University Unitarian Church Sermons: Recent Episodes
University Unitarian Church Sermons
All Ages Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on February 19, 2023. Rev. Beth Chronister and Aria Curtis, Director of Family Ministries, will lead the service. Children’s book author, Tonya Lippert, will read.
Anti-Racism Discernment Team Service. Rev. Beth Chronister will lead the service. Music by the Loft Choir; Rick Scheyer, baritone; and Dwight Beckmeyer, piano.
Sermon AudioSermon, “The Courage to Hope,” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Jon Luopa on March 5, 2023.
Service VideoSunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on March 5, 2023, including sermon, “The Courage to Hope,” delivered by Rev. Jon Luopa.
Our mid-year congregational town hall meeting is a chance to learn about the state of UUC, as we pause to both reflect on what has happened so far in this church year and look forward. Emerging from a long period of disruption, we have strength, resilience, and much to be grateful for. All of which we will serve us well as we face new opportunities and challenges-such as how we do church and foster deep connections in a dual platform world, and how we will wrap up the capital campaign and pay down the remaining debt on our beautiful building. This meeting will offer a window into important aspects of UUC’s health, progress and report-outs on key initiatives, and what we see on the road ahead.
We invited Rex Hohlbein to speak at UUC as Rex has been connected to Tent City 3 for many years and lived within that community for a month as part of his own education when he started Facing Homelessness. He returned to Tent City 3 in early January of this year to meet and interview some of the current participants there in anticipation of bringing some of their stories to UUC. This workshop on homelessness is given as part of our preparations to host Tent City 3 this spring.
Sermon AudioSermon, “Homelessness, Ethics, and Social Action,” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rex Hohlbein on February 19, 2023.
Service VideoSunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on February 19, 2023, including sermon, “Homelessness, Ethics, and Social Action,” delivered by Rex Hohlbein.
Homilies AudioHomilies delivered at University Unitarian Church by Amanda Mack, Allen Van Eaton, Ivan Levy, and Mira Van Eaton on February 12, 2023.
Service VideoSunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on February 12, 2023, including homilies delivered by Amanda Mack, Allen Van Eaton, Ivan Levy, and Mira Van Eaton.
Sermon AudioSermon, “The Art of Becoming,” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Beth Chronister on February 5, 2023.
Service VideoSunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on February 5, 2023, including sermon, “The Art of Becoming,” delivered by Rev. Beth Chronister.
Sermon AudioSermon, “Becoming Unafraid of Being Afraid,” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Jon Luopa on January 29, 2023.
Service VideoSunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on January 29, 2023, including sermon, “Becoming Unafraid of Being Afraid,” delivered by Rev. Jon Luopa.
Sermon AudioSermon, “Encountering God,” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Jon Luopa on January 22, 2023.
Service VideoSunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on January 22, 2023, including sermon, “Encountering God,” delivered by Rev. Jon Luopa.
Sermon AudioHomilies delivered at University Unitarian Church by Aria Curtis and Rev. Beth Chronister on January 15, 2023.
Service VideoSunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on January 15, 2023, including homilies delivered by Aria Curtis and Rev. Beth Chronister.
Sermon AudioSermon, “The Call of Higher Mysterious Entities,” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Jon Luopa on January 8, 2023.
Service VideoSunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on January 8, 2023, including sermon, “The Call of Higher Mysterious Entities,” delivered by Rev. Jon Luopa.
Sermon AudioSermon, “Don’t Diddle Around,” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Jon Luopa on January 1, 2023.
Service VideoSunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on January 1, 2023, including sermon, “Don’t Diddle Around,” delivered by Rev. Jon Luopa.
Service VideoChristmas Eve Worship at University Unitarian Church on December 24, 2022, including homily delivered by Rev. Jon Luopa.
Service VideoSunday All Ages Worship at University Unitarian Church on December 18, 2022, including homily delivered by Rev. Beth Chronister.
Homily & Prayer AudioHomily delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Beth Chronister with prayer, “Light of My Heart, Dark of My Soul,” by Melissa Monforti on December 11, 2022.
Service VideoSunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on December 11, 2022, including homily delivered by Rev. Beth Chronister and prayer, “Light of My Heart, Dark of My Soul,” by Melissa Monforti.
Service VideoThe Service of Solace at University Unitarian Church on December 7, 2022, led by the Care Team and Rev. Beth Chronister.
Sermon AudioSermon, “A Rose in the Wintertime,” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Victoria Poling, MDiv on December 4, 2022.
Service VideoSunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on December 4, 2022, including sermon “A Rose in the Wintertime” delivered by Victoria Poling, MDiv.
Sermon AudioSermon, “Thanksgiving and Gratitude,” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Justin Almeida on November 27, 2022.
Service VideoSunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on November 27, 2022, including sermon delivered by Rev. Justin Almeida.
TestimonyAudio Testimony, delivered at University Unitarian Church by Allison Jansen, on November 20, 2022. Homily Audio Homily, delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Beth Chronister, on November 20, 2022. Service Video Sunday Worship...
Sermon Audio Sermon, “A Sheltering Place,” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Jon Luopa, on October 30, 2022. Service Video Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on October 30, 2022, including sermon “A...
Sermon Audio Sermon, “Touching Inward Springs,” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Jon Luopa, on October 23, 2022. Service Video Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on October 23, 2022, including sermon “Touching...
Sermon Audio Homily delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Beth Chronister, on October 16, 2022. Service Video Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on October 16, 2022, including homily delivered by Rev. Beth...
Sermon Audio Sermon, “Let’s Change the Story,” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Jon Luopa, on October 9, 2022. Service Video Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on October 9, 2022, including sermon...
