<![CDATA[UUs of Catawba]]>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 14:48:38 +0000Captivate.fmadmin@uuhickory.orghttps://artwork.captivate.fm/b5c818d2-4d86-41db-81df-3ed8291f5d8d/logo-for-podcast.jpgUUs of Catawbaadmin@uuhickory.orgadmin@uuhickory.orgInsights and Celebrations from the Unitarian Universalists in Catawba Countyhttp://www.uuhickory.orgnoepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/uus-of-catawba/Rev. Melissa: Questions and Answers (July 26, 2020)Rev. Melissa: Questions and Answers (July 26, 2020)Members of UUCCV posed questions to Rev. Melissa, many of them concerning her feelings about our current deliberations about a Call to Ministry. In the July 26, 2020 service, she answered them! This is the audio of those questions and her answers.

]]>Members of UUCCV posed questions to Rev. Melissa, many of them concerning her feelings about our current deliberations about a Call to Ministry. In the July 26, 2020 service, she answered them! This is the audio of those questions and her answers.

]]>3545e0a6-bb47-40ac-896a-0316dc23158fSun, 02 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -050019:44nofulladmin@uuhickory.orgSeekin' the Divine OnlineSeekin' the Divine OnlineMelissa's song written especially for our April 4th stewardship event -- which ended up being held on Zoom instead of in our building. Like everything else.

Sunday's here, it's eleven o'clock --

but we're still in pajamas and fuzzy socks

but that's fine --

we're seekin' the divine online.

A bulldog barks through the silent meditating --

A young couple "multi-tasks" (starts procreating) --

sublime! 

They're seekin' the divine online.


Here is the church without the steeple --

"church" is in the bonds of this community of people.

Amazing grace ain't in the hymnals, y'see--

grace is in the love we share (and AT&T).


Minister reads our sermons in her office filled with plants.

Nobody knows she's not wearing pants!

It's no crime

when you're seekin' the divine online


Minister's screen freezes -- she says "Oh, s***!"

The people crack up because she didn't mute it.

She whines:

"I hate seeking the diving online!"


Here is the church without the steeple --

"church" is in the bonds of this community of people.

Amazing grace ain't in the hymnals, y'see--

it's letting go of "perfect," showing up authentically ...


One day we'll be together again,

the introverts cringing that we're back to holding hands,

But it's not time 

so we're seekin' the divine online ...

and that's just fine!

Yeah, we're seeking 

the divine online!

 

-- Rev. Melissa Mummert, 2020



]]>Melissa's song written especially for our April 4th stewardship event -- which ended up being held on Zoom instead of in our building. Like everything else.

Sunday's here, it's eleven o'clock --

but we're still in pajamas and fuzzy socks

but that's fine --

we're seekin' the divine online.

A bulldog barks through the silent meditating --

A young couple "multi-tasks" (starts procreating) --

sublime! 

They're seekin' the divine online.


Here is the church without the steeple --

"church" is in the bonds of this community of people.

Amazing grace ain't in the hymnals, y'see--

grace is in the love we share (and AT&T).


Minister reads our sermons in her office filled with plants.

Nobody knows she's not wearing pants!

It's no crime

when you're seekin' the divine online


Minister's screen freezes -- she says "Oh, s***!"

The people crack up because she didn't mute it.

She whines:

"I hate seeking the diving online!"


Here is the church without the steeple --

"church" is in the bonds of this community of people.

Amazing grace ain't in the hymnals, y'see--

it's letting go of "perfect," showing up authentically ...


One day we'll be together again,

the introverts cringing that we're back to holding hands,

But it's not time 

so we're seekin' the divine online ...

and that's just fine!

Yeah, we're seeking 

the divine online!

