of Religious Exploration, Garrett House. Hear his take on his religious biography, the best movie of all time, and how to make a grilled cheese sandwich (grab the butter).
2023-05-1424 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Kate WassermanUUSM Administrator Kate Wasserman on the best advice she ever got, her side job, and what took her from the east coast to the midwest.
2023-05-0719 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Carol CookLong-time UUSM member Carol Cook shares her take on her favorite roles at UUSM, how she and Susan met, and things she wants you to do.
2023-04-3034 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod James MayJames May is our guest on the podcast. Hear his take on when he knew he belonged at UUSM, his first job, and the best movie of all time.
2023-04-2324 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Kelly FayaudNew UUSM member, Kelly Fayaud, shares her take on why she chose to join the UUSM community, the best advice she ever got, and what keeps her up at night.
2023-04-1629 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Shaun CollinsFor our 25th UUSM Connections Podcast episode, Shaun Collins shares his take on the role of music in his life, his plan for his encore career, and his view on the best religion.
2023-04-0934 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Richard DavisUUSM member for more than 40 years, Richard Davis, shares stories from his many years as a Unitarian Universalist, including what led him to join, and what keeps him coming back nearly every Sunday.
2023-04-0239 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod ReinhardtUUSM Member Reinhardt Howeler is our guest. Hear his take on cassava, his favorite soybean ice cream, and why he received the Order of the White Elephant in Thailand.
2023-03-2642 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Floyd MiñanaNew UUSM member Floyd Miñana is my guest. Hear his take on chiropractic, UFOs, post-polio syndrome, and belonging to the UUSM Community.
2023-03-1935 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod EileenManning-VilarEileen Manning-Vilar shares her take on her work on juvenile appeals, the best nighttime snack, and what keeps her up at night, in spite of the best advice she ever got.
2023-03-1239 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Nicholas Soriano-SmithUUSM's AV Tech, Nicholas Soriano-Smith is our guest on this episode. Hear his take on his first visit to UUSM, the scariest animal, and why people call him Niso.
2023-03-0522 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Julianna ReesJulianna Rees shares her take on the best animal, what brought her family to UUSM, and her favorite local charity.
2023-02-2623 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Barb Du MondBarb Du Mond, longtime UUSM member, provides her take on the sanctuary renovations, when she first knew she belonged at UUSM, and the best nighttime snack.
2023-02-1920 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod 8th PrincipleLearn more about the proposed 8th Principle in advance of our congregational vote.
2023-02-1220 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPodTovisPageDr. Tovis Page, UUSM's temporary Sunday Worship Minister, shares her UU story, the best advice she ever got, and her take on the proposed 8th Principle.
2023-02-0526 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPodKvLKathy van Leuwen has been part of UUSM for 30 years. Hear how she ended up at UUSM, what keeps her connected, and what she's reading right now.
2023-01-2920 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPodRevPamRev. Pam Gehrke is our guest. Rev. Pam has been a UUSM member since 1988 and an ordained UU Minister since 2015. Hear her take on Wordle, the South, and the best ice cream flavor.
2023-01-2330 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Judy OberhausenJudy Oberhausen, UUSM member since 2015, shares her take on what brought her to a liberal religious faith community, what got her through the Trump years, and the best advice she ever got.
2023-01-1721 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Rev StefanieRev. Stefanie Etzbach-Dale shares her journey to Unitarian Universalism, the best advice she ever got, and what keeps her up at night.
2023-01-1122 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod DeeanaDeeana McLemore shares what she loves about the UUSM Community, what she puts on her hot dogs, and the best decision she ever made.
2023-01-0119 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Amanda PayneAmanda Payne, who grew up at UUSM, shares her views on that experience plus why ice is the best nighttime snack, her best concert experiences, and her excellent choice of hot dog toppings.
2022-12-1927 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Susan GriegerUUSM member Susan Grieger discusses how she connected to UUSM, what she's reading right now, her favorite bookstore, and her involvement with our partner church in the Philippines.
2022-12-1332 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Tom NewmanDr. Tom Newman, UUSM Treasurer, discusses his path to UUSM, the best nighttime snack, why he changed his mind about his favorite all time movie changed, and how to nag with humor.
2022-12-0522 min
davesquaredUUSM ConnectionsOne of the Daves is active at a Unitarian Universalist church - here is an episode of the UUSM Connections podcast where Dave K is interviewed. Not our usual fare (how does this save money?) but it might be entertaining.
2022-11-3037 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod David KramerUUSM Member David Kramer discusses UUSM, what a planning commissioner cannot do, universal design, the best ice cream flavor, and leaf blowers.
2022-11-2832 minUUSM ConnectionsCommPod Sylvie OlsonHigh School Junior Sylvie Olson share her takes on the magic of UUSM, olives on pizza, The Little Mermaid, history, and the future.
2022-11-2125 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Besty BlosserBetsy Blosser shares her religious biography and her thoughts on UUSM, pizza, religion, and ice cream.
2022-11-1519 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Frank SeebodeAs a UUSM member for 58 years, Frank Seebode has a few things he'd like to say.
2022-11-0726 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Steve LatnerUUSM member Steve Latner discusses his decade as part of the Unitarian Universalists of San Mateo community.
2022-11-0119 minUUSM ConnectionsConnPod Charles DuMondCharles DuMond shares memories from his nearly 30 years at UUSM, as well as his hopes for the future.
2022-10-2516 minUUSM ConnectionsUUSM ConnPod: Melinda HenningMelinda Henning discusses her background, what connected her to UUSM and what keeps her connected.
2022-10-1327 min