Sermon Audio Sermon, “Understanding the Assignment,” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Carlton Elliot Smith, on October 2, 2022. Service Video Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on October 2, 2022, including sermon...
Sermon Audio Sermon, “Tree of Life,” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Beth Chronister, on September 25, 2022. Service Video Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on September 25, 2022, including sermon “Tree...
Service Video Sunday All Ages Worship at University Unitarian Church on September 18, 2022, including a homily delivered by Rev. Jon Luopa.
Sermon Audio Sermon, “A Home for Mindful Seekers,” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Jon Luopa, on September 11, 2022. Service Video Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on September 11, 2022, including...
Sermon Audio Sermon, “Crossing to Safety,” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Jon Luopa, on September 4, 2022. Service Video Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on September 4, 2022, including sermon “Crossing...
Sermon Audio Sermon, “Fingers in the Soil,” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Beth Chronister, on August 28, 2022. Service Video Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on August 28, 2022, including sermon...
Sermon Audio Sermon, “The Bloom of the Present Moment,” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Barry Andrews, on August 21, 2022. Service Video Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on August 14, 2022,...
Sermon Audio Sermon, “Finding Calm in the Storm,” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Justin Almeida, on August 14, 2022. Service Video Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on August 14, 2022, including...
Sermon Audio Sermon, “Handholds, Holdfasts, and Hearthstones,” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Victoria Poling, M. Div., on August 7, 2022. Service Video Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on August 7, 2022, including...
Sermon Audio Sermon, “All for One and One for All,” delivered at University Unitarian Church by the Matt Meyer on July 31 2022. Service Video Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on July 22,...
Sermon Audio Sermon, “The Waters of Life” delivered at University Unitarian Church by the Rev. Beth Chronister on July 17, 2022. Service Video Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on July 17, 2022, including...
Sermon Audio Sermon, “Roots of Prejudice” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Bruce Bode on July 10, 2022. Service Video Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on July 10, 2022, including sermon “Roots...
Sermon Audio Sermon, “The Unraveling Covenant'” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Jon Luopa on July 3, 2022. Service Video Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on July 3, 2022, including sermon “The...
Sermon Audio Homily delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Jon Luopa on June 12, 2022. Service Video Homily delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Jon Luopa on June 12, 2022.
Sermon Audio Sermon, “Remarks for May 29,'” by Rev. Jon Luopa and delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Deborah Raible on May 29, 2022. Service Video Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on...
Sermon Audio Sermon, “Hidden Depths'” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Jon Luopa on May 22, 2022. Service Video Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on May 22, 2022, including sermon “Hidden Depths”,...
Sermon Audio Music Sunday homily delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Jon Luopa on May 8, 2022. Service Video Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on May 8, 2022, including Music Sunday homily,...
Sermon Audio Sermon, “To Be One Is to Live'” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Jon Luopa on May 1, 2022. Service Video Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on May 1, 2022,...
Sermon Audio Sermon, “Broken Buddhas'” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Kristen Kuriga on April 24, 2022. Service Video Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on April 24, 2022, including sermon “Broken Buddhas”,...
Sermon Audio Sermon, “Saying ‘Holy, Holy'” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Jon Luopa on April 17, 2022. Service Video Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on April 17, 2022, including sermon “Saying...
Sermon Audio
Sermon, “Curiosity Capable of Objectivity” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Jon Luopa on April 10, 2022.
Service Video Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on April 10, 2022, including sermon “Curiosity Capable of Objectivity”, delivered by Rev. Jon Luopa.
Sermon Audio
Sermon, “Finding Strength Together” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Jon Luopa on April 3, 2022.
Service Video Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on April 3, 2022, including sermon “Finding Strength Together”, delivered by Rev. Jon Luopa.
Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on March 27, 2022. Sermon by Rev. Mary Gear titled “The Masks We Wear.”
Sermon Audio
Sermon, “Resiliance: Overcoming and Becoming” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Justin Almeida on March 20, 2022.
Service Video Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on March 13, 2022, including sermon “The Other Reality”, delivered by Rev. Jon Luopa.
Sermon Audio
Sermon, “The Other Reality” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Jon Luopa on March 13, 2022.
Service Video Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on March 13, 2022, including sermon “The Other Reality”, delivered by Rev. Jon Luopa.
Sermon Audio
Sermon, “The Fusion of Thinking and Feeling,” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Jon Luopa on February 13, 2022.
Service Video Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on February 13, 2022, including sermon “The Fusion of Thinking and Feeling”, delivered by Rev. Jon Luopa.
Reflections Audio
Intergenerational reflections delivered at University Unitarian Church on February 6, 2022.
Service Video
Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on February 6, 2022, including Intergenerational reflections delivered at University Unitarian Church by Ming Parsons-Chen, Mira Van Eaton, Alan Van Eaton, Arwen Vaughan and Melody Moberg.
Sermon Audio
Sermon, “Half Time!” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Jon Luopa on January 30, 2022.
Service Video
Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on January 30, 2022, including sermon “Half Time!”, delivered by Rev. Jon Luopa.
Sermon Audio
Sermon, “Pilgrimage to the Heart,” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Beth Chronister on January 23, 2022.
Service Video
Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on January 23, 2022, including sermon “Pilgrimage to the Heart”, delivered by Rev. Beth Chronister.
Sermon Audio
Sermon, “Becoming Beloved Community,” delivered at University Unitarian Church by Rev. Jon Luopa on January 16, 2022.
Service Video
Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on January 16, 2022, including sermon “Becoming Beloved Community”, delivered by Rev. Jon Luopa.