 

-- Rev. Melissa Mummert, 2020



]]>d5b97906-1a01-4576-aede-8d2872a37838Mon, 27 Apr 2020 20:15:00 -050002:31nobonusadmin@uuhickory.orgSorry Could Be BetterSorry Could Be Betterafb11243-2ec9-4418-96fa-1c2e82ee69f1Sun, 29 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -050041:24nofull34Our end-of-the-year service in its entirety. Contains Lee Shackleford's readers-theatre piece "Sorry Could Be Better," performed by Katherine Farris and Lee.contact@uuhickory.org (Lee Shackleford)A Light in the DarknessA Light in the Darkness0f749494-0a32-43bd-9ce2-0a69dcc1ff3fSun, 22 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -050055:51nofull33The entire service at UUCCV for December 22nd, 2019. Rev. Melissa Mummert is the speaker and Greg Williamson is the lay leader.contact@uuhickory.org (Lee Shackleford)Before "Redeemer" was CapitalizedBefore "Redeemer" was Capitalized7b730dea-9586-4cfe-a463-468f70114f09Sun, 01 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -050020:57nofull32Patrice Gaines (http://www.patricegaines.com/) returned to the UUCCV pulpit on December 1, 2019.contact@uuhickory.org (Lee Shackleford)WeedsWeedsc2895d5f-085b-4078-9330-fa2faae88f25Sun, 24 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -050029:56nofull31Rev. Brian Combs leads Asheville’s Haywood Street congregation, a mission church that has created transformative ministries focused on connecting human beings, many of whom are homeless.contact@uuhickory.org (Lee Shackleford)Song of Ourselves: Celebrating HumanismSong of Ourselves: Celebrating Humanism6e333c37-84d5-4d87-beb6-81878a827bd2Sun, 04 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -050016:21nofull30So what about all the people who say they're "good without God"? Are you one of them? There are more than you might think!contact@uuhickory.org (Lee Shackleford)Unitarian Universalism and World ReligionsUnitarian Universalism and World ReligionsWhat do UUs have in common with the ancient faiths of the world? More than you might think, and Professor Lola Williamson is just the person to tell us all about it.

Before her talk, Greg Williamson leads the congregation in a responsive reading of Sophia Lyon Fahs’ “It Matters What We Believe.”

]]>What do UUs have in common with the ancient faiths of the world? More than you might think, and Professor Lola Williamson is just the person to tell us all about it.

Before her talk, Greg Williamson leads the congregation in a responsive reading of Sophia Lyon Fahs’ “It Matters What We Believe.”

]]>da5ee927-5994-4562-8e83-a894edb96a4fSun, 14 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -050026:19nofull29What do UUs have in common with the ancient faiths of the world? More than you might think! Begins with a responsive reading of Sophia Lyon Fahs' "It Matters What We Believe."admin@uuhickory.orgSources of our Living TraditionSources of our Living Traditioned71af5d-b1f5-4cf2-9c37-836e3b621058Sun, 07 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -050017:50nofull28We have some important statements on paper, right there in our hymnals! Melissa leads us through them. A great primer for anyone wanting to learn more about where UUs get their beliefs and practices.contact@uuhickory.org (Lee Shackleford)The Wonder of NatureThe Wonder of Natureba0b72bb-a906-4bc2-89ef-4dcbd6db0488Sun, 23 Jun 2019 07:00:00 -050017:43nofull27Greg shares insights he gained from the "Gladdening Light" conference in Winter Park FL in February 2019.contact@uuhickory.org (Lee Shackleford)Positive MasculinityPositive Masculinityb30f6ac9-8a2e-4086-bcd6-5bd7cbc2867fSun, 16 Jun 2019 07:00:00 -050010:30nofull26Melissa learned a lot from her father. Also from watching TV.contact@uuhickory.org (Lee Shackleford)I'm Sorry. I'm So Sorry.I'm Sorry. I'm So Sorry.af13b16f-2cc5-4534-98b1-6d392d2eaf94Sun, 31 Mar 2019 07:00:00 -050027:05nofull25Does anybody ever mean it when they say "I'm Sorry?" What does it mean to "mean it"?contact@uuhickory.org (Lee Shackleford)Living Our AbundanceLiving Our Abundancee714f0db-c45d-4cdf-9c13-5e0c60fcf1efSun, 10 Mar 2019 07:00:00 -050027:22nofull24Selected stories and songs from the joyful "Living Our Abundance" service, preparing the congregation for the upcoming Stewardship Dinner eventcontact@uuhickory.org (Lee Shackleford)Our Whole LivesOur Whole Livesc734a4a6-9810-46d8-9368-34eca5d1e914Sun, 24 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -050031:44nofull23Melissa Mummert, Delene Huggins, and John Shirreffs share insights about the Our Whole Lives curriculum!contact@uuhickory.org (Lee Shackleford)Turning Toward DespairTurning Toward Despairfcbf401e-8cc6-4576-8e13-bbe8b9e9ce9aSun, 27 Jan 2019 07:00:00 -050016:39nofull22When we feel despair, we want to get away from that feeling as soon as we can, right? But maybe there are other options.contact@uuhickory.org (Lee Shackleford)Radical HonestyRadical Honesty08ebd942-996f-4ac0-8924-e11245cf991aSun, 11 Nov 2018 07:00:00 -050015:30nofull21What does it mean to be truly honest with someone? Is it worth it?contact@uuhickory.org (Lee Shackleford)Life After DeathLife After Death2cf33e69-5376-4310-9706-922653f38624Sun, 28 Oct 2018 07:00:00 -050011:24nofull20Rev. Melissa Mummert speaks about the ways in which our beloved departed live on.contact@uuhickory.org (Lee Shackleford)Paradoxes on the PathParadoxes on the Path0b660531-5090-479e-9788-320acea8549eSun, 14 Oct 2018 07:00:00 -050026:16nofull19The path to spiritual enlightenment is filled with seeming contradictions. Dr. Lola Williamson explores a few of these from her own experience and from years of study.contact@uuhickory.org (Lee Shackleford)DaphneDaphneRev. Melissa Mummert leads us through a dark place and into the light.

]]>Rev. Melissa Mummert leads us through a dark place and into the light.

]]>3c40a7fb-7cf3-4e92-aded-2897322fd8d9Sun, 30 Sep 2018 16:43:00 -050021:36nofull18admin@uuhickory.orgMaybe This is the OneMaybe This is the OneAre the result of our genetics or our environment? Rev. Melissa Mummert says the answer is "yes."

]]>Are the result of our genetics or our environment? Rev. Melissa Mummert says the answer is "yes."

]]>99925b6e-1523-41b1-a6c9-358c92791216Sun, 12 Aug 2018 07:00:00 -050014:56nofull17Are the result of our genetics or our environment? Rev. Melissa Mummert says the answer is "yes."admin@uuhickory.orgListening to our NeighborsListening to our NeighborsMelissa's just seen the documentary "Won't You Be My Neighbor" and what did she see in it? Our first UU principle.

]]>Melissa's just seen the documentary "Won't You Be My Neighbor" and what did she see in it? Our first UU principle.

]]>a6acde6e-a6a8-4e2e-a154-f61f76ceefe9Sun, 08 Jul 2018 07:00:00 -050015:42nofull16Melissa's just seen the documentary "Won't You Be My Neighbor" and what did she see in it? Our first UU principle.admin@uuhickory.orgIt Might be a MiracleIt Might be a MiracleMany UUs believe in miracles and many do not. So how do we come to a day celebrating a story about a miracle?

]]>Many UUs believe in miracles and many do not. So how do we come to a day celebrating a story about a miracle?

]]>636c2a2e-e14e-40a4-a393-9f9195c377ebSun, 01 Apr 2018 07:00:00 -050016:39nofull14Many UUs believe in miracles and many do not. So how do we come to a day celebrating a story about a miracle?admin@uuhickory.orgHow Much Are You Willing to Suffer?How Much Are You Willing to Suffer?Lola Williamson reads an excerpt from "The Gifts of Imperfection" by Brené Brown, and Lee Shackleford tells a story about the struggle to get out of a Comfort Zone. Paul van Breemen leads the congregation in singing "Lean on Me."

]]>Lola Williamson reads an excerpt from "The Gifts of Imperfection" by Brené Brown, and Lee Shackleford tells a story about the struggle to get out of a Comfort Zone. Paul van Breemen leads the congregation in singing "Lean on Me."

]]>8560c310-e81b-40cc-a7f8-ac9f7f157f82Sun, 18 Mar 2018 07:00:00 -050024:35nofullLola Williamson reads an excerpt from "The Gifts of Imperfection" by Brené Brown, and Lee Shackleford tells a story about the struggle to get out of a Comfort Zone. Paul van Breemen leads the congregation in singing "Leadmin@uuhickory.orgWhen Hope and History RhymeWhen Hope and History RhymeTipping points throughout history have often come done to small groups or even individuals. Melissa encourages us to resolve this year to embrace that possibility!

]]>Tipping points throughout history have often come done to small groups or even individuals. Melissa encourages us to resolve this year to embrace that possibility!

]]>55efd4bc-adbc-40c8-a964-3b96698929e1Sun, 07 Jan 2018 07:00:00 -050016:21nofullTipping points throughout history have often come done to small groups or even individuals. Melissa encourages us to resolve this year to embrace that possibility!admin@uuhickory.orgCelebrating FailureCelebrating FailureSometimes failing is the best thing we can possibly do.

]]>Sometimes failing is the best thing we can possibly do.

]]>9d2d03ab-e9a7-4c1f-b57d-92e2c92325cfSun, 10 Dec 2017 07:00:00 -050013:07nofullSometimes failing is the best thing we can possibly do.admin@uuhickory.orgAll Are SavedAll Are SavedThere are as many ways to be saved as there are to be lost...

]]>There are as many ways to be saved as there are to be lost...

]]>99d77fbf-973d-4b1c-905f-f6b870f544a5Sun, 03 Dec 2017 07:00:00 -050017:32nofullThere are as many ways to be saved as there are to be lost...admin@uuhickory.orgResilience and Letting GoResilience and Letting GoDr. Katherine Farris reflects on being the reed that bends rather then the mighty oak that gets uprooted.

]]>Dr. Katherine Farris reflects on being the reed that bends rather then the mighty oak that gets uprooted.

]]>405fc3e8-3470-412f-bc13-45c87dc8c87dSun, 24 Sep 2017 07:00:00 -050013:53nofullSome reflections of being the reed that bends rather then the mighty oak that gets uprooted.admin@uuhickory.orgBeliefs Have Consequences!Beliefs Have Consequences!Our own Dr. Lola Williamson, an Emeritus Associate Professor of Religious Studies, explains the preeminent American philosopher William James' idea of "belief as pragmatic," and encourages understanding and exploration.

]]>Our own Dr. Lola Williamson, an Emeritus Associate Professor of Religious Studies, explains the preeminent American philosopher William James' idea of "belief as pragmatic," and encourages understanding and exploration.

]]>49e5cd43-5f5f-44a5-b883-17d71e293ed7Sun, 30 Jul 2017 07:00:00 -050023:47nofullOur own Dr. Lola Williamson, an Emeritus Associate Professor of Religious Studies, explains the preeminent American philosopher William James' idea of "belief as pragmatic," and encourages understanding and exploration.admin@uuhickory.orgNot-Know MindNot-Know MindRev. Melissa Mummert shares insights and reflections on the virtue of "not-knowing" ... of being open to discoveries and perspectives our rational minds may reject!

]]>Rev. Melissa Mummert shares insights and reflections on the virtue of "not-knowing" ... of being open to discoveries and perspectives our rational minds may reject!

]]>6f273cbe-c72a-40be-b0e0-6a54a327b76aSun, 16 Jul 2017 07:00:00 -050023:29nofullRev. Melissa Mummert shares insights and reflections on the virtue of "not-knowing" ... of being open to discoveries and perspectives our rational minds may reject!admin@uuhickory